Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples. It is also a time for reflection on this history of colonization and the ongoing hardships faced by Indigenous communities while acknowledging their resilience and strength. Many indigenous communities hold events and ceremonies […]

June marks the start of National Indigenous History Month, with National Indigenous Peoples Day falling on June 21, 2023. This time is dedicated to recognizing the rich history, heritage, diversity, and resilience of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples across Canada. To learn more about Indigenous Peoples and their history, please click here for […]

As we celebrate Pride Month, let us take a moment to recognize and honour the LGBTQ2S+ community. We are proud to be a school that values diversity, inclusivity, and equality for our students, staff, and alumni. We believe in creating a safe and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves, free from discrimination and prejudice. […]

Today, we commemorate the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. We pay tribute to those who have gone missing or lost their lives, while also standing in solidarity with their families and communities. We must raise awareness and demand action to end this crisis. Join us today […]

We want to extend a huge congratulations to Colin Fearing, a VVS student, on his recent win of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to only 100 graduating high school students in Canada who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, creativity, and charisma, and who plan to study a STEM program at one […]

We 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.

WISEST 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 […]

Today 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 […]

The 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 […]

ATTENTION 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 […]