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June 2025 Newsletter

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2025 Spruce Grove Agricultural Society Scholarships

The Spruce Grove Agricultural Society offers TWO Scholarships of $750 each to assist with Post Secondary Education expenses to Students who are: Enrolled in an Agriculture Related Field of Studies (any…

Town of Onoway Student Bursary 2025

Onoway Town Council is proud to offer the annual Student Bursary of $500 to three students. The application deadline is June 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm and awards will be dispersed by August 31 annually. It…

Career Exposure Summer Camps 2025

Earn High School credits in technology, foods, trades, science, and the arts. FREE camps for students grade 9-12. Camps run June 30-July 4 and/or July 7-11, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Hilltop Jr/Sr High School…

Class of 2028 Gr 9 to Gr 10 Presentation

Class of 2028 Gr 9 to Gr 10 Presentation

Grade 11 Grad Parent Meeting 2025-2026

Grade 11 Grad Parent Meeting 2025-2026

May 2025 Newsletter

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OJSH April 2025 Newsletter

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March 2025 Newsletter

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February 2025 Newsletter

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January 2025 Newsletter

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NGPS not affected by PowerSchool breach

Northern Gateway Public Schools was not affected by the recent PowerSchool breach due to extensive, additional security controls the Division has in place. These additional measures prevented student…

December 2024 Newsletter

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2025 Exams - Upcoming

Please click the following link to view the exam schedule: January 2025 Exam Schedule

School Bus Transportation and Winter Weather Conditions

Preparing for cooler temperatures! The weather continues to hold, but with our first brush of snow, families are reminded to dress warmly and prepare for Winter busing conditions. To Run or Not to Run?…

An Evening of Enchantment

The 3rd annual Evening of Christmas Enchantment is on December 12, 2024 6:30-9pm at the Onoway Junior Senior High School. This event is being hosted again by the Onoway Parent Council and Onoway Parent…

Upcoming - PTI's

November 2024 Newsletter

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October 2024 Newsletter

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Spirit Wear is NOW AVAILABLE!

Please click the following link to view the store: OJSH Spirit Wear Store PLEASE NOTE:  - No money or order forms go to the office, all orders are made online. - Unfortunately, We do not have samples…

Terry Fox Run

Onoway Jr Sr High School is getting ready for the 2024 Terry Fox School Run! We’re super excited to take part in this annual tradition that supports cancer research while building school spirit. Please…

September 2024- Newsletter

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Coming Prepared

Please click the following link to view our 2024-2025 school supply lists:  2024-2025 Supply Lists  

Welcome Back!

Beginning the Year - Office Hours

Please note, our office is open for new registrations and inquiries from August 26-30th, between the hours of 8am-4pm. Outside of these hours, please call (780) 967 2271 to reach our voicemail. We are…

Grad 2024 Livestream Link

To watch our graduation ceremony Click : https://youtube.com/@ohslivestream8201/streams

What's Happening at OJSH - June

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Join us for Fun while FUNdraising!!

Holding a casino is a significant fundraiser for Onoway Parents Educative Association (OPEA) withproceeds going towards our endeavours at Onoway Jr/Sr High School. As a thank you during your shift, food…

June 2024 Exam Schedule

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Career Exposure Summer Camps NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

WHAT ARE CAREER EXPOSURE SUMMER CAMPS? Career Exposure Summer Camps give students a chance to earn high school credits and gain hands-on experience while developing skills, exploring a passion, or trying…

May Newsletter

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Grade 7 Information Night

What's Happening at OJSH - April 2024 Newsletter

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March Newsletter - What's Happening at OJSH

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February Newsletter - What's Happening at OJSH

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January Newsletter - What's happening at OJSH

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December Newsletter - What's Happening at OJSH

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School Bus Transportation and Winter Weather Conditions

Preparing for cooler temperatures! It’s been a positively balmy November, but colder temperatures are in the forecast. With the changing of the season, families are reminded to dress warmly and prepare…

2023/2024 Basketball

Basketball is Starting! The following open basketball gym times/pre-tryouts are happening on the following dates for grade 10-12 students. ***If you are playing volleyball you are not allowed to attend…

November Newsletter - What's Happening at OJSH

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October Newsletter - What's Happening at OJSH

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Violence Threat Risk Assessment - Protocol

Please note the following information which serves as fair notice to all school community members regarding Violence Threat Risk Assessment Protocol in NGPS

September Newsletter - 2023

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Welcome Back!

First day back for Junior High students: Sept 5th First day back for ALL students: Sept 6th See link for school supply lists: Coming Prepared

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Career Exposure Summer Boot Camps Return!

  SAVE THE DATES: July 3 - 7 and July 10 - 14! Career Exposure Summer Boot Camps are gearing up for another exciting summer! Classes will be offered in two separate week long sessions: Session 1 - July…

February Newsletter

The February 2023 newsletter is now available to read. Click THIS LINK to access it.

Happy New Year! The January 2023 Newsletter is ready…

Please click on this LINK to read the first newsletter of 2023!

Interested in coaching handball?

OJSH is looking to start up handball teams at our school in the new year. If you are interested in coaching please contact Mr. Lougheed for more information. 

December Newsletter

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School Bus Transportation and Inclement Weather

Winter has arrived! As the snow flies and the temperatures drop, families are reminded to dress warmly and prepare for Winter busing conditions. To Run or not to Run? School Bus Transportation and Inclement…

November Newsletter

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October Newsletter and Cell Phone Policy Change

Please read our October newsletter including the change to our cell phones policy HERE

September Newsletter

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Technology Agreements Due This Week!!

Last week the technology user agreement forms went home for parent/guardian signatures. Chromebooks and chargers will be signed out for the year to students who have this form to hand in AND returned…

Timetable changes for Senior High

If you require changes to your timetable, Please click on THIS LINK to find out how to make changes and to see course availability.   Senior high students are expected to attend the classes they are…

We're back September 1 & 2!

We hope you have had an amazing summer. Just a friendly reminder that Thursday, September 1st is a junior high day only. On September 2, all students are in attendance. Please note, information will be…

Office Hours for August

Please note that our office is available for phone calls only on Monday August 29 from 9am-330pm. Tuesday we are closed due to professional development for all staff. You may email carla.lind@ngps.ca…

Summer Break June 30-August 31

All the best to our students and their families for summer 2022! We look forward to welcoming students back on September 1 (Grade 8 & 9) and September 2nd for senior high. Have a safe and fun summer.…

June Newsletter and Exam Schedule

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Grade 8 Parent Info Night

If you have a child starting Grade 8 in the fall, please join us on June 9 for a Parent-info session!! Please have a look at our Grade 8 Parent and student slide show as well SLIDESHOW

May 2022 NEWSLETTER

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APRIL NEWSLETTER

For the short, but informative April Newsletter, click HERE.

MARCH NEWSLETTER

The March 2022 Newsletter can be found HERE

2021-22 Return to Normal Plan

The Division's COVID-19 Plan has been updated in response to the province's February 8 announcement to lift several COVID-19 health measures. Please visit our information page for complete information.

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

The February newsletter can be found by clicking this LINK

ngpsTALK Register today!

Welcome to ngpsTALK! A space where parents, students, staff and community members can share their ideas and feedback on a variety of topics affecting our school division. Your voice is important! ngpsTALK…

Students return to in-person learning on January 10

On December 30, 2021, Alberta's Education Minister announced that the pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 student winter break would be extended to January 10 provincewide, and that January Diploma Examinations…

January News, Exam Schedule, & Protocols Update

Hello to Students and Families! The January Newsletter can be found HERE and contains important information regarding the return to school in light of the latest covid variant. There is plenty of helpful…

UPDATE January Exam Schedule

January's final exam schedule has changed in light of the extra week of break and cancellation of diploma exams. Please note that the last day of regular senior high classes will be Friday, January 21. …

December Newsletter

The December newsletter can be found right here Best wishes to all for the holiday season and the New Year!

November Newsletter

The November Newsletter is available here.

October Newsletter

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September Newsletter!

The September 2021 newsletter is now available. Read it here!

UPDATE: Masks required in school common spaces

Starting Tuesday, September 7, all students, staff and visitors will be required to wear a non-medical face mask in school common spaces like hallways, washrooms and other spaces where people are close…

New Year, New Ways

Welcome back to Junior Highs on September 1, and to everyone on September 2. Please look under the covid-19 tab for information about our general routines for this fall that align with the NGPS Back to…

Daily health screening for all students and staff

We all have a part to play in keeping our school communities healthy. Screening daily for illness is an important action we can take to support our schools. Alberta Health Daily Checklist Before coming…

High School Course Changes

Please click the link to get information on adding/changing your senior high course schedule for 2021-2022 SH Course Changes      

Can't Log In To Power School?

Student passwords are being reset at 1pm today, Monday August 30th. Parents will receive an email and a phone call with instructions on how to assist their child in making a new password. Once the new…

NGPS 2021-22 Back to School Plan

NGPS's 2021-22 Back to School Plan outlines the strategies and health measures the Division will follow in supporting the health and safety of students and staff. As always, we remain committed to providing…

Supply Lists

School Supply List

School Starts September 1st for Grades 8 & 9 Only…

Summer 2021

We wish all OJSH Students , Parents and Staff a safe summer . Report cards will be available in the mail.  Office and administrative staff will be available by phone or visit to school by Wednesday August…

GRAD 2021

This link on our web page will have pictures and updates for Grad 2021   Pictures and links to speeches will be posted  The video of June 25 2021 will be posted .

Summer 2021 Work experience

STUDENTS WANTING TO DO SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE - see Ms. Dundas to register and pick up your paperwork.  YOU MUST BE REGISTERED IN WORK EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO EARN CREDITS IN THE COURSE OVER THE SUMMER.

Grade 8 Transition Parent and Student Slideshow

To view Onoway Jr/Sr High Transition Slideshow follow this link.

June 2021 newsletter

The OJSH June 2021 Newsletter is posted 

Division announces new Superintendent of Schools

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that following an extensive Canada wide search, Mr. Kevin Bird has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Northern Gateway Public Schools, effective July…

Education Week 2021!

It has been over a full year since NGPS began adapting to the challenges of delivering education in the context of a pandemic.   This year, we want to take the opportunity to celebrate the many hands,…

Register NOW for the 2021-22 school year!

Your educational journey is our inspiration! At Northern Gateway Public Schools, we understand that every student is unique. Teachers, support staff and leadership work together to create personalized,…

OJSH admin for September 2021 -Principal and Assistant…

Administrator Announcements for The 2021-2022 School Year With the impending retirement of Principal Lobo, Onoway Junior Senior High School had to fill the vacancy he will be leaving. We are pleased to…

Celebrating our Substitute Teachers!

Thank you to all of our substitute teachers! Whether you are coming to the rescue in person, or online, you provide incredible support to NGPS students and staff year-round. You are a crucial member of…

To Run or Not to Run? School Bus Transportation and…

Preparing for Winter temperatures and road conditions With Winter weather upon us, families are reminded to take necessary precautions for inclement or severe weather. When the safety of transporting…

Oct 23, 2020 Awards event pictures, program and video

 Video from our 2019/20 event from Oct 23, 2020  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGpIfq63Pbc   Program -  http://www.onowayhigh.ca/download/308385   PDF of awards winners-/ parent volunteers and…

Awards Friday Oct 23, 2020

AWARDS NIGHT, Friday Oct 23rd. OJSH awards presentation for 2019/20 (last year) will take place Friday, Oct 23rd in Bl 3 and 4.  Gr 8 and 9 presentations in Block 3. Gr 10-12 presentations  in Bl 4.…

OJSH October 2020 Newsletter

The October 2020 newsletter is under this tab

EVERY CHILD MATTERS: Phyllis Webstad and the story…

Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 to honour Residential School survivors and their families, to remember those children who didn't come home and to encourage and support awareness of the individual, family…

COVID-19 Information - Student illness STAY AT HOME…

This summary, based on the September 2020 Government of Alberta update, COVID-19 Symptom-Student illness, provides further clarity to parents about the ‘isolation’ period or ‘stay home and minimize…

NON-MEDICAL FACE MASKS: WHY USE? WHAT TO CONSIDER?…

NGPS 2020-21 COVID-19 Re-entry Handbook updated September 10, 2020. To read more on the NGPS Mask Protocol please see Section 1 - Provincial Health Measures, Pages 9-14 of the Handbook. WHY USE A NON-MEDICAL…

Daily health screening required for all NGPS staff…

We all have a role to play in keeping schools healthy. Before coming to school each day, all staff and students must use the Government of Alberta's screening questionnaire - the COVID-19 Alberta Health…

WELCOME BACK! School starts next week!

Board approves change to 2020-21 school year calendar. The first day of school is Wednesday, Sept 2; however, many schools have staggered start dates. Schools will share information with you specific…

School health measures now include mandatory masks

On August 4, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced that the use of masks will be required when students and staff return to school.  Students from Grades 4 through 12 will be required to wear masks…

EDITED Re-entry: Students will return to In-school…

The Government of Alberta announced yesterday that students will return to in-school classes under Scenario 1, with near-normal daily operations and added health measures. This means that daily in-school…

Looking Ahead! NGPS releases 2020-21 COVID-19 Re-entry…

As promised, we are pleased to share the Northern Gateway Public Schools, 2020-21 COVID-19 Re-entry Handbook. The Handbook will guide our collective response to COVID-19 and operations for the 2020-21…

OJSH student wins GOLD - Skills Canada-Provincial…

OJSH Student wins Skills Alberta Gold Mr. Ryan Siemens-OJSH Mechanics /Fabrication teacher As 2020 throws more and more curveballs our way, a sense of what we have lost seems to loom in the back of our…

Division surveys students, staff and families on re-entry…

Northern Gateway Public Schools (NGPS) is planning for the 2020-21 school year and what it may look like for students, staff and families. While any return to school will be managed under the guidelines…

Proof of Residence required for NGPS students

As part of the regular registration process, proof of residence is now required for all Northern Gateway Public Schools students. Parents will be required to provide a copy of their resident legal land…

HOW ARE YOU DOING?

No, really. How are YOU doing? Take a pause... and think …. how are you doing? Let’s take a moment to do a self- assessment: How is your heart rate? How quick are your breaths? Your shoulders: how…

Continuing Student Learning

As shared by the Minister of Education last week, all Kindergarten to Grade 12 students will continue to receive learning opportunities at home, either through online means or through other accommodations,…

COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 20, 2020 - 10:32 a.m. - Important…

**Grade 12 Diploma Exams canceled. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented change to us all. It has also brought us together. Our entire NGPS staff family has been working hard to develop instructional…

COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 18, 2020 - 3:00 p.m. - Information…

The school division appreciates your patience and resilience in the face of this unprecedented interruption in the normal operations of public education in the province. We realize that the school closure…

COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 16, 2020 Information for Families…

While many parents have questions regarding yesterday’s update and the closure of schools in the province of Alberta, there are still many uncertainties for all of us as learning communities and Alberta…

COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 15, 2020 All K-12 Classes Canceled

As of March 15, 2020, the Government of Alberta has announced a province-wide school closure. All classes are canceled indefinitely. Children are expected to stay home. The safety of our students and…

Talented Photographer in Grade 8

OJSH has  many talented and accomplished students in and out of the classroom. One of our students has a passion for photography. Kaylee Salter is in Grade 8 at OJSH and already she is showing an amazing…

OJSH Student attends Encounters With Canada

Encounters with Canada (EWC) is a unique opportunity for teens aged 14 to 17 to meet other young Canadians. Students spend a week in Ottawa, sight-seeing, learning and participating in special activities…

OJSH Junior High Basketball Season Finishes with Big…

Congratulations to the junior high boys and girls basketball teams and their coaches on a great GCAA tournament in Whitecourt on Wednesday, February 26th. Both junior basketball teams had stellar performances…

Pink Shirt Day is Feb 26

Pink Shirt Day is an anti-bullying movement that is celebrated around the world, every year, on the last Wednesday in February. As schools, we teach, model and practice kindness, empathy and inclusion…

Alberta Education’s Accountability Pillar 2020

If you have a student in Grade 10 at OJSH, you will be receiving - or have received - an Accountability Pillar Survey from Alberta Education in the mail.  It is important for our school to get feedback…

Bell Let's Talk

How Can You Take Care of Your Child’s Mental Health?  

School Bus Transportation and Inclement Weather

To run or not to run? Winter weather and driving conditions bring questions about school bus transportation. Are the buses running today? Should the buses be running today? Why aren’t the buses running…

OJSH “Turkey Dinner Day” and December Wrap-up

December is always a fun yet hectic month at OJSH. Lessons, homework, quizzes and exams continue as it all leads up to end of semester exams in January. But, December is also Christmas-time where students…

Impact of the Provincial Budget

Northern Gateway Public Schools is facing a budget shortfall this school year. While Maintenance and Transportation Funding will receive modest increases, the loss of Class Size, School Fee and Classroom…

On-line Ordering for Spirit-Wear

The OJSH Athletics Department has set up on-line ordering for Mustangs and OJSH Spirit-wear! You can now purchase items at your leisure, anywhere, any time. It’s a great way to show your school and…

OJSH Student chosen as an All-Canadian TITAN

For several years, Nissan Canada and the Canadian Football League have worked together to help train and motivate the next generation of Canadian football players. In partnership with the CFL, Nissan…

OJSH Remembrance Day for Students 2019

OJSH held its annual Remembrance Day service for students, staff and student and community members on Thursday, November 7th. Principal Lobo led the solemn occasion as Master of Ceremonies. The Onoway…

QLE: The Heart of Teaching and Learning is Quality…

There are many supports in place to enhance the Quality Learning Environment (QLE) for NGPS students. Quality Pedagogy, or the practice of teaching, is a main focus, as it is the heart of teaching and…

Basketball Season Begins

Volleyball  finished for the season with the last games played November 6th. On November 5th, the Senior Girls once again, were crowned GCAA Champs. The next day, November 6th, the Junior Boys hosted…

OJSH Students attend Welding Competition

Students from nine Edmonton-area high schools, including OJSH,  were at the CLAC Member Centre on Saturday, October 26, 2019, for the Wicked Welding competition. This is an annual event sponsored by…

Book Illustrator Visits OJSH

October has been designated Canadian Library Month. To mark this event, on October 23rd, OJSH Librarian Mrs. Pederson arranged for a special guest speaker for Mrs. Walker’s Grade 8 and 9 Art classes.…

QLE: How a Culture of Wellness supports student learning…

Mental, Social and Physical well-being impact learning. A Culture of Wellness, with a focus on these three domains, is foundational to developing a Quality Learning Environment (QLE) within Northern Gateway…

Emergency Response Planning in NGPS Schools

Schools are considered to be one of the safest places in our communities. However, an emergency can occur anywhere at any time. During an emergency, our first priority is the safety of our students and…

The Focus of the Quality Learning Environment is Learner…

The focus of the Quality Learning Environment (QLE) is student or learner centered. Everything we do as Educators, from how we teach and what resources we use, to how we assess learning and plan for instruction,…

OJSH Cross-Country Athletes Compete in Zones

Cross-country Zones were held in Athabasca on October 10th. In spite of a very chilly day, our athletes did great and students and staff managed to stay warm! The OJSH Junior High team consisted of Noah…

How is your child supported in a Quality Learning…

NGPS students supported in Quality Learning Environments

The Quality Learning Environment (QLE) in NGPS is our commitment to assure learners are successful and learners are supported.  The core elements of the QLE are made up of quality pedagogy (the practice…

Every Child Matters

In the spirit of reconciliation and hope Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in the spring of 2013. It…

EDUCATION/CAREER EXPO

Attention all OJSH students Gr. 9 and higher!!  On Thursday, Oct. 3rd, from 7:00 to 8:30, we will hosting an ELAA Education and Career Expo here at OJSH.  The evening consists of representatives from…

Safe at School: HOLD AND SECURE

Being safe at school means working together with our community partners, parents and first responders. Understanding the terminology that schools and responders use can help. Hold and Secure means classes…

An Exciting Start to a New School Year

The new school year is well underway at OJSH.  Sports, teams, and clubs in addition to a whole new set of classes are proving to be exciting for students as they meet old friends, make new friends, and…

OJSH Welcomes new SRO

The new school year at OJSH brings us a new SRO – Student Resource Officer. OJSH welcomes Cst. Jim Duncan who replaces last year’s SRO Cst. Shawn Cherwaty. Cst. Cherwaty accepted a new assignment…

Mustangs Volleyball

Onoway Volleyball Tryouts 2019       Sr. Boys Tryouts:     Wednesday Sept 4th 6:00-8:00pm  (Grades 10-12)          Thursday Sept. 5th 4:00-5:30pm Sr. Girls Final Tryout: (Open to invites…

Wrap-up Activities to the School Year

Students are busy studying and writing final exams during the last week of school at OJSH.  Gone are the days of the last-day-of-school picnic or field trip or class party. But, that is not to say there…

 National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. On this day, all Canadians celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. OJSH offered Onoway…

Salute to our 2019 graduates!

As you stand in this very special place, marking both an ending and a beginning, we hope you pause to enjoy the magnitude of your achievement. From your first moments in Kindergarten, to your adventures…

Survey: Alternate Seat Fee for school bus transportation

Please share your thoughts with us in this short 3-question survey! Click here to take the three minute survey! Northern Gateway Public Schools is looking to find out how many parents/guardians are interested…

Summer Boot Camps for Students!

Explore your options this summer in technology, the trades, business, health sciences, the arts and more! Registration is now open for our Career Exposure Summer Boot Camps! Click here to register! These…

Onoway Legion presents Remembrance Poster Awards to…

One of the commitments the Royal Canadian Legion has made is ensuring youth understand and continue the tradition of Remembrance. Through the Legion's Annual Poster and Literary Contests, students across…

Mustangs Cheerleading

On May 14th and May 30th, we held our first Mustangs Cheer Team practices!  These two practices were dubbed "Try Cheer" to give students a chance to try the sport without any commitment.  We had 8 students…

Ten new teachers inducted to the profession!

Ten NGPS teachers were officially welcomed into the profession last night following the near completion of their first year of teaching. Each year in NGPS, first year teachers, and teachers who are new…

It's Education Week!

Alberta celebrates Education Week! The first Alberta School Week (Education Week) was held December 2–8, 1928. Its purpose then, as it is now, is to call attention to the importance of education and…

OJSH Hosts Junior High Badminton Tournament

On Monday, April 15th, OJSH hosted a  badminton tournament for junior high teams. OJSH teams did exceptionally well during the tournament. Thank you to Mr. Daly (coach), Mr. Blount and to Mr. Eastman…

OJSH Students Achieve Credentials through the Green…

One opportunity at OJSH that many students find valuable is the Green Certificate agricultural training program. The Green Certificate program uses an apprenticeship style of delivery in which students…

Amanda Oling: The Impact of One Decision

Introduced by Grade 12 student Hailey Whalen, Amanda Oling presented her powerful presentation on the consequences of impaired driving to the students of OJSH on Monday, April 8th. Amanda’s powerful…

Art in Education at OJSH

Art is a popular option class for students at OJSH. Art classes at OJSH don’t just mean drawing and painting. Art classes engage students in art history, form and design. There is sculpting, clay work,…

Education Planning 2019-22

NGPS held its annual 3 Year Education Planning session with division leadership, trustees and school principals on March 18. Superintendent Kevin Andrea says it was an opportunity to reflect on the…

Culture Sharing at OJSH

Over the past year, OJSH has had many guests coming into our school to speak to our students about a variety of topics. March 12th and 13th , however,  were especially interesting and valuable for students…

Basketball Season a Success

OJSH Senior High Basketball teams wrapped up their seasons at Zones over the weekend in Devon.  The Senior Boys fell to Mayerthorpe on Friday in a close game. However, the team ended things off with…

The Hon. Oneil Carlier Presents Atlases to OJSH

On February 21st, OJSH was pleased to welcome the Hon. Oneil Carlier, MLA for Whitecourt-Ste. Anne to our school. Mr. Carlier and Principal Lobo visited Mr. Millar’s Grade 9 Social Studies class. There,…

Responsive Instruction in Quality Learning Environments

Building a culture of excellence through Quality Learning Environments (QLE) Key Domain: Responsive Instruction Responsive Instruction considers the needs of all learners so they can achieve success,…

NGPS awarded Mental Health Capacity Building funding…

In-house mental health and wellness supports for students, staff and families important part of NGPS vision Funded by Alberta Health Services, and coordinated by Northern Gateway Public Schools (NGPS),…

Onoway Grad Fair

In preparation for Grad 2019, Grad Fair will, this year, be scheduling appointments for personal shopping.  Grad Fair is offering repurposed gently used attire for both women and men. Book your appointment…

Encounters with Canada

Encounters with Canada is a unique opportunity for Canadian teenagers to meet other young people from across the country. Teens spend an educational and adventure-filled week in Ottawa, sightseeing, exploring,…

OJSH Band Program Hosts Special Guests

The OJSH band program had a very busy the week ending January 11th. OJSH was honoured to host three very special guests, culminating in a concert Friday evening, January 11th in the school gym. OJSH had…

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all the joys of the holiday season! May this season bring you the joy of sharing, the warmth of community and the love of family and friends. From our family to yours, warm wishes for a bright…

The Annual OJSH Winter Concert and Art Show

On the evening of December 6th, OJSH held its annual Winter Concert and Art Show. Once again, it was a successful evening as the audience of about 250 parents and community members enjoyed the sounds…

OJSH Supports Christmas Charities

Although Christmas is usually a time of fun and joyful festivities, of sharing good food and sweet treats, of creating warm memories with loved ones, it is also a time of giving – not just to family…

HOJA Entertains at OJSH

On November 15th, OJSH students and staff were entertained by HOJA. HOJA is a Canadian acapella group originally based out of Saskatoon, Sask. The singers of HOJA have entertained over 900,000 students…

OJSH Remembrance Day Ceremony

OJSH held its annual Remembrance Day service for school staff and student and community members on Thursday, November 8th. Teacher Roy Burghardt led the solemn occasion as Master of Ceremonies. The Onoway…

Wicked Welding Competition

On Saturday, October 20th, OJSH Fabrication teacher Mr. Van Camp took four senior high students to the third annual Wicked Welding event at the CLAC Welding Training Centre in Edmonton. Wicked Welding,…

Awards Night 2018

On Friday, October 12th, students, parents and teachers gathered to recognize the achievements of the 2017/2018 school year at Onoway Junior Senior High School. The Annual Awards Night recognized school…

Junior High Co-ed Flag Football

The Mustangs Flag Football teams put in an outstanding performance in Whitecourt on October 2nd.   The Grade 8 team played well all day and finished 3rd in their division. In the competitive division,…

Students in the Spotlight: Bold Eagle, Football &…

Carson Bigchild attends Bold Eagle OJSH grade 12 student Carson Bigchild had the opportunity to take part in the Bold Eagle program this summer from early July to late August. Bold Eagle is a unique summer…

Hour-Zero: Keeping Students and Staff Safe

Building a culture of preparedness - NGPS joins forces with Hour-Zero Student and staff safety is an extremely important part of what we do at Northern Gateway Public Schools, from playground equipment…