Got a pink shirt? Great! Just make sure it’s laundered for Wednesday, February 23. Don’t have one? Well, you’ve still got the weekend to go out and buy one. It’s for a worthwhile cause. Why wear pink on February 23? It all started in 2007 when a student at a Nova Scotia school was bullied […]

Since 2017 the Alberta government has officially recognized February as Black History Month. While progress is slowly being made, the hundred-plus-year-old history of Alberta’s Black population remains largely unknown. It is therefore worth revisiting this fascinating history—a story that encapsulates the freedom and independence of spirit in which Albertans of all backgrounds take pride. Alberta’s […]

Looking for something to keep you busy over the Christmas holidays? How about getting ready to apply for one of Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships? The Schulich Leader Scholarships are open to one graduating high school student per school who plans to enrol in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) program at one of […]

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is hosting an information session via Zoom for Alberta students on Wednesday, December 8 at 5pm MST. An opportunity for students and parents to learn about their program options, admission requirements and student life at UNBC. To register, or for more information, go to the UNBC website!

November 5-11 is Veterans’ Week. A week dedicated to honoring those that served Canada in war, conflict and peace. Visit the Veterans Affairs Canada website for videos, stories, learning resources, information about events and more: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/…/commemorativ…/veterans-week https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/get-involved/veterans-week/learning-resources

Dear VVS staff, students, families, and community, As many of you know, October 5 is World Teachers’ Day. On this day we celebrate teachers and all school staff for the work they do to help learners grow and achieve all they can. Working in schools has many immediate gratifications and signs of our success. However, […]

This article originally appeared in the September 2021 issue of the Vista Virtual School newsletter. If there was ever a year to wear orange on September 30, then this is it. 2021 has been a truly harrowing year for the survivors of Canada’s residential school system and their families—and for Indigenous Canadians generally—starting in May […]

The Educational Liaison Association of Alberta (ELAA) is holding a virtual post-secondary orientation fair later this month. There will be four sessions held, at the following times: September 21, 11-1 pm MDT September 23, 5-7 pm MDT September 27, 5-7 pm MDT September 29, 5-6 pm MDT ELAA’s post-secondary fairs are wonderful opportunities to investigate […]

Vista Virtual School celebrated its first ever fully online commencement ceremony on June 4, 2021 at 6:30 pm. A full video of the 2021 ceremony is now available for viewing here. Highlights include a valedictory address by graduating student Zachary Larsen, a parting address from outgoing principal Mike Loitz, and an uplifting music video from […]

Vista Virtual School wishes all of our students, families, and colleagues a very happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Since opening its (virtual) doors in 1996, VVS has always prided itself (pun intended) on its inclusivity, with our students coming from every background imaginable. While for many the reasons for choosing distance learning are purely academic or […]