Vista Virtual School is giving away two tickets to the Young Leaders.World Conference on April 18, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. Who can enter? This contest is open to Vista Virtual School students ages 13 to 19 who live in Edmonton (or are willing to travel to Edmonton at their own expense for the conference). How […]
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Vista Virtual School Open House!
March 30th, 2023Would you like to find out more about distance learning? Join us on April 12, 2023, as our knowledgeable staff outlines the grades 1-12, off-campus, adult upgrading, and personalized learning programs offered at Vista Virtual School. This year, the Open House will be held virtually over Zoom. Families looking for flexibility in their children’s education […]
Read more moreSTUDENT CONTEST! ALBERTA CHAMPIONS SOCIETY
March 20th, 2023GRADE 4 TO 9 STUDENTS! The Alberta Champions Society is currently holding their Putting a Face on Alberta’s Past contest in which students can enter an essay, story, poem, video, animation, interactive game or other media about an outstanding Albertan (posthumous) of the their choice and discuss that individual’s lifetime impact. This contest is open […]
Read more moreVista Virtual School’s Response To The Tragic Loss of Two Edmonton Police Officers
March 17th, 2023We at Vista Virtual School are saddened by the tragic loss of two Edmonton police officers, Constable Brett Ryan (30) and Constable Travis Jordan (35). Our sincerest condolences go out to the fallen officers’ families, friends, and colleagues.
Read more moreWISEST SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
March 10th, 2023WISEST is running a Summer Research Program (SRP) in which students can expect to gain hands-on research experience and increase their knowledge in the following fields: science, engineering, and technology. Who can apply? WISEST is looking for young women and gender-diverse grade 11 students in Alberta heading into grade 12 next school year to participate […]
Read more morePINK SHIRT DAY!
February 22nd, 2023Today is Pink Shirt Day! The aim of Pink Shirt Day is to raise awareness around bullying and to help raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. Vista Virtual School is very supportive of this initiative and are happy to see so many staff members wearing their pink shirts today! To read […]
Read more moreJOIN THE MINISTER’S YOUTH COUNCIL!
February 16th, 2023The Minister’s Youth Council (MYC) is looking for new members for the 2023/2024 council! What is the Minister’s Youth Council? As defined on the Government of Alberta website, the Minister’s Youth Council, “consists of about 40 junior and senior high students with diverse interests, identities, backgrounds and perspectives from all regions of Alberta.” Overall, the […]
Read more moreNOW HIRING! ONE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION
February 14th, 2023Vista Virtual School is looking for one temporary administrative assistant to work at our Calgary Campus: Job Code: 3422771 Position: Temporary Administrative Assistant II This position will start as soon as possible and end on December 22, 2023. Click here to view the full job posting. How to Apply If you DO NOT have […]
Read more moreThe WISEST Youth Council STEM Profiles
February 13th, 2023ATTENTION GRADE 10 TO 12 STUDENTS PART OF THE STEM COMMUNITY! The WISEST Youth Council is looking for 5 individuals who reflect, “ambition, resilience, innovation, and charity through their experiences and accomplishments” to be featured on the WISEST webpage. If this sounds like you, consider submitting your story using the form below! The deadline to […]
Read more moreCyber Security Tips
February 7th, 2023As a distance learner, Cyber Security is essential for protecting your documents, contacts and other private information. Here are a few tips that you can implement to make sure that your personal information is safe: Have a Strong Password. Creating strong, unique, and secure passwords for your various accounts will help to prevent hackers from […]
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