With record snowfall in Alberta so far, it’s time to start dreaming of springtime and gardening! Barrhead Composite High School is participating with West Coast Seeds again this January, as a fundraiser for a variety of events and groups within the school, including the STARS Wake A Thon and other special events. The campaign will run from […]

A Heartfelt Thanks for Our School Pancake Breakfast! We would like to extend a massive thank you to Barrhead CARES for their generous sponsorship of our recent school-wide pancake breakfast. It was a wonderful morning of food, community, and full bellies! We also want to share our appreciation for our School Board Trustees and Division […]

Our Junior High Band students recently returned from an incredible overnight retreat at Camp Nakamun. This trip was about more than just hitting the right notes—it was an opportunity for our young musicians to bond as a team, push their technical skills to the next level, and enjoy some well-earned fun in the great outdoors. […]

In March 2026, the Town and County of Barrhead will be welcoming a student delegation from Tokoro Hokkaido, Japan, for a 7 day visit.  There are expected to be 3 high school students, all 17-year-old boys in grade 11, and a male teacher from the Tokoro High School. We have profiles for the students and […]

The University of Alberta has program specific information meetings online starting from Tuesday January 13th to Thursday January 22nd.- see the link or pdf link for more information on the sessions (all times are between 5 pm an 6 pm online) Tuesday January 13th – Medical Laboratory Science Wednesday January 14th – Radiation Therapy Thursday […]

On Monday, January 12th at 4:30PM, Alberta’s Rural Health Action Plan (RhPAP) is hosting a free interactive Zoom session available to rural high school students, parents, and teachers. You can join the session to learn more about pathways to a career in Respiratory Therapy after high school. You will hear firsthand experiences to inform and hopefully inspire you to […]

Our Senior High Foods students have been busy engineering, baking, and decorating some truly incredible gingerbread houses this week! Moving beyond the standard kit, these students applied their culinary skills to design structures that were as sturdy as they were beautiful. From classic winter cottages to imaginative architectural feats, the classroom has been transformed into […]

Our Grade 7 Leadership students spent a wonderful afternoon at Keir Care, spreading holiday cheer and building connections with our community seniors. The students and residents teamed up to create beautiful handmade holiday decorations. It was a fantastic opportunity for our young leaders to engage in meaningful conversation, share stories, and give back to the […]

On Tuesday, December 9, our talented BCHS Grade 9 Band brought the holiday spirit to the heart of the community! Shoppers at the Barrhead Co-op were treated to a delightful performance of classic Christmas carols, filling the aisles with cheer and musical talent. The students worked hard to prepare a repertoire of seasonal favorites, and […]

Mr Griffin stopped by the library to check out the gingerbread displays. The awesome work done by the Sr. Foods class!