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Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack (Meadows) 10–12

Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack School opened in September 2024. The school offers Grades 10 and 11 for the 2024–25 school year, and will add Grade 12 in 2025–26. 

ATTENDANCE AREA

Students living in the following neighbourhoods are in the designated attendance area for Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack School:

  • Alces 
  • Aster
  • Charlesworth
  • Larkspur
  • Laurel
  • Maple
  • Silver Berry
  • Summerside Northeast
  • Tamarack
  • Walker
  • Wernerville
  • Wild Rose

View the attendance area map.

GETTING TO SCHOOL

Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is the preferred transportation method for high school students. However, if ETS is not available, eligible students attending their designated school may be able to apply for yellow bus service.

For questions about transportation, contact Student Transportation at 780-429-8585.

CHOOSING TO STAY AT YOUR CURRENT SCHOOL

Students may choose to stay at their current school. However, only students attending their designated school qualify for yellow bus service when ETS is unavailable.

School name

Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack is a pillar in the community, working with numerous community organizations, including Edmonton Public Schools, as a trusted Elder and cultural advisor.

He is committed to sharing traditional knowledge and teachings, and promoting awareness and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. His sincere commitment to advocate on behalf of Indigenous people has earned him immense respect from the Edmonton community. 

The Board of Trustees approved this school name at a public board meeting on September 12, 2023

Read the Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack bio to learn more about his advocacy and contributions to education.