News

2020

PES New Learning Plan

Posted on Mar. 23, 2020

The linked letter was sent to all PES families via email at 3:45pm Friday afternoon. Please take a moment to read it to help understand the learning plan that we will be working on when we return from…

Tremendous Community Support for PES Breakfast and…

Posted on Jan. 17, 2020

Ponoka Elementary School principal Nathan McEntee (left) and vice principal Jay Cottell (far right) accept a donation for the school’s breakfast and lunch program from pasters Shannon and Rob McArthur…

Dress for the weather!

Posted on Jan. 10, 2020

Very cold temperatures this week and next! Please send appropriate clothing for the weather. Inside recesses at -22.

Safety First! Student drop off and pick up.

Posted on Jan. 10, 2020

For the safety of all please ensure that the fire lane entrances are not being blocked and that the crosswalk is being used when dropping off and picking up students.

2019

Student Demographic forms online

Posted on Dec. 10, 2019

We have a lot of families who have not logged on and updated the student demographic forms through School Engage. These forms not only provide the school with updated addresses, but also emergency contact…

ACTION REQUIRED: Update Student Demographics Online

Posted on Nov. 21, 2019

Returning Student Registration Forms for the 2019–2020 School Year ARE DUE We have many parents that have not yet logged into the PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete the Returning Student Registration…

Supporting Your Children Through Their Anxiety

Posted on Nov. 15, 2019

PES School Council is excited to announce an upcoming presentation for parents by Tammy Auten-Dye. The presentation will take place in our Community Commons on Wednesday, November 20 from 7:00 - 8:30…

Bus Safety Week - ALL YEAR LONG

Posted on Oct. 25, 2019

Bus Safety is important every day, all year long. Please take a moment of your time to check out this Public Service Announcement for School Bus Safety Week. 

Inclement Weather Information Bulletin

Posted on Oct. 21, 2019

As the weather starts to feel more and more like winter, please click here to see the parent information bulletin from our Superintendent, Jayson Lovell.  

Administering Medication or Medical Treatment

Posted on Oct. 15, 2019

Please note that ANY AND ALL medication coming into the school requires an Authorization form to be completed in order for anything to be taken at school, whether it is taken by the student or facilitated…

Updating Contact Information

Posted on Sep. 4, 2019

Please note, if you have a child or children currently registered at Ponoka Elementary School you would have or will be receiving an email from Wolf Creek Public Schools with information on how to check…

Video Surveillance on School Transportation Vehicles

Posted on Sep. 4, 2019

In order to provide for the personal safety and security of students and personal property belonging to the Division, the Division supports the use of video surveillance practices on student transportation…

Fair Notice from Wolf Creek Public Schools

Posted on Sep. 3, 2019

Here is the Fair Notice letter from Wolf Creek Public Schools in regards to student safety. 

Parent Parking and Student Pick Up/Drop Off

Posted on Sep. 2, 2019

Your Friendly Reminder! Like most schools, we have limited parking in front of our school which is often over capacity before and after school. To make the safest and most accessible use of our space:…

Back to School with WCPS in Ponoka

Posted on Aug. 21, 2019

If you are looking for some back to school information for Ponoka and area Wolf Creek Public Schools, please see the quick reference guide below:  Ponoka Secondary Campus First Day of School: Tues, Sept.…

Ways a parent can help with MATH!

Posted on Apr. 26, 2019

Yearbooks! Order Yours Today!

Posted on Mar. 28, 2019

Yearbooks pre-orders are now on available through Lifetouch. To order your yearbook go to ybpay.lifetouch.ca/ (click on the link), enter the Yearbook ID Code: 13121719 and follow the instructions. …

Digital Citizenship at Ponoka Elementary

Posted on Mar. 1, 2019

Digital Citizenship has been and continues to be a focus at Ponoka Elementary School. We value the health and well being of our students both on and offline. The recent renewal of the Momo Challenge has…