News Archive

Thank you to the Oyen Legion members for hosting all the schools at this years Remembrance Day Service. #weremember #lestweforget #wearearc

Tomorrow is PICTURE DAY at Assumption! Bring your smile!

Once again we are fundraising for this years School Field Trips! Please reach out to a student or parent of Assumption if you would like Christmas Greenery! Deadline is already this Thursday, Nov. 6 to have orders in. THANK YOU for all your support! #weareARC #manyandonectr

Grandparents day tomorrow!! Monday, November, 3 @ 9am! We have missed YOU!! Grandparents bring your best game faces the kids are ready to play with you! Coffee will be on! ❤️🎲🧩 ♟️ #wearearc #ctrcatholic

Spooky Scary Skeletons at Assumption Halloween Party yesterday! Party time!! 🎃👻 #ctrcatholic #arcoyen

We are so blessed to have Michelle as our School Board Trustee again this year 🙏 #WeAreCTR #ManyAndOneCTR

Welcome back Assumption Students! #WeAreCTR #ManyAndOneCTR #readytolearn

Assumption School is very grateful for the hard work of our amazing Custodian Allan!! Your care keeps our school and offices clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Thank you for all you do Allan we appreciate YOU! #wearearc #ctrcatholic

ARC staff and students wore orange shirts in honor of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation! This day is a time to reflect on the history and lasting impact of residential schools, to honor the children who never returned home, the survivors, their families, and communities. Wearing orange is a symbol of our shared commitment to remember, to listen and to walk together in reconciliation. At ARC, we recognize that reconciliation is a journey... one that calls us to keep learning, to honor stories, and to build a future rooted in respect and understanding. * EVERY CHILD MATTERS *

Parents and community members please join us at SCHS on Thursday night for motivational speaker Chris Koch! "If I Can..."! Friday we will have a presentation with all the students in our community at SCHS.

Assumption Students please wear Orange on Monday to recognize Truth and Reconciliation.

Today Assumption Students were fortunate enough to have Mr. Ray Hoppins present to them on Farm Safety! So many things to learn about & watch out for when on the farm. #arcoyen #ctrcatholic https://www.heartlandsupport.ca/

MYSTERY READER this week was Ms. Anne & Teejay! Thank you Teejay for sharing your book with your friends at Assumption! #ARCoyen #wearectr

Thank you to everyone who sent in pledges for our annual Terry Fox run! It was fantastic to see all the Oyen community come together for such a great cause!

We are currently accepting applications for Relief Custodians for Assumption Roman Catholic School. Relief Custodians will work as part of our team to maintain the cleanliness of our schools. Call outs are after school hours (evenings) and on an ‘as needed’ basis. For more information, please contact Clarence Pereira, HR Coordinator at cpereira@redeemer.ab.ca or 403-938-8562. To apply, please visit the Careers page on the Christ the Redeemer website at www.redeemer.ab.ca

You know when someone shares their God given gift… that’s Rachel Ruschowski a mom at ARC sharing her passion for running with all our Oyen kids! Thank you for making a difference in our community! #arcoyen #crosscountryrunning

How creative!! Spirit Day “Bring anything but a backpack Day 🤣!” #arcoyen

We invite ALL our Assumption families to join us on the play ground for an Outdoor Movie tomorrow night, Wednesday Sept. 10th! This is your opportunity to meet your child's teacher & tour their classroom! 7 to 7:30pm - Welcome - meet and greet! At 7:30 to 9:15 is our Outdoor Movie the NEW Lilo & Stitch. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, pillows! Teachers are providing popcorn and juice boxes everyone is welcome! Welcome back to school! This is our first Family Connection night of the year! #weareARC #ctrcatholic

Support our Terry Fox Run by donating online through our school’s fundraising link—every dollar helps continue Terry’s dream of finding a cure! ➡️ https://schools.terryfox.ca/97883 Everyone is welcome to join all Oyen schools for the Terry Fox Run on Tuesday, September 17. We will begin at Oyen Public School at 10:45 a.m. and will run, walk, or roll along the airport road.

Assumption Students are proudly dressed in RED to promote World Duchenne Awareness Day and support Brody Smigelski! #ctrcatholic #weareassumption

Don't forget to sign up for Cross Country! Running practices with Rachel Ruschowski is Monday & Wednesday nights 5 to 6pm at ARC track! District meet is on Sept. 25th in Acadia Valley!

Welcome back!!! We can't wait to see you Tuesday morning! only 4 more sleeps!! #ctr#backtoschool#arcway

We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday, September 2nd!! #ctrbacktoschool

Teacher opportunity at Assumption School!! Apply TODAY! Reach out to the school with any questions 403-664-3643!

Grade 6 arc parents you are invited to SCHS tomorrow night!!

Enjoy the read our last Assumption School Newsletter of the year! So much to celebrate!

We are hiring! We are looking for a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. This is a full-time position starting August 20, 2025. Submit your resume to humanresources@redeemer.ab.ca

Catholic Education Week at Assumption School! #ibelieveincatholiced

Relay races!!

Congratulations to all the competitors at Track n Field this year! It was a beautiful day! A huge thank you to our parent volunteers in the Food Booth!

Join us tonight at 5:30pm at Sacred Heart Parish! Help us celebrate Gwen, Ridge, Addy, Hudson, DJ, Greg, Ruth, Mia, and Elizabeth receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation! Please join us after for a Potluck at the school. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Happy Easter! 🐣🙏

Holy Week at Assumption School! Palm Sunday skit, thank you families for doing your Family Lenton Promises! Stations of the Cross 2:30 tomorrow please join us at Sacred Heart!

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Chloe Dick as Principal of Assumption Roman Catholic School. Visit our website for full announcement: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/news/leadership-announcement-oyen-principal-20250415200316?hash=wwL25ld3MvbGVhZGVyc2hpcC1hbm5vdW5jZW1lbnQtb3llbi1wcmluY2lwYWwtMjAyNTA0MTUyMDAzMTY=

It’s not to late to register!! If looking for a ball camp this spring! ⚾️

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools will be welcoming Lora Jeffries to Assumption Roman Catholic Schools in August 2025. Congratulations to Lora Jeffries who has accepted a teaching position with Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools at Assumption School in Oyen starting in August 2025. Lora is a graduate of Medicine Hat College who is very familiar with rural life as she was raised on a farm near Kindersley and will be starting a life in Marengo in the fall. She is familiar with complex classroom needs and has high expectations of herself to be the best she can be. Lora shares, “I’m really excited for this amazing opportunity to work in Oyen. I look forward to bringing my skill set to the school and being a part of such a welcoming community.”

Congratulations Mrs. Smigelski!! Richelle is a shining example of Christian witness in our school community. She demonstrates her faith through her steadfast commitment to attending Mass, modeling a life rooted in faith and prayer. Her classroom is a reflection of Christ's love—a warm, welcoming, and caring space where all students feel valued and supported. With unwavering dedication, Richelle works tirelessly to meet the diverse needs of her students, providing small group, targeted learning opportunities that foster growth and confidence. Her encouragement inspires students to put forth their best effort, nurturing their potential while celebrating their unique gifts. Through her actions, she embodies the Gospel values of love, compassion, and service, making a lasting impact on her students, colleagues, and the wider school community.

Crazy Sock Day tomorrow!

Congratulations to all our students who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Sunday! What a celebration!

We are hiring at Assumption! Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools invites applications for the temporary position of Principal at Assumption School, a Kindergarten to Grade 6 school located in the town of Oyen. This school is committed to academic excellence in a safe and caring, faith-based environment. This position begins mid-August 2025. The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic who is active in their faith and faith leadership and will have exhibited the qualities required of a Catholic school leader. She or he will foster an environment where high quality academic education is provided in a safe, caring, Catholic setting. Applications must be submitted electronically and must include a letter of interest, a resume listing two references, and a pastoral reference. Deadline for Applications is: March 31st at 9:00 am. Applications are to be directed to Vincent Behm – Deputy Superintendent at vbehm@redeemer.ab.ca.

Once again that sneaky ☘️leprechaun got away even with all the traps! St. Paddy’s day was alot of fun!

What's Happening @ Assumption School?? Please see all the amazing things!! Here is our March newsletter! Enjoy the READ! #ibelieveincatholiceducation

Join us this Sunday at 12 noon at Sacred Heart Parish to witness the sacrament of First Communion! Congratulations to our First Communion candidates Kain Ruschkowski, Joey Mehl, George McBain, McKenna Tye, Isobel Hauck & Alicia Alvarez! Cake & coffee to follow at the school! EVERYONE is welcome!

We appreciate our Substitute teachers 👩‍🏫 so much at Assumption school! Thank you Susan Senkiw, Sharon Berg, Marilyn Lehman our teacher subs and EA subs Nadine Rowland Rude,Rosalind Scarff,Lindsay Brost Strutt, Gina Klassen! We appreciate you 🙏!

The last Mini Basketball Series is this Wednesday! Come and cheer on all the students! A huge thank you to Parent Council for our NEW Assumption Uniforms! As well thank you Renn & Alyssa for reffing!

Ash Wednesday, thank you Father Rodel for mass today. Lenten season begins. Tonight’s Ash Wednesday service at Sacred Heart is at 6pm.

Shrove Tuesday! Thank you Assumption moms for all your help today!!!

Register TODAY! www.assumption.redeemer.ab.ca

Be the “i” in Kind! Thank you, Mrs Thornton for helping the kids understand just how impactful it is to be KIND to others! Together they built this poster to celebrate Pink Shirt day…to put a STOP 🛑 to bullying and to be inclusive, welcoming and supportive towards everyone in the community !

Thank you to everyone who supported our Fill your Freezer fundraiser!!! All the orders have been picked up! 🎉

Thank you Oyen United Church for your generous donation to the Assumption Breakfast Program! We appreciate it so much!

Happy Valentine’s Day!! ❤️🙏

Prairie Roses rural transportation system is not operating due to extreme cold. Although the school will remain open there will be the majority of our students and some staff members unable to make it into school. This means regular instruction cannot take place and new material cannot be covered. Parents who are able to safely keep their children at home are invited to do so.

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Pre K & Kinder OPEN HOUSE is still a GO tonight, as well our family movie BOLT & Book Fair! We understand if you can't make it due to weather conditions! For those that can the coffee and popcorn is on! Please call Mrs. Caskey if wanting more information on our Kinder programs it is time to REGISTER for the fall! As well sign up for Pre K / K screening with Mrs. Caskey 403-664-3643!

BOOK FAIR is OPEN at Assumption all week!! Stop at the school between 9-3:30 Monday to Thursday or Wednesday night between 5:30-7pm! Open to everyone! Thank you to Jersey & Cleo for helping with student Wish Lists today! Fall in Love with Reading... excellent Valentines gifts!

Assumption Book Fair kicks off Monday! We are having a family movie night on Wednesday featuring Bolt! Everyone is welcome!! At 5:30 on Wednesday join us for Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten Open House! Tour the school, meet your teacher, learn more about our kinder programs! Following shop book fair and join in with family movie!

CTR SUPPORTS STUDENT WELLNESS! CTR provides welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environments for all students and staff. CTR’s schools are healthy socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and academically. Teachers are trained in integrating universal strategies to support mental wellness as part of their regular teaching. 91.9% of parents, staff and students believe their schools are safe and welcoming, compared to 84% provincially.

Registration is NOW open at Assumption School! Register today for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten! Students must be five years of age for kindergarten and four years of age for pre-kindergarten by Dec. 31, 2025. All students are welcome! Our kindergarten and pre-k programs help to build strong foundations in learning, faith, and community. 💖🙏 Let your child's educational journey begin with us. 🌟 Register Today! Call 403-664-3643 or visit our website at https://assumption.redeemer.ab.ca for full registration information. Click on Register at the top.

Stop by the school tonight @ 7pm ARC parents for an informal coffee and snacks in the library! Meet with Ms. Wolfe to talk about common goals for the school moving forward!

Ms. Wolfe invites you in for a casual coffee/tea on Thursday evening at 7pm, Jan. 23! All parents are welcome, this is an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and discuss shared goals as a school community. Your voice matters, hope to see you there!

Great Learning Starts at Assumption School! Register today for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten! Students must be five years of age for kindergarten and four years of age for pre-kindergarten by Dec. 31, 2025. Registration in our kindergarten program guarantees placement in Grade 1 and beyond. All students are welcome! Our kindergarten and pre-k programs help to build strong foundations in learning, faith, and community. 💖 🙏 Every child is unique, and we nurture their development spiritually, emotionally, and academically. Let your child’s educational journey begin with us. 🌟 Register Today! Call 403-664-3643 or visit our website at https://assumption.redeemer.ab.ca for full registration information. Click on Register at the top.

Grandparent Day tomorrow! We can’t wait to start the New Year off with all of you!

Happy New Year!!

There has been moments in Assumption where you can feel the magic of Christmas,pure JOY during Advent! This is one of them moved to tears…bravo kids 👏! Let there be Peace on earth!

Formal Christmas Banquet at Assumption with all the trimmings! Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who donated food and helped serve!

Please join us next Tuesday, Dec. 17th for our Annual Christmas Concert! 6pm is Pot Luck & 7pm in Concert! Everyone is welcome!

Thank you to all the families who joined us at Assumption School skating on Friday! Lots of first time skaters and they did fantastic!

Thank you Earth Rangers for coming to Assumption school!!

Thank you Parent Council for hosting a new tradition at Assumption School a Christmas Family Dance! 💃🏻🎄

As we prepare for Advent and the magic of the season we hope you take the time to witness all the wonderful things Assumption school has been up to and what we have to look forward to during the month of December at the school! Enjoy the read!

Join us this Thursday, November 28th for our first ever Christmas FAMILY dance at Assumption School! 6:30-8:30pm. Family connection night will have snacks, music and you will be entered to win a door prize if you bring food bank items! Everyone is welcome! Students are to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Wear your Christmas outfits!

Congratulations to our Assumption boys and girls Volleyball teams who travelled to Drumheller today for our Divisional Volleyball tourney! 🏐👏. Fun to watch all the CTR students come together!

Thank you to Veteran Chief Warrent Officer Mike Gouley, Legion Members and Auxiliary Ladies for attending our Assumption Remembrance Day Service! We Remember 🙏!

Tomorrow we will remember all effected by war and those who have fought for our FREEDOM! Please join us at 9am for a Remembrance Day Service. Thank you to Veteran Chief Warrant Officer Mike Gauley for speaking and to our Legion members for joining us. The students will be sharing poems, prayers and songs. EVERYONE is WELCOME!

Join us tomorrow for our Jamani Duo African Drumming performance… 12 noon @ Assumption! Parents, grandparent, friends come cheer on the kids! 🙌 🪘 they are excited to show you what they have learned!

Happy Halloween!!! 🎃

Jamani Duo residency is here at Assumption all week!! The students are loving African 🪘 drumming! Performance is Friday at noon! 👏

Blessed to have Mrs. Dick at Assumption!

Today we wore BLUE to recognize Catholic Education Week & we celebrated with a pizza PARTY! Thank you Parent Council for lunch!!

What a FUN day of Mini Volleyball 🏐!! Congrats to all the students from Warren Peers, New Brigden, OPS, and Assumption!

We gathered as a school for Adoration!! Celebrating Catholic Education week! #ibelieveincatholiceducation

Tomorrow is Catholic Education Sunday at Sacred Heart Parish in Oyen starting at 12pm is a student led mass. Help us celebrate Catholic Education Week, this year our theme is Testify! Following mass is a Cookie Walk bake sale at the school raising money for our Chalice Child Nellie! Everyone is welcome! #ibelieveincatholiceducation #arcfaith

Christmas plants are BACK!!! If you would like any please connect with an Assumption family!! Thank you for all your support!!

Mini Volleyball Series is fast approaching… come cheer on these young players from all our schools!

Grandparents day this morning at 9am!

Thank you Allen and Irene for all you do at Assumption school! We would be lost without you! ❤️🙏🙏