Welcome to Thelma Chalifoux School! We are so glad you’re here.

Our school is more than just a building; it is a vibrant, inclusive community where we solve for the "Junior High Paradox." We understand that every student is fighting two battles at once: the need to be a unique individual and the need to belong to a group. At TCS, we teach independence through collaboration, ensuring that while our students learn to stand on their own two feet, they never feel they are standing alone.

We believe in the power of personal growth and the principle of otipêmisiwak—a Cree word signifying the importance of self-accountability and "being your own boss." Whether it’s through our specialized STEM programming, our array of learning opportunities, extracurricular activities, or our Interactions classrooms, we empower our Senators to take ownership of their learning. We don’t just look for perfection; we look for that 1% improvement every day. We want our students to embrace the struggle of a novel problem, knowing that success isn't a final destination, but a journey of constant refinement.

Our namesake, Senator Thelma Chalifoux, was a trailblazer who fought tirelessly for the issues she cared about. She valued the same hard work and dedication that we strive to instill in our students today. By providing a safe space for students to find their people and step into new leadership roles, we help them transition from a "shell of a human" in Grade 7 to an exceptional, confident young adult by the end of Grade 9.

We invite you to look through our TCS Viewbook, explore our website, watch a virtual tour of our amazing building, watch our stories, and learn more about how we celebrate the uniqueness of every child. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

Shauna Paul Principal, Thelma Chalifoux School

PRE ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATION UPDATE FOR 2026/2027

Thanks to all the families who pre-enrolled before the March 25th deadline to help our school get ready for 2026–27!

We’re happy to let you know that, based on available space, all students who registered or pre-enrolled before the deadline of March 25th at 4:00 PM have been accepted.  For Grade 7 STEM, only students who met the criteria were accepted to STEM. More information for all families will be forthcoming in the near future.  We look forward to seeing your family in the fall!

Thelma Chalifoux School is now FULL in planned classes in the STEM and REGULAR Program for 2026 - 2027. For the 2026 - 2027 school year, we will now only accept resident students who are newly moved into the school's attendance area for the REGULAR Program. A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic. Non-resident students can enrol in another Division school who has space in planned classes.

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

If you are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must visit the Division website to learn how to register for school.  If you have questions about registering, contact the school office at 587-489-4737 or email us at thelmachalifoux@epsb.ca.  Looking for more information about our school?  Take a look at our TCS Viewbook. 

GROWTH CONTROL MODEL - LEVEL 2

Over the past four years, Thelma Chalifoux School has experienced exponential growth and is now near capacity. We are a Level 2 on the Division's Growth Control Model which was introduced in 2019 to manage enrolment and growth in schools. The model allows as many resident students as possible to attend a school close to home without changing attendance boundaries. A resident student has at least one parent or guardian living in Edmonton who is also not Roman Catholic.