Dear QEHS Families,

As we conclude another successful school year, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our students, families, and staff for their contributions to the Queen Elizabeth High School community. I hope the summer months provide an opportunity for rest, renewal, and time with family and friends.

This year has been marked by growth, achievement, and connection. Through academics, athletics, fine arts, clubs, and daily interactions, our students and staff have continued to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment that reflects the strength of our school community.

To our graduating Grade 12 students:
Thank you for the leadership, energy, and character you have brought to QEHS. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you every success as you begin the next chapter of your journey.

Please remember to save any important files or emails before your CBE account is deactivated. Access to Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Classroom, Iris, and Brightspace will end after June 30 (or August 9 for students enrolled in summer school). If you have used your CBE email for post-secondary applications, scholarships, or employment correspondence, please update your contact information accordingly.

To our returning students:
We look forward to welcoming you back in the fall. Your leadership, commitment to learning, and dedication to creating an inclusive and respectful school culture will continue to shape the QEHS experience for all students.

This year, our students, staff, and families demonstrated resilience, determination, and a commitment to excellence. Together, we celebrated successes, navigated challenges, and strengthened the supportive community that makes QEHS such a special place to learn and grow.

As we say goodbye to our graduating students, we also extend our gratitude and best wishes to several valued staff members who are moving on to new opportunities within the Calgary Board of Education:

·         Afsa Ali, Teacher

·         Brant Dixon, Teacher

·         Grace Gwazwa, School Secretary

·         Megan Hewitt, Learning Leader

·         Shereeccea Hyatt, Teacher

·         Emma Young, Teacher

·         Jack Wong, Behaviour Support Worker

 We thank them for their contributions to QEHS and wish them continued success.

We are also pleased to welcome the following staff members for the 2026–2027 school year:

·         Rachel Allum, Behaviour Support Worker

·         Dasha Atantayeva, Teacher

·         Lesley-Ann McLean, Teacher

·         Caitlin Palardy, Behaviour Support Worker

·         Kaisa Roggeveen, Teacher

·         Marlee Matjasec, Teacher

·         Anne Seath, Teacher

·         Sterling Smith, Cooking Instructor

·         Kevin Wehlage, Teacher

·         Lori Williams, Behaviour Support Worker

 We look forward to the expertise, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives they will bring to our school community.

The administration team will return to the school on August 20, and all staff will return on August 26. The first day of classes for students is Monday, August 31, 2026. Back-to-school information is available on our website, and families will receive additional information regarding course change requests and Welcome Back Week activities during the week of August 17.

Our Administrative Assistant, Leslie Tarry, will be available in the school Monday through Thursday for most of the summer and can be reached at 403-777-6380. Please allow a few days for voicemail messages to be returned.

If you have an urgent matter or family emergency that may affect the start of the school year, please contact me directly at jlneily@cbe.ab.ca. I will be monitoring my email throughout the summer.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are grateful for the strong relationships we share with our students, families, and community.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer.

Jennifer Edmondson-Neily
Principal
Queen Elizabeth High School