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Coming Soon - Pre-K & Kindergarten Orientation Event
Posted on February 19 2019Come join us for our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Orientation Event April 3rd, 2019 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Iron Ridge Elementary Campus in the Olive Freeman Gymnasium Located at 4710 Broadway…

Hot Lunches Available Online
Posted on February 12 2019Hot lunches available for purchase are for Mar 6, 13 and 27 and Apr 3 and 10. As well, milk is available for purchase for March 5 - April 25. All orders must be purchased online, only, through your…

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration is Now Open for…
Posted on February 7 2019We are excited that registration for the 2019-20 school year, is now open, for our Pre-K (3 and 4 year olds) and Kindergarten students. Click on our Registration Page to find full details and directions. …

Friends of Iron Ridge Society Annual General Meeting…
Posted on January 17 2019Looking for an easy way to volunteer your time, but cannot come during the day? Come & help out your child’s school & meet other parents! The Society is asking any parents who are interested in more…

Red Deer Rebels Family Night Out February 8th, 2019
Posted on January 15 2019IREC Family and Friends please join us on Friday, February 8th, 2019 when the Red Deer Rebels take on the Regina Pats at the ENMAX Centrium. To take advantage of this great offer, simply go to www.ticketsalberta.com and…

Blackfalds Winterfest Celebrations February 18th
Posted on January 7 2019Blackfalds Winterfest is looking for Penquin Dippers. Please find the registration package here. The deadline to register is February 8th, 2019. Also, be sure to come out and enjoy the activities including…
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Wishing you a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season
Posted on December 21 2018We wish all of our families a VERY happy & healthy holiday season! School will resume on January 7th! We look forward to seeing you all back in the New Year.

Thank You Food For Schools Supporters
Posted on December 7 2018We would like to send out a huge thank you to the businesses and families in our community that have been helping support our Food for School Program. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank…

IREC's Loonie Toonie Christmas
Posted on November 21 2018It’s a giving time of year and students and staff at Iron Ridge Elementary Campus are ready and willing to participate in the Blackfalds Christmas Bureau. Each class from Pre-K to Grade 3 will accept…

2nd Annual IREC Food Drive
Posted on November 16 2018For the month of November, Mr. Webb’s grade 2s are holding a food drive to support the Blackfalds Food Bank. We need your help to reach our goal of 700 items by November 30, 2018!!!! Please…

Remembrance Day Poppies
Posted on November 2 2018Did you know that your child receives a poppy from the Legion every year? The school passes out these poppies on the day of our Remembrance Day Assembly. The school is collecting donations on…

Date Change -School Council - November 5, 2018
Posted on October 23 2018Everyone is welcome to join us for our School Council meeting on Monday, November 5th at 7:00pm in the library. The mission of the school council is to work with the school community to enrich our…

Parent Teacher Interviews
Posted on October 17 2018We will be hosting Parent Teacher Interviews Tuesday, October 23th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and on Thursday, October 25th from 3:30pm to 7:00pm. We encourage all parents to schedule an appointment using…

Hot Lunch
Posted on October 17 2018The first round of hot lunch is now available on your parent portal account for all Grade 1-3 students. Orders are DUE by Oct 24 at NOON. Please remember that optional items are available to students…

Education Minister Hosting Telephone Town Halls to…
Posted on October 16 2018Minister Eggen is hosting two telephone town hall meetings to discuss the latest drafts of the Kindergarten to Grade 4 curriculum. These meetings are open to Albertans who want to know more about what…

Alberta Health: Changes to the School Immunization…
Posted on September 17 2018Changes and Updates to the School Immunization Program Alberta Health has made changes to school immunization program that will take effect in the 2018/19 school year. Please click here to read more.

Accepting Donations for the Food for School Program
Posted on September 7 2018The Food for School program supplies healthy snacks and lunches for students in need due to financial or family crisis, or other emergent concerns. The Food for School program is completely funded by…

Terry Fox School Run - Sept 25st
Posted on September 7 2018This year Iron Ridge Elementary Campus will be participating in the 2018 Terry Fox School Run on September 25st. We are proud to work with the Foundation towards Terry’s vision of ‘a world without…

Junior Community Choir
Posted on September 6 2018Melody Makers studio under the tutelage of Tracey Twa will be having a junior choir this year. It is open for children ages 6 to 12 and is $15 per week. We will be beginning on Monday, September 10…

Community Warmth Fall Fundraiser
Posted on September 6 2018After the Grind invites you to the Community Warmth Fall Fundraiser - Helping kids stay warm this winter! September 27, 2018 Blackfalds Community Centre 4810 Womacks RD Beer Tasting at 6:00pm Dinner…