During the spring and summer, Alberta typically experiences smoke drifting from many different forest fires across Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC and Northern USA. This impacts outdoor air quality, and may result in a special air quality advisory from Environment Canada. When this statement is in effect, it is advisable to be aware of how smoke and […]

  Learn more about the SEEDS CONNECTIONS program, a multicultural and environmental leadership opportunity for high school students. The program connects students from across Alberta, and focuses on creating a better understanding of the multicultural/diverse nature of our schools and society. Vista Virtual School invites students to attend the week-long camp in March each year, and complete a […]

Learn more about scholarships available to you through Pembina Hills Local 22, including the $1000 for a student pursuing a career in education, and a Building Futures Scholarship. Apply for VVS awards here.

Three Vista Virtual School Students Learn the World Hands-on Finn, Nico and Milo Colebrook are currently on an extended trip across the world, immersing with unique cultures and experiences. With mom (Mary) and dad (John), the “Colebrook 5” have visited many countries in their over-a-year-long excursion—while still being committed to learning. “We picked this particular […]

Since its inception almost 10 years ago—exclusively for Vista Virtual School (VVS) students—the robotics society has seen tremendous growth. With up to 14 kids as part the team, and originally working with Dev Facto (including using its workspace), it has now transitioned to the VVS Calgary Campus full-time, and works with former and current VVS, […]

Student Parent Teacher interviews provide opportunities to stay on track Students and parents/guardians used the opportunity to meet with their teachers—in both Calgary and Edmonton—as the spring Student Parent Teacher Interviews (SPTs) wrapped up this March. “I think the teachers are really nice and very helpful,” says grade 12 student James H. “It’s a good […]

Real Life, Real Animals…Gross or Amazing? Feb. 21, Edmonton – If you ever wanted to see the insides (and outside) of some of the world’s animals, Vista Virtual School (VVS) students had this chance! Participating in the Telus World of Science’s “Body Worlds: Animal Inside and Out” exhibition, students were able to see exactly what […]

Let’s Solve a Murder – WhoDunnit? Feb. 20, Calgary – Have you ever wondered what it takes to use DNA to figure out who that person is? Well, this past Wednesday, students at Vista Virtual School (VVS) Calgary campus learned exactly that. Let’s Talk Science visited the campus and walked students through analyzing DNA samples, how […]

Remembrance Day is November 11, a Sunday this year. Campuses will be closed to observe the statutory holiday on November 12. Please take a few moments—typically around 11 a.m. on the 11th—to remember and honour our veterans for their sacrifice and dedication. Remember those who have fallen, and those who continue to serve our country. […]

  Learn more about determining the difference between Internet content that is fiction and non-fiction, and that it is accurate — separating good information vs. bad. To help young Canadians develop the search, authentication and critical thinking skills that are needed in the digital age, MediaSmarts and Facebook Canada have partnered together to develop the Reality […]