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  • Welcome

    Welcome

    Thank you for visiting John A. McDougall School's home website. We are so pleased to welcome all our new and returning families to John A. McDougall School this year. We are very proud of our students, families and staff at John A. McDougall and welcome the opportunity to share our school with you. 

    Literacy is a strong focus at John A. McDougall School. It is our goal to ensure that all students have 21st century literacy skills that will enable them to have a successful future with many choices open to them. We want students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, collaborative team members, excellent communicators and digital learners. Along with a strong focus on academics, student learning is enriched through many field trips, hands on activities and special events such as artists-in-residence, author visits and cultural and theatrical performances. 

    At John A. McDougall School we have many community partners. Our All in for Youth team consists of a Family Therapist, Roots and Wings worker, Big Brothers Big Sisters Coordinator and access to a school nurse and nutritionist. Students receive a daily snack and lunch. We have a number of school wide events and after school programs made possible through our partnerships with All in For Youth and Alberta Immigrant Women and Children Centre. 

    John A. McDougall is a Kindergarten to grade six school located an area close to the city center. Our school is a multicultural hub with majority of students coming to us with a variety of languages. John A. McDougall School works closely with the City Centre Catchment Schools, a variety of community agencies, and with support from our All in for Youth team we support children and families in our community. We strive to offer a comprehensive literacy model school where multi-tiered intervention allows us to support all students in an inclusive school environment.  

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  • All in for Youth

    All in for Youth

    At John A. McDougall, we are fortunate to partner with many different organizations. One organization in particular is our All in for Youth team which consists of a Family Therapist, Roots and Wings worker, Big Brothers Big Sisters Coordinator and access to a nutritionist. Students have access to daily breakfast and snacks. Through our All in for Youth team, we have many school-wide events and after-school programs made possible through our partnerships with ArtStart, Sports Squad, Sports for Hope and Magic Computer Club. 

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Principal's Message

Welcome!

Welcome to a brand-new school year! As our doors open to fresh beginnings, we extend a warm greeting to returning families, new students, and our dedicated staff. A new year brings endless possibilities for personal growth, community connection, and exciting learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Together, we are committed to nurturing a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every student is empowered to discover their passions and reach their full potential. Thank you for your continued partnership—let's make this year our best one yet!

Update - Enrollment for 2026-27

Dear John A. McDougall Community,

For the 2026 - 2027 school year,  John A. McDougall School is full in planned classes in Grades 3 to 6 in the regular program. We will only accept resident students in Grades 3 to 6 whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have newly moved into the school’s attendance areas 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 with space in planned classes.

If you are registering for Kindergarten or are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online.

Regards,

Chris Simpson

Principal

 

School Supplies at No Cost

Please note, for the 2026/27 school year, John A. McDougall School will be able  to provide the students with basic school supplies at no cost to parents. 

 
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