Dear ESS Community,
We’re wishing everyone a wonderful summer break and hopefully families find time to rest, recharge, and enjoy special moments with friends and family. We are excited to welcome everyone back for another great school year! Our staff are looking forward to a positive start up and
As we get ready for the start of classes, here are some important details for Locker Days, receive schedules, sign up for Scheduling changes, and school start up.
Week of August 31 – September 4
Monday, August 31
- Grade 12: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1
- Grade 11: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 2
- Grade 9 Locker Day: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Grade 10 Locker Day : 12:30 p.m. – 2:00p.m.
Thursday, September 3
- International Student Locker Day: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Grade 8 Locker Day: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Gr 8’s will have an assembly in the gym first for orientation when they arrive!
Students unable to make their assigned Locker day can come in Friday, Sept 4th, to access school supplies, select their lockers and receive schedules
Important Reminder:
All returning students must return any overdue library materials and textbooks before they can access a locker or receive new textbooks for the year.
Week of Sept 7 – 11
Monday, Sept 7
Labour Day (School Closed)
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Professional Development Day (No School)
Wednesday, Sept 9
Altered Timetable (11:15 a.m. Start)
Thursday, Sept 10
Regular Classes
Friday Sept 5
Regular Classes with School Assembly during 2nd block
We look forward to seeing everyone soon and starting the year together on a positive note.
See our District website for More Important Information for September 2026 Information
ESS Administration and Staff