Dear Parents/Guardians,
As the City of Calgary continues to grow, the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is committed to providing strong, stable learning environments that keep peers together, while working to alleviate enrolment pressures.
As part of this work, the CBE is implementing changes that will better align grade configurations and balance enrolment amongst northwest Calgary public schools.
Why am I receiving this notice?
According to CBE records, you are living in the Hidden Valley, Kincora, MacEwan Glen, or Sandstone Valley community or attending the French Immersion Program at Hidden Valley or Valley Creek School. Your child(ren) or current school may be impacted by a grade configuration change.
This notice will provide you with the information you need to know.
What are the changes starting in the 2026-27 school year?
- Hidden Valley School will change from a kindergarten to Grade 4 configuration to a kindergarten to Grade 5 configuration for Regular Program students residing in the community of Hidden Valley.
- Simons Valley School will change from a kindergarten to Grade 6 configuration to a kindergarten to Grade 5 configuration for Regular Program students residing in the Kincora, MacEwan Glen, and Sandstone Valley communities. This means that both current grade 5 and 6 students will be designated into their respective middle schools for the 2026-27 school year.
- Valley Creek School will change from having both Grade 5 to 9 and Grade 7 to 9 configurations to a Grade 6 to 9 configuration for Regular Program students residing in the communities of Hidden Valley, MacEwan Glen, and Sandstone Valley.
- The French Immersion Program at Hidden Valley School (kindergarten to Grade 4) and Valley Creek School (Grade 5 to 9) will change to a kindergarten to Grade 5 and Grade 6 to 9 configuration, respectively.
These changes will better align the grade configurations of schools in the area and provide a consistent grade configuration for all programs at Valley Creek School.
School | Current | 2026-27 |
Hidden Valley (Regular) | K – Gr 4 | K – Gr 5 |
Hidden Valley (French Immersion) | K – Gr 4 | K – Gr 5 |
Simons Valley (Regular) | K – Gr 6 | K – Gr 5 |
Valley Creek (Regular – Hidden Valley) | Gr 5 – 9 | Gr 6 – 9 |
Valley Creek (Regular – MacEwan Glen & Sandstone Valley) | Gr 7 – 9 | Gr 6 – 9 |
Valley Creek (French Immersion) | Gr 5 – 9 | Gr 6 – 9 |
How do I register for school next year?
Any student new to the CBE is required to register online by visiting our New Student Registration page. Registration for the 2026-27 school year starts in January 2026.
How will students get to school?
CBE students are eligible for transportation to their designated school if they live beyond the walk zone, but within the attendance area. Please note transportation for middle and junior high school students can include yellow school bus service or Calgary Transit. Please visit the CBE Busing & Transportation page for more information. Service levels and fees will be confirmed by May 2026.
What if I have more questions?
Please contact your principal if you have questions regarding these changes. If you still have questions or require additional information, please contact:
Area 3 office at Area3@cbe.ab.ca or 403-777-6820 (extension 0) or Area 7 office at Area7@cbe.ab.ca or 403-777-8750 (extension 0)
Catherine Ford Director, Planning | Melody Pelling Director, Area 3 | Garry Tink Director, Area 7 |