Tag: Oilfields High School

Oilfields High School: Turtle Lodge

In October 2014, a space was created at Oilfields High School for FNMI (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) students, and the students called it ‘Turtle Lodge’. As Oilfields has approximately 50 FNMI students, this place has become a great place for our students to meet, and hang out. Local Elders Rayden Rollinmud, Darren Twoyoungmen…

April 27, 2015
Oilfields High Grade 8s Invited to Visit the National Parks

Do you enjoy visiting the National Parks? We are excited to distribute a My Parks Pass to all Grade 8 students. This will allow one free Youth Daily entry to any national park, national historic site or national marine conservation area. It will also provide a discount on a Family/Group Daily Entry fee. Grade…

April 19, 2015
Oilfields High School Teachers vs Students Hockey Game

Friday, March 27th at Oilfields Regional Arena there was a hockey game between the teachers and students from Oilfields High. 14 teachers faced off against 3 student teams with a total 34 players. The teachers had to really work and put in a great effort but the kids won out: 9 to 7. There…

April 6, 2015
Oilfields High Quest Auction Night

Thank you to everyone who supported the Auction & Dinner for the Quest program on Saturday. Thanks to so many in our generous communities we generated approximately $24,000 and we had a great time as well! Special appreciated is extended to Katrina Warkman who spearheaded the effort!

April 2, 2015
Oilfields High School: Accomplished Students

Gold Medal Curlers Congratulations to Oilfields students Justin Goheen, Nic Warkman, Jacob Libbus and Pacen Anderson who were part of the Gold Medal Championship team of the Southern Alberta Provincial Bantam Curling Championship played at Sundre, Alberta over the March 21st weekend! Regional Skills Alberta Competition Good luck to Cody Kluzak competing in cabinetmaking and…

April 1, 2015
Bake Sale Starts Today at Oilfields High School

Oilfield’s Student Advisory Committee will be hosting a bake sale on March 31 and April 1. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Sheep River Health Trust and Oilfield’s Breakfast Program.

March 31, 2015
Millarville School News: Little Bandits Basketball 2015

After much success in 2014 we are excited to announce that we will be running our Little Bandits Basketball program for its 2nd year beginning April 14th. This year we will be running a 4 week program in Black Diamond for youth Grades 1 through 6. Our goal is to develop important motor skills through…

March 25, 2015
Foothills School Division Celebrates Sporting Prowess

Grade 11 Highwood High School student Josh Skory, won a gold medal at the Alberta High School Rural Wrestling Provincials, which qualifies him to participate in the upcoming Provincials! Meantime, Trustee Jeannine Tucker applauded Oilfields School’s boys’ junior varsity basketball team, which hosted and won a recent zone tournament.

March 24, 2015
Oilfields High School Spring Fundraisers

Bake Sale Oilfield’s Student Advisory Committee will be hosting a bake sale on March 31 and April 1. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Sheep River Health Trust and Oilfield’s Breakfast Program. We would appreciate donations of baked goods which can be dropped off the morning of March 31. Please note that we…

March 20, 2015
Oilfields High: Once a Driller…..

Every day at Oilfields School students demonstrate what it means to be a Driller. You may not know that Driller stands for: Dedication Respect Integrity Learning Leadership Excellence Responsibility We are very proud of our students and staff. From opening doors for guests and helping with the breakfast club to participating in athletics and other…

March 8, 2015
Oilfields High School: On the Move and Outdoors

Outdoor Phys Ed The Phys. Ed team has designed a different year end camping opportunity for Grade 9. Outdoor experiences create fantastic experiences for youth. We would love to see the majority of Grade 9 students participate. Deposit is due March 18th for those participating and there are fund-raising opportunities to help with the fee.…

March 1, 2015
Oilfields High School Cheer on their Students

Thank you to the Drillers Athletic Society parents and volunteers who helped out with our Driller Nation night featuring the Harlem Crowns and our own Drillers basketball players on Wednesday night. What a great show of school spirit! Hats off to Leigh Bretzlaff, the Phys. Ed staff and the players for helping to make…

February 27, 2015
Oilfields High School: Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day, an anti-bullying initiative, happens at OHS February 25th, 2015. All students are encouraged to wear a pink shirt to show that we are all working together to prevent bullying in our school, community and online. The Student Advisory Committee pre-sold pink shirts and buttons. Help make our campaign a success by encouraging our…

February 15, 2015
Oilfields High School: Scholarships

As scholarship deadlines are starting to approach, Grade 12 students need to start getting organized. I always encourage students to start a folder, either electronically or on paper to keep organized with all of their pending scholarships. Organize them by deadline and start applying. Line up teachers, community members or counsellors to write reference letters……

February 13, 2015
Oilfields High Welcomes New Band Teacher

Please join us in welcoming new teacher Mr. Daniel Tieman to our Band program at OHS! My Name is Daniel Tieman and I am glad to be here at Oilfields. I am very excited to be working with the regional band program. I come from a very extensive musical background. I started piano lessons at…

February 9, 2015