MidSun Messenger  February 23 - 27, 2026

Monday, February 23 - Day 5

  • Sr Boys Volleyball at 7:45am-9:00am 
  •  Jr Girls Volleyball at 3:50-5:00 pm
  • Jr Boys Volleyball at 3:50-5:00 pm 

Tuesday, February 24 - Day 6

  • Report Cards will be available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal
  • Sr Girls Volleyball at 3:50-5:00 pm
  • Junior Girls Volleyball at DGS 4:30-7:00 pm
  • Junior Boys games Volleyball at Lakeshore 4:30-7:00 pm
  • MidSun - School Council Meeting at 6:00 pm Learning Commons

Wednesday, February 25 – Day 7

  • Pink Shirt Day 
  • Healthy Hunger – Subway
  • Senior Volleyball Game Night at MidSun 
    • Sr Boys 4:30-5:30 pm
    • Sr Girls 5:40-6:40 pm
  • Shrek Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Thursday, February 26 - Day 1

  • Gr 9-4 Zoo Trip
  • Parent Teacher Conferences at 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday, February 27 

  • NO School for Students 
  • Healthy Hunger Order Deadline – Subway
  • Parent Teacher Conferences at 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 

Upcoming Events:

  • March 2 – Grade 9 Zoo Trip (9-1 and 9-5) 
  • March 11 – Healthy Hunger: Taco Time
  • March 12 - Ski Trip 
  • March 16 – 6:00–8:30 PM MidSun School Council Meeting
  • March 17 – Healthy Hunger:  Jugo Juice
  • March 17 – 10:00 AM Blue Pod Field Trip
  • March 20 – Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students
  • March 23 – 27 – Spring Break
  • March 30 – Term 3 Starts
  • April 1 – Grade 9 Zoo Trip (9-2)
  • April 15 -17 - Shrek the Musical Jr. show at Centennial High School 
  • April 21 - Grade 9 Zoo Trip (9-6)
  • April 22 - Grade 9 Zoo Trip (9-3)

From Administration

Assessment & Reporting Update

As we approach the end of the term, we’d like to remind families of a few important upcoming dates and resources related to assessment and reporting.

  • IPPs: Updated IPP goals and strategies will be shared with families on February 23. If you have questions or feedback, please connect with your child’s IPP coordinating teacher.
  • Report Cards: Report cards will be available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal on February 24.
  • PowerSchool: Families are encouraged to check PowerSchool regularly for ongoing assessment information and updates on student progress. For support with navigating PowerSchool and viewing marks, please see the following video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN7aNET71a4 

Parent Teacher Conferences provide an important opportunity to connect with teachers about your child’s learning, strengths, and next steps. We encourage families to review PowerSchool and Google Classroom together before the conference and, if possible, include your child in the conversation. We look forward to partnering with you to support student success.

If you are unsure which conference format applies to your child, please contact the school office and we will be happy to assist.

Parent Teacher Conferences – February 26 & 27

Student Learning Conferences will take place on:

  • Thursday, February 26: 5:00–8:00 PM
  • Friday, February 27: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Please note that conference formats differ by grade level, as outlined below.

Grades 7 & 8 – Appointment-Based Conferences

Families of students in Grades 7 and 8 will continue with our scheduled conference format.

  • Booking opens: Thursday, February 19 at 8:00 a.m.
  • Booking closes: Thursday, February 26 at 12:00 p.m.
  • Book through MyCBE by selecting Book and Manage Meeting Times.
  • Please book with either your child’s Math or Humanities teacher to meet with the core teaching team.
  • If you wish to meet with complementary subject or Physical Education teachers, please book a separate appointment by selecting their name.

Grade 8-7 & Grade 9 – Drop-In Conferences (Gym)

Families of students in Grade 8-7 and Grade 9 are invited to attend drop-in conferences in the gym on:

Thursday, February 26 | 5:00–8:00 PM

To help manage the flow of families, we ask that you attend during the following times:

  • Last names A–L: 5:00–6:20 PM
  • Last names M–Z: 6:40–8:00 PM
  • Each conference will be approximately 10 minutes in length.

Friday, February 27 – Targeted & Open Drop-In (Grade 9)

  • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Scheduled meetings for families of students with identified areas of support.
    • Teachers will contact these families directly by email.
  • 12:00–12:30 PM: Teacher lunch break
  • 12:30–2:00 PM: Open drop-in conferences for Grade 9 families

Pink Shirt Day 2026

Pink Shirt Day, observed on the last Wednesday of February, began in Canada as a student-led act of kindness and has grown into a national day focused on inclusion and respect. At MidSun, on Wednesday, February 25,  this aligns with the Calgary Board of Education’s commitment to creating welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environments. Pink Shirt Day provides an opportunity to reinforce these values and continue conversations with students about belonging, kindness, and standing up for one another.

We also have our Dude... Be Nice T-Shirts on Sale this week  = $7

Did You Know… MidSun intentionally builds time into the school week for students to check in, reflect, and set goals with trusted adults?

Through TA Blocks, nutrition break, and classroom check-ins, students are supported not just academically, but socially and emotionally - because belonging and well-being matter.

Information Previously Shared with Families 

Drama Production

We are doing Shrek the Musical Jr. as MidSun's 2026 production!

Rehearsals Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 4:00-5:30 pm in the Drama Room

* Note: not every student will be called for every rehearsal to be respectful of their time. Students in the production should watch the Shrek Google Classroom and morning announcements to know their rehearsal schedule. 

Save the Date: Shrek the Musical Jr. show will be in April 15-17 at Centennial High School. 

Ticket information will be shared closer to the show dates. 

Athletic Team Games and Practices

To access the most current Athletic information including dates and times for all athletic team games,  practices and coaches, click on this link:  https://midsun.cbe.ab.ca/athletics

Healthy Hunger/Fun Lunch!

To help with the distribution of 2025/2026 MidSun School Fun Lunch, we need parent volunteers.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Also please add your preferred Grade in the comments. Thank you!

Below is the link for the new Sign Up Genius for volunteers.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CAFA92EA4FDC07-58774615-202526#/

All proceeds go towards supporting the school and students. Please order through www.healthyhunger.ca

Place orders by the Friday before the scheduled day.  Order several days at once to avoid multiple administration fees. 

Wednesdays are dates for Healthy Hunger/Fun Lunch

  • February 25 - Subway
  • March 11 -  Taco Time; Gr 9 Band Trip 
  • March 18 - Booster Juice order -  To Be Confirmed 
  • April 8 - FreshCo Pizza
  • April 29 - Extreme Pita
  • May 13 - Subway
  • June 10 - Little Caesars
  • June 24 - Kernals - To be confirmed 



From MidSun School Council 

Please join us for our next School Council meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Learning Commons.  Please see a copy of the meeting minutes from our 2025-26 meetings HERE for your review. 

Why Attend School Council Meetings?

  • Have a Voice: Share your ideas and feedback to help shape the future of our school.
  • Be Involved: Participate in important decisions and initiatives that affect our students, staff, and community.
  • Support Our Students: Your insights and involvement help create a better learning environment for all children.
  • How to Get Involved: We meet once a month and welcome parents with all levels of experience. Whether you're new to MidSun School or have been a part of our community for years, your contribution is valuable!

Please contact us at MidSunSchoolCouncil@gmail.com  for more information or simply attend our meetings to share and participate in growing our community and opportunities for students. 

2026 School Council Meetings dates:

  • February 24
  • March 17
  • April 28
  • May 26 (Final meeting of the year)

Alberta Health Services

Visit the AHS Community Education Service website to register for their free community programs. Topics include managing stress, bullying, peer-pressure, managing anxiety, grief and loss, brain science, addiction, birth control and sexuality, domestic violence

Upcoming Programs:

For more detail on the sessions below, click this link: Current Sessions | Community Education Service           

  • March 10, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Sleep Matters - Understanding and Supporting Teen Sleep
  • March 11, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Mental Health for highly sensitive teens; unique struggles for these emotional feelers
  • March 25, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Community Drug Awareness
  • April 9, 10:00 am – Noon: Can We Talk – Sex Ed for Parents

Other Resources

  • Distress Centre: 403-266-4357
  • Health Link Alberta: 811
  • Addiction Services Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
  • Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
  • Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818
  • Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Division: 780-482-6576
  • Suicide Information and Education Services: 403-342-4966