Dear QEHS Families,  

Thank you to the parents who have volunteered for our Career Fair.  We have over 10 different professionals confirmed, and we would be pleased to welcome more!  If you, or someone you know in your network, would be interested in sharing about their career, please read the information below.   

Next week our leadership students have planned Halloween activities at lunch time on Thursday, October 29, and students are invited to wear costumes on Friday, October 30.  To ensure this is a safe event for all students in our learning community, we ask that students do not wear full-face masks or bring fake or "replica" weapons to school. Costumes must not glorify substance use, gang involvement, or contribute to cultural appropriation.  Thank you for helping to make our Halloween events fun for all.   

Have a wonderful weekend. 

Take care, 

Jennifer Edmondson-Neily 
Principal 


Upcoming Dates 


Wednesday, October 21 – Fall Athletics and clubs photo day 

Friday, October 23 is an “A-Day” on our bell schedule 

Thursday, October 29- Halloween Activities at lunch in the SGA 

Friday, October 30 – Halloween Dress up day, Last Day of Term 1 

Monday, November 1 – Frist Day of Term 2 

Monday, November 9- Term 1 report cards viewable in PowerSchool (High School only) 

Tuesday, November 10- Remembrance Day Ceremony 

Wednesday November 11 – 13  - Fall Break (no school) 

Monday, November 16- Classes resume 

Friday, November 27- Non-Instructional Day- no school  

 

GATE Parent Association Casino Fundraiser (November 23/24) - Volunteers Needed!


The GATE Parent Association's Casino Fundraiser takes place November 23 & 24 at Deerfoot Inn & Casino, and we need your help to fill shifts! Funds raised will be primarily distributed to GATE schools in Calgary, including Queen Elizabeth. A few hours of your time can make a meaningful impact!  Please follow this link for more information, and to volunteer. 


GATE Parent Education Session – Wednesday, November 25 at 7pm 

The GATE Parent Association is hosting a presentation entitled: Teaching Our Kids in the “Acceleration Age” – Without the Gift of Prophecy – presented by Dr. Veronika Bohac-Clarke, University of Calgary, Werklund School of Education 
This presentation is open to all and is directed to parents and teachers looking to assist our children navigate our current era, which may be described as the “Acceleration Age”, where information is quickly moving and all at once. This is especially challenging as we grew up in a different, slower moving age and are also just learning to navigate this “Acceleration Age” while trying to provide guidance to our children. We invite attendees thinking about their own questions and possible solutions in advance of the presentation.  Register by November 23. 

 

Remembrance Day Ceremony- Student Presenters and Cadets Needed


Students interested in a speaking role at this year's Remembrance Day ceremony, and/or students in Cadets wishing to be part of the Colour Party, are asked to see Ms. Wilson-Brown in room A213 to volunteer. 

 

Graduation 2027 Fundraiser!  

Please support our 2027 graduating class!  We will be collecting refundable bottles and cans at the school.  Donations can be dropped off at the front entrance foyer into the Grad Recyclables Bin.  

Thank you! This means a lot to our future graduates. 

 

Take Your Kid to Work Day 

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 marks Alberta's Take Your Kid to Work Day, an opportunity for grade 9 students to explore the careers in which their parents work by attending work alongside them for the day. At Queen Elizabeth High School, we recognize that for a variety of reasons, students may be unable to attend work alongside a parent or guardian. As such, we have planned a career fair style event on November 4 for grade 9 and high school students who remain at the school. Students will have an opportunity to circulate to various professionals to learn about a variety of professional pathways. If you are interested in volunteering your time and sharing with students about your career, please feel free to fill out this interest form by October 22. 


Cafe Menu Week of October 26 

Monday 

  • Clam Chowder 
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise 
  • Philly Cheesesteak 
  • Corn Dogs 

Tuesday 

  • Clam Chowder 
  • Chicken cordon bleu  
  • Meatball Subs 
  • Taco Salad 

Wednesday 

  • Ramen 
  • Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding 
  • Smoked Beef Brisket 
  • Buffalo Chicken wraps 

Thursday 

  • Ramen 
  • Chicken Cacciatore 
  • Fish Tacos 
  • Turkey pesto on focaccia 

Friday 

  • Pot Stickers  
  • Waffles, bacon, berries and cream 
  • Sausage Rolls 

 

Knights' Nation Athletics Week of October 26 

 

Monday :   Jr. High Junior Girls Basketball @ QEHS – 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm 

 

Tuesday:  Junior Boys Basketball @ SJAM – 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm 

    Senior Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Father Lacombe – 6:30 pm 

 

Wednesday: Jr High Sr. Girls Basketball @Colonel Macleod School – 4:30 pm 

 

Thursday:  Senior Varsity Girls Volleyball @ James Fowler – 5:00 pm 

 

Friday:  No games scheduled.