PRE-ENROLMENT

CURRENT DIVISION STUDENTS PRE-ENROL

You will need to pre-enrol on SchoolZone to tell us the school you’d like your child to attend next year. Find important dates and deadlines and learn more about pre-enrolment, which opens at 8 a.m. on February 2. All current students must have a school selected by 4:00 PM on March 25, 2026.

NEW STUDENTS

For the 2026-2027 school year, awâsis waciston School will be a Level 1 school with open boundaries on EPSB’s Growth Control Model. The following students will be guaranteed a spot, as long as they register during pre-enrolment and provide the necessary documentation:

Attendance area resident students (designated neighbourhoods use the Edmonton Public Schools Attendance Area Map to confirm if your address is within our school's area.) boundary)
Siblings of current students who are returning for 2026/2027

Remaining spaces (if available) will be allocated in this order:

Resident students regardless of address (must have one non-Roman Catholic parent residing in Edmonton)
Other students (Roman Catholic parents or out of Edmonton address)

If your child is new to Edmonton Public Schools, you can register for school online. Visit the Division website to learn how to register for school.

If you have any questions about registering, please contact the school office at 780-455-5533.

If your student is new to Edmonton Public Schools, please register them online (new students). You will need to include the following documentation:

a completed student registration form

legal proof of the student's name and age

proof of address

Additional documentation may be required, including additional immigration documents.

Welcome to awâsis waciston School

We are so pleased to let you know that our school has a new name: awâsis waciston School. awâsis waciston is a Cree phrase meaning child nest. It is pronounced uh-wahh-sis wuh-chi-ston. Online and digital updates are underway, and the rollout of new signage and other changes at the school will take place over the next few months.

TREATY LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux (So-toe), Blackfoot, Métis, Dene (De-nay) and Nakota Sioux (Sue). We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE FAMILIES WHO PRE-ENROLLED

We are happy to let you know that, based on available space, all students who registered or pre-enrolled before March 19, 2025, have been accepted. We look forward to seeing your family in the fall!

Principal's Message

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to awâsis waciston School, a wonderful place to learn, celebrate Indigenous culture and make new
friends!

Our theme for this year is kotawān ᑯᑕᐚᐣ which translates to Home Fire. We strive to build a community
where we all belong.

Our staff are excited to connect with families and embark on an educational journey with your child. We
value building relationships and engaging in open communication with our parents, students and staff.

Our goal is to guide students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding so they are empowered to
be successful academically and socially. Teachers will program for “the child’s learning level” and with parent
support, we are confident children will make academic gains. Additional supports for students are available
through our school Success Coach, Counselor and the Division.

We encourage parents to:

- Stay connected with your child’s teacher(s). Parents can email the teacher or call the school and leave a
message for the teacher to contact them. Appointments for in-person or virtual meetings may also be
scheduled.
- Be active on SchoolZone . Parents can access all information coming from the school and the Division,
such as, latest updates, report cards, monthly newsletters and transportation (Where’s my Bus?)
If you do not have your SchoolZone login information, or login information for your child, contact the
office to request your username and password.

We follow the Code of the Golden Feather. The values of Respect, Integrity, Humility and Honesty guide all
our interactions at school and within the community. We have complete confidence that students are
capable of following the Code of the Golden Feather.

- For more detailed information please read the awâsis waciston School Handbook.

Lastly, a gentle reminder for parents to ensure the office has up-to-date contact and emergency
information.

atoskêtân
Let's all work together!

Judy Toews
Principal