About our School
Ardmore School is home for approximately 140 students and 15 staff. We offer classes in Preschool to Grade 9. Although our school is not a big one, it has a long standing history of academic and sports achievements that ranks it with much larger schools. We take pride in the fact that we stay competitive in a small rural environment.
Mission
Growing Learning, and Achieving Together
Vision
Persevering to achieve your best
Beliefs
- Every person will develop respect for self and others
- Everyone’s learning needs are supported
- A positive atmosphere makes learning more fun
- Student success is everyone’s responsibility
Registration
Ardmore School welcomes new students throughout the year!
To register, go to the NLPS Registration page.
Instructions to register for student transportation are on the Transportation Registration page.
| Marjorie Charles | Principal |
| Teresa Babey | Administrative Assistant |
| Camille Corey | Kindergarten/Music Teacher |
| Stacy Slipchuk | Kindergarten Extension EA |
| Chandel Metzner | Grade 1 Teacher |
| Gianne Stover | Grade 2 Teacher |
| J.P. Kostyshyn | Grade 3 Teacher |
| Janice Bokota | Grade 4/5 Teacher |
| Kennedy Dery | Grade 6/7 Teacher |
| Chantel Pitcher | Grade 8 Teacher |
| Laura Bennett | Custodian |
| Evelyn Bourbeau | Librarian |
| Trudy Cowan | Educational Assistant |
| Roshan Francis | Custodian |
| Danielle Graham | Educational Assistant |
| Maryna Hakman | Educational Assistant |
| Tessa Reid | Educational Assistant |
| Jasmyn Spicer | Educational Assistant |
| Danielle Webb | Student Advocacy Counsellor |
| June Weldon | Educational Assistant |
Ardmore School is a Grade K-8 school that also provides Early Childhood Services (ECS).
Our school operates on a 10-month school year. Northern Lights School Division adheres to the curriculum requirements for students in K-9 as set out by Alberta Education. Instructional Services provides support to ensure that the instructional programs meet the learning needs of all students, reflect the Alberta Program of Studies and operate within the Division's guidelines.
Care to Learn Preschool is a provincially-licensed organization located in nine schools in Northern Lights Public Schools.
We are a developmental preschool, providing learning, growth and play opportunities for pre-Kindergarten aged children through music, arts and crafts, games, physical activity, early math and literacy centres, and more.
Our preschool program is designed to support families in their efforts to provide their preschool-aged child with the following essential skills:
- independence;
- decision-making;
- imagination and creativity;
- sense of community;
- communication;
- learning through exploration;
- problem-solving;
- feelings of value and self-worth;
- and relating to others.
We offer many options for parents to choose from.
For more information about our Care to Learn Preschool program, please visit the NLPS Care to Learn Preschool page.
All Northern Lights elementary schools offer a full-day of programming for Kindergarten students five days a week.
We enhance the provincially-mandated half-day Kindergarten curriculum with a Kindergarten Extension program based on Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Curriculum Framework to provide students with a full-day Kindergarten experience.
The Kindergarten curriculum is taught by a certified teacher. The Extension program is provided by our Extension Educational Assistants (EA’s).
How the time spent in each part of the program is divided up during the day may look slightly different at each school. For example, at some schools students may spend the morning focusing on the Kindergarten curriculum with their teacher, and the afternoon on the Flight curriculum with their Extension EA. At other schools, the teacher and EA may alternate throughout the day. Each school will share what the schedule looks like with parents prior to school starting in September.
For more information, including how to register, please visit the NLPS Kindergarten page.
Principal's Message
Welcome to Ardmore School,
At Ardmore School, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our dedicated team of educators and support staff are committed to providing the highest quality education to our students. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse community that celebrates differences and promotes unity.
We also recognize the importance of parental involvement in a child's education. We encourage open communication between parents, teachers, and students, creating a strong partnership that ensures our students receive the support and guidance they need to thrive.
The Ardmore School website serves as a valuable resource for all members of our school community. Here, you will find information about our curriculum, extracurricular activities, upcoming events, and important announcements. We encourage you to explore the website regularly to stay informed and engaged in your child's education.
I want to express my gratitude to all of you for trusting Ardmore School with your child's education. Together, we will continue to foster a love for learning, personal growth, and community engagement.
Mrs. Marjorie Charles - Principal