School News

LEGO – Brick Round Up October 17 and 18

October 9th, 2026

The Southern Alberta Lego Users Group is coming to town! Released by SALUG: Brick Roundup is Alberta’s largest LEGO® event bringing together fans from across Canada. Held in MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary, October 17-18 2026, Brick Roundup is a family-friendly event that celebrates and showcases our collective passion for the hobby. New […]

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Youth Decide 2026 – vote on Vaping and Tobacco Laws

October 1st, 2026

Student Opportunity: Have Your Say on Vaping and Tobacco Laws The Alberta government is updating its laws on tobacco and vaping, and they want to hear from you! You can help make these laws stronger to keep young people safe. What is YouthDecide2026? YouthDecide2026 is a quick online vote for Alberta students in Grades 8 […]

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National Truth and Reconciliation Week

September 16th, 2026

National Truth and Reconciliation Week takes place from September 21 to 25. This important week gives students across Canada a chance to learn about the history, cultures, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Throughout the week, VVS staff and students will honour residential school survivors and remember the children who never returned […]

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Terry Fox Run September 20

September 14th, 2026

Every September, thousands of Albertans gather in towns and cities across the province to honour a national hero during the annual Terry Fox Run. In 1980, Terry Fox embarked on his legendary Marathon of Hope, running across Canada on an artificial leg to raise money for cancer research. Today, local non-competitive events keep his dream […]

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Staff Preparation Days: August 27 & 28

August 26th, 2026

VVS – Start up for 2026-2027 Staff Preparation Days: Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 Faculty and staff are currently preparing for the upcoming academic year. Replies to phone messages and email inquiries may be delayed. Thank you for your patience and understanding. First Student Day: Monday, August 31    

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In Memory of Parker

July 31st, 2026

We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of 11-year old Parker Wells and the profound loss felt by his family, friends, and the wider community. On behalf of the Vista Virtual School community, we extend our sincere condolences to all those affected by this heartbreaking loss. As our flag flies at half-mast over the […]

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Register for 2026-2027 Grades 2-9

May 28th, 2026

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2026/2027 school year is now open for all current primary students who are going into grades 2-9. To register your student for the upcoming school year, please follow the steps below: Log in to your existing SchoolEngage parent account. Find and select this registration form: VVS […]

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Pembina Hills Career Fair – May 5

May 4th, 2026

Pembina Hills School Division is hosting a Career Fair that is open to the public! The Career Fair will be held at the Spirit Centre, 9603 100 Street in Westlock. When: Tuesday, May 5th. Time: 9:30 to 4:30 P.M. There will be a scavenger hunt/passport that students can complete to be entered into door prizes […]

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Meet ViVi – Our New Website ChatBot!

April 10th, 2026

Hello VVS Students,  We are excited to introduce Vivi, our new chatbot on the VVS website!  Vivi is here to help families and students find information quickly and get answers to common questions, especially during our busy periods. Please note that Vivi is designed specifically to answer questions about our school, programs and process. It […]

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Alberta Health Services – Measles Notice

April 1st, 2026

Alberta Health Services has shared a notice about measles in our communities: How to stay safe from measles: The best way to keep yourself and your family safe is the measles vaccine. The measles vaccine works very well, is safe and free of charge. What is Measles? Measles is a very contagious illness. It spreads […]

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