Tag: Oilfields High School

  • The Lost Ring: Oilfields High School Driller Reunited with Lost Memento

    The Lost Ring: Oilfields High School Driller Reunited with Lost Memento

      By Collections and Exhibit Coordinator Breanna Mielke, Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum One the best parts of my job is researching the artifacts in our collection. This past spring, this task took took me on an adventure to find the history of a ring. This unique ring was dropped off by a […]

  • Oilfields High School: Have a Great Summer!

    Oilfields High School: Have a Great Summer!

      The last day of school is here and we would like to wish you a very enjoyable and safe summer! Our school has many reasons to celebrate all of the accomplishments and activities that have occurred this school year. Thank you to all the parents, students and community members who have contributed to our success […]

  • STIX Hockey Academy awards second annual scholarship at Drillers Ball

    STIX Hockey Academy awards second annual scholarship at Drillers Ball

    On Thursday, June 18, 2015, Oilfields High School held their annual Drillers Ball, which is a celebration of athletic achievement. It honours the athletic achievements of the students that played on an Oilfields High School sports team throughout the year. Leigh Bretzlaff, an Oilfields teacher and coach, says “Many of our athletes play on a […]

  • Oilfields High School – 2015 Black and Gold Awards

    Oilfields High School – 2015 Black and Gold Awards

    (We apologize in advance that some of the photos haven’t turned out well for this event, unfortunately this isn’t something that can accommodate retakes.) The final Black and Gold Awards Ceremony of the 2014-2015 school year opened with the singing of our National Anthem by Kassy Pratt (see video at the bottom of this article). […]

  • Flexible and Personalized Learning at Oilfields High School

    Flexible and Personalized Learning at Oilfields High School

    This year, Oilfields High School joined Alberta Education’s Moving Forward with High School Redesign (MFWHSR) project. To date, 164 high schools from across the province are currently part of this project. This represents about 70% of high school aged students in Alberta. The primary purpose of this provincial initiative is to explore and institute changes […]

  • Oilfields Athletes

    Oilfields Athletes

    Over at Oilfields School, Jimmy Blower is off to the provincials after placing 2nd in intermediate boys’ high jump at South Central Zones. Among the school’s other results: Zoee Stromberg tied for 4th in intermediate girls’ high jump; Russ Grusing placed 5th in senior boys’ shot put, while Kamala Knight placed 5th in senior girls’ […]

  • Trustee Tucker Congratulates Local Athletes

    Trustee Tucker Congratulates Local Athletes

    Trustee Jeannine Tucker commended Turner Valley School and the 10 students (see photo below) who took part in the National Archery in School Program (NSAP) provincials in Drayton Valley on April 23rd. Each archer gets 40 arrows in total, with five for practice, then 20 arrows each at the 10 and 15 metre distances. Turner […]

  • Foothills Schools Tackling Mental Health Issues

    Foothills Schools Tackling Mental Health Issues

      Students at FCHS/AHSFA observed Mental Health Week, May 4-10, in a big way. They planned several activities to foster awareness and discussion. Among the initiatives was a 30-minute play, Thistle Blossoms, a fictional story about a female college student who expresses suicidal thoughts in a term paper and is helped by her creative writing […]

  • Come to Oilfields High Tomorrow for Shrek, the Musical!

    Come to Oilfields High Tomorrow for Shrek, the Musical!

      Senior Drama at Oilfields is bringing Shrek, the Musical to Black Diamond tomorrow! Show dates are May 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th; daily matinee curtain time is 10:30 am, and evening performances on the 28th and 29th begin at 7pm. Matinees, $2 and evenings $5, tickets available at the door. House opens 30 minutes before […]

  • Oilfields – Shrek the Musical

    Oilfields – Shrek the Musical

    By Tanya Thibodeau Cast and crew have been busy putting together the final touches for this year’s spring production – Shrek the Musical. I had the opportunity to hang around for a bit during their weekend dress rehearsal and boy are these kids characters, especially when in character. Chatting with Jasmine Sousa, recently moved here […]

  • Oilfields High Quest Team Heads to the BC Coast

    Oilfields High Quest Team Heads to the BC Coast

      All the  best to students, staff and parent volunteers who are adventuring out to the Sunshine Coast, BC next week. Activities include: ·         Open Water SCUBA certification ·         Kayaking to the Copeland Islands Provincial Marine Park (overnight) ·         Hiking part of the Sunshine Coast Trail ·         Stand-up paddle boarding, ·         Low Ropes Course. ·         Exploring […]

  • Oilfields High School: Shrek, the Musical

    Oilfields High School: Shrek, the Musical

      Senior Drama at Oilfields is bringing Shrek, the Musical to the community next week. Show dates are May 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th; daily matinee curtain time is 10:30 am, and evening performances on the 28th and 29th begin at 7pm. Matinees, $2 and evenings $5, tickets available at the door. House opens 30 minutes […]

  • News from Oilfields High School

    News from Oilfields High School

    Earlier this year, the Millarville Run to the Farmer’s Market held a t-shirt logo design contest for our Grade 7 and 8 Digital Tech students. Although they are going with a previous design, the vote of the Race Committee was: 1)      Zach  – $75 2)      Jaedyn  – $50 3)      Venus  $25 Congratulations students! Congratulations also […]

  • Oilfields High School: Musical Theatre and Travel Club Fundraisers

    Oilfields High School: Musical Theatre and Travel Club Fundraisers

      Senior Drama presents “Shrek, the Musical” Show dates are May 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th; daily matinee curtain time is 10:30 am, and evening performances on the 28th and 29th begin at 7 pm. Matinees, $2 and evenings $5, tickets available at the door. Appropriate for all ages. Travel Club: Spolumbo Fundraiser We have […]

  • Oilfields High School Book Sale Held Over

    Oilfields High School Book Sale Held Over

        The Learning Commons will extend their used book sale to Monday from 9am to 3:30pm. There are still plenty of books to make it worth your while!