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 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

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. 

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

If your child is new to Edmonton Public Schools, you can register for school online. 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. 

CURRENT DIVISION STUDENTS PRE-ENROL

You will need to pre-enrol on SchoolZone to tell us the school you’d like your child to attend next year. Find important dates and deadlines and learn more about pre-enrolment, which opens at 8:00 AM on February 2nd and closes on March 25th at 4:00 PM.