Balancing Senior High: Transition Plan

Thank you to all the families, students and staff who attended the public information session about the draft transition plan. Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) reviewed the feedback collected and used it to finalize the transition plan for those impacted by the decision to balance senior high enrolment in Sherwood Park. Overall, the feedback was positive and supported the draft transition plan. As such, no changes were made. EIPS encourages everyone to read the transition plan before completing the returning student registration process—open on February 10-24.

EIPS Transition Plan – updated Feb. 7, 2025

TRANSITION PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
To balance senior high enrolment in Sherwood Park, students living in the Lakeland Ridge junior high attendance area will be redesignated to Bev Facey Community High for grades 10-12—effective in the 2026-27 school year.

2025-26 – The Sherwood Park senior high attendance boundaries remain unchanged. Meaning, senior high students living in the Lakeland Ridge junior high attendance boundary area are designated to Salisbury Composite High. If these students want to attend Bev Facey, they can do so. Simply request to attend the school during the returning student registration process, which takes place February 10-24—acceptance is subject to available space. Once enrolled at the school, the student can remain at the school until graduating.

2026-27 – The new Sherwood Park senior high attendance boundaries take effect. Meaning, senior high students living in the Lakeland Ridge junior high attendance area are redesignated to Bev Facey Community High. If these students want to attend Salisbury Composite, they can do so. Simply request to attend the school during the returning student registration process, which takes place in February 2026—acceptance is subject to available space. Once enrolled at the school, the student can remain at the school until graduating.

LEARN MORE
Below are a series of resources that outline the transition plan in more detail. The information is also available at eips.ca:

NEXT STEPS
All impacted students can register to attend the applicable school. Registration takes place during the returning student registration process, February 10-24. After the returning student registration process closes, schools will contact families directly to confirm registration and provide more detailed information about the school.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the public engagement process. EIPS appreciates the time and thought put into the feedback provided throughout the engagement effort. The goal: To ensure smooth transitions for everyone.