If you are not in school, you are either excited that the kids are going to be out of the house for six hours or don’t care, but if you are in school you’re probably dreading it.
There’s lot to think about when preparing for back to school, like transit, what to wear, what time you’re gonna need to get up.
While I can’t help you decide your first day of school outfit, here’s what I can help with;
Transit
Edmonton Transit and local police have unveiled a new initiative, “Here to Help,” designed to enhance safety for students and other transit riders.
Announced today, the campaign will see additional transit peace officers deployed to key LRT stations and transit centres across the city over the coming weeks. These officers will be on patrol and engaging with riders during peak hours—7 to 9 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.—to ensure a secure transit experience.
The campaign also includes several security upgrades: 4,000 security cameras throughout the transit system, blue emergency phones on all LRT platforms and at transit centres, and enhanced safety features such as red alarm buttons, red pull handles, and yellow alarm strips on all LRT trains
Other transportation
All families using EIPS Student Transportation services for the 2024-25 school year have received a tentative route schedule and the applicable invoice. Transportation fees are now due and can be paid online. Bus passes and updated route information are mailed to families in August.
Haven’t registered for Student Transportation yet? There’s still time. Contact Student Transportation at 780-417-8151.
First day schedule
Fort High Timetable:
2024-2025 Bell schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Schedule
Block 1: 8:28 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.
Block 2: 10:02 a.m. – 11:29 a.m.
Lunch: 11:29 a.m. – 12:09 p.m.
Block 3: 12:14 p.m. – 1:41 p.m.
Block 4: 1:48 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Early dismissal every Wednesday
Block 1: 8:28 a.m. – 9:39 a.m.
Block 2: 9:46 a.m. – 10:57 a.m.
Lunch: 10:57 a.m. – 11:43 a.m.
Block 3: 11:48 a.m. – 12:59 p.m.
Block 4: 1:06 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
School supplies
Students at Fort High are expected to provide for their personal use:
- Binders (number and size based on student preference)
- Dividers (number and size based on student preference)
- Loose leaf (1 pkg of 250)
- Erasers
- Pencils
- Pens
- Calculator (1) (to be specified based on course)
- Gym attire (shirt, shorts, shoes)
I get it, you’re still nervous, don’t worry you will do great, and that goes for parents too!
You got this!
For more information visit https://www.forthigh.ca/back-to-school
School can get hard and times can get stressful, its good to know you are not alone. Not only is t important to maintain your physical health, but your mental health too. If you or someone you know is in need of addiction or mental health help contact 811 or 877-303-2642 for direct metal health help.
Find more resources here
Good luck on your first day back!
Sincerely,
The MIX 107.9/Heartlandnews.ca Team.
