A Season of Giving: Our Community Food Drive! The most wonderful time of the year is here, and it’s the perfect season to spread some kindness and festive cheer throughout our community! We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our annual Food Bank and Humane Society Drive running from November 14 to December 15, […]

Vista Virtual School is proud to support Métis Week, which takes place the week around November 16th. This annual celebration is organized by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, part of the Métis Nation in Alberta. What is Métis Week? Métis Week is a significant cultural event that pays homage to the enduring legacy of Louis Riel, […]

On Remembrance Day, we come together to show respect and gratitude to the courageous individuals who gave their lives to protect our freedom and way of life. We also think about the sacrifices made by soldiers, veterans, and their families. We want to express our appreciation for their service. We should always remember and value […]

Welcome back! This message is for all students and concerns the re-opening of Moodle, which has automatically triggered processes such as Progress Reports. The course timelines and progress report schedules were set in place prior to labour action. Now that the labour action has concluded, Vista Virtual School (VVS) re-opened Moodle access this morning, which […]

Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) Conference WISEST presents the SET Conference (a Science, Engineering, and Technology experience) on Saturday, November 22, at the University of Alberta, for young women and gender-diverse students in Grades 10 – 12 who are curious about careers in science, engineering, and technology (SET). Teachers and student services personnel play a key […]

Updated 11/03/25 Alberta Education released the following news bulletin on October 31, 2025: January provincial exams are cancelled.  To ensure students and teachers can concentrate on learning after lost instructional time due to the teacher strike, Alberta’s government has cancelled the January 2026 diploma examinations and Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs).The cancellation will not […]

The Community Education Service (CES) of Recovery Alberta is partnering with the local schools to present a series of ten expert-led sessions addressing a variety of youth mental health topics relevant to families, caregivers and professionals. Register by reviewing the date of the session you would like to attend, and then click on the POSTER link at the bottom of […]

️ Join the Movement to End Hunger ️  Every can, box, and bag of food you donate is more than just a meal—it’s a message of hope. Across our community, families are facing food insecurity, unsure of where their next meal will come from. By participating in this food drive, you’re not just giving food—you’re […]

The Schulich Leader Scholarship is open to one graduating high school student per school who plans to enroll in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) program at one of the program’s partner universities, which include the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. Candidates are assessed based on academic achievement, demonstrated capacity for leadership, creativity, […]

The Terry Fox Run is an annual event that has been taking place since 1981 in honour of Terry Fox, a Canadian hero who embarked on a cross-country run to raise funds for cancer research. Held in communities across Canada and around the world, the event brings together individuals and groups to support a powerful […]