​​MidSun Messenger  March 9  - 13, 2026

Monday, March 9 – Day 6

  • SALTs Trip Payment #2 is now due
  • Rock Climbing - Envoe GR 8 - PM - Wear Comfy Clothing and Athletic Shoes - 1:10 pm 
  • Sr Boys Volleyball Practice 3:50-5:00 pm 
  • Sr Girls Volleyball Practice 3:50-5:00 pm
  • Shrek Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm 

Tuesday, March 10 - Day 7

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

Wednesday, March 11 – Day 1

  • Healthy Hunger: Taco Time
  • Senior Volleyball quarter finals 3-6th place and 4th vs 5th - Check Link for Information 
  • Shrek Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm 

Thursday, March 12 - Day 2

  • Ski Trip - ​​ Nakiska Ski Area 
    • Early Morning School Arrival: Students must arrive at the school no later than 8:30am.
    • Morning Transportation: The busses will arrive at MidSun at 8:50AM. We will immediately begin to load the busses with students and equipment. The busses are scheduled to depart MidSun School at 9:15am.
    • Students Arrive Back to MidSun School at 5:30 pm 
  • Grade 9 Drama Theatre Calgary Field Trip

Friday, March 13 - Day B

  • Healthy Hunger Order Deadline – Jugo Juice
  • Another great day of learning 

Upcoming Events:

  • March 17 – 6:00–8:30 PM MidSun School Council Meeting
  • March 17 – Healthy Hunger:  Jugo Juice
  • March 18 - Fun Lunch – Jugo Juice
  • 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 8 – Fun Lunch – FreshSlice Pizza
  • April 13 – Shrek Tech Rehearsal 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm 
  • April 15 - 17 - Shrek the Musical Jr Musical Dates at Centennial High School 
  • April 16 - Parent Evening Workshop at MidSun School - Guest Speaker: Angela Murphy - well-being, emotional regulation, and connection - 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Sponsored by MidSun and Lake Chaparral School Councils 
  • April 21 - Grade 9 Zoo Trip (9-6)
  • April 22 - Grade 9 Zoo Trip (9-3)
  • April 23 – Blue Pod & Leadership Bowling/Mini Golf
  • April 29 – Fun Lunch – Saucy Bread
  • May 14-15 – Grade 8 & 9 Band Camp
  • June 4-5 – Grade 7 Band Camp
  • June 25 - Grade 9 Farewell - 10:00 - 11:30 am 

From Administration

March is a busy month at MidSun with many activities, learning opportunities, and events taking place across the school community. On Wednesday, March 11, MidSun will also host an Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Audit, which helps ensure our school continues to maintain safe learning and working environments for students and staff.

Families can support school safety by reminding students to walk safely in hallways, keep shared spaces clean, and let a staff member know if they see something unsafe. Thank you for helping us keep MidSun a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Save the Date – Parent Evening Workshop

Supporting Well-Being, Emotional Regulation, and Connection
Presenter: Angela Murphy

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: MidSun School Gym

MidSun School is pleased to host Angela Murphy for a parent/guardian workshop focused on supporting children’s well-being, emotional regulation, and connection. This engaging 90-minute session will share practical insights and strategies drawn from Angela’s work and resources to help families support their children both at home and at school.

Initial invitations will be shared with MidSun and Chaparral families, with the possibility of extending invitations to our feeder schools if space allows.

More details and registration information will be shared with families soon.

Field Trip Fee Reminder – Action Required

MidSun School works to provide students with meaningful field trips and experiential learning opportunities while being mindful of costs for families. Upcoming Field Trip Payments

  • Ski Trip – Payment due March 11
  • Grade 9 Drama Theatre Calgary Field Trip – Payment due March 11
  • SALTs Trip Payment #2 - Now Due 

How to Pay

Payments can be made online through your MyCBE PowerSchool account:
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe

Need Support?

Payment plans are available to help make costs more manageable. If you require assistance, please contact the MidSun School office.

Families with outstanding fees will receive bi-weekly reminder emails.

Optional field trips require payment prior to the date of the event in order for students to participate. To help make costs more manageable for families, payment plans are available.

⭐ Thank you for supporting these valuable learning opportunities for MidSun students by ensuring student fees are paid on time.

Band Camp Interest Survey

A quick reminder to please complete the Band Camp Interest Survey if you have not already done so. This information helps us plan transportation, accommodations, and finalize costs for the trip.

Band Camp Survey LINK HERE - Complete by March 10 

Thank you for taking a moment to complete the survey and for supporting the MidSun Band program.

Did You Know?

This week is Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, recognized by the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

At MidSun School, we are grateful for the substitute teachers who step in to support student learning when classroom teachers are away for professional learning, medical appointments, meetings, or other school responsibilities. Substitute teachers help provide consistency in learning and support classroom routines, ensuring that students continue to learn and stay engaged.

Thank you to the many substitute teachers who support MidSun students throughout the year!

Don’t forget to check our MidSun Calendar regularly for key dates and upcoming events.  


Information Previously Shared with Families 


Save the Date – Grade 9 Farewell

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:00 – 11:30 AM

We look forward to celebrating our Grade 9 students as they prepare to transition to high school. The Grade 9 Farewell will be a school-based celebration recognizing their achievements and the completion of junior high.

Students are encouraged to wear smart, semi-formal attire (similar to a holiday or family celebration). Formal gowns or tuxedos are not required.

More details will be shared with families after spring break.

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 throughwww.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

  • March 18 - Booster Juice order -  To Be Confirmed 
  • April 8 - FreshSlice 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, March 17, 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:

  • 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