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  • STUDENT REGISTRATION

    STUDENT REGISTRATION

    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.
    • Children who are five years old on or before December 31, 2026 (born in 2021) may register in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. 
    • Yellow bus service will be available for eligible K-6 students in Terwillegar Southwest attending their designated school. Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is the preferred transportation service for junior high students.

    CURRENT DIVISION STUDENTS PRE-ENROL

    • Parents of current Division students will need to pre-enroll their child in SchoolZone to tell us the school they would like their child to attend next year.  For detailed information, click here.
    • Sign in to your parent SchoolZone account between February 2, 2026 and March 25, 2026 before 4:00pm to select your child’s preferred school for next year.  Whether your child is staying at the same school or changing schools, all students need to pre-enroll. Knowing how many students to expect helps schools prepare to welcome them in September.

    If you have questions about registration, please email us at estherstarkman@epsb.ca or call the office at 780-439-2717.  

    APPLYING FOR YELLOW BUS SERVICE

    • Whether your child is new to yellow bus service or a current rider, you need to apply for yellow bus service each school year.
    • The deadline to apply for yellow bus service is June 1, 2026 to make sure your child receives service on the first day of school. You can always apply for bus service throughout the year as bus routes change.
    • How TO APPLY 
      • STEP 1: Contact your child’s preferred school for information on yellow bus service eligibility. 
      • STEP 2: Complete the 2026-27 yellow bus service application form (link coming soon) if your child needs service starting in September 2026. 

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  • School Values

    School Values

    School values are fundamental principles or beliefs that guide the behaviours, decisions, and culture within a school community. At Esther Starkman School, our school values reflect our vision for "Excellence for ALL Students." 

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  • Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual

    Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual

    The Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual course for junior high is designed for students with a significant background in the Chinese language, building on the curriculum taught from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The program aims to enhance and advance students' communicative competence in Mandarin. It includes elements such as cultural introduction and appreciation, craft making, and more as integral parts of the curriculum. Students receive Mandarin programming not only in Chinese Language Arts but also in Math.

    • Goals

      • Develop language and literacy skills in Chinese (Mandarin) and English, and use both to communicate 
      • Learn about Chinese culture

    • Benefits

      • Proficiency in English and Chinese
      • Improved academic achievement
      • Improved skills in the student’s first language
      • Knowledge and appreciation of different cultures
      • International language certification opportunities

    • Alberta curriculum

      All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual will receive the same high-quality education available in all of our programs.

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Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Students,

It is the mission of Esther Starkman School to “ensure high levels of learning for ALL of our students.” We want our students to think, problem-solve, and apply the knowledge they learn so that they are exceptionally well-prepared to succeed in our ever-changing world. To that end, our staff works as a professional learning community engaging in job-embedded professional development weekly. Our teachers are learners themselves, constantly improving their instructional practices and collaborating to create a diverse and rewarding classroom experience.

Esther Starkman is a community school that places great value on creating positive relationships with our parent community. We believe education is a partnership between parents and the school, we therefore strive to provide parents with up-to-date and relevant information regarding their child’s learning. Daily, through SchoolZone/Goggle Classroom, our parents will receive all the information they require to participate in their child’s school experience.  

On behalf of the staff,  I welcome you to Esther Starkman School.  We hope that your experience at Esther Starkman is rewarding and will cause you to believe as we do, that this truly is a school of “Excellence!”

Sincerely,

 

Kyril Mueller, Principal

 

 

 

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NEW REGISTRATIONS

For the 2026 - 2027 school year, Esther Starkman School is full in planned classes in Grades 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 in the regular program as well as Grades 7 to 9 in both the Academic Enrichment and Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual programs.

For the regular program, we will now only accept resident students in Grades 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have newly moved into Esther Starkman School’s attendance area, or students who have newly moved into the Joey Moss School attendance area, if the grade at Joey Moss school is full. 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.

The Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual program will be offered in Grade 7, 8 and Grade 9 at Esther Starkman School for the 2026–27 school year. 

Students will be accepted based on the Division’s HC.AR Student Admission and Enrolment regulation. If there is more demand than space, students will be chosen by random selection. 

Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual Program Enrolment Boundary

Academic Enrichment programming provides a rigorous academic experience for students driven to learn and seek challenges. This programming will be offered in grades 7-9 for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year in both the Regular and Chinese Bilingual Programs.

GOALS 

  • Develop academic skills in a challenging and enriched learning environment 
  • Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the core subjects 
  • Foster authentic, real-world applications of learning and develop a sense of global citizenship
  • Prepare students for high school and post-secondary studies

BENEFITS 

  • Improved ability to manage rigorous coursework
  • Development of academic skills and enriched knowledge
  • Development of skills required for communication, creativity, critical thinking, innovation and leadership 
  • Preparation for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate high school courses 
  • Preparation for post-secondary and lifelong learning

The enrolment conditions for students include:

  • Be enrolled in Grades 7 to 9.
  • Demonstrate self-motivation, interdependence, life-long learning, positive attitude.
  • Enjoy a challenge, be motivated to learn, enjoy finding solutions and synthesizing information all while being independent and responsible learners.
  • Demonstrate characteristics of academic achievement that would have the current school, in consultation with their parents, recommend the program as an appropriate learning environment for them.
  • Parental support and commitment is encouraged.
  • To ensure that a student is a good fit for the program, the school administration may ask for the following:
    • A previous report card or interim marks report.
    • A teacher recommendation.
    • A parent(s) conversation on program fit.
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