Hello Nickle families! Thank you to everybody who attended our Meet the Teacher evening on September 24. It was wonderful to see so many families come into Nickle School and connect with their child's teachers. Our staff really appreciated the conversations had with parents. It was also great for me, as the new principal of the school community, to connect with many of you and briefly chat about the school, your children and how we can make them successful. If you were unable to attend Meet the Teacher, I would encourage you to reach out to your child's teachers via email to introduce yourself and connect about your child's learning. Our first round of Parent Teacher conferences will occur on November 26 and 27, 2026.
On Tuesday, September 29, Nickle School wil recognize Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake, British Columbia, on September 30, 2013. Established to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home, it serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impacts of the Residential School system. We encourage all students to wear an Orange Shirt on Tuesday.
There is no school on Wednesday, September 30 to recognize the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. We would encourage you to join other Calgarians at the Confluence Historic Site and Parkland at 9:00 am on Wednesday to take part in the City of Calgary's ceremony recognizing the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Wildcats Athletics
Please visit our the Athletics page on the website for information about teams and schedules.
Healthy Hunger
Healthy Hunger is returning for the 2026-2027 school year with some new restaurants being included as well as some student favourites from years gone by. To see a full list of dates and restaurants, we encourage you to visit the Lunchtime link on the Nickle webpage. Families will need to create an account for their student on the Healthy Hunger webpage at healthyhunger.ca. The first Healthy Hunger of the school year will be Coco Brooks Pizza on Thursday, October 1.
Wildcats Physical Education
Grade 7-9 students need to be changed for phys ed class, that means changing into clothing that is different than the clothes they came to school in, shorts, jogging pants, tights or leggings and a shirt. Grade 6's need to be appropriately prepared with clothing that allows them to move freely. All grades need to have proper athletic footwear, no boots, crocs, flip flops or sandals. We are promoting a healthy lifestyle and part of that is promoting good hygiene. Students also need to be prepared to be outside or inside and come dressed for the weather, jogging pants, a sweater, hoodie, mitts and a hat would be appropriate for colder mornings when participating in outdoor activities.
Transportation Safety Reminders
Please see the document below regarding some safety reminders for drivers and pedestrians around Nickle School.
Transportation Safety Messages
The Key Study Guides
Save on Student Study Guides & Digital Resources - Until October 2, 2026
We are excited to share a special offer for educational resources through a new partnership between EducationMatters and Castle Rock Research. You can purchase valuable study materials at a significant discount and help raise funds for EducationMatters.
This is a great opportunity to get supplementary resources to support your student’s learning this school year, especially in preparation for unit tests and PATs.
How to Order:
- Visit CBE’s unique online portal: CBE Site Sale — Castle Rock Research
- Select our school’s specific ordering page.
- Place your order and pay directly online.
All print materials will be delivered to the school and distributed to students.
*Order here* https://castlerockresearch.com/cbe-site-sale
An Important Message from the Nickle School Learning Commons
Welcome to the Nickle School Learning Commons—a place where students can read, learn, create, and socialize.
Our library collection includes a wide range of materials selected to be age-appropriate for our school population (ages 10–15). We are currently in the process of labeling resources that are most appropriate for students aged 13+ with the spine label shown below.
Because our Learning Commons offers a self-checkout option, staff are not able to monitor every item that students borrow. If you would prefer that your student not access materials labeled 13+, we encourage you to have a conversation with them so they understand your expectations.
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we work to ensure our Learning Commons remains a welcoming and appropriate space for all students.
CBE Community Engagement Series
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join a live online series on supporting child and youth well-being. The series is hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with local experts from the Calgary community.
Please see the link below for information about session topics and dates.
Follow us on Instagram @nickle.school.cbe.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, September 28
- Homeroom 6-2 - OH Ranch Field Trip
Tuesday, September 29
- Orange Shirt Day
Wednesday, September 30
- National Day of Truth and Reconciliation - No School for Students
Thursday, October 1
- Grade 9 Science - Riverwatch Field Trip
Thursday, October 1
- Healthy Hunger Lunch - Coco Brooks Pizza
Monday, October 5
- World Teachers' Day
Tuesday, October 6
- Grade 9 Outdoor Education - Bike Trip to Fish Creek
Monday, October 12
- Thanksgiving Day - No School for Students