See our School Calendar for all of our Upcoming Dates and Events.
As we move into another exciting week, we are looking forward to our final band concert of the year on May 21. Our students have worked incredibly hard throughout the year, and we are excited for them to showcase their growth and talent one last time this season. On the same evening, our School Council will also be hosting a parent engagement event. We encourage families to attend both events and invite you to see the information below for additional details.
We wish all of our performers the very best as they prepare for the concert. We know they will make us proud with their dedication, musicianship, and teamwork.
Our athletics programs continue to be very busy as badminton tournaments carry on next week and Track and Field tryouts and practices remain underway. Good luck to all of our badminton players — may your smashes be strong, your serves be sharp, and your rallies never-ending! We are equally excited to see our Track and Field athletes continuing to train and prepare for the season ahead. As always, we are so happy to see so many students participating, representing our school with enthusiasm, commitment, and school spirit.
We are also looking forward to welcoming students from our feeder schools back to our building on May 22 for student tours. A special thank you goes out to our leadership students and their teachers for helping organize this important event. These visits provide our future students with an opportunity to become more familiar with our school, ask questions, and begin preparing for a successful transition into the upcoming school year.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community. We appreciate all that you do and look forward to the exciting weeks ahead.
Chris Keuben
Principal | Dr. George Stanley School
Items in this update:
- DGS Parent Council Instagram Page
- Apply Now for Yellow School Bus Service for 2026-2027
- DGS Spring Extravaganza
- International Day of Families
- Rain Barrel Sale
- Reverse Bottle Drive
- Soupin’ It Up
- Volunteer Sign Up
- Save on Student Study Guides & Digital Resources
- Healthy Hunger Lunches
- Upcoming Dates
DGS Parent Council Instagram Page
The DGS Parent Council Instagram page is a great way for families to stay informed, celebrate school community events, and learn about opportunities to get involved. We’d love for you to follow along!
Click HERE or scan the QR Code below to start following.
Apply Now for Yellow School Bus Service for 2026-2027
Families are now able to apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. Registration is available through your MyCBE account. (If you do not already have an account, learn how.)
Families must apply by Sunday, June 14, 2026 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year. We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 14 deadline will be delayed. It may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus.
DGS Spring Extravaganza
Join us for our Spring Extravaganza on Thursday, May 21 from 4:30–7:30 PM at DGS School! This special family event is a chance for students and their families to come together to celebrate the end of the school year with yard games, food trucks, and fun for all ages. We’re excited to finish the year strong—together—and hope to see you there!
May 15 – International Day of Families
On May 15, we recognize the International Day of Families, a day that celebrates the important role families play in our lives and communities. At DGS, we know that families come in many different forms, and we value the care, support, and connections that help our students learn and grow each day. We are grateful for the partnership we share with all of our DGS families and caregivers.
Rain Barrel Sale
Support the Dr. George Stanley School Fundraising Society while getting your home and garden ready for the season.
Rain barrels are a great way to save on water costs, keep your garden healthy, and make an environmentally friendly choice.
Pre-orders are now open, and quantities are limited—so be sure to order early! Pick-up will take place at the school on Friday, May 22 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM.
For full details and to place your order, please see the Rain Barrel Saleposter.
Thank you for supporting our school community!
Soupin’ It Up
Do you like soup? Do you like bread? Do you like delicious meals that are easy to make? If so, then Soupin’ It Up is for you!
Beginning May 8, we will be running a fundraiser through the local company, Soupin’ It Up who offer a variety of soup and bread dry ingredients. There are many options to choose from! Soups will be $10 each and breads will be $6 each. All money raised will go towards helping offset the cost of grade 7 students attending Camp Chief Hector. We will be accepting orders until May 19th. Please note that payment is either cash or cheque. You can send your order into school with your child or drop it off in the main office. All orders will be delivered to students in their homerooms and should arrive about 2 weeks after the main order is placed.
Please look over the information if needed
Order forms are available as a word document
If you have any questions, please reach out to Anne Binks at aebinks@cbe.ab.ca
Volunteer Sign-Up
DGS Spring Band Concert- PARENT VOLUNTEERS needed
The Spring Band Concert is coming up on Thursday May 21 and the School is in need of some Parent Volunteers that evening. If you are able to lend a hand with ticket sales and coordination, please use the following link to sign up. The volunteer shift will be from 6:45-7:30pm. In exchange for your volunteer time, you and 1 guest will receive reserved priority seating for the Band Concert.
Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) VOLUNTEERS needed
Grade 6 & 9 students will be writing their Provincial Achievement Tests in May and June. DGS School will require 6 parent volunteer (with a valid Police Clearance) to help with each exam. These parents will help monitor students and help ensure exams run smoothly for all students. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
Save on Student Study Guides & Digital Resources
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 diplomas and final exams.
How to Order:
- 1. Visit CBE’s unique online portal: CBE Site Sale — Castle Rock Research
- 2. Select our school’s specific ordering page.
- 3. Place your order and pay directly online.
All print materials will be delivered to the school and distributed to students. For more details, please see the CBE Loyalty Program 2026-2026 PDF flyer.
Healthy Hunger Lunches
Account registration, meal selections and electronic payment are all to be completed by families on the Healthy Hunger website.
Orders are required 5 days before the lunch date.
Need to cancel an order? That is possible on your Healthy Hunger account, prior to the cut-off. If your child is absent on the day of an order, you may contact the school office to make alternative arrangements (examples: parent pick-up, donation, etc.). Please see their website for further information on the program.
Orders will only be held until 1:00 PM the following school day.