Important Dates:
April 24 – Non Instructional Day – No School for students
May 15 – Non Instructional Day – No School for students
May 18 – Victoria Day – No School
CASINO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Bowness High Parent Advisory Council has been slotted a casino for Sunday May 31 and Monday June 1 at the Aces Airport Casino. We will need to fill all of the volunteer positions in order to make the casino successful for the school. If we do not fill all of the positions the casino will be cancelled.
Please sign up on the following Sign Up Genius link - Casino Sign Up May 31 & June 1
Funds received for volunteering at a casino are substantial, the last casino brought in a profit of almost $80,000. The funds are used to enhance educational experiences for students and provide items that the school is unable to purchase due to budgetary constraints. Examples of items paid for with Casino fundraising in the past are learning resources for core subjects, lab equipment, technology and classroom upgrades, specialized equipment for CTS courses and physical education equipment.
Please read the following carefully before you sign up for a position.
No experience is necessary to volunteer for a position but please read the descriptions to select a role that is a good fit, this will ensure that the casino runs smoothly. We will have a casino appointed advisor working with us for the duration of our event so will have lots of help along the way. Volunteers can only work one position during the two day casino event. For example a volunteer who worked as a Cashier on Day One cannot come back and work as a Chip Runner on Day Two. Volunteers can work more than one shift during the event but will need to be scheduled into the same position for both days. If you would like to work both dates please sign up for the same shift on both days.
If you have any questions or need help with the sign up please email Lisa McGregor at bownesscasinochair@gmail.com. Thank you for volunteering your time!
HATS ON FOR MENTAL HEALTH – Wednesday May 6 – Wear your best and boldest hat for Hats on for Mental Health to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health.
5th annual Bowness High School/Community Spring Cleanup. **NEW DATE** FRIDAY MAY 8 Organized by the Bowness Students’ Union, it is a worthwhile opportunity to give back to the amazing community and neighborhood that we live, work and/or attend school in. We would like to do our part to keep our community welcoming and clean. Through our participation in this event, we hope to encourage leadership in our students and create positive agents of change in our school community. Individual teachers and their classes will be able to volunteer to take part in this activity, and students will be supervised directly by their classroom teacher. Students will be supplied with garbage bags and gloves and will be walking as a group with their teacher to a variety of different pre-determined parks and locations within walking distance from the school. Students should be dressed and prepared for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, teachers will not take their students out. Thank you in advance for your support!
Student Fundraising Opportunities:
· One box of chocolate left!! 50% profit – see Ms. Schmidt in Room 1011 ASAP – first come first served!!
· Spring Plants – Now – April 29th
The sun is shining and it’s time to start planning for planting!! See the school website for the spring plant fundraiser happening NOW!! Deadline to order is April 29. Pickup at the school on Thursday May 14th. Order online in the comfort of your home or bring any cash orders to Ms Schmidt by the deadline. https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/fundraisers-donation
CAREERS upcoming events and opportunities for students. Posters with QR codes for easy registration can be found in the Student Services D2L with more details.
Fix Network Co-ed Day – April 25, 2026
Students will have the opportunity to try out Auto Body for the day and gain hands-on experience in the trade.
SMCNA Hiring Draft (Sheet Metal) – April 29, 2026
This is a great opportunity for students interested in sheet metal to connect with employers. Sign up Link
Requirements:
- Available to work full-time over the summer
- Interest in sheet metal
- Driver’s license is an asset, but not required
McManes Hiring Draft – May 20, 2026
McManes Automotive Group will be hiring for Auto Service positions across their dealerships. Sign up link
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license required
- Open to Grade 12 students
- Interest in automotive service
Check it out!! Bowness Mechanics students used their skills to help out in the Calgary community recently – see the video here - https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/school-showcase