Dear QEHS Parents and Guardians, 

What a great week we had a QEHS!  The winter band concert was a phenomenal showcase of our grades 7, 9 and high school concert bands. The music was inspiring and the students’ performances were an outstanding showcase of their creativity and commitment.  Our partnership with the University of Calgary’s Orchestre and Wind Ensemble was a demonstration of the power of community connections to expand and increase learning.  Bravo! 

Wishing much success to our high school students wrapping up semester 1 next week with the last day of new content instruction on Friday, January 23.  Some high school students are required to attend school for credit rescue support on Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27.  Teachers will be reaching out directly to parents if your high school student is required to attend.  Semester 2 begins on Wednesday, January 28. 

Regular classes for grades 7, 8 and 9 continue. Junior high students will change complimentary courses for the start of term 3 on Wednesday, January 28.   

Have a wonderful weekend. 

With gratitude, 

Jennifer Edmondson-Neily 
Principal  

Principal Advisory Council 

The deadline for students to submit an expression of interest to the Principal Advisory Council is Friday, January 23, 2026.  If students have any questions, they can connect directly with Ms. Neily at school or send me an email at jlneily@cbe.ab.ca.   

School Council- Monday, January 19 from 7-8 pm 

All parents and guardians are welcome. Please join us in-person in the Learning Commons or online using this link. 

Business Office 

• All High School textbooks are due back before the start of Semester 2. Books not returned in time will be charged a lost fee.  
• Semester 2 textbook sign-out day will be Wednesday, January 28. Students will need to have all outstanding books returned and will need their Student ID card. 
• Students must have a valid parking pass to use the student parking area. Passes are free, please register at the Business Office. 
• Please check PowerSchool for any outstanding fees as fees are added throughout the year. 
• No vending machine refunds, cash exchange, or bank machine available at the Business Office. 

High School Grad Photos – Final Opportunity  

Lifetouch has now completed graduation portrait sessions at Queen Elizabeth High School. If you were unable to attend your session at the school, there is still an opportunity to have your graduation photo taken at their studio. 

To be included in the yearbook and graduation composite, studio appointments must be booked and completed as soon as possible to meet our school's yearbook deadline. We encourage you to book as soon as possible, as availability is limited. 

Calgary Studio - Prestige Appointments - BOOK NOW! 

Studio Location:   30, 5329 72 Ave SE  
Important: Appointments must be completed by the yearbook and composite deadline of Feb. 6, 2026.

As part of your sitting, you will also receive a complimentary 5×7 photo of you crossing the stage during commencement at the end of the school year (for graduates who attend the ceremony). 

Grad Committee Bottle Drive Fundraiser 

Please support our 2026 graduating class.  We will be collecting refundable bottles and cans at school every day! Students can drop off their bottle donations at the front entrance into the Grad Recyclables Bin. Thank you! This means a lot to our future graduates. 

Refundables can also be dropped off at Bowness Bottle Depot @ 4627 16 Ave NW. Please say you are donating to the Queen Elizabeth High School Fundraiser and our friends at Bowness Bottle Depot will apply 100% of the bottles donated to the Grad Committee. 

Thank you! This means a lot to our graduates.  

Peer Tutoring 

Students - If you are passionate about a subject area and think you would enjoy helping other students, or if you are interested in getting subject-specific support from another student, please go to Student Services to chat with Ms. Melville about semester 2 opportunities.