4. What is ‘Meet the staff’?
Parents and guardians meet MESC school staff, tour student classrooms, and have the opportunity to see what their child(ren) will be learning over the course of the academic year.
5. Where can I find a school calendar?
MESC School calendars will be sent home with each student or they can be found online here.
6. Where do I register my children for back to school?
Student registrations forms can be downloaded from http://www.maskwacised.ca/registration or filled out in paper copy at the MESC Administration office until Friday, August 23, 2019* (located in the Nipisihkopahk Education Authority building). After August 26, 2019, student registration forms can be completed at each school’s individual administration office.
*Please note: MESC Administration Summer Hours: 8:30am – 3:00pm. Summer hours end on August 23, 2019
7. What is the MESC school intake process for new student registrations?
The MESC school intake process will be the same as previous years under the former education authorities. Each individual school within MESC will make their own decisions on student admittance.
8. What supplies do students need?
MESC will be providing students who attend MESC schools with all necessary school supplies for the 2019-2020 school year on the first day of school including school lockers.
9. How do I register for bussing with Maskwacis Transport?
Please call Maskwacis Transport at 780-585-2424.
10. What assistance will students (who reside on reserve) going to school off-reserve receive for school supplies?
Maskwacîs students who reside on the following reserves: Ermineskin, Samson, Montana, Louis Bull and Pigeon Lake and attend schools in Wolf Creek Public Schools, Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools or Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools will qualify for school supply funds. A cheque will be issued to the Parent/Legal Guardian in the amount of $100 per student for the 2019-2020 school year.
Please follow the instructions here: https://www.maskwacised.ca/branches/businessservices/schoolsupplies/
If you require further information, please contact Sandra Belrose at MESC Business Services Branch at 780-585-3333 or by email at sandrabelrose@maskwacised.ca.
11. Who will be responsible for off-reserve student fees?
MESC currently has interim education service agreements with Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools, Wolf Creek Public Schools, and St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools to pay for tuition, andnon-refundable school fees directly for Maskwacîs students who reside on reserve and attend schools off-reserve. Parents will not be required to pay out of pocket for these fees. Parents are responsible for all extracurricular and refundable fees.
If you have any questions regarding student fees for Maskwacîs students residing off-reserve and attending school off-reserve, please contact your First Nation’s Band Administration.
Ermineskin Cree Nation: 780-585-3741
Louis Bull Tribe: 780-585-3978
Montana First Nation: 780-585-3744
Samson Cree Nation: 780-585-3793
12. Will MESC provide breakfast and lunch for students?
MESC will provide nutritious, delicious, creative and attractive food (breakfast, lunch and snacks) to every student attending MESC schools on every school day for students from Kindergarten through to Grade 12.
13. What if I have questions about my child(ren)’s schedule?
Please contact the school’s individual administration office for more information.
14. Where is the Maskwacîs Education Schools Commission office located?
The MESC Administration office is currently located in the Nipisihkopahk Education Authority building. MESC Learning Services and Student Services branches are located at the Alex Rain Memorial Building.
MESC Administration Office Address
Hwy 2A & Hwy 611 East
Box 58
Maskwacis, AB
T0C 1N0
MESC Learning and Student Services
4920 50 st.
Maskwacis, AB
T0C 1N0
15. How do I find out about weather transportation delays and school closures?
Changes in transportation route closures will be announced through MESC’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MaskwacisEducation).
16. How can I be a volunteer to support my child’s education?
If you’re interested in volunteering at your child’s school, please contact your school’s Principal directly.
