As you’re likely aware, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is exploring a possible change to the junior high attendance boundaries in Sherwood Park. Specifically, it’s considering moving the feeder school for students living within Lakeland Village, Summerwood and Summerwood North to Clover Bar Junior High for grades 7 to 9. Currently, students are designated to Sherwood Heights Junior High. Changing the boundaries will better maintain school communities and provide programming closer to home.

In June, EIPS contracted Western Management Consultants (WMC) to conduct a public engagement meeting and an online survey with the school communities. The meeting took the form of an in-person, drop-in session. Attendees discussed the possible boundary change, asked questions and provided feedback. WMC also conducted an online survey to collect additional input. WMC then analyzed all the data collected and compiled a What We Heard Report.

Now, EIPS wants to expand the conversation and ensure a long-term solution. As such, WMC is hosting a second public engagement session on October 3. Families, students and community members are invited to attend by dropping in, any time between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Those who attend will learn more about the What We Heard Report, have an opportunity to add to the report and offer additional feedback. The goal: To determine what’s most important to the school community before any decision is made about junior high boundary changes.

     Public Engagement Session Details
     Date: Oct. 3, 2022
     Time: Drop by any time between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.—typically a 30-minute process
     Location: Clover Bar Junior High, 50 Main Blvd., Sherwood Park
     Room: drama room
     *Childcare provided

Can’t make the meeting? That’s OK. You can also provide feedback by filling out the EIPS Submit Question Form, or sending an email to info@wmc.ca. The deadline to submit input is Oct. 10, 2022.

EIPS and WMC encourage everyone to read the What We Heard Report, attend the upcoming public engagement session and share their thoughts. After the session, WMC will record all the feedback provided and prepare a final report for the Division to review.

For more information, or to subscribe for updates, visit eips.ca. We look forward to seeing you there!