JackJamesHighSchool

"We don’t really get much, and that’s one of the barriers or the walls we have to overcome," the school's principal said. livewirecalgary.com/2023/01/10/for…

Jack James construction students & @homesbyaviyyc cutting the ribbon on the newest house in our 25 years of partnership!

Today we celebrated National Indigenous People’s Day & commit to continue making connections with our families & community. Our courtyard celebration was a beautiful event & we are grateful for all who could celebrate today with us. @Indigenous_cbe @yyCBEdu @ParksFdnCalgary

Congratulations to our Jack James Preschool who are 2022 recipients of the Minister’s Award of Excellence in Child Development. What an honour for this recognition. @yyCBEdu @YourAlberta

Tickets on sale now for the Jack James School PAAAC 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser to support our school, staff and students! rafflebox.ca/raffle/jjspaaac

A big thank you to @TimHortons for the cookies & coffee as a thank you to teachers & staff! These #Timsforgood treats hit the spot on a Monday.

Today we celebrated our 24th year of partnering with @HomesByAviYYC to give our students hands-on experience in building a house. Our students toured the finished house, cut the ribbon, & met our @HomesByAviYYC partners that make these amazing learning opportunities possible.

Please help support our Parent Council with our COCOBROOKS fundraiser. Fundraiser ends Mon, Nov 29. Pick-up @ JJHS Thurs, Dec 9. All profits directly support student enrichment activities & resources for JJHS programs. Thank you for your support! jackjameshighschoolpaac.myteamfund.ca

Thank you Alberta Recreation & Parks Association for honouring JJHS with the 2021 AABRD Legacy Award! We are honoured to receive this recognition for providing integrated recreation opportunities for our students with disabilities at JJHS. @arpaonline @yyCBEdu #arpa

A big congrats to JJHS student William Cooper who is profiled in the Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program for his volunteering at the Mustard Seed.

Today we recognized and reflected on what Orange Shirt Day means to our staff & students - #EveryChildMatters @Indigenous_cbe @yyCBEdu

On #TreatyDay we come together in our commitment to walk together in friendship, truth and reconciliation. We are all Treaty people. @Indigenous_cbe @yyCBEdu

We had a special visit from a special @calgarypolice dog Callie today. She was so calm & gentle and it looked like she enjoyed meeting so many of our students & staff… Our students & staff sure loved meeting her!

@caribouwho @HrdlickaJulie What year? If you can narrow it down we can check the yearbooks :)

@JackJamesHS @HrdlickaJulie did… did joyce kilmer go to Jack James HS?

Our trees started small & weak, but stand strong & tall today! Advice from a Tree 🌳 Stand tall and proud Sink your roots into the Earth Be content with your natural beauty Go out on a limb Drink plenty of water Think long term Enjoy the view!

Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! We are excited and ready to welcome all our students to Jack James as they walk though our doors! We are looking forward to a year full of opportunities & experiences that will enrich & support our community. @Indigenous_cbe @yyCBEdu

We are excited to share our inclusive rainbow crosswalk as part of our welcoming, caring, respectful & safe learning environment. We welcome continued learning & conversation around inclusion within our school and larger community. @fedyyc @yyCBEdu

It’s always great to hear from recent graduates - Thanks to JJ I was able to learn construction & it became a passion for me. I am now framing houses for @morrison_homes & get to learn even more. I wouldn't have been doing Construction if it weren't for JJ & Mr C! #yycbedu

A huge shoutout to @CGYFireFighters for making a very special graduation day on June 29 even more special for our student Zoey! She was so filled with joy to be celebrated & escorted to grad by you. #wearecbe #yycbedu

Congratulations to the JJHS graduates! You have overcome obstacles, demonstrated perseverance, & have been so resilient throughout your educational journey… today we celebrate you and your achievements!