A rendering of the EIPS Sherwood Park Replacement School, courtesy of ACI Architecture Inc.

Sherwood Park, AB. — Representatives of the media, families and community members are invited to join Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) as it hosts a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on its new replacement school—a K-9 school being built on Fir Street in Sherwood Park slated to open in fall 2026. The school will replace École Campbelltown and Sherwood Heights Junior High.

The ceremony will include reflections from Elder Wilson Bearhead and greetings from local dignitaries—including Cathy Allen, the Board Chair of EIPS; the Honourable Nate Glubish, Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Sherwood Park-Strathcona; His Worship Rod Frank, the Mayor of Strathcona County; and, Trina Boymook, EIPS Trustee for Sherwood Park. Master of Ceremonies is Sunny Sandhu, the new school’s principal designate.

“The community has worked so hard to make this replacement school a reality,” says Allen. “I want to say a special thanks to Trustee Boymook and the families that advocated for this new building. This new school is a shining example of our shared goal to enhance learning for students, support working environments for staff and create vibrant spaces in our communities.”

The $53-million new school, designed through a collaborative- and consultative-design process, will provide an optimal learning environment for 1,015 students. Some of the exciting new features include a three-storey building for various dedicated learning spaces, two gymnasiums to support multiple sporting and event activities, and an expansive playground addition.

“This new state-of-the-art facility will provide a vibrant and innovative learning environment for students,” says Glubish. “This school will not only replace Sherwood Heights Junior High and École Campbelltown, but it will also become a cornerstone for education in our community. With specialized spaces for arts, sciences and physical education, it’s designed to inspire creativity and foster academic excellence. I look forward to the day when this school is filled with students, and I hope it will motivate the many young minds who will pass through its doors for generations to come.”

Event Details: Groundbreaking Ceremony
Date:              Sept. 12, 2024
Time:              10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Place:             Sherwood Heights Junior High
Photo op:       Dignitaries breaking ground with shovels.

NOTE: Board Chair Cathy Allen, Elder Wilson Bearhead, Minister Nate Glubish and Mayor Rod Frank will be available for photos and interviews.

Elk Island Public Schools is one of Alberta’s largest school divisions, serving approximately 17,750 students in 42 schools. We are proud to be an integral part of our communities, including Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Strathcona and Lamont counties, and the western portion of the County of Minburn.

RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Sherwood Park Replacement School

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For more information, media can contact:
Laura McNabb, Director, Communication Services, EIPS 780-417-8204 cell 780-405-4902