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Prairie Winds School Store

To access the stores, please click on the links below: https://www.teamsites.ca/prairiewinds  We have more custom items!  Cross Country - https://www.teamsites.ca/prairiewindscrosscountry Football…

Kate Andrews High School Grad Banquet

Wednesday, June 26th at 5:30 PM at the Coastal Hotel, Lethbridge. Tickets will be for sale June 3 - June 7.  Please let Mrs. Mattatall know how many tickets you would like by May 29 so final numbers…

Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary Parent Information…

Parent Information night is May 9th at 7:00 pm in the Kate Andrews Gymnasium. This parent session is aimed at those with students in grades 7-10 next year. We will share information about what junior…

KAHS Athletics Program Fundraiser

KAHS Athletics Program Fundraiser is being held on June 14th at Land-O-Lakes Golf & Country Club. Please complete the Google form to register for our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament. 

Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary Registration

Registration is now open for Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary. Click here to advance to Coaldale Prairie Winds website. Once the link is open please scroll down to the registration portion on the page.

Enriched Academy and 2024 Grads

Did you know that all grade 12 students in Alberta have free access to a comprehensive onlinepersonal finance course? Developed specifically for teen learners by Enriched Academy. Theself-study program…

No School for Students

Friday, May 17th Professional Development Day. Monday, May 20th - Victoria Day  

Second Semester Option Class Fee

Second Semester Option Class Fees are now due.  They are attached in your School Cash Online Account.

KAHS Yearbook Sale

It’s the last year to purchase a yearbook from Kate Andrews High School.   Don’t miss out!   Purchase your copy through School Cash Online.

Congratulations Graduates! Thank-you Sponsors!

Congratulations to all of our graduates!  We hope you had fun celebrating your accomplishments.   Thank-you to all of our very generous sponsors who made our Awards Ceremony possible.  A complete…

2023 - 2024 School Year

The first day of classes for the 2023-2024 school year is Tuesday, September 5th.   Please check out the following links for information regarding the 2023-2024 school year: Registration PACKAGE 2023…

POST-SECONDARY FAIR!

KAHS will be hosting a Post-Secondary Fair on Thursday, May 4th from 9-11 in the KAHS Gymnasium!  Students will be called down to attend the Fair, by GRADE.   Post Secondary Fair May 4 2023

KAHS Art Show Case at McCain Gallery (Coaldale Library)

Join us for a KA Art Show Case, Opening Night Reception on June 1st in the McCain Gallery of the Coaldale Public Library at 7pm! If you can't join us for the Opening night reception, check out the exhibition…

New Coaldale School Name - Input Requested.

Palliser School Division is excited to begin the naming process for the replacement school in Coaldale! We would like to draw on the wisdom and creativity of the community to find the best name for the…

Dance: Country vs Country Club: May 31st

KAHS will host a school dance on Wednesday, May 31st from 7-9pm in the gym.  The theme is Country vs Country Club! Tickets are $5 in advance (sold the week before) or $7 at the door.  

Dual Credit Programs 2023

Dual-Credit programs provide high school students with the opportunity to explore post-secondary education and career pathways while earning credits both at the high school level and at post-secondary…

Spring Band Concert: June 6th

The Kate Andrews Spring Band concert is Tuesday, June 6th at 7pm. After three years of health restrictions and cancellations, we have finally returned to some sort of normal routine. To celebrate this,…

Easter Break

Happy Easter to all of our KA Community!  We hope you all have a restful break.   There is NO SCHOOL from Friday, April 7th - 14th.  Classes resume on Monday, April 17th.  

April 2023 Newsletter!

The April edition of the KAHS Newsletter is now available here.  

Parent Teacher Conferences on April 5!

Parent Teacher Interviews will take place in the KA Gym on Wednesday, April 5th from 4-5pm and 6-8:30pm.  An appointment is not necessary.  Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to come have…

School Council Meeting

The next KA School Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 4 at 7pm in the KA Conference Room.

Staffing Announcements - KAHS

Staffing Announcement March 2023 Grimes Staffing Announcement Uyesugi March 2023  

Lethbridge College Exploratory Days

Lethbridge College EXPLORATORY DAYS:  May 1-12 High School students in Grades 10-12 are invited to come experience potential industries and careers with a series of program-specific sessions, designed…

KA Fire Academy

Are you interested in the KA Fire Academy?  There will be registration and a program information session for the 23-24 school year on Tuesday, April 18 at 4pm in the KA Library. 

PBB Summer School

Palliser Summer School 2023 (1) Are you interested in taking courses this summer?  Registration for PBB Summer School is now open, until June 15th.  Seats are limited and fill up quickly.

Parent Teacher Interviews: April 5th

Parent Teacher Interviews will take place in the KA Gym on Wednesday, April 5th from 4-5pm and 6-8:30pm.  An appointment is not necessary.  Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to come have…

CMAS Dessert Concert: March 31st

No School: Friday, March 24

There is no school, this Friday, March 24th as it is a PD Day.  

Basketball Provincials Live Feed

Both of our SV basketball teams are off to provincials in Northern Alberta.  Schedules and a live feed of the games can be found on the ASAA site here: GIRLS:  https://www.asaa.ca/championships/site/2023-asaa-2a-girls-basketball…

KA Athletics program Fundraiser - GOLF TOURNAMENT!

Join us for a great day of Golf to support a great cause!

Drama Performance: I Hate Shakespeare

Join us for the Drama Production:  I Hate Shakespeare at 7pm on March 22nd, 23rd, 24th in the KAHS Drama Room!  Tickets are $5 at the door - Rush Seating.  

March 2023 Newsletter

The March 2023 Newsletter is now available here.  

Young Women in Trades & Technologies: Information…

Interested in more information about Young Women in Trades & Technologies?  There is an information night on Thursday, March 2 from 7-8pm at Catholic Central high School (East).

New Doorbell System at KA

Effective immediately, all school exterior doors at KA, including the front door, will be locked during class times.  The doors will be unlocked for student access during school entry times (before class…

Fire Alarm at KAHS on Monday, February 13

Hi Kate Andrews families, At approximately 5 pm today (Monday, February 13, 2023) custodial staff discovered a small amount of smoke and a strong smell that was characterized as a potential electrical fire…

Grad Photos at KAHS Feb 27-Mar 2

Grads, please book your grad photos asap!   Grad Portraits for KAHS will take place from February 27th - March 2nd in the Drama Room.   Please go to www.prestigeportraits.ca.  You do not need an…

No School February 20-24

There are no classes for students February 20-24, 2023.    

No School: Friday, February 10th

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 10th as this is PD Day for teachers at KAHS.  

Want to play Football?

The deadline to sign up for football is February 15th!  If you are interested, please contact Shane at 587-691-2533.  

Report Cards are Published in Edsby for Semester 1

Semester 1 Report Cards have been published in Edsby.  On a mobile device, to find the Report Card, select "Classes," then select "Recent" then scroll to the bottom to select "View Report Cards."  …

February 2023 Newsletter

The February 2023 edition of the KAHS Newsletter is now available here. 

Our Phone Number is 403-345-3383

This has always been our phone number, however this is now our ONLY phone number.  Former numbers that were used for other lines are no longer valid.  

CMAS Logo Contest

Hey Students - are you into art or media design? The Coaldale Musical Arts Society (CMAS) is looking for someone to design a logo we can use in our communications, promotions and at events. Prize - $100…

Learning Opportunities for Parents

The Southern Alberta Professional Development Consortium (SAPDC) is offering two learning opportunities that may be of interest to parents. These sessions will be offered virtually via Zoom. The first…

Yearbook Deadline is February 1st!

2022/2023 Yearbooks are currently for sale via School Cash Online and the deadline to purchase is February 1st, 2023.

January 2023 Newsletter

You can now read the January 2023 Newsletter here.  

Mental Health Supports for Students

Self Help Ideas Mental Health Supports

January 2023 Final Exam Schedule

The January 2023 Final Exam Schedule is available here.   Please Note:  The Chemistry 20 Final Exam will be held on Tuesday, January 24th. Printed copies are available from the office.   The last…

KAHS Awards Assembly for the 2021/2022

The KAHS Awards Assembly to present Academic Awards from the 2021-2022 School Year will take place on Friday, December 23rd.  The awards presented will be for Honour Roll, Highest grade in each course,…

KA Holiday Drive

The KA Holiday Drive will take place on December 23rd with all items being donated to the Coaldale Food Bank.   Bring an item on the 23rd and get a free hot chocolate! What to bring:  Winter clothing…

KA Christmas Concert

The KA Christmas Concert will take place on Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm in the KA Gym!  Please join us for an evening of interesting music for both the Jazz and Concert Bands.  We will also be accepting…

December 2022 Newsletter

The December edition of the KAHS Newsletter is now available here.

Ensuring Access to Education Letter from Minister…

Please see attached letter, to all Albertans from Minister of Education, Adriana Lagrange regarding Access to Education.

School Council Meeting: Wednesday November 23rd

The next School Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7pm in the KA Conference Room.  All parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

KAHS Fine Arts Night: November 22nd

Join us, starting at 6:40pm to get a glimpse of what's going on in the world of Art, Drama and Music at KAHS! Holiday cards (prints from original KA Student work) will be for sale, with all proceeds going…

No School on Friday, November 25th or December 2nd

There is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, November 25th as this is a PD Day for teachers. Friday, December 2nd is also a Palliser-Wide PD Day, so there is not school for students.

UPDATE: Report Cards Now Available on Edsby

We are happy to report that Report Cards are now available to be viewed on the Edsby App for all users.  (iPhone users were previously experiencing difficulty with Report Cards in the app.)   Edsby…

No School: Friday, November 11th or Monday, November…

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 11th or Monday, November 14th.  

OCTOBER Student of the Month

PASSION - Summer Roberts (Gr. 10) Nominated by: Mrs. McDougall & Mrs. Davies Summer exudes passion for so many things she does! She is an engaged member of Student Council and has displayed passion for…

School Council Meeting

The next School Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7pm in the KA Conference Room.  All parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.   Anyone wishing to add items…

Edsby Report Cards

KAHS published Term 1 (Semester 1) Report Cards today. (While parents and students can always see grades in the Edsby App, the Report Card includes Teacher Comments as well.)  Upon doing this, parents…

KAHS Alumni Basketball Tournament

Alumni Basketball Tournament Jan 2023   (Click here to register:  https://forms.gle/nbHYQxVCj4u1cDtE7)    

November Newsletter

The November KAHS Newsletter is now available here.

Basketball Tryouts

Basketball Tryout Dates are now posted to the KA Athletics Calendar, beginning, Tuesday, November 15th!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place in person this year, in the KAHS Gymnasium on Thursday, November 3rd from 4-5pm and 6-8:30pm.  An appointment is not necessary and all parents/guardians are…

Student of the Month - September!

Kate Andrews has a brand new Student of the Month program, and we are so happy to announce our September winners! There are 5 winners every month, and they can be nominated by teachers, students, parents,…

No School: Friday, October 21st

Friday, October 21st is a PD Day, so there is NO SCHOOL for KA Students.

Picture Retakes: Friday, October 14th

Picture Retakes will take place in the Drama Room this Friday, October 14th.  

October 2022 Newsletter

The October 2022 Newsletter is now available here.

No School: Friday, October 7

There is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, October 7th as this is a PD Day.  

KA Gear Store is now open (through Public Image Co.)

KA Gear is now available through:  Kahsfall22.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ Check out our new store for the fall of '22!! The deadline to order is October 16th.   Please note - this order is directly through…

SCHOOL COUNCIL:

The first Kate Andrews High School Annual General Meeting (AGM) for School Council will be held on Wednesday, September 28 at 7pm in the KAHS Conference Room. The AGM will include votes to determine…

NEW Student of the Month Program

Kate Andrews High School is excited to introduce our NEW Student of the Month program!   Please click here for program details and the Nomination Form:  Student of the Month Program

School Messenger and PowerSchool/Edsembli

School Messenger is currently not working across The Palliser School Division. Please call our office at 403-345-3383 to report any student attendance. We hope this issue is resolved soon, however in…

MEET THE TEACHER: September 20

KAHS will host MEET THE TEACHER night on Tuesday, September 20th from 4:30-6pm.   Parents are encouraged to come to this informal atmosphere, and visit their child's teachers in their classrooms. …

PRIDE Fan Appreciation Night!

September 20th, 6 - 9pm in the KA Gym.   VOLLEYBALL:  JV Boys @ 6pm and SV Boys @ 7:30pm vs Cardston FREE ADMISSION, POPCORN & PRIZES TO BE WON!

Threat Assessment Protocol

Please see attached letter regarding Threat Assessment Protocol in The Palliser School Division. CSTAG Letter The full procedure can be found here:  https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/board-of-trustees/procedures/5580

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY: Friday, September 2nd

School Picture Day is this Friday, September 2nd!   Picture Retake Day will be held on Friday, October 14th.  

First day of school

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow, TUESDAY, AUGUST 30th for the FIRST Day of School.  

Registration Days

If you can not make it to your Registration Day, you can pick up your package on your first day of school.  

2022 - 2023 School Year Information

Our office is now closed until August 23, 2022. KAHS does not use an online registration portal.  If you would like to register a new student, please complete the forms found here, and then email them…

Congratulations Graduates!

We are incredibly proud of all of our 2022 Graduates!  Thank-you to each and every one of you, for the contributions you have made to KAHS over your high school career.   The list of Awards, Sponsors…

KAHS Graduation LiveStream

The KAHS Graduation, Convocation and Awards Ceremony will be held on June 28, 2022, beginning at 1pm.  As there is limited seating available and only invited guests may attend in person, there will be…

Grad 2022 PARADE!

The Town of Coaldale has officially approved the KAHS Grad 2022 Parade for Tuesday, June 14th.   Grads - please view the RULES listed on the permit and the parade route which are posted in Google Classroom…

Drama Production!

Come out and see the Kate Andrews, Drama Department's production of “The Most Viewed Least Watched Talk Show in History” Monday, June 13th or Tuesday, June 14th at 6:30pm in the drama room. Doors…

Grad Caps & Tassels are in!

Grad Caps & Tassels are in!  If you pre-ordered, please come to the office to pick up your cap/tassel or both.  

June 2022 KAHS Newsletter

You can now view the KAHS June 2022 Newsletter here.  

Final Band Concert - Tuesday, June 7th

The Kate Andrews Jazz and Concert Bands have their Spring Concert on Tuesday June 7th at 7:00 pm in the KAHS Gym. As a special treat, delicious cookies and bottled water will be for sale for $1 each at…

School Council Meeting: May 31st

The next KAHS School Council Meeting will be held VIRTUALLL via Google Meet on Tuesday, May 31st at 7pm.  If you have not previously attended and would like to be added to the invitation, please contact…

June Final Exam Schedule

The June 2022 Final Exam Schedule is now available here:  KAHS June 2022 Final Exam Schedule

Community Open House - New Coaldale School

Parents and members of the community are invited to attend an Open House for the New Coaldale High School. FWBA Architects will be presenting on the design of the new school. Two evenings are planned:…

NO SCHOOL: Friday, May 20th or Monday, May 23rd

There will be no school for students on Friday, May 20th as this is a PD Day, or Monday, May 23rd as this is a Stat Holiday (Victoria Day).   

KAHS Athletic Awards

Join us to celebrate KAHS' team and individual Athletic Accomplishments in the 2021/2022 school year.   - Volleyball, Golf, Curling, Cross Country, Basketball, Badminton, Track & Field, Softball, Baseball…

Open House BBQ: June 9th

Kate Andrews High School is hosting a BBQ on June 9th from 5:00-7:30pm (weather permitting) for all incoming and current students and their families! This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle…

Good luck at Badminton Provincials!

Good luck to our PROVINCIAL badminton players as they compete today and tomorrow in Medicine Hat. Good luck Dylan Granson, Brandon Granson, and Haelen Opp! GO PRIDE!

May 2022 KAHS Newsletter

The May edition of the KAHS Newsletter is now available here.

Fire & Emergency Services Academy INFORMATION SESSION:…

There will be a Fire & Emergency Services Academy INFORMATION SESSION in the KA Library at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 10th.   This was originally scheduled for May 3rd, but has been pushed back by one…

DANCE - May 5

KA Student Council is hosting a Tropical Themed Dance! May 5, 6:30-10:30pm in the KA Gym Advance Tickets available in the Lunch Room at lunch break, April 25-28.  $5 each Tickets at the door = $7 each.  …

Grads - Deadline for Baby Photos & FNMI Status is…

GRADS - THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK TO SUBMIT YOUR BABY PICTURES TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CONVOCATION SLIDESHOW or to DECLARE FNMI STATUS TO BE HONOURED at the Graduation & Commencement Ceremony.   THE FIRM…

School Council Meeting: April 28th

The next (VIRTUAL) KA School Council Meeting will take place this Thursday, April 28th at 7pm.  All parents/guardians are welcome to attend. If you are new to participating in KA School Council meetings,…

No School: Easter Break Friday, April 15-Friday, April…

There is NO SCHOOL for Easter Break from Friday, April 15 - Friday, April 22nd. 

April 2022 Newsletter

You can view the April 2022 Newsletter here.  

Parent/Teacher Interviews

KAHS is resuming it's traditional, in-person Parent-Teacher Interviews.  They will take place in the KA Gym on Thursday, April 7th from 4-5pm and 6-8:30pm.   An appointment is not necessary.  Parents/guardians…

KAHS Attendance Procedure

In conjunction with the Education Act, KAHS is enforcing an Attendance Procedure, in an effort to reduce the number of students who frequently come late to class (unexcused), or leave early without parental…

Congrats

Congratulations to Abby Cox, Camrynn Dueck and Katie Gallagher - three Kate Andrews students who competed in the U16 B Ringette Provincials in Westlock this past weekend with the Lethbridge Rattlers and…

No School Friday, March 25

There is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, March 25th as this is a PD Day for Palliser's Coaldale Schools. 

If you are in Grade 12 - YOU NEED TO SIGN UP FOR MYPASS!

High School Students - especially Grade 12 students need to register for myPass.   This is how transcripts are ordered, how Diploma Exam marks are viewed, plus much more.  Schools can not issue official…

Grad Jewelry Order Day: March 31st!

Josten's will be at KA on Thursday, March 31st over the lunch break to take orders for Grad Jewelry!   Catalogs are available at the office or you can design your jewelry at www.jostens.com.  

No School Friday, March 18th or Friday March 25th

There is No School Friday, March 18th or Friday, March 25th.  These are Professional Development days for teachers.   

GRAD CAPS & TASSELS

Grad Caps & Tassels GRAD CAPS & TASSELS are on SchoolCash Online until Monday, March 21!  Grad Caps are royal blue.  Tassels are Black & Blue with a gold 2022 charm.  You can buy the set (Cap &…

IT'S SPIRIT WEEK! March 7-11

March 7 - 11 is SPIRIT WEEK!  Brought to you by Student Council!  Dress up, have some fun and win some great prizes! Monday, March 7:  PRIDE DAY!  Wear your PRIDE GEAR or Black, White & Blue to show…

March 2022 Newsletter

The March 2022 Newsletter is available here.  

No School Feb 21 - 25

Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL next week (February 21st - 25th)!  

Covid Rapid Test Kits Available

We have received more Covid-19 Rapid Test Kits, for distribution to students.  Any student who would like a kit, even if they already picked one up can now come pick up another.  

NO SCHOOL: FRIDAY, February 11th

There is NO SCHOOL this Friday, February 11th as this is a PD Day.  

CURLING TEAM headed to ZONES

GO PRIDE The KAHS Curling Team is off to ZONES, February 11th & 12th in Lethbridge! Good Luck to Sarah, Ethaniel, Jasmyn, Tyler, Coach Meurs & Coach Simon!  

Badminton Open Gym

Badminton optional open gyms are available to all students from 7:30 - 8:30 am on Thursday mornings.  The badminton team will have an interest meeting in February, with practices starting after the February…

End of Life Chromebook Purchase

The Palliser Information Technology department is making previously used Chromebooks available for purchase to students.  They are HP G5/G5EE Chromebooks.  These devices will stop receiving updates…

HUDL Streaming Service for KAHS Athletics

KAHS has subscribed to HUDL. HUDL is a fully integrated video streaming and statistics program. The system is now operational and we're so excited to provide such an advanced system for our athletes and…

February 2022 Newsletter

The February edition of the KAHS Newsletter is now available here.  

Covid Rapid Test Kits Still Available from Office

The office still has Covid Rapid Test Kits available for students.  We have approximately enough to give out one kit per family.  When/if we receive more kits, we will distribute those to students as…

Masks and Rapid Test Kits from Government

We have received an allotment of Covid Rapid Test Kits and Medical Masks from the AB Government.   We still recommend that students try to remember to wear/bring their own mask to school each day,…

REVISED Exam Schedule

Due to the cancellation of classes from January 3rd – 7th, and the cancellation of Diploma Exams, the last day or regular classes for Semester 1 will be Wednesday, January 19th.  This has also caused…

Covid Stay at Home Guide

COVID STAY AT HOME GUIDE updated January 10 2022 Please see the document above, if you have questions about if you/your child should come to school or stay at home.   Please remember that the best way…

Winter Break Extended until January 10th

Dear Parents/Guardians, You have likely already heard the latest announcement from Minister LaGrange indicating that the winter break has been extended for ALL STUDENTS until January 10th.  Furthermore…

January 2022 Final Exam Schedule

Updated as of January 1st, 2022:  As per the December 30th announcement by the Alberta Education Minister, January Diploma Exams have been cancelled.  This Exam Schedule may now change, as a result…

Fall Academic Awards Ceremony: Thursday, December…

Academic Awards for the 2020-2021 School Year will be handed out on Thursday, December 9th.   Spectators (parents/family/community) are not currently permitted to attend in person. This will be Livestreamed…

December 2021 Newsletter

You can now view the December 2021 Newsletter here.  

KAHS SV Boys at Volleyball Provincials!

2A Boys Volleyball Provincials begin today!  Good luck to our SV Boys team as they fight to bring home a provincial championship banner! Thank-you to our generous community sponsors, Kasko Cattle Co.…

No School: Friday, November 26th

As mentioned in our yearly calendar, our website calendar and in our November Newsletter, there is no school for students this Friday, November 26th as this is a PD Day for teachers.

Author Visit & Workshop

Kate Andrews High School won 2nd place in the WriQ Word Challenge contest last November, beating schools from across the globe, writing an impressive 171 121 words using WriQ during the course of the…

Virtual Veterinary Technology Info Session

The Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association is hosting a Virtual Veterinary Technology Info Session on Tuesday, November 23rd at 7pm.  For more information and to register, please see:  Virtual…

KAHS Food Drive

The KAHS Food Drive is underway!  Please bring any non-perishable food items to the pumpkin bins at the front and East entrances of the school.  The items will be donated to the Coaldale Community…

Rescheduled: U of C Information Booth

The U of C Information Booth that was previously scheduled for Monday, November 22nd has been rescheduled for Monday, November 29th.   The booth will be set up outside of the lunch room from 11:15-12:15. …

School Council

The November School Council meeting will take place VIRTUALLY this Thursday, November 18th at 7pm.  All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.   Anyone wishing to receive the on-line invitation should…

Basketball Tryouts

Basketball Tryouts began on November 15th.  The up to date schedule of try-outs/practices can be found on the Athletics Calendar tab of our website.    

School Messenger: Refreshing Contacts

Click here for a one-page step by step guide with pictures.   Multiple parents have indicated that they are having issues with School Messenger (that one or more of their children are not listed). …

Remembrance Day Ceremony

As November 11th is a Statutory Holiday and there is no school, KAHS will honour Remembrance Day with a ceremony during Period 2 on Wednesday, November 10th.  Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, we…

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Teachers will be in contact with parents regarding Parent/Teacher Interviews, which will not be held in person this year.  Teachers will share instructions with parents for how to book a telephone…

NO SCHOOL on November 11th or 12th

There is NO SCHOOL on November 11th or 12th.  We wish everyone a joyous long weekend.   Lest we forget the sacrifices that so many made for the freedoms we enjoy today.  

November 2021 Newsletter

The November 2021 edition of the KAHS Newsletter is available here.  

Routine Vaccinations for Students

Please see the attached letter regarding the AHS Immunization Program for students. It is important to note that this does not refer to any Covid-19 Vaccinations.  This letter refers to the routine vaccinations…

NO SCHOOL: FRIDAY, October 29

There is no school on Friday, October 29th as this is a PD Day.  

Picture Retakes - Monday, October 18th

School Picture retakes will take place on Monday, October 18th, during Period 1.  Students who wish to have get retakes will need to be here between 8:30 - 9:30am.  Students will be called to the drama…

Kernels Popcorn for sale from Band Students!

Band students are selling popcorn in hopes of being able to go on a band trip this year!  Contact any band student or Mr. Godin (scott.godin@pallisersd.ab.ca) to order yours before October 18th.  Popcorn…

Cross Country Zones Results

Congratulations to Coach Grimes and all of our Cross Country runners who attended Zones in Medicine Hat yesterday.  Every KA competitor finished in the top half of their race, however we'd like to especially…

Grad Hoodies

Hey Grads!  Make sure to check out the KAHS Graduation 2022 Google Classroom to order your Grad 2022 Hoodie!  The deadline to order is October 31st.    

School Picture Orders

If you'd like to order school pictures by sending in a hard copy form & cash to the office, these orders are due by Friday, October 8th.  Online orders can be placed through Lifetouch at any time during…

October Newsletter

You can now view the October Edition of the KAHS Newsletter here.  

ADMAZING SAVINGS COUPON BOOKS FOR SALE!

Admazing Coupon Books are available for sale until October 15th from KAHS Athletes!  These books contain tons of savings coupons for businesses across southern Alberta.  The bulk of the coupons are…

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: Sept. 30…

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Letter September 30, 2021 will mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday.  The Palliser School Division will be observing…

WEAR ORANGE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29th

Wednesday, September 29th is ORANGE SHIRT DAY at KAHS.   Orange shirt day is being honoured on this day, as there is No School on Thursday, September 30th for the National Truth and Reconciliation Day.  

KAHS TV Livestream for Athletics

Kate Andrews High School TV As spectators are currently prohibited at school games, a LIVESTREAM has been set up so that parents/community can still watch the games and cheer on the Pride!  You can find…

SPIRIT WEEK: September 20-23

September 20th - 23rd is SPIRIT WEEK AT KA!  Have some fun with the daily themes!  Monday, September 20th is Hawaiian Day.  Tuesday, September 21st is Cowboys vs Aliens.  Wednesday, September 22nd…

ALBERTA MASK MANDATE: What this means at KAHS

ALBERTA MASK MANDATE:  What this means at KAHS Students and staff are required to wear masks in the hallways, common areas and anywhere where social distancing is not possible.   When a class begins…

TERRY FOX RUN: Sept. 23rd & Toonies for Terry

Thursday, September 23rd is the KA Terry Fox Run.  Students are encouraged to bring a “Toonie for Terry” to their Period 2 teacher.  There will also be pizza available for sale at lunch this day. …

Students Missing in School Messenger

Click here for a one-page step by step guide with pictures.   Multiple parents have indicated that they are having issues with School Messenger (that one or more of their children are not listed). …

Communication Re: Covid Cases in Schools Sept 14 2021

Please see attached letter regarding Covid-19 Notifications in Palliser Schools.   Communiction Re: Covid Cases in Schools Sept 14 2021

Athletics Handbook 2021 2022

You can view the 2021/2022 KAHS Athletics Handbook here.

KA Swag Store Now Open!

The KA Swag Store is now open until Sunday, September 19th at midnight.  Absolutely no late orders will be accepted.  The next order will take place in February.   Visit the following link to view…

AHS Letter and Consent for Covid 19 Vaccine in School

AHS Letter and Consent for Covid 19 Vaccine in School Alberta Health Services is launching an Immunization program through schools in Alberta.  Students in grades 7 to 12, born in 2009 or before, are…

NO SCHOOL SEPT. 30: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Letter September 30, 2021 will mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday.  The Palliser School Division will be observing…

Threat Assessment Protocol Sept 1 2021

Threat Assessment Protocol Sept 1 2021

KA Covid Response 2021 2022

We are excited to see our students this week at Registration Days, and just want to share a bit of information to make the day go smoothly, and also share some new information regarding KAHS’ Covid…

Registration Days

REGISTRATION DAYS ARE WHEN STUDENTS CAN COME TO THE SCHOOL BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS TO PICK UP THEIR SCHEDULES, LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS, AND TEXT BOOKS (Text Books will only be distributed to students who have…

Athletics for 2021-22 Announcements

Open Gym Schedule:  Open Gym and Tryout Schedule Tryouts begin on September 1st (the first day of school).   Visit kateandrewshighschool.com/athletics for the full calendar.   2021-2022 Coaches:  Coaches…

KAHS Vice-Principal for 2021-2022

Ms. Kris Van Wieren who served as Vice-Principal at Kate Andrews High School for the past 4 years, accepted the role of Principal at Carmangay school for the 2021-2022 school year.  We wish Kris all…

2021 - 2022 School Year Information

Congratulations KAHS Grads of 2021

You all looked amazing today, all decked out in your grad gear and we are so proud of each and every one of you.  Congratulations to you all.   We'd also like to thank all of the sponsors that contributed…

AHS Letter, June 8 2021

Please see attached letter from AHS regarding vaccinations.   Letter from AHS June 8, 2021

June 2021 Newsletter

The June edition of the KAHS Newsletter is now available here.

Students Return to In-Person Learning on Tuesday,…

As per the Government of Alberta's announcement yesterday, students will return to in-person classes starting on Tuesday, May 25th.  We look forward to seeing our KAHS students back in the hallways!…

KAHS Move to Online Learning

As per the AB Government's May 4th announcement, learning will be moving to an online format for Alberta Students as of this Friday, May 7th.  This means that Thursday, May 6th is the last day of in-person…

School Council Meeting on May 5th @ 7pm

The next KAHS School Council Meeting will be held VIRTUALLY tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5th at 7pm via Google Meet.  Anyone interested in participating should email kris.vanwieren@pallisersd.ab.ca by 3…

Covid Vaccine

Please see attached Notice regarding Covid-19 vaccine availability for FNMI 35+ and those with health conditions who are 12 years of age and older.   Covid Vaccine - Metis +35 or Health Conditions+12

KAHS Remains In-Person Learning

Please see the message below, issued by the Alberta Government yesterday.  This does not pertain to Kate Andrews School.  Kate Andrews students are still required to attend school for In-Person Learning. …

MAY NEWSLETTER

The May 2021 edition of the KAHS Newsletter is now available! May 2021 KAHS Newsletter

GRADE 10 Virtual Parent Information Night

As your child transitions into grade 10, you are invited to attend Kate Andrews High School's Virtual Gr.10 Parent Information Night on Tuesday, May 18th @ 6:30pm! This info session is for parents of…

GRADE 9 Virtual Parent Information Night

As your child transitions to Kate Andrews High School, you are invited to attend Kate Andrews High School's Virtual Gr.9 Parent Information Night on Tuesday, May 18th @ 7:15pm! This info session is for…

Dual Credit Programs: Information Night

Have you heard of dual credit programs in your school and would like to learn more? Would you like to “try out” a post-secondary course without bearing the cost? Would you like to ease the transition…

NO SCHOOL: Friday, April 30

There will be no school for students on Friday, April 30th as this is a PD Day for teachers.

KAHS Fire and Emergency Services Application

The deadline to apply for the KAHS Fire and Emergency Services Academy is Friday, May 7, 2021.   Please complete the application here:  KA Fire and Emergency Services Application.

School Council Meeting: May 5

The next KAHS School Council Meeting will be held VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, May 5th at 7pm via Google Meet.  Anyone interested in participating should email kris.vanwieren@pallisersd.ab.ca by 3 pm on May…

April 2021 KAHS Newsletter

You can read the April 2021 KAHS Newsletter here. 

Easter Break: No School, April 2-9

There will be no school from Friday, April 2nd - Friday April 9th for the Easter/Spring Break.  Classes will resume on April 12th.   We wish all of our students a restful break.  

Congratulations Skills Competitors!

We'd like to congratulate Mackenzie Curtis and Logan Handsaeme on their outstanding performance in the Skills Alberta competition, for the south-west region. Logan won BRONZE in Welding.   Mackenzie…

PowerSchool Portal Currently Disabled

The Powerschool Parent and Student portals are currently closed, as teachers enter grades for the 3rd quarter reporting term.  The portal will be turned back on by April 2nd.  

Course Selections for the 2021-2022 School Year

Current Grade 9-11 students have received a form in their school email to select their courses for the 2021-2022 school year.  These forms need to be completed by this Friday, March 26th.   Questions…

COVID-19 at KAHS

Hi Kate Andrews High School Families, Like many schools in southern Alberta right now, Kate Andrews is being impacted by positive COVID cases. Where AHS dictates, I am required to send home groups of…

Parent Teacher Conferences

Due to Covid restrictions,  our Parent-Teacher Conferences will not be conducted in person.  As we did in semester 1, Kate Andrews H.S. has expanded the time for teachers and Parents to communicate. …

2021-2022 School Year Registration: New Students

Any NEW students wishing to begin studies at KAHS in the 2021/2022 School Year can find the most up to date information and registration forms on the 2021-2022 Tab of our webpage.  Please contact our…

NO SCHOOL: Friday, March 19th

Friday, March 19th is a Division-Wide PD Day.  There will be no classes for students on this day.  

March KAHS Newsletter

You can now read the March edition of the KAHS Newsletter here.  

Next School Council Meeting - Wednesday, March 3rd

The next KA School Council Meeting will be held next Wednesday, March 3rd at 7pm.  This will be a virtual meeting.  If you would like to participate, please email Vice Principal, Kris VanWieren at kris.vanwieren@pallisersd.ab.ca…

Pink Shirt Day!

Wear your Pink Shirt this Wednesday, February 24th to show your support of Anti-Bullying initiatives and contribute to the conversation around the importance of kindness.   You can find information…

No School February 15 - 19th!

There is no School during the week for February 15th - 19th!  School will resume on February 22nd.  

KA Fire Academy

Kate Andrews High School is recruiting Fire Academy Students for the 2021/2022 School Year! For full program information, please click on the following links: https://youtu.be/sdUTiNvi3gI KA Fire Academy…

February 2021 Newsletter

The February edition of the KAHS Newsletter can be found here.  

School Council Meeting: Thursday, Jan. 28

The next School Council meeting will be held this Thursday, January 28th.  It will start at 7pm via Google Meet.  If you would like to receive the invitation to join the meeting please contact Kris…

Hey Grads!

If you are graduating this year, please make sure to check out the Grad tab on our webpage and join the Google classroom that you have been invited to.  Once the student joins the Google Classroom: …

Textbook Returns

Textbook ReturnsMs. Wittebolle will  be collecting textbooks in the mornings BEFORE exams are written.  There will be four tables set up in the hallway, one table per grade.  Students are asked…

Semester 1 Exams

Due to the changes in education over recent months (i.e. the temporary switch to on-line learning for Grades 7-12 students from November 30 – January 8th) and the cancellation of Diploma Exams by Alberta…

Return to In-Class Learning on January 11th

Based on the announcements from the Government of Alberta, students will return to in person learning on Monday January 11th.  The staff at Kate Andrews High School is excited to have our students back…

January 2021 Newsletter

You can now view the January 2021 edition of the KAHS Newsletter here.  

Welcome Back!

We'd like to welcome everyone back to classes after the holiday break.  We hope that you all had a restful and healthy break and that you are ready to work hard to close out Semester 1 of the 2020/2021…

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We would like to wish all of our students and their families as well as our community a very restful and joyous holiday season!   Virtual classes will resume on Monday, January 4th.  

School Council Meeting

There will be a VIRTUAL School Council Meeting tomorrow (December 9th) at 7pm.  If you would like the link to join the meeting virtually, please email kris.vanwieren@pallisersd.ab.ca.  

December 2020 KAHS Newsletter

You can now read the December 2020 KAHS Newsletter here.  

Covid-19 Update & Changes for KAHS Students

Covid Update Letter to KA Students and Parents Nov 25 2020 As you already know, yesterday the Alberta Government announced a number of measures aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19 in our province. …

Last Friday for the KA Food Drive!!!

This Friday is the final day for our Food Drive.  Final prizes will include Mr. Ressler's parking spot for the month of December and 2 18 hole weekday green fees for Land-O-Kales and more!   Lets STOCK…

Covid-19 Measures Regarding Extra-Curricular Activities…

Recently the Government of Alberta announced that new COVID-19 public health measures have come into effect for areas that are on the enhanced measures list (purple zone).   As such, The Palliser School…

Lifetouch Studio Retake Day

For any student who still needs retakes, Lifetouch is having a studio retake day at their Lethbridge studio this Friday,  November 20th. Book a time through the link below.  The Lifetouch Studio Address…

No School: Friday, November 20

We just wanted to remind everyone that there is NO SCHOOL this Friday, November 20th as it is a division-wide PD Day.  

Food Drive Fridays

KA is holding Food Drive Fridays to help re-stock the Coaldale Food bank!  We normally host our community Food Drive at this time of year, however we have had to adjust how we are doing things, this…

Letter from AHS Re: Covid 19 Outbreak at KAHS, Nov.…

Covid 19 Outbreak at KAHS NOV 10 AHS Letter Please see the attached letter, regarding Positive Covid-19 results in Kate Andrews High School.  Please follow AHS Protocols and call 811 if you have further…

School Cancelled for Monday, November 9th

The Palliser School Division has cancelled school for all Palliser Schools south of Calgary for Monday, November 9th due to inclement weather.  Stay safe and warm everyone!

AHS: Social Gatherings Involving Students

Please see the attached letter from Alberta Health Services regarding Social Gatherings Involving Students. AHS: Social Gatherings Involving Students

November 2020 KAHS Newsletter

You can now read the November edition of the KAHS Newsletter here.  

Parent & Student Power School Portal is temporarily…

The Power School Parent and Student Portal is currently disabled while teachers enter grades and comments for the first REPORTING TERM.  The portal will be turned back on, on Monday, November 2nd.  

Jostens Grad Jewelry Order Day

Josten's will be at KAHS on Wednesday, November 4th from 11:30 - 12:30 (Lunch Break) to take orders for Graduation Jewelry.  More information and catalogues are available at the office.  

Picture Retakes Monday!

Picture Retakes will take place on Monday, October 26th for anyone wishing to have them done.  They will only be taking place in the morning.  

Parent-Teacher Conferencing

Traditionally Kate Andrews High School hosts face to face Parent Teacher Interviews at around this time in the semester.  Due to the current AHS regulations Kate Andrews will be using other methods to…

Scholarship & Financial Aid Presentation: Career Transitions

Career Transitions, in partnership with the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College, are pleased to host 2 virtual evenings featuring information about scholarships and financial aid at the post-secondary…

Giant Pumpkin Fundraiser

Giant Pumpkin Fundraiser In the spring, staff spent some time revitalizing the court yard at KAHS.  One of the things that was planted was pumpkins.  One grew to be pretty substantial!  We have decided…

No School: Monday, October 12th

There is no school on Monday, October 12th for the Thankgiving holiday.   We'd like to wish all of our student's and their families a fantastic, relaxing and joyful long weekend. 

School Fees/Per Course Fees Now Posted on SchoolCash…

Option Class & Per Course fees are now posted to SchoolCash Online for Grades 10-12 students.  For complete details regarding these fees, please see:  2020 2021 School Fees.   Please note, this information…

KA Apparel Store OPEN!

KA Gear is now available for purchase through Public Image Co.  Visit:  https://kawinter2020.itemorder.com/sale to view and order.   The deadline to order is midnight, Sunday, October 18th.  

Picture Retakes: October 26th

Picture Retakes will take place on Monday, October 26th for anyone wishing to have them done.  

October 2020 Newsletter

You can read the October 2020 Newsletter here.  

ORANGE SHIRT DAY

This Wednesday, September 30th is Orange Shirt Day.  We would like to encourage all staff and students to wear orange. The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation…

Change to Bell Times Starting On Monday, September…

We have decided that as we have experienced a fairly successful re-entry to classes, and routines are starting to be followed we will now transition all grades to follow the same bell schedule.  Starting…

No School: PD Day

There will be no classes for students on Friday, October 2nd.  This is a Professional Development Day for KAHS Teachers.    

TOONIES FOR TERRY!

Students will be participating in a staggered Terry Fox run this Friday, September 25th.  All week, students will be fundraising for the Terry Fox Foundation, and cohorts are having a challenge to see…

PICTURE DAY: Friday, September 18th

School Picture Day is coming up this Friday, September 18th!   Pictures will take place in the Drama Room and students are scheduled to go for pictures in their cohorts.   Students are required to…

No School: Monday, September 21st

There is no school on Monday, September 21st as teachers will be attending Professional Development Seminars.  

Stay at Home Guide

It's confusing.  When should I keep my child home? The new public health measures for COVID-19 mean students and staff who are showing any signs of illness, must stay home from school.  To simplify…

Threat Assessment Fair Notice Letter

Please see attached, Palliser's Threat Assessment Protocol letter.  

High School Students: First Day of School!

Grade 10’s first day is Thursday, September 3rd.  The designated door is at the back of the school, near the Foods room.  Grade 11’s first day is Friday, September 4th.  (Please note, as always…

Grade 9, First Day

Hello Grade 9 students!  We are looking forward to meeting you tomorrow!  This year, is off to quite a different start than any other, and we are trying to streamline this new and unknown process so…

Palliser Online Learning for 2020/2021 School Year

Palliser Beyond Borders has requested that anyone interested in Online Learning for the 2020/2021 School Year, please complete THIS FORM by Friday, September 4th.   For more information about PBB and…

Registration Days for 20/21 School Year are Cancelled!

Due to AHS regulations, and changes to processes regarding the start up of school this year, we will not be holding our regular Registration Days next week, as we had anticipated in June.  Instead, students…

2020/2021 School Year

Details surrounding the 2020/2021 School Year are still being finalized and once they are known we will be sharing them with all KA students/families.  Any general information (calendar, bell times,…

We Create Change 2020 Wrap Up!

That's a Wrap for We Create Change 2020!  Check out our summary of the year here . . . We Create Change 2020 Wrap Up!

GRADUATION 2020 AWARDS SUMMARY

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the KAHS Graduates of 2020!  We are proud of all of you and wish you luck in whichever path you choose to follow in life.   You can find a summary of our Graduation Awards…

REVISED GRAD PARADE ROUTE June 19 2020

REVISED GRAD PARADE ROUTE June 19 2020 There is a very important change that we need to communicate with you regarding the KAHS GRAD PARADE ROUTE.  We have just been informed that our parade application…

End of 2020 School Year Information

END OF 2020 SCHOOL YEAR PLAN End of 2020 Return of Chromebooks and Library Books The official last day of online instructions/classwork for KAHS students is Friday, June 19th. Return of Chromebooks, Textbooks,…

Welcome to KAHS in 2020-2021!

We'd like to welcome all of the new students who will be joining us for the 2020-2021 School Year! We've had to get a bit creative this year, as we were not able to actually host you at KA for an Orientation…

Virtual Parent Cafe - TRANSITIONING FROM ONE YEAR…

Join the Palliser School Division Support Team for the this week's Virtual Parent Cafe to learn about and discuss Successful Transitions:  Transitioning From One Year to The Next starting at Noon on…

Athletic Awards

We would like to congratulate our student athletes for their successes over the past school year.  Even though the year was cut short, we want you to know that the efforts of every student athlete are…

KAHS GRAD 2020:  Friday, June 19th

We are excited to honour the success and achievements of the KAHS Graduates of 2020 with a "staggered" ceremony in the KAHS Gym, starting at 10am on Friday, June 19, 2020.  Information has been emailed…

KAHS 2020 Athletic Awards - COMING SOON!

We're working hard to bring you a digital version of our Athletics Awards evening.  Stay tuned to our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and website for the release or further information!  

Virtual Parent Cafe

Please see the attached flyer regarding the Virtual Parent Cafe that Palliser is offering to parents regarding MANAGING HOME BASED LEARNING WITH BUSY KIDS, being held on Thursday, May 28 at 12:00 Noon.  …

SKILLS ALBERTA GOES VIRTUAL!

The Skills Alberta Competition has had to find an alternate format for students to participate this year, due to the mass gathering/social distancing regulations that Covid-19 brings.   Good luck to…

Grad 2020 Update

All Grads and their parents, please review the following update regarding KAHS Grad 2020.   Grad Letter Apr 28 2020

Badminton Shirts

Badminton Team t-shirts were ordered prior to school cancellation and are ready for pick-up, for those who paid their Badminton fees.  T shirt pick-up will take place on Wednesday April 22nd between…

Mini-Basketball Camp Cancelled - Refunds Available

As the KA Mini-Basketball Camp must be cancelled, we would like to return registration fees to those that paid.   If you paid the fee by cash, we would like to return that cash to you as soon as possible. …

Parent/Student Portal turned off April 1-8

The PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal will be turned off from April 1 - 8 so that teachers can enter grades for the Semester 2, Midterm Reporting Period.  

Information From Alberta Education

We just want to make sure that parents and students know what the guidelines set out by Alberta Education are for students at this time of change and remote learning.   Teachers at KAHS are working…

KA Mini-Basketball Camp - CANCELLED

As the KA Mini-Basketball Camp must be cancelled, we would like to return registration fees to those that paid.   If you paid the fee by cash, we would like to return that cash to you on Monday, March…

Dessert Concert Raffle Ticket DRAW DATE CHANGE

Due to current circumstances, we have requested an extension through the AGLC for our upcoming CMAS Rraffle draw which was originally scheduled to take place at the CMAS Desert Concert on March 27th. …

Remote Learning and Access to Technology

Dear Kate Andrews High School Students and Families, We have been working to develop a plan to support student learning over the coming weeks and months.  Teachers have been busy preparing ways to deliver…

School Council Meeting - CANCELLED

The School Council Meeting that was scheduled for next Monday, March 23rd is CANCELLED.  

SKI TRIP IS CANCELLED

As per the recent school closures, the KAHS Ski Trip that was scheduled for March 19th is CANCELLED.   Refunds will be issued as soon as possible, and can be expected by Friday, March 27th.  

COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus update)

From Palliser Regional Schools: Dear Palliser Families, We know that school communities are growing increasingly concerned with the COVID-19 virus. We wanted to provide you with some information regarding…

SchoolCash Online

The Palliser School Division is trying to reduce and even eliminate cash in schools and as such would like to encourage parents to not only register online but also make purchases online.   Attached,…

Parent Teacher Conferences: March 26th

KAHS Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 26th from 4-5pm and from 6-8:30pm in the KA Gym. We encourage all parents to come have a discussion with our teachers and administrators.  …

Order your KA Gear before March 15th!

Check out https://ka2020.itemorder.com/sale to order your KA Gear! The on-line store will be open until March 15, 2020.  

CURLING PROVINCIALS

GO PRIDE!   Our Curlers are off to PROVINCIALS at the ATB Centre in Lethbridge!   Good luck Jaden, Jasmyn, Ethaniel, Sarah and Kathryn!   So far the following games are scheduled:  Thursday, March…

COVID 19 (Corona Virus) Parent Letter from AHS

Please see attached, a letter that we were asked to share with the school community from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services. We are still in influenza season…

Lethbridge College's Experiential Learning Week

Lethbridge College will be hosting their Annual Experiential Learning Week from May 4-7, 2020.   The purpose of ELW is to provide opportunities for high school students to participate in an applied learning environment…

KA GEAR - ONLINE STORE OPEN UNTIL MARCH 15TH!

Check out https://ka2020.itemorder.com/sale to order your KA Gear! The on-line store will be open until March 15, 2020.  

March 2020 KAHS Newsletter

The March 2020 edition of the KAHS Newsletter is now available here.  

Surf 'N Slam Information Meeting

There will be a meeting in Room 202 on Monday, March 9th at 7:30pm, for parents of those interested in participating in Surf 'N Slam.  This San Diego Basketball Tournament will take place December of…

KAHS Ski Trip

The KAHS Ski Trip will be held on March 19, 2020.   This trip can accommodate 40 students, and spots will be granted on a First Come - First Served Basis based on forms turned in and fees paid.  Information…

Text Messaging - Coming to SchoolMessenger

Palliser Regional Schools uses the SchoolMessenger notification service to send important information to families through phone calls emails and coming soon . .  .text messages. To comply with wireless…

February 2020 KAHS Newsletter

You can now find the February 2020 Edition of the KA Newsletter here.  

School Council Meeting

The next KA School Council Meeting will be held on Monday, January 27th at 7pm in the KA Conference Room.  All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.  

Final Exams, January 2020

Semester 1 Classes end today! You can find the complete exam schedule and exam rules here.  Please make sure to review the Final Exam rules and be sure to be on time for all of your exams.  If an exam…

Interested in Hosting an International Student?

MLI Homestay is seeking enthusiastic and caring Coaldale/Lethbridge families to host students from Japan from March 15th - 23rd, 2020.   For further information, please see the attached poster.  

It's time to book your Grad Photos

Grad Photos will take place from February 24 - 26th in the KAHS Drama Room.   Click here to enter the Lifetouch Booking Site. Once on this page, you will need to find your Appointment Code.  Select…

January 2020 KAHS Newsletter

You can find the January edition of the KAHS Newsletter here.  

Get Your Tickets Now!

KA Athletics is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 2nd Annual Hockey Game Fundraiser between the KA Hockey Academy and the Coaldale Emergency Services Guns & Hoses team on Wednesday, January…

REGISTER FOR MyPass TODAY!

We strongly encourage all students to register for MyPass.  MyPass is an Alberta Education self-service website for students to view government exam (P.A.T. & Diploma) results, order transcripts and…

January 2020 Final Exam Schedule

The last day of Semester 1 Classes is Friday, January 17, 2020.   You can find the complete exam schedule here.  Please make sure to review the Final Exam rules and be sure to be on time for all of…

KA Christmas Concert

The KA Christmas Concert will take place on Tuesday, December 17th at 7pm in the KA Gym.  Come out and join us for a night of great music by some very talented and hardworking students.  Admission is…

KA Alumni Tournament: Decebmer 20th - 21st

The KA Alumni Basketball Tournament is less than two weeks away and your last chance to register is this Friday at noon.  We plan to run a 6 team men's tournament with 50 registrants and a 3 team women's…

December Newsletter

The December edition of the KA Newsletter is available here.  

Winter Wonderland Dance

The Winter Wonderland Dance will take place this Thursday, November 28th from 7 - 10.  Tickets are $5 in advance (available at lunch time outside of the lunch room) or $7 at the door.  Come dance your…

Basketball Parent Meeting

There will be a PARENT meeting on Monday, November 25th at 6:00 in the gym for all parents who have students playing on any KA Basketball team.  

Fine Arts Night

Join us for an evening in celebration of the arts at our school. Tuesday, November 26 @ 6:30pm. Donations to the Coaldale Food Bank will be accepted in lieu of admission. The event will feature: The KAHS…

Grad Hoodies on Sale

KAHS Grad Hoodies are on sale starting today until Thursday, November 28th!  Hoodies are $60 each through SchoolCashOnline.  There are sample sizes in the office to try on.  LATE ORDERS WILL NOT BE…

School Council Meeting

The next school council meeting will be held on Monday, November 25th at 7pm.  All parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Remembrance Day Assembly

Thank-you to those who attended, and those who organized and were involved with our Remembrance Day Assembly today.   Lest we Forget.

2019 KAHS Food Drive Another Success!

We would like to thank the Coaldale Community for the generous support that was displayed in reaction to our Annual Food Drive to benefit the Coaldale Food Bank.  We were able to collect and donate 4132…

KAHS 2nd Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament!

The 2nd Annual Kate Andrews Alumni Basketball Tournament is back!   Year two of the KA Alumni Basketball Tournament will be Bigger and Better than last year.  It is scheduled for December 20 and 21st,…

Picture Retakes Day: November 8th

Picture Retake day is this Friday, November 8th!   Lifetouch will be here first thing in the morning in the drama room.  They will likely be done by 10:00 so please make sure to be here during Period…

November 2019 KAHS Newsletter

You can now read the November 2019 KAHS Newsletter here.  

Jostens Grad Jewelry Order Day

Hey Grads!  Jostens representatives will be at KA from 11:15 - 12:30 on Tuesday, October 29th to take orders for Class of 2020 Graduation Jewelry.   If you need a catalog stop by the office to grab…

U of C Research Project Survey on Comprehensive School…

Palliser Regional Schools, in partnership with the University of Calgary is conducting a student survey.  This survey will help identify the effects of comprehensive school health initiatives on health…

Parent Teacher Conferences: October 24th

Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, October 24th from 4-5pm and 6-8:30 pm in the KA Gym.   We encourage all parents to come have a discussion with our teachers and administrators. …

Scholarship Presentation

There will be a Scholarship Presentation by Miss Meurs in Room 103 at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 10th.  Any Grade 10 - 12 students and/or parents who are interested in learning more about available…

Grad Handbook 2020

The Grad 2020 Handbook is now available.  Please click here to open it.

October 2019 KAHS Newsletter!

Click here to view the October 2019 edition of the KAHS Newsletter and find out everything that is going on around KA in the coming weeks.  

ORANGE SHIRT DAY: Monday, October 7th!

Due to the snow day yesterday, KAHS will honour Orange Shirt Day on Monday, October 7th. We encourage everyone at KA to wear an orange shirt to promote awareness and initiate conversation about the impact…

SPIRIT WEEK: Sept. 30 - Oct 4

Brought to you by the Leadership Group at KAHS - Join us for Spirit Week!  Let's kick the week off by TWINNING in our ORANGE SHIRTS on Monday, September 30th!  Orange Shirt day is meant to honour those…

We Day: Edmonton, October 22nd

We Day 2019 will take place on October 22nd in Edmonton at Roger's Place.   Kate Andrew's We Create Change group is proud to be back for an 8th year supporting LOCAL and GLOBAL causes with their fundraising…

School Council AGM & Regular Meeting

The first School Council Meeting of the 2019/2020 School Year will be held on Monday, September 30th at 7pm in the KA Conference Room.   This will begin with the AGM, where elections will be held for…

ORANGE SHIRT DAY

We will honour Orange Shirt Day on Monday, September 30th.  Everyone is encouraged to wear an orange shirt to promote awareness and initiate conversation about the impact that the Indian Residential…

Terry Fox Run

KAHS will hold our Annual Terry Fox Run this Thursday, September 26th.   Advisory Groups are competing to see who can raise the most money.  All money raised will be donated to the Terry Fox Foundation…

No School for Students on Monday, September 23rd

There will be no school for students on Monday, September 23rd because this is a Division-Wide PD Day where all staff will participate in the Palliser SUMMIT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY in Vulcan.  …

PICTURE DAY: Friday, September 20th

School Picture Day is this Friday, September 20th!  

School/Parent Council Meeting

The first School Council Meeting of the 2019/2020 School Year will be held at 7pm on Monday, September 30th in the KA Conference Room.   This will be the Annual AGM, and elections for positions will…

KA Apparel: Deadline extended to Tuesday, September…

KA students, parents and fans! Our KA apparel store is officially open until September 15th. Tuesday, September 17th! Please visit Kateandrews.itemorder.com Check out the store and use the code "schooliscool"…

2018/2019 Yearbooks are In!

The 2018/2019 School Year yearbooks are in!  Current students who ordered one last year can get them from the Advisor - during their Advisor period.  Students who graduated can pick them up (or have…

Meet the Teacher Night

We hope that you are able to join us for Meet the Teacher Night this Thursday, September 12th beginning at 7pm in the Gym.  

KA Apparel!

KA students, parents and fans! Today our KA apparel store is officially open until September 15th. Please visit Kateandrews.itemorder.com Check out the store and use the code "schooliscool" to get 10%…

Volleyball Tryouts!

Volleyball tryouts will happen the week of August 26th - 29th.   For specific times, please see the KA Athletics Calendar.  

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Thank-you to our very generous sponsors who made our Graduation Awards Ceremony possible.  Your support is greatly appreciated.    For a complete list of Awards, Sponsors and Recipients, click here:  GRAD…

2019-2020 School Year

The KAHS Office will open for the 2019-2020 School Year on August 26th.   If you would like to register for the 2019/2020 School Year, please complete the attached forms and submit them to the KA office…

June 2019 KAHS Newsletter

Wow - last monthly Newsletter for the school year!  Where did the days go?  Click here to read the June 2019 KAHS Newsletter.

KA Athletics Award Night

The Annual KA ATHLETICS AWARD NIGHT will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 7 pm in the KA Gym.   All 2018-2019 KA Athletes should plan to attend this SEMI-FORMAL event that will celebrate and honour TEAM…

Final Band Concert!

The final BAND CONCERT of the school year will be held next Tuesday, June 4th in the KA Gym, beginning at 7pm.  Come enjoy some fantastic music that our Concert and Jazz Bands have worked hard on all…

June 2019 Final Exam Schedule

The last day of classes for the 2018/2019 School Year is Friday, June 14th. Final and Diploma Exams will be happening until Wednesday, June 26th.  You can find the exam schedule here. Printed copies…

School Council & KA Pride Society Meeting

There will be a KA School Council meeting at 7pm on Monday, May 27th in the KA Conference Room.  The KA Pride Society will meet immediately following.  All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.  

2019-2020 School Year - New Student Afternoon! JUNE…

Students who will be new to KA in the 2019-2020 school year (any grade) are invited to come to KA for a BBQ lunch, school tour, and information session(s) on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th from 1 - 3:15pm. Regular…

LAST DAY TO PURCHASE 2018-2019 YEARBOOKS!

Today is the last day to purchase this year's 2018-2019 Yearbook.   Yearbooks are $41 each and can be purchased through SchoolCashOnline.   The yearbooks will be delivered to the school, and therefor…

SCHOOL FEES ARE NOW DUE

School fees for Technology, Athletics, Option Fees, lost books, etc. are now DUE.   GRADS who have outstanding school fees of any kind will not be eligible to purchase Grad Banquet tickets until ALL…

May Newsletter

Check out our May 2019 Newsletter here.  

YEARBOOKS FOR SALE UNTIL MAY 15th!

2018/2019 KAHS Yearbooks are for sale on SchoolCashOnline until May 15th only.  If you would like to order yours, please do so ASAP.  The yearbooks are delivered to the school in October (so that Grad…

Grade 9 (2019-2020 School Year) Information Night

There will be a Grade 9 Parent Information Meeting (for students currently in Grade 8, who are entering Grade 9 next year) at 6pm on Thursday, May 2nd in the KA Library. Grade 8 students at RI Baker…

Grade 10 (2019-2020 School Year) Information Night

There will be an Information Night for current Grade 9 students and their parents (who are entering Grade 10 in the 2019-2020 school year) regarding High School courses and credits on Thursday, May 2nd…

Experiential Learning Week: May 7 - 9

Students attending ELW at Lethbridge College:  May 6 - 10 Students attending ELW at Kate Andrews High School:  May 7 - 9 The purpose of Experiential Learning Week (ELW) is to provide opportunities for…

PARENT MEETING (Grade 9 ELW Camping Trip)

There will be a Parent Meeting at 6pm in Room 104 on Tuesday, April 9th for parents of students who are attending the Experiential Learning Week, Grade 9 Camping Trip.    

Green Shirt Day: Monday, April 8th!

KA will celebrate GREEN SHIRT DAY on Monday, April 8th.   Wear a green shirt to honour Logan Boulet and his impact on Canadians which inspired the Logan Boulet Effect.   For more information about…

April 2019 KAHS Newsletter

You can now access the April 2019 KAHS Newsletter here.  

World Autism Awareness Day: Wear Blue!

April is World Autism Month and Tuesday, April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day.   Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with…

KA Pride Gear Store is Open

The KA PRIDE GEAR STORE IS OPEN! Use Discount Code, "schooliscool" to get 10% off your order! Go to https://kateandrews.itemorder.com/sale to view items and to order.   The store will CLOSE on Sunday,…

KA FIRE ACADEMY

Palliser Regional Schools and  the Town of Coaldale are excited to announce the Kate Andrews Fire Academy. This dual credit course will be run in conjunction through NAIT and the Coaldale Fire Department…

March 2019 KAHS Newsletter

You can now view our March 2019 School Newsletter here.  

No School Friday, March 8th and Monday, March 11th

These days are PD Days for Teachers, so there will be no school for students.  

Grad Tassels

Grad Tassels will be on sale today and this Wednesday in the lunch room.  Anyone who wants to purchase one, needs to pre-order and pre-pay.  Only those that are pre-paid for will be ordered. They are…

PRIDE Mini-Basketball Camp

The Pride Mini-Basketball camp is back!  It will be held on Friday afternoons, starting on March 29th.  Dates:  March 29th, April 5th, April 12th, May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th, May 24th, May 31st. Grades…

NO SCHOOL Feb 18th - 22nd

There will be no school for students from February 18th - 22nd.  We wish all of our students and their families a great Family Day long weekend.   See you all back on Monday, February 25th.  

February 2019 KAHS Newsletter

You can now view the February 2019 Newsletter here.  

Report Cards

Semester 1 Report Cards will be sent home with students (not mailed) on February 6th.   Grades will be turned off, inside the Power School Student/Parent portal while teachers are entering grades and…

Are you interesting in hosting an International Student?

MLI Homestay is currently seeking homestay families in the Coaldale area for a group of International exchange students who will be attending studies at KAHS for one week from March 16th - 24th. MLI is…

Joint Multi-Use Recreation Facility/High School Meeting…

Have you ever wondered how long it’s been since a new recreation facility was built in Coaldale? How about a new school? Coaldale Curling Rink – 1980 Jennie Emery Elementary School – 1994 The Town…

January 2019 Newsletter

Our January Newsletter is now available!  Read it here.

Welcome back!

It's great to see everyone back today!  Happy New Year to all of our students and their families.  

KA 2018 Alumni Tournament

The KA Alumni Basketball Tournament is back and will be held this weekend (December 21st & 22nd).  You can find tournament rules, the schedule and teams attached here.   We thank all participants for…

Lethbridge College & U of L Information Booths

Lethbridge College will be at KA over the lunch break on January 8th.    A University of Lethbridge rep will be at KA over the lunch break on January 16th.   Students who have questions or are interested…

Christmas Festival Basketball Tournament

This Thursday, Friday & Saturday KA will be hosting their Sr. Girls and Boys Christmas Festival Basketball Tournament!  Come out to watch some great basketball and cheer on the PRIDE!   Games will…

December 2018 KAHS Newsletter

read the 2018 KAHS Newsletter here.  

Cat's Classic Grade 9 Basketball Tournament

Come out to support some great basketball this weekend with the Grade 9 Cat's Classic Tournament this weekend (December 7th & 8th.)  

KA Men's Alumni Basketball Tournament

Kate Andrews High School Alumni are proud to bring back the Kate Andrews Men’s Alumni Basketball Tournament.  KA grads are encouraged to gather with fellow graduating classmates and compete in this…

NO SCHOOL: This Friday!

We just want to remind everyone that there is NO SCHOOL for KA students this Friday, November 23rd as this is a PD Day for Teachers.  We hope that everyone has a great long weekend.   

Grad Hoodies now For Sale!

The Class of 2019 Grad Hoodies are now on sale for one week only via SchoolCashOnline.  Sales will end November 27th at midnight.  They are available in light or dark grey and cost $48 each.  You can…

Power School PARENT PORTAL

The administration and staff at Kate Andrews High School are excited to announce that we are now able to provide our students and their parents with the ability to electronically access student information…

Fall Awards Ceremony: November 22nd

The Fall Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 22nd during Period 3.  (beginning at 12:30).  These awards will celebrate the academic success of students who were in Grades 9-11 last year…

No School November 12! or 13th!

We just want to remind everyone that there is no school on Monday, November 12th due to the Remembrance Day Statutory Holiday, or Tuesday, November 13th because it is a District-Wide Professional Development…

Jostens Ring Order Day: November 27th

A representative from Jostens will be set up outside of the lunch room over the lunch break on November 27th for Jostens Graduation jewelry orders.   Visit the website at:  https://www.jostens.com

KA PRIDE WEAR NOV 2018

KA is now offering KA Pride Gear through Logomotives!  There are a variety of items available from T-Shirts, tank tops, hoodies and collared shirts, to shorts, jogging pants, toques, hats and bags in…

November 2018 KAHS Newsletter

You can read the November, 2018 Newsletter here.  

Fall Awards Ceremony Postponed

The KA Fall Awards Ceremony is being postponed.  A new date will be announced as soon as it is known.  Parents/Guardians of students who are receiving awards will be notified in advance so that they…

Canabis Resources

There are a lot of great resources available to parents to talk to kids about drug use.  As cannabis has become legal for adults in Canada, it becomes increasingly important to have discussions with…

Food Drive Collection Day!

Today is our Food Drive Collection Day!  Yellow bags were delivered to Coaldale residents over the past 2 weeks, and today our student and staff volunteers will be out around the community to collect…

Congratulations!

16,000 youth from schools across the province were in attendance for WE Day Alberta, which was hosted in Edmonton this year.  Each WeDay 1 lucky youth wins the chance to go on a WE Trip.  Congratulations…

Newsletter

You can find the October Newsletter here.  

Scholarship Information

Many students are already thinking about what they are going to do after high school.  Colleges and Universities are already planning for future years and are holding open houses for current Grade 11…

Do you want some POPCORN?

Band students are currently fundraising with KERNELS POPCORN.  Each snack sized bag costs $2.25 and in return the band program will receive $1.05 per bag.  The popcorn is offered in 9 delicious flavors:…

ORANGE SHIRT DAY: September 28th

Kate Andrews High School will honour ORANGE SHIRT DAY on September 28th, 2018.  We encourage all staff and students to wear orange shirts as a show of support on this day.   Orange Shirt Day is a legacy…

Terry Fox Run 2018

KAHS will hold it's annual Terry Fox Run/Walk on Thursday, September 27th.   At lunch, pizza will be on sale in the canteen for $3.00 per slice, with proceeds going to the Terry Fox Foundation.  …

School Council Meeting: September 24th

The first School Council meeting of this school year will be held on Monday, September 24th at 7pm in the KA Conference room.   All parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.

PICTURE DAY

This Friday (September 21st) is PICTURE DAY! Photographers from Lifetouch will be here on Friday to take individual school pictures.  Pictures will be held in the drama room and students will be called…

ADmazing Savings Booklets now on sale!

KAHS students and staff will be selling ADmazing Saving Coupon Books this year.   The books are on sale from KA Staff and students for $25 each.  The money raised, stays in the school for programs…

Meet the Teacher: Thursday, September 13th

Meet the Teacher Night will happen at KA on Thursday, September 13th at 7pm.  We hope to see many new and returning parents!  

KA Office Opens on Monday, August 27th.

Our office will open for the 2018/2019 school year on Monday, August 27th.   Registration dates for students to pick up schedules, text books, lockers, etc. are as follows: Grade 9:  Tuesdsay, August…

THANK-YOU TO OUR GRAD SPONSORS!

We would like to thank all of our extremely generous community sponsors for all of their support with our Graduation & Awards Ceremony.  Thanks to such generous support, KA was able to distribute over…

Congratulations Graduates!

Congratulations to all of our 2018 Graduates!  You did it!   The staff at KAHS wishes you every success as you enter post-secondary education, the workforce or whatever path you choose in life.  

Lost & Found

All items left in lockers and left in the Lost & Found will be donated to a local charity on Wednesday, June 20th.  Please make sure to check the Lost & Found for any items that may belong to you before…

LOCKER CLEAN OUT

All lockers must be completely emptied and locks returned to the office by June 15th.  Locks and remaining personal items will be removed from lockers after June 15, and any items left in lockers will…

Stanley DeWalt Tool Grant

We are very excited to announce that we have be awarded the Stanley DeWalt Tool Grant.  Mr. Griffith applied for this grant, and received notice that Kate Andrews HS had been chosen as a recipient! …

Coaldale School Facilities Meeting: June 21st @ 6:30pm

An information session for the community of Coaldale on school facilities will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Kate Andrews High School in the library beginning 6:30 p.m. Representatives from FWBA…

June 2018 Newsletter

Please see the June 2018 Newsletter, attached here.

SCHOLARSHIPS, CREDIT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

June 1st is the application deadline for many scholarships, bursaries and awards.  Students are encouraged to see Miss Meurs about post-secondary applications, scholarships, student aid (loans), credits,…

NO SCHOOL

There is no school on Monday, May 21st or Tuesday, May 22nd.  Have a great long weekend everyone!

YEARBOOK ORDER DEADLINE: MAY 21st!

The Deadline to order a 2017/2018 yearbook is Monday, May 21st, via SchoolCashOnline.  If you would like one, please make sure to order ASAP.  Yearbooks arrive in October, so that Grad can be included…

June 2018 Final Exam Schedule

Please find the June 2018 Final Exam Schedule here.

School Council Meeting Rescheduled

The School Council Meeting that was originally scheduled for last night (April 16th) has been changed to Monday, April 30th at 7pm in the KA Conference Room.  The meeting was rescheduled because of inclement…

Additional Grad Photo Retake Days @ Lifetouch Studio

Lifetouch will be holding additional studio days at their Lethbridge office on April 17th & 19th.  To book an appointment, please call the Lifetouch office at 403-327-2658 or email lisakennedy@lifetouch.ca.  

SHED THE MASK Drama Festival

On April 27th, Kate Andrews HS students will attend a non-competitive drama festival a the University of Lethbridge, called Shed the Mask.   Any students who are interested in attending the festival,…

School Council Meeting

The next School Council meeting will be held next Monday, April 16th at 7pm in the KA Conference Room.  All parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.  

Grade 9/New Student Orientation

There will be a Grade 9 Student Orientation Meeting in the KA Gym at 7pm on May 2nd.  Any new student who will be attending KA in the Fall is encouraged to attend, along with their parents.   Grade…

DECADES DANCE: Friday April 20

Student Council will be hosting a Decades Dance on Friday, April 20th from 8-10:30pm.  Students are encouraged to come dressed as another decade!  Guests from other schools are welcome to attend, but…

JERSEY/GREEN & GOLD DAY

As many people in our community are feeling the impact of the tragedy that has struck the Humboldt Broncos last Friday, the KA Hockey Academy would like to invite everyone to show their support of those…

KAHS April 2018 Newsletter

You can find the April Edition of KAHS Newsletter here.

KA Shop Closed for Remainder of March 27th

Palliser Regional Schools’ Occupational Health and Safety team is assessing the situation after a small fire in the shop facility at Kate Andrews was quickly extinguished by staff on Tuesday morning.…

KA Mini-Basketball Camp!

Registration is now open for KA Mini-Basketball Camp!   Camp will be held Friday afternoons from April 13th - June 1st with Grades 2-3 from 1-2pm and Grades 4-5 from 2:15-3:15pm.   Instruction provided…

Parent/Teacher Conferences: March 22nd

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in the KA Gym on Thursday, March 22nd from 4 - 5 pm and 6-9pm.  These informal meetings are a drop-in (non-appointment) basis, and we hope that you can all join…

Grad Meeting

There will be a GRAD MEETING at 9:40am in the gym for all 2018 Grads this Friday, March 16th.  A lot of information will be shared with Grads so it is important that everyone attends.   Any grad that…

Sr. Girls Basketball off to Provincials!

Congratulations to our Sr. Girls Basketball team for finishing THIRD in zones over the weekend.  2A Provincials will be held at Kanai High School in Cardston this coming weekend (March 15 - 17).  …

Pride Sr. Boys and Girls advance to Zone Semi-Finals

Come on out on Friday, March 9th to cheer on your Sr Teams in Zones at Lethbridge College!  The girls play Immanuel Christian at 6:45 and the boys start at 8:30 vs Willow Creek.  Both games are on Court…

March 2018 KAHS Newsletter

You can view the March KAHS Newsletter here.  

Wednesday, February 28th: Pink Shirt Day

This Wednesday, February 28th is Pink Shirt Day.   Bullying is a major problem in schools, workplaces, homes and online.  Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of and create discussion about these…

February 2018 KAHS Newsletter

Please see the February edition of the KAHS Newsletter here.  Printed copies can also be picked up from the office.  

School Council Meeting: Monday, February 5th @ 7pm

We hope you can join us for the School Council Meeting on Monday, February 5th at 7 pm in the KA Conference Room.  All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.  

Student Council Wants YOUR Input!

Student Council would like your input on events they are planning.  What would you like do this year?   Students, please complete a short survey here.    

GRADS: BOOK YOUR GRAD PHOTOS NOW!

It’s time to book your grad photos! CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE LIFETOUCH BOOKING SITE Grad Photos will take place in the Drama Room on February 26th, 27th and 28th.  Appointment times are from 10am…

January 2018 KAHS Newsletter

You can find the January edition of the KAHS Newsletter here.  Printed copies are also available from our office.  

HOLIDAY REMINDERS DEC 2017

You can find some holiday reminders, for over the Christmas break, and other important information here:   HOLIDAY REMINDERS DEC 2017 January 2018 Final Exam Schedule 2018 2018 School Year Calendar…

EPIC DAY: February 7th

EPIC (Exploring Possible Industries and Careers) DAY will take place at Lethbridge Exhibition Park on February 7, 2018.   Learn about the wide variety of career opportunities available in your field…

January Final Exam Schedule

The January Final Exam Schedule has been finalized and is available here.  There are also printed copies available from the office.    

2017 2018 REVISED CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

The revised 2017 2018 School Year Calendar at a Glance can be found here.   Please note, it was revised because January 17, 2018 is now a regular school day, rather than an exam break day.  Regular…

December 2017 KAHS Newsletter

You can read the December edition of the KAHS Newsletter here.  It can also be found in the Newsletters section of our website and it is emailed to each student and their parents/guardians.  

Feed The Pride!

Today we were able to kick off our FEED THE PRIDE program, with thanks to the Coaldale Community Wellness Association.  The CCWA has provided KAHS with a grant to help make healthy snacks available to…

Coaldale Cares: Blood Drive and Campaign

On Friday, December 1st a group of staff and students from KA joined others from the Town of Coaldale, International Truck Body and the Kinsmen Club of Coaldale at Canadian Blood Services in Lethbridge…

School Council Meeting: Monday, November 27th

We just wanted to remind everyone that there will be a School Council meeting at 7pm in the KA Conference Room on Monday, November 27th.  We hope that lots of parents/guardians can make it.  Everyone…

KA FINE ARTS NIGHT

KA's 5th Annual Fine Arts Night will be held on Tuesday, November 28th, starting at 6:30 pm and will include performances and displays from our Drama, Art, and Music departments.  Admission will be free…

MOVIE NIGHT @ 7pm

Come on out for MOVIE NIGHT to watch Bridge To Terabithia, this Thursday (November 23rd) at 7pm in the KA Gym, brought to you by Student Council and Book Club! Admission is FREE! Hot chocolate and popcorn…

KA PRIDE WEAR: Team Shop Opened until November 26th

There is currently an ON-LINE STORE set up through Players Bench.ca to order KA Pride Gear.  The store will close on November 26th so that there is time to fill all orders before the Christmas break.  …

Volleyball Zones

Good luck to our SR Girls and Boys this weekend at ZONES, at Lethbridge College.  The girls play at 6:30 and 9pm Thursday, then at 4:15 and 7:45pm on Friday.   The boys play on Friday at 5:30 and 7:45pm.  …

HEAD LICE

It is that time of year again, when lice start making an appearance in our schools.   We ask that you remind children of the importance of not sharing hats, coats, hair brushes, etc. as this is how…

Are you interested in hosting an International Student?

Palliser Regional Schools is looking for families in Coaldale or Lethbridge willing to host an international student from Japan for a week in March.Not only will you be welcoming a young student to Canada,…

NO SCHOOL: November 10th or 13th

There will be no school on Friday, November 10th or Monday, November 13th.   We wish all of our students and their families a wonderful, long weekend.

November 2017 KAHS Newsletter

Please see our November 2017 Newsletter here.  Printed copies are available in the office as well.  

BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Basketball kicks off next week with the first try-outs of the season on Monday, November 6th! The first open tryout for GIRLS, GR 10-12 will be held from 5:30 - 7:15, and the first open tryout for BOYS,…

STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Palliser Regional Schools will be hosing a one-day Leadership Conference at the University of Lethbridge on Thursday, November 16th.   There is still room available for additional students to attend. …

KA FOOD DRIVE - A HUGE SUCCESS!

We are excited to announce that this year's Annual KA Food Drive was a huge success! The final count is in, and we were able to deliver 3847 FOOD ITEMS to the Coaldale Food Bank!  That is 26 more items…

LEARNING CLICKS: Post-Secondary Scholarship Presentation

On Monday, November 6th at 5pm, Dakota Tallow from LEARNING CLICKS will be at KA to present about Post-Secondary Information, focusing on Scholarships.  This presentation is open to all Grade 11 & 12…

Sr. Boys Pride Invitational Volleyball Tournament

We hope that many of you can join us for the Sr. Boys 2017 Home Tournament.   Tournament Draw information can be found here.   GO PRIDE!

Presenting: Dr. Eva Olsson

We are proud and very excited to announce that during Period 1 on October 19th KA will be hosting Holocaust survivor, Dr. Eva Olsson. She speaks to groups about her Holocaust experience in Auschwitz,…

PARENT-TEACHER Conferences 4-5pm & 6-9pm

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday, October 19th from 4-5pm and 6-9 pm.   We'd like to encourage all parents/guardians to attend, and come speak with their child's teachers.  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We'd like to wish all of our students and their families a wonderful, extra long weekend!  Monday is a holiday for Thanksgiving, and Tuesday is a Division-wide PD Day for teachers and staff.   We look…

Post-Secondary Fair, Oct 11, 2017

Career Transitions will be hosting their annual Post-Secondary Fair, next Wednesday, October 11th at Immanuel Christian High School with sessions starting at 5:30 pm.   There will be presentations about…

KA Food Drive

KA 's Annual Food Drive, to benefit the Coaldale Food Bank will be held this month. On October 17th staff and students will deliver "Yellow Bags" to homes around Coaldale. Residents can fill these bags…

JV/SR GIRLS Volleyball Schedule Change

Due to Parent/Teacher Interviews, there has been a change to our JV/SR Girls schedule.  The location for the October 19th game against Cardston High School has now been changed from KA to Cardston. 

VOLLEYBALL PRACTICES CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT!

There will be no volleyball practices at KA tonight.  

OCTOBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

You can read the October issue of the KAHS Newsletter here.  Printed copies are also available from the office.  

YEARBOOKS HAVE ARRIVED!

The 2016/2017 Yearbooks have arrived!  Current students can pick theirs up from Miss Hanna in Room 201 during lunch break or after school.  2017 Grads can pick theirs up (or have a relative pick theirs…

VOLLEYBALL ACTION - Sept 22nd & 23rd

There will be lots of Volleyball action for KA teams this weekend! Our Sr. Boys are off to Banff, the Sr. Girls are headed to Carstairs & Didsbury, and the Grade 9 teams will be hosting the Annual Cats…

Grade 9 Vaccination Forms

If you have a student in Grade 9, please make sure to have them return their completed and signed Immunization forms from Alberta Health Services, back to the office as soon as possible.  

SCHOOL COUNCIL

The first school council meeting of the 2017/2018 school year will take place on Monday, September 25th at 7pm in the KAHS Conference Room.   This will be an AGM where nominations and elections will…

PICTURE DAY - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th.

Friday, September 15th is Picture Day, by Lifetouch Studios.  Students will be called down throughout the morning to get their photo taken.    

WELCOME BACK!

Whether you are new to KA or returning from a previous year - Welcome!   We are excited to start classes on Tuesday, September 5th!   If you have not picked up your schedule and registration package…

VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS & Parent Meeting

VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS will be held for all teams on Tuesday, September 5th and Wednesday, September 6th.   Grade 9 Boys and Girls:  3:30-5:30 JV & SR Girls:  5:30 - 7:15 JV & SR Boys:  7:15-9:00  …

VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM

There will be Volleyball open gym sessions starting on Tuesday August 29th at 5:30.  All players (grade 9-12) are encouraged to join us! It will be a great opportunity to meet the new coaching staff…

2017 Graduation Ceremony Awards

We would like to sincerely thank all of the sponsors that make our Graduation Awards Ceremony possible.  Thanks to generous community support, we are able to award excellence in academics, character…

Host Family Opportunities

Palliser Regional Schools has a wonderful opportunity for your family to welcome two International Students into your home for the 2017-2018 School Year as follows: Two male students (brothers aged 13…

ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE SUPERINTENDENT RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Add your voice to the superintendent recruitment process Not able to attend one of this past week’s open house events? No problem. Boyden, the firm facilitating the Palliser Board of Trustees’ search…

June KA Newsletter

The June edition of our KA Newsletter can be found HERE as well as in the Newsletters section of our webpage.  

New Vice Principal Announced for KA for the 2017/2018…

Miss Hagen has accepted a Vice Principal position with Gilbert Patterson Middle School in Lethbridge for the 2017/2018 school year.  We'd like to thank Miss Hagen for her hard work all year at KA and…

KA ATHLETICS AWARDS

The Annual Kate Andrews Athletic Awards will take place in the KA gym on Thursday, June 8th at 6:00 pm.  Numerous awards will be handed out for our various sports with special recognition being given…

FINAL BAND/CHOIR CONCERT

The final KA Band and Choir will perform their final concert of the year on Tuesday, June 6th at 7pm in the gym.  The theme for this concert is Canada's 150th Birthday and it will include music by famous…

Want to gain credit for your summer work or volunteering?

Are you working or volunteering this summer? Do you know you can gain credit for your summer employment and these credits can be used towards the Rutherford scholarship and some post-secondary applications?…

Update: Search for Superintendent

Palliser Regional Schools’ Board of Trustees has hired a recruitment firm to support the search for a new Superintendent of Schools. Boyden representatives will be holding meetings in Palliser, offering…

GRADUATION 2017 BANQUET TICKETS

Grad 2017 Banquet Tickets This year's Graduation Banquet will be held at the Coast Hotel in Lethbridge on Wednesday June 28 at 5:30pm.  Tickets are $40/person and each grad must purchase a ticket. Tickets…

NO SCHOOL May 22 & 23rd

We just want to remind everyone that there is no school for students on Monday, May 22nd or Tuesday, May 23rd.  We hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing long weekend!

KA ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES for 2017/2018 School Year

In April of 2017 Mr. Harry Fritschy gave his notice that he was retiring at the end of this school year.  He plans to enjoy his retirement with his wife, Eleanor who also retired this past January.  They…

May 2017 KAHS Newsletter

The May 2017 Edition of the KAHS Newsletter is now available here.  

June 2017 Final Exam Schedule

The June 2017 Diploma/Final Exam Schedule can be found here.  

Deadline to Purchase a Yearbook is May 5th!

2016/2017 Yearbooks are only on sale until Friday, May 5th!   They are $41 each and can be purchased through SchoolCashOnline.  

DRAMA PRODUCTION

JOIN US FOR  PETER/WENDY (a play by Jeremy Bloom) The Spring Drama Production will run from Tuesday, May 2nd through Friday, May 5th with shows at 7pm each night.   Tickets are available to purchase…

Coaldale School Facilities Planning Followup Meeting

You’re invited to a Coaldale School Facilities Planning Followup Meeting 7-8:30 p.m., May 8, 2017 Kate Andrews High School, (2112 21 Street, Coaldale) Palliser Regional Schools invites you to attend…

Firearm Incident Information

Please see the full letter, detailing an incident that occurred this morning:  April 25 2017 Incident Letter to KA Parents   At approximately 9:20 a.m. today, two students alerted Mr. Fritschy that…

SafeArrival

New Safe Arrival System Starting Tuesday, May 2, 2017   Dear Parent/Guardian, At Kate Andrews High School, one of our greatest priorities is ensuring that all our students arrive safely to school each…

April 2017 Newsletter

The April 2017, KAHS Newsletter can be found here, as well as in the Newsletter section of our webpage.  

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY: Monday, April 3rd

Next Monday (April 3rd), KA will celebrate World Autism Awarness Day!   We encourage everyone to wear BLUE to show support and encourage understanding and acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The…

HELP SHAPE PALLISER'S SEARCH FOR A NEW SUPERINTENDENT!

Palliser Regional Schools will begin an executive search for a new Superintendent of Schools later this spring. As part of that process, an ideal candidate profile will be developed. The Board of Trustees…

KAHS MINI-BASKETBALL CAMP IS FULL!

Registrations for the KA PRIDE Mini-Basketball camp is now CLOSED, as the program is FULL! We thank all those who registered and we look forward to seeing all the future KA Basketball players on the court,…

World of Choices - April 6, 2017

World of Choices: Lethbridge is for any Grade 10, 11 or 12 GIRL who is interested in meeting Career Mentors in their desired fields and also talk with others in professions they may have never considered…

GRADE 10 COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION SESSION

At 6:30 on Thursday, March 23rd (during Parent-Teacher Conferences) there will be an information session in Room 104 regarding Grade 10 Course Selection for next year.  This is for parents of students…

SR GIRLS ARE OFF TO PROVINCIALS!

GOOD LUCK to our Sr. Girls Basketball team as they head off to provincials in Three Hills!  Their first game is at 2:30 on Thursday, March 16th.   Full tournament information is available at http://www.asaa.ca/championships/site/2017-2a-girls-basketball.…

HOCKEY ACADEMY REGISTRATION FOR 2017/2018 HAS BEGUN!

Registration for 2017/2018 HOCKEY ACADEMY has begun and is filling up fast!   To secure a spot, please pay your deposit using Schoolcashonline or bring payment (cash or cheque) to the office ASAP.  There…

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: MARCH 23rd

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on THURSDAY, MARCH 23rd in the Gymnasium.  These will be drop-in casual meetings rather than scheduled time slots, so please stop by during the following times…

GRAD PHOTO RETAKES

Any grads who were not able to book a photo session at KA or who wish to have re-takes done, there are sessions available at the Lifetouch Studio in Lethbridge on Friday, March 24th and Monday, March…

Coaldale Musical Arts Society 11th Annual Dessert…

The Coaldale Musical Arts Society (CMAS) will hold its 11th Annual Dessert Concert and Silent Auction on Friday, March 24th at 6:30 pm at the R.I. Baker Middle School Gymnasium.  CMAS is a non-profit…

NO SCHOOL: MONDAY, MARCH 13TH

We just wanted to remind students and their families that there is NO SCHOOL for students next Monday, March 13th, as this is a PD Day for teachers. 

March 2017 Newsletter

The March Edition of the KA Newsletter is now available here as well as in the Newsletters Section of our website.  

GRAD HOODIES ON SALE!

Class of 2017! Grad Hoodies on sale until March 10.   Order forms found at the office. $35 

Host Families Needed

Palliser Regional Schools is looking for Coaldale and Lethbridge host families to host Japanese students and teachers for 8 nights from March 16th til 24th.  Students will be attending the program at…

No School February 20 - 24!

We just want to remind everyone that there is NO SCHOOL for students from Monday, February 20th - Friday, February 24th.  Classes will resume as usual on Monday, February 27th.  

GRAD LUNCHES BEGIN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28th!

Grad Hot Lunches begin on Tuesday, February 28th with PENNE CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH GARLIC BREAD AND A WATER FOR $5!   Pre-Order is required - students MUST sign up in the office.  Orders may be pre-paid…

GRAD REMINDERS!

There is an important Grad Meeting on Monday, February 13th at the beginning of Period 3 for ALL GRADE 12 STUDENTS.  The meeting will last about 20 minutes, and all Grade 12 students are required to…

CANDY GRAMS ON SALE!

Candygrams will be on sale for one last day tomorrow (Thursday, February 9th).  Each candygram costs $1 and they will be delivered on Valentine's Day.  Student's Union members will be set up outside…

GRAD MEETING

There will be an important GRAD MEETING on Monday, February 13th at the beginning of period 3 for all Grade 12 students.  The meeting will last approximately 20 minutes and all Grade 12 students are…

Report Cards

Semester 1 Report Cards were mailed home on Friday, February 3rd.  If you did not receive your child's report card via mail, please contact the school office.  

December 2015 School Review Document

The School Review document, which was created upon completion of the School Review that occured on December 2, 2015 is available here.  The document has been available on the Palliser website since it…

February 2017 KAHS Newsletter

You can find the February edition of the KAHS newsletter here and in the Newsletters section of our website.  

GRAD PHOTOS 2017

GRADUATION PHOTOS are scheduled to take place in the Drama Room at KAHS on February 27th, 28th and March 1st.   Sessions will be 30 minutes long and the sitting fee is $40.00 that can be paid with cash,…

Semester 1 Text Books

We’d like to remind all students to please return their Semester 1 textbooks to Mrs. Wittebolle as soon as possible.  Mrs. Wittebolle has sent an email to all students with a list of their outstanding…

Coaldale School Facilities Planning Open House

The Town of Coaldale and surrounding Lethbridge County are growing.  Some of our schools are full and others are not.  With that in mind, Palliser Regional Schools invites you to help us plan how to…

January 2017 PBB Newsletter

Please see the Palliser Beyond Borders January, 2017 Newsletter here.  

Basketball Action This Week! (Jan 16 - 21)

Come out and cheer on your Pride Basketball teams this week! Tuesday (the 17th) the Varsity Boys are at Picture Butte High School, and the Varsity Girls take on Picture Butte @ HOME  with the JV's starting…

CATS CLASSIC BASKETBALL TOURNEY!

This coming weekend, KA will co-host the Cats Classic Basketball Tournament, along with St. Joseph's School.     Full tournament draw information can be found here: BOYS Cats Classic Basketball 2017…

FOOTBALL PARENT MEETING

There will be a FOOTBALL meeting for parents and players on Tuesday, January 17th at 7 pm in Room 104.  This meeting is for anyone who is interested in playing football.  

School Council Meeting: Monday, January 16th

The next School Council meeting will be held next Monday, January 16, 2017 in the KA Conference Room at 7pm.   All parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We would like to wish all of our students and their families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.   There is no school on Friday, December 23rd.  Classes will resume on Monday, January 9th.  …

KA Basketball - December 20 & 21

Come on out this week to SHOW YOUR PRIDE and cheer on your Varsity Basketball Teams! POSTPONED**Tuesday, December 20th - BOYS @ HOME vs Picture Butte High School.  JV @ 6pm, SV to follow. **POSTPONED…

19th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Follow @ KAATHLETICS on Twitter for current results all weekend! This weekend, beginning on Thursday, December 15th KAHS will host the 19th Annual Christmas Festival Basketball Tournament. Opening tip…

January 2017 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

You can find a Printable version of the January, 2017 Exam Schedule here.  Printed versions are available from the office.  

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The KA Band and Choir Christmas Concert will be held next Monday, December 19th at 7pm in the Gym.  Admission to this event is free, however donations for the Hampers of Hope are appreciated.   Come…

Girls HOME Basketball Games TONIGHT!

Come on out to cheer on your GIRLS basketball teams tonight at their first HOME games of the season vs Willow Creek Composite High School.  The JV girls play at 6, with the SV's to follow.  GO PRIDE!…

MOVIE NIGHT IN THE GYM

As part of the 12 Days of Christmas, Student Council will be hosting MOVIE NIGHT IN THE GYM this Wednesday, December 15th, beginning at 7:15 pm.  There will be FREE hot chocolate and popcorn and admission…

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

This weekend, beginning on Thursday, December 15th KAHS will host the 19th Annual Christmas Festival Basketball Tournament. Opening tip is 12:30 pm on Thursday with our KA girls vs Coalhurst.  The boys…

3rd Annual KAHS HAMPERS OF HOPE

The Kate Andrew's We Create Change and Student Council groups have joined forces to take on a local challenge to GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE this Christmas.  Since it is the season of giving, we have decided…

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY - Wednesday, December 7th!

Student Council is excited to kick off their 12 days of Christmas celebration with Ugly Christmas Sweater Day on Wednesday, December 7th!  Wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater and you could win a prize!  

HOME BASKETBALL GAMES TOMORROW NIGHT!

Come on out to cheer on your BOYS PRIDE Basketball teams tomorrow night at their first HOME games of the season vs Stirling High School!  The JV boys play at 6 and the SV boys play at 8.  The girls…

DECEMBER 2016 NEWSLETTER

The latest edition of the KA Newsletter is now available!  You can find it right here or in the Newsletters section of our website!

2016 WE CREATE CHANGE INITIATIVES!

"We Create Change" is back at Kate Andrews High School for the 2016-17 school year and now is your best chance to open doors for children everywhere!  Show your belief that all children - girls and boys…

DECEMBER WE WEDNESDAYS!

The "Me to We" Cafe is back, with "WE Wednesday" $5 Lunches! For December, come on out and support our great causes and enjoy an affordable & tasty hot lunch! December 7th, Taco in a Bag & Pop or Water…

GIRLS WITH TOOLS CAREER FAIR NOV2016

The Girls with Tools 13+ Career Fair will be be hosted at CASA.  This is a FREE event open to girls and women ages 13+.   For more information, please see the poster, here.  **Please note**  there…

FINE ARTS NIGHT! Tuesday, November 29th

Fine Arts Night will be held on November 29th,  starting at 6:30 pm with a presentation from the KA Choir and the KA Band. Following that, everyone is invited to check out the work on display by our…

2016 VOLLEYBALL ZONES

Our SV Boys and Girls teams were at Zones at Lethbridge College this past weekend. Both teams fought hard, and the girls brought home a BRONZE MEDAL!  This marks the end of our volleyball season as only the…

JOSTENS CLASS OF 2017 JEWELRY

Kate Andrews HS - Class of 2017 - Celebrate! New 4 U - Bracelets, Pendants, New Rings! A Jostens representative will be set up at a table just outside of the Lunchroom on Thursday, December 1st, from…

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING: NOVEMBER 15th

The next School Council meeting will be held on November 15th at 7 pm in the KA Conference Room.  All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.  

FALL AWARDS CEREMONY

The Fall KAHS Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 15th, during Period 4 (which starts at 2pm).  These awards will honour students who attended Grades 9-11 at KA in the 2015-2016 school…

Remembrance Day Assembly

KA will host a Remembrance Day Assembly, starting at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 10th.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  

SILENT AUCTION - SV Girls & Boys Christmas Festival…

The SR Boys and Girls Home CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Basketball Tournament will take place December 15th - 17th.   As one of the major fundraisers, a silent auction will be held throughout the tournament. …

RETAKE PROOFS HAVE ARRIVED!

The retake proofs have arrived in the office, and can be picked up any time during office hours.   If you wish to order prints, please return your completed order form to the school office by Monday,…

ATTENTION GRADE 12 PARENTS/GUARDIANS!

All Grade 12 parents should have received an email update regarding where their child stands in terms of graduation for June 2017.  If you have not received this email, please contact Miss Schmidt,…