Valhalla Community Charter School

A Foundation For Life

Our School

Valhalla Community School welcomes students from Beaverlodge, Hythe, LaGlace and beyond. We focus on developing leadership for rural community sustainability.

Our Teachers and Staff

Meet the dedicated teachers and the support staff at our school.

Meet the staff...

Parent & Student Resources

Updates and communications by teachers for their classes and parents.

Class Updates

Events

See what’s going on in the Valhalla school and print out the current month’s calendar.

Calendar

School Council

School council is a vital part of the everyday workings of Valhalla Community School.

Minutes and Announcements

Student Registration

How to register your children for the next school year.

Registration

Valhalla School Teacher Bursary

Apply for the VCS Teacher Bursary

We have established a bursary to support individuals living in Northern Alberta and/or those attending an accredited Alberta university to complete their Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree or a two year After-Degree B. Ed program. How to Apply

About the School

A K-9 Public Charter School – Northern Alberta’s First Rural Leadership Charter School
– Governed by Valhalla School Foundation

Valhalla School Exterior

What Makes Us Unique

Valhalla Community School is a public charter school, offering an enhanced Alberta Program of Studies with an emphasis on Rural Leadership and second language studies in French.

Direct Instruction is one of the cornerstones of the innovative programming at VCS. The Direct Instruction approach is effective because it presents each concept in a clear and concise manner that systematically builds into the concepts of future lessons.

Education Plan

Facility

School Council

Staff

Valhalla Community School

Vision

Students will become well-educated and engaged citizens, with strong ethical, civic and democratic standards, who are committed to their families, school, community, province and country.

Mission

To instill a readiness for leadership by equipping rural students with both knowledge and skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing economy in the communities they serve.

PRIORITY 1: STUDENT GROWTH & ACHIEVEMENT

Personalized learning for all students
A focus on foundational skills
Ongoing assessment & feedback paired with responsive teaching
Strategic scheduling and choice for balanced learning
Hands-on, real-world experiences
Mental health & wellness support
Prioritize positive attendance
Strong student-teacher-family- community relationships

PRIORITY 2: EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEADING

Respectful & caring school culture
Safe, structured, and inclusive classrooms
Collaborative learning for students and staff
Strong teacher-student relationships
Fair and consistent discipline approaches
Student voice in decision-making
Focus on student engagement
Well-being support & sufficient resources for staff

PRIORITY 3: CHARTER GOALS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Leadership & mentorship opportunities for students
Promoting goal setting, accountability & resilience
Fostering inclusivity & belonging
Enhance purposeful & meaningful learning through local & rural community partnerships
Expanding extracurricular activities, clubs & real-world skill development
Enhancing communication & public speaking skills
Engaging families in student learning & school events
Promote entrepreneurship

JOIN THE CHARTER
DIFFERENCE…TOGETHER, WE
BUILD A THRIVING, CONNECTED,
AND SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL
COMMUNITY FOR OUR
CHILDREN!

Information

We teach Grades K-9.
Charter schools are publicly funded and have a unique focus.
We operate under the Valhalla School Foundation.
Our charter is grounded in whole-group direct instruction.
We are members of The Association of Alberta Public Charter Schools.

Student Registration

Valhalla Community School accepts children on its wait list at any time and registration for next year is already ongoing. For more information, please contact the school at 780 356 2370

2025/2026 student registration