Cypress County Alberta Easy Move Toolkit

Education

Providing access to education and training opportunities is essential in creating a well-prepared workforce and strong communities. South east Alberta’s schools, college, other education institutions and have a lot to offer newcomers in lifelong learning.

Cypress County is part of the Medicine Hat Public School District No. 76 (Tel: 403-528-6729) and the Medicine Hat Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 21 (Tel: 403-527-2292), which serves the fringe area surrounding Medicine Hat. The remainder of the area is served by the Prairie Rose School Division No. 8, headquartered in Dunmore (Tel: 403-527-5516).

Daycare/Nursery
Daycare facilities are available throughout Cypress County.

Public/Separate
The Prairie Rose School Division operates eight schools in the Cypress County: Seven Persons School (1-9), Schuler Elementary School (1-9), Ralston School (1-9), Isabel F. Cox School (Redcliff - K-3), Margaret Wooding School (Redcliff - 4-6), Parkside School (Redcliff - 7-9), Irvine School (1-8) and Eagle Butte High School (9-12).

High school students from the south part of the District attend Eagle Butte High School while students from the north part of the district attend Medicine Hat high schools.

Separate
Separate school education is available in Medicine Hat and the surrounding area.

Post Secondary Education:
Post-secondary education needs are met by Medicine Hat College, an active community centre. The College offers a wide variety of university transfer, diploma, certificate, trades, academic upgrading, life skills and English as a Second Language programs. Specific courses for business and industry, general interest courses and the conservatory of Music and Dance attracts a large number of participants. Many community organizations and conference participants also make good use of the College's facilities, residences and grounds.

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For more information:

ALIS (Alberta Learning Information Service) - Information on education, training, financial assistance, grants, bursaries, transfers, on-line student services, and more.
Alberta Education Curriculum - Excellent information and resources for parents of students; it includes information on school choices, summaries of required curriculum, and “homework” help.
Alberta Education - Schools - A complete list of schools and school boards.
Alberta Children's Services - Information and check-lists to help parents find quality child care, plus information and links about child care subsidies, adoption, parent support services, and phone numbers for the Kids Help Line, and the Child Care Help Line for Parents.
Child Care Subsidy - If you have child care costs for preschool children, you may not be aware that all eligible Albertans may qualify for the Child Care Subsidy Program. Click on the link to get complete information about the Child Care Subsidy or to try the Estimator.
The Corporate Education Network (CENetwork) is a comprehensive website that promotes a “one-stop-shop” of training services available to individuals and businesses in Southeast Alberta. Users of the CENetwork can research, compare and register for training courses, events, and facilities, all in one centralized online location. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with Entre-Corp Business Development Centre, Medicine Hat College, Palliser Economic Partnership and Office of Learning Technologies – Human Resources and Social Development.
Monthly Living Allowance - Information from the Alberta Student Finance Board.
National Child Benefit (Low Income Families) - This program provides financial and social support to low-income families.