Open House
Posted on May. 25, 2023PCSS would like to welcome our newest Skyhawks with an open house on May 30 from 4-5! All Grade 6 families who will be transitioning to Penhold Crossing next year are welcome to come and meet the staff…
PCSS would like to welcome our newest Skyhawks with an open house on May 30 from 4-5! All Grade 6 families who will be transitioning to Penhold Crossing next year are welcome to come and meet the staff…
Mr.Holland's Rock Band students rocked the house yesterday with their amazing performances!
PCSS students, with the guidance of Clare Butterfly, a Knowledge Keeper and our commissioned Tipi builder, are shaving the logs for our school's Tipi!
Please contact the school office if you have any questions or concerns about your outstanding school fees. 403-886-8604 extension 4494 Please make payment arrangements if you are not able to pay any…
Our high school band students are in Banff participating in a conducting workshop and team building activities.
Summer school registration is now open. https://www.cesd73.ca/programs/summer-school
Grade 11 students had the opportunity to tour both SAIT and UofC campuses yesterday. A great way to get a glimpse into campus life as they start to make decisions for next year's applications!
Some of our students attended the Skills Canada Competition yesterday. It was a busy day filled with exhibits and information, as well as many "try a trade" opportunities!
Congratulations to Victoria Twa, the 2023 Class Valedictorian!
PCSS had a special visitor today! Students participated in a scavenger hunt looking for different clues that eventually led them to the Easter Bunny where everyone got Easter treats.
Banquet tickets are now available for purchase through the online payment portal until May 5. These are for both Penhold Crossing and Career High graduates. Tickets are $30.00, and each grad can purchase…
Our Mechanics 9 students were learning how to take apart a motor during Friday's class.
Last week our grad class hosted a spaghetti dinner. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets, Vanessa, Ms.MacEachern and our amazing grads for making this such a successful fundraiser!
Our leadership team attended the Horizon Leadership Conference in Olds today. A great opportunity for growth as a leader and student!
Happy Pi Day!! PCSS Leadership students are handing out pies to the whole school today to celebrate National Pi Day! Thanks to Vanessa for cooking these up for us!
Our grade 7 and 8's have been out shoveling walks and driveways as random acts of kindness.
Do you have students who are interested in learning more about a CAREERS Internship? We’ll be sharing information about the different career areas that students can explore, answering any questions…
Do you have students who are interested in learning more about a CAREERS Internship? We’ll be sharing information about the different career areas that students can explore, answering any questions…
Get your ticket today! Available from any graduate, or through your online payment account.
Staff and students are celebrating kindness by wearing pink shirts today.
PYC will be having a bake sale every Thursday in February at PCSS!
Our Junior High Crew had a great day at Canyon yesterday!
The grade 7 & 8 ski trip is Wednesday, January 18 and Friday, January 27.
Social 30 students working in study teams to prepare for their upcoming diploma exam.
Do you have a student in Grade 10 or 11? Parents are invited to join us for a discussion on dual credit opportunities, RAP, work experience and high school completion. Please RSVP to klucas@cesd73.ca…
YouthWrite is offering a winter wordplay camp! www.youthwrite.com
PCSS Band Program hosted a Fundraiser Turkey Dinner last night, and of course, supplied the entertainment for the evening. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets!
Grad fundraiser cookies are ready! If you ordered through a grad, they will deliver to you. If you ordered directly through the school, you will need to make arrangements for pick up.
It's Wellness Wednesday, and that means free muffins and biscuits this morning! Every Wednesday, staff and students are treated to a free snack to start their day.
So, you want to be a Land Reclamation Specialist...
Mr.Anderson pulled out all of the stops to dress festive today!
Our K&E students delivered the donations from Operation Christmas Child. Thank you to everyone who donated!
Mrs.Christie-Bill's Grade 9 LA class working on an intro activity to imagery using the 5 senses to create poetic descriptions.
PCSS Leadership has plans to get you in the holiday spirit this December! From festive fun to community service, this December promises to be filled with the spirit of the season.
Miss Fuentes' English 10 class doing and interactive read aloud of Romeo and Juliet.
Our Band Program is having a turkey dinner fundraiser! All funds raised go towards trips and instrument repair/replacement. Contact a band student or the school to get your tickets today!
Staff and students participated in our first pep rally of the year, celebrating our student athletes!
Show your support for men's health and wear a mustache November 18th!
Our grad class is doing a cookie fundraiser until November 18! These are made by our amazing Vanessa, so you can't get much better than that! If you'd like to order, you can do it through the online portal,…
We have been having some Halloween fun over here at PCSS. On Friday, students were invited back to the school in the evening for a free Fall Fest event with games, music and food. On Monday, we had a…
Students in Mr.Heppell's Social Studies 20 class began their two day simulation of the French Revolution on Thursday. In the simulation, students are given the opportunity to experience the three estates…
Congratulations to our PCSS students who earned a Skyhawks Leader t-shirt! Students were nominated monthly as leaders by their teachers. Skyhawks Leaders show kindness, school spirit and are good role…
Our Rec Ed 9 and K&E crew were out enjoying this beautiful fall weather, hiking at Dry Island Buffalo Jump today!
Penhold Crossing staff gathered with friends and family Friday evening to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Honour Roll students. Congratulations to all!
Join us for games, music, food and fun on Friday, October 28 from 4:30-6:30 pm! Get your free ticket from Mrs.Lucas in the library!
Grade 8 Health class made a Gratitude Tree with the things they are grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving!
Grade 8 students had the opportunity for some hands on learning, dissecting cow eyeballs this morning!
October 5 was Dress Like a Teacher Day to celebrate World Teacher Day. Ms.Shesnuk was so proud to see these three dressed like her.
Please join us in celebrating our exemplary students and their hard work earning a place on the Honour Roll! October 14, 2022 at 6:00pm in the gym.
Our Parent Teacher Interviews will be on Thursday, October 20. You will be able to book an appointment with your student's teacher(s) using the "Bookings" tab on our website very soon!
Our PE 30 class is mountain biking in Canmore today. Some of our students also brought Orange Shirt Day, in support of National Day For Truth and Reconciliation, out onto the trails.
Dress Like a Teacher to celebrate World Teacher Day, and all of the amazing teachers we have here at PCSS!
Our Dual Credit students are on their way to Olds College today, where they will begin courses that will give them both high school and college credits. It also provides an excellent opportunity to see…
There is no school Friday, September 30, in recognition of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Thursday, September 29 will be Orange Shirt Day at PCSS. Activities to celebrate Indigenous Peoples in…
Our school gathered with Penhold Elementary School last Friday for our annual Terry Fox assembly and run/walk. PCSS raised $416.30 for the Terry Fox Foundation! Go SHYHAWKS!
Our Sr Girls Volleyball Team WON the Consolation Final over Cremona 25-15 25-8!!! We play our first league game at HOME Wednesday night at 6pm vs St. Augustine from Ponoka!!! Hope to see lots of you…
Mr.Anderson's Science 14 class made glucose molecules out of glucose!
Chinook’s Edge respectfully honours the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Flags at our schools and offices will be flown at half-mast until after the funeral service and all official…
Over 20 institutions came to PCSS for our annual Post Secondary Fair today. Students were able to speak directly with representatives from each institution, ask questions and take home information.
PCSS staff and students enjoyed Burger Bash once again! Vanessa and Grade 12 students prepared burgers for everyone. Parents were also invited to join in the Friday afternoon fun.
Our Sr Girls volleyball team had an AWESOME Tournament in Bentley on Saturday!!! We tied for second in our pool, but ended up 3rd. We beat Nipisihkopahk, split with Bentley and lost to Caroline. Then…
Staff and students from all three Penhold schools participated in Penhold's Fall Festival parade.
PSCC has a D&D club that meets Thursdays after school! Everyone is welcome!
Some of our K&E students were able to harvest the potatoes they planted in May!
Some of our K&E kids went to try out the fun new games in front of the multiplex today.
You can rent a school chromebook for the year for just $50! Click the following link, fill out the form, and bring $50 to school. Come see Mrs.Lucas in the library, and she will get you a chromebook! …
Staff and students were able to kick the year off with a Welcome Back Assembly, something that has been missing for a while now. It was great to see everyone together again!
Katie Pasutto shows off the Provincial Banner for her gold medal performance.
Mr. Heppell presented the awards for the recent PCHL tournament today at lunch. Congratulations to all of the winners!
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. NIPD is a dedicated day for recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. More…
Staff and students celebrated Father's Day with "Dress Like Dad Day."
Mr.Heppell's team were the winners of the Penhold Crossing Floor Hockey Tournament! Congrats gentlemen!
Students were lucky enough to get a break in the rain to enjoy a fun day at Bower Ponds.
Mr. Holland's Guitar option quickly grew into so much more, as students learned to play different instruments, how to play together, and to perform in front of an audience! Most of these students had…
Some of our Grade 10 and 11 students were able to tour the NAIT and U of A campuses yesterday.
Some of our Horticulture students were out tending their gardens today.
Students got some hands-on experience learning how to take field notes, and what to observe while eating at our Local Cafe, Ma and Pa's! Mrs. Christie-Bill and her students were incognito to keep…
Congratulations to our Jr.High Track Team for winning the banner at the CENAA track meet!
Our very own Kelly Frere took home the top prize for this year's Provincial School Bus Roadeo! Congratulations!
Katie Pasutto competed in Provincials this past week, and placed first in her 80m hurdles! She also placed 4th in 100m and 6th in 200m! An impressive accomplishment, way to go Katie!
Students had a fantastic day for a hike up to Allstones Lake in Nordegg!
Grade 9 students selling their wares during Market Day, back after 2 years of restrictions.
Congratulations to all of our 2022 Graduates, and a huge thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the day a success!
Students filled the sidewalks with positive messages and cheerful drawings this week to recognize Mental Health Week.
Staff and students dressed in their Star Wars gear to celebrate May the 4th.
Mrs. MacEachern's Science class were having fun, with hands on learning dissecting cow eyes!
Congratulations to our Junior Boys Basketball team for winning a bronze metal at their tournament this past weekend! Way to go boys!
Junior high honour musicians from across our division came together in Olds, to have a full day of rehearsal followed by a showcase concert in the evening. We’ve got three students from Penhold Crossing…
Click here for the Cafeteria Menu & Click here to log into your student's account to pay for online credits Online Credits are available to purchase within the dates listed below: Oct 26- Nov 2 …