News

January 8, 2024

PowerSchool Update & Troubleshooting

We've upgraded PowerSchool with a new Single Sign-On feature to simplify your experience.

December 22, 2023

Happy Holidays! See you in 2024

We look forward to welcoming students back to class on January 8, 2024.   Please note that WWSD Central Office will be…

December 20, 2023

Divison Podcast: Literacy in the Home

In this episode, #TeamWestwind teacher and literacy expert Amanda Shaw highlights the critical role of the home environment…

December 18, 2023

Concussion Awareness and Resources

Experts recognize concussions as "invisible" injuries which disrupt the brain's normal physiology and can affect mental…

December 18, 2023

CES Lessons in Empathy: Healing Backpacks

At Cardston Elementary School, Grade 5 students are expanding their learning by thinking outside of their classroom walls…

December 13, 2023

WWSD CyberSense Parenting Campaign

Today, we're launching the "WWSD CyberSense Parenting" information campaign, an initiative designed to empower you, our…

December 5, 2023

WAS Ski Course (2 Credits)

Westwind Alternate School is offering a snowboard/ski course for two credits, and it's open to all Westwind School Division…

November 28, 2023

Mini Masterpieces Art Contest

Westwind School Division is launching its 'Full STEAM Ahead' initiative is designed to highlight and celebrate the talent…

November 21, 2023

Starlink Pilot Program for #TeamWestwind Families

Exciting news for #TeamWestwind families living in rural or remote areas in Cardston County or the County of Warner. Alberta's…

November 20, 2023

Bullying Awareness Week + Virtual Event

This November 20-24, Westwind School Division is marking the start of Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week, which focuses…

November 8, 2023

Chris Koch's "If I Can…" Message to Westwind Students

This week, #TeamWestwind students had some pretty incredible opportunities to hear from Chris Koch, an inspirational motivational…

November 7, 2023

School Psychology Week is November 6-10

This week is National School Psychology Week, and we at Westwind School Division are joining in the celebration and recognizing…

October 18, 2023

Nate Webb: Bullies Be Gone Parent Resources

UPDATED: October 18, 2023. Please see below for resources from Nate Webb's recent parent session!   Several years ago,…

October 2, 2023

Proudly Announcing Our New Motto: "Students First, Inspiring Excellence"

Cardston, Alberta – Building on the momentum of unveiling an updated set of core values earlier this year, the Westwind…

September 25, 2023

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

In 2021, the federal government declared September 30 the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, coinciding with Orange…

September 19, 2023

Your Voice Matters: Contribute to Alberta’s K-6 Social Studies Curriculum Revamp

Alberta Education is revamping the K-6 Social Studies curriculum and inviting YOU as parents/guardians to participate in…

September 18, 2023

Student Insurance Coverage

Did you know that Westwind School Division has a school premises insurance policy that covers your child during school hours…

September 17, 2023

Donna Branch: A Legacy of Coaching Excellence

As we celebrate National Coaches Week, we are thrilled to spotlight an extraordinary coach within #TeamWestwind: Donna Branch.…

September 11, 2023

Meet Dr. Demetrios Nicolaides: Alberta's New Minister of Education

As we welcome a new academic year filled with fresh beginnings and opportunities, we also extend warm welcomes to our new…

September 5, 2023

Proudly Announcing Our New Motto: "Students First, Inspiring Excellence"

Cardston, Alberta – Building on the momentum of unveiling an updated set of core values earlier this year, the Westwind…