Due to high interest in our programs, we are receiving more school applications than usual. This means it is currently taking longer than the standard three school days to schedule intake appointments with academic counsellors and register students in their courses. We will be processing grade 1-12 primary registration applications until the end of September. […]

Congratulations to Vista Virtual School student, Sarah G., for being selected as a Third Prize Winner in Polar Expressions Publishing’s 2019/2020 National Student Poetry Contest! As a result of this accomplishment, Sarah received $25, a certificate, and a copy of the book Around We Go, which features her award-winning poem along with the works of […]

Today is National Canadian Film Day! This year REEL Canada is opening up its catalogue for 48 hours to allow students and school staff to watch Canadian films wherever they are. Please use this link and choose a Canadian film to watch today or tomorrow: NCFD 2020 School Films. This year’s feature film The Grizzlies […]

Impact Tourism is inviting Alberta students Grades 4 to 12 to create an INGON character to be used as an avatar on an exciting new mobile app that promotes tourism and shares Alberta’s history. The INGON character should be based on Alberta experiences, history, culture and animals. The name INGON comes from the multitude of activities […]

Greetings students and families, As we continue physical distancing, we hope that you and your family are remaining safe and healthy, and following the advice of Alberta Health Services. Exams are an area for which we have received a significant number of inquiries and we continue to direct students to speak to their teachers about […]

Hello students, parents and families. We hope you are remaining healthy and safe. This has been a stressful time for everyone and we want you to know how concerned we are with your ongoing safety. We are committed to keeping you informed. Unfortunately, we have not received any new information from Alberta Education at this […]

We ask that all families please allow us 72 hours to work through the details of the school closure and that you do not phone or email us during that time. We are currently not accepting registrations as we work through this. Please note that if you have been registered at a school this school […]

Vista Virtual School Campuses remain open at this time. This will only change upon the recommendation of provincial or federal health officials. That said, following Alberta Health Services recommendations, please do not book exams at a Vista Virtual School Campus if: You have recently visited a Grand Princess Cruise, Iran, or China (Hubei province) You […]

If you had a direct line to the Minister of Education, what would you say? The Minister’s Youth Council consists of 40 junior and senior high students with diverse interests, identities, backgrounds and perspectives from all regions of Alberta. Students on the council provide their perspectives and input on a number of provincial programs and […]

Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 when a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. It has since been recognized annually worldwide as a day to stand against bullying. Vista Virtual School encourages our staff and students to practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that you do not […]