Get Ready for a New School Year!

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July 30, 2025

First Day of Classes

Most Edmonton Catholic Schools (ECSD) students will return to class on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. If you are a returning junior high or high school student, please visit your school's website to confirm the date, as some schools have a staggered start and offer orientation days where students are invited to collect their timetable and textbooks. You can also locate your school's information through this directory.

Year-Round School

Year-round students return to class on Monday, August 11, 2025. ECSD offers year-round programming at three schools:


Plan Ahead for the 2025-2026 School Year

Families, please visit ecsd.net/calendar to download the 2025-2026 Division calendar to view important dates and holidays. 

School Supply Lists 

School supply lists are posted on your child's school website. If you are having trouble finding your child's school supply list, please contact your school.

Register for School

If you have not registered your child for the 2025-2026 school year, you can do so online

New to Canada

If your family is new to Canada, Edmonton Catholic Schools is here to support you. One World…One Centre offers registration services and other helpful supports to help your child start school with confidence. Please call 780-441-6060 to book an appointment or visit their website for more information.

Transportation

For information on busing, please visit our transportation page

 

100 Voices with Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

label Pre-Kindergarten | Inclusive Education

Gifted and talented is far more than ability. It is about interest and aptitude and going deeper with understanding learning outcomes and skill development – while enabling our students to explore their interests as they become more aware about their world. Children who meet the gifted criteria will have an individualized program plan developed.

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