BFH Falcons' View
June 23 to 26, 2025
Principal's Message
Dear Falcon students and families,
I hope you all had a great weekend. This upcoming week will see many of our students completing their final assessments for the 2024-25 school year. I want to thank all of our students, parents, and staff for an amazing school year. Our students make me so proud and thankful to be associated with them. Bev Facey truly is an amazing school with so many fantastic community members and experiences.
As the school year draws to a close, it brings with it some bittersweet moments—none more poignant than the goodbyes we must say to our graduating class. These farewells are never easy, especially when we are saying goodbye to a group of students who have left such an incredible mark on our school community. It simply won’t be the same without them. Over the past three years, our graduates have been more than just students—they have been leaders, role models, and the heart of what we proudly call the Facey Way.
Personally, it has been a true joy and honour to share in their journey—to witness their growth, their triumphs, and even their challenges, all of which have shaped them into the remarkable individuals they are today. These halls will feel different without their laughter, their energy, and their presence, but their legacy will remain. On behalf of the entire staff, please know how deeply you will be missed. We send you off with immense pride, endless gratitude, and our heartfelt wishes for the bright futures that await you. Go forward with courage, kindness, and the confidence that you are Falcons—now and always.
On that final note, I hope you all have an amazing Sunday evening and a great upcoming summer break and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.
Ken Wlos
Principal
Bev Facey Community High School
Falcon Mechanics Student receives Top Award!
Congratulations to Ethan Thompson, recipient of the 2025 NAPA Canada Sherwood Park Top Automotives Student Award. In winning the Top Student Award Ethan is set up for his goal of becoming a Heavy Duty Mechanic, he can jump right into his career with a full set of professional tools and toolbox.
Facey Students Dominate Zone Math Competition!
Congratulations to Alex Dai, Isabelle Addley and Carter Hoefling for winning the zone champion for the Fermat Math Contest! Alex also earned a certificate of distinction for the Fermat and was also named the school champion for the the Fermat, Hypatia and Euclid Contests!
School Council invites you to share one more final piece of positive feedback on the Bev Facey staff. Encouragement and appreciation are an important way to support school staff and work toward achieving our School Education Plan goals.
Goal #3 in Bev Facey’s School Education Plan is “Student learning will be further supported and enhanced through an increase in parent and community engagement and involvement in the Bev Facey school.”
Please take a moment and click the link to share something positive that a staff member has done to shape our community and make your experience or your child’s experience at Bev Facey great. The email will be shared with the staff member and principal Ken Wlos as well as assistant principals Kelly Ferguson, Renetta Peddle, and Paul Schwartz.
Thank you for helping us to meet our goals and build a strong community!
Please click on the button below to access the form. Thanks for putting a spotlight on the people who make our Facey community great!
Student Procedures to Take Note of for Final Exams/Diplomas
- All students must have a picture ID with them (student ID, or Driver's License)
- Absolutely No Phones, No Smartwatches, No Earbuds, No Backpacks, No Bags, No Pencil Cases, No Jackets, or Hats allowed in the exams.
- All scheduled Final Exams and Diplomas begin at 9:00 a.m. (Doors open at 8:40 a.m., Instructions for each exam will begin at 8:55 a.m.)
- If a calculator is required for the Final Exam/Diploma, staff will be at the door to check that each calculator is reset.
- Once an exam begins, students must stay for one hour before they can leave.
- Once an exam begins, a student who arrives late must arrive before 10:00 a.m. in order to take the Exam/Diploma. (Students who are absent for their exam in the first 15 minutes will be given a courtesy call by our office staff).
Our amazing School Council is looking for parents to join their team next year. Please attend the next meeting on September 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. if you are interested. If you cannot make the meeting but are interested, please contact us at the school office to be put in contact with our School Council chair. We hope to see many of our new Grade 10 parents who will be joining the fold next year. Our school council is so important to what we do as a community and are vital in developing our school's mission, vision, and philosophy moving forward. We'd love to see you there!
EIPS Annual Education Results Report
Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, opportunities for growth and how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2024-25 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.
RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2024-27
Year End
Throughout the summer break, Bev Facey Community High School will be closed. We will reopen on August 19 at 8:00 a.m. If you have any school-related questions or concerns while the school is closed, contact EIPS Central Services—the office is open all summer to complete year-end activities and prepare for the 2024-25 school year.
Bev Facey Wrapping up Diploma & Final Examinations for 2025
In the next three days, Bev Facey students will be completing the last of their exams. I know that throughout the exam writing period our students have been studying extremely hard, and we are proud of the work and determination our Falcons have demonstrated. I would also like to thank our staff for all of the extra time and work they have provided to support the students in all their efforts up to the end of the school year.
REMINDER: 2024-25 School Fees
School fees for the 2024-25 school year are posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. Throughout the year, fees are often added to cover the costs for various activities, such as field trips, extracurricular activities, and late, damaged or lost textbooks.
To access your fee information, simply log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and go to “Student Fees.” There you can view fees and pay them online using a credit card. Make sure to monitor your child’s account on an ongoing basis.
For more information about school fees, waivers and payment deadlines, visit eips.ca/schools/fees. And, if you have questions, think there is an error or need help creating a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, contact your child’s school directly before the summer break.
NOTE: Pursuant to Board Policy 23: School Fees and Administrative Procedure 505: School and Administrative Fees, EIPS will forward any unpaid 2024-25 fee amounts to a collection agency. To prevent this from happening, remember to pay your fees before Aug. 31, 2025.
Student Transportation: 2025-26 Registration
Planning to use Student Transportation in the 2025-26 school year? If so, make sure your child is registered so Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) can plan routes and send your child a bus pass before the first day of school.
All students who indicated needing transportation services through the returning student or new student registration processes are now registered. Those families have also received tentative route schedules and invoices—fees are due June 30, 2025.
For those students who didn’t indicate needing transportation services during the registration process and want to now register, simply fill out this registration form.
For more information about EIPS Student Transportation, visit www.eips.ca/transportation.
NOTE: Families can pay fees online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. To pay in-person, visit the EIPS Student Transportation building during its office hours—Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on school days and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on non-school days.
Monday - June 23, 2025
- Chemistry 30 Diploma Exam - North Gym @ 9:00 a.m.
Chemistry 20 - South Gym @ 9:00 a.m.
Science 10 - South Gym @ 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday - June 24, 2025
- Physics 30 Diploma Exam - North Gym @ 9:00 a.m.
- Physics 20 Final Exam - South Gym @ 9:00 am.
- Science 20 Final Exam - South Gym @ 9:00 am.
Wednesday - June 25, 2025
- Science 30 Final Exam - North Gym @ 9:00 am.
Thursday - June 26, 2025
- Last Operational Day of the 2024-2025 School Year - No school for Students.
Unlocking Opportunities: The Benefits of AP Classes
College Preparedness: AP courses simulate college-level rigor, aiding in the development of vital academic skills and study habits necessary for success in higher education.
Dual Admission Advantage: Some post-secondary institutions consider either AP scores or high school grades for admission, offering students completing AP exams during high school an beneficial entry pathway.
University Credits: Excelling on AP exams can result in earning college credits, potentially reducing the number of courses required in college, thus saving time and money.
Diverse Student Population: AP courses are accessible to students with a strong work ethic.
Demonstrating Potential: AP courses provide opportunities for students to exhibit their capabilities and dedication, regardless of consistent high averages, showcasing readiness for college-level studies to prospective colleges and universities.
AP Capstone Program
The AP Capstone program, developed by the College Board, offers high school students an innovative, skills-based approach to education, focusing on college-level research, writing, and collaboration. This two-year program, consisting of AP Seminar and AP Research, is designed to equip students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that are essential for academic and professional success. BFCHS is one of only 60 schools in Canada to offer the AP Capstone program.
How can AP Seminar & AP Research help with your post-secondary application?
The University of Alberta recently announced that AP Research and AP Seminar can now be used as option A (Humanities) for both Augustana and the Faculty of Arts.
MacEwan University
Understanding University Fundamentals
July 8, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Online
Learn about fundamentals to get you started in your program! Our online webinar will cover:
Key university policies
Key dates and deadlines in the Academic Schedule
Course planning
How the enrolment system works
These fundamentals will support your academic transition into your program.
Academic Advisors are here to support your educational journey, and we’re excited to welcome you to MacEwan!
Throughout the summer break, Bev Facey Community High School will be closed. We will reopen on August 19 at 8:00 a.m. If you have any school-related questions or concerns while the school is closed, contact EIPS Central Services—the office is open all summer to complete year-end activities and prepare for the 2025-26 school year.
"Welcome Back Blue & Gold, Time for our 2025-26 Story to be Told!" Orientation Days
Bev Facey will open up for returning students to pick up their timetable, pertinent grade level information, and get their lockers using the following schedule:
- Grade 12 - (Aug. 21) Welcome Back Blue & Gold - Time to Have your Gr. 12 Story Told!
- Grade 11 - (Aug. 22) Welcome Back Blue & Gold - Time to Have your Gr. 11 Story Told!
- Grade 10 - (Aug. 25) Welcome Back Blue & Gold - Time to Have your Gr. 10 Story Told!
Grade 10 Falcon Welcome - Morning of August 29, 2024
Students will return to school on August 29 with only the Grade 10s returning in the morning for a special Falcon Welcome, and the Grade 11s and 12s returning in the Afternoon to join the Grade 10s in a shortened schedule that allows them to visit all four of their classes in the afternoon.
EIPS Central Office Summer Hours: June 27 to August 19, 2025
Open: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 780-464-3477
Address: 683 Wye Rd., Sherwood Park
Statutory Holidays
Closed - July 1 (Canada Day)
Closed - August 1 (Heritage Day)
NOTE: Student Transportation also remains open during the summer months—operating the same hours as EIPS Central Services.
IMPORTANT INFO - ACCESSING USER ACCOUNTS: STUDENTS LEAVING EIPS OR GRADUATING!
Is your child graduating from or leaving EIPS at the end of the school year? If so, they must ensure any information they want to retain from their school cloud accounts is downloaded onto a personal device before leaving.
- Google account – Students must download any wanted content before August 1—download files either individually or in bulk using Google Takeout.
- Microsoft account – Students must download any wanted content from their OneDrive account before August 1.
After Aug. 1, 2025, EIPS will deactivate the account and delete all remaining files.
Bev Facey Upcoming Important Dates
June 16, 2025 - Last regular instructional day of classes.
June 17 to 26, 2025- Diplomas & Final Exams Writing (refer to schedule)
June 21, 2025- National Indigenous Peoples' Day
June 26, 2025- Last operational day of the 2024-25 School year.
2025-26 School Year
August 19, 2025- School Office opens up for the 2025-26 school year @ 8:00 a.m.
August 21, 2025- Welcome Back Blue & Gold - Time to Have Your Gr. 12 Story Told! (Orientation)
August 22, 2025- Welcome Back Blue & Gold - Time to Have Your Gr. 11 Story Told! (Orientation)
August 25, 2025-Welcome Back Blue & Gold - Time to Have Your Gr. 10 Story Told! (Orientation)
