New Blackfalds high school on track to open in 2024

A new high in Blackfalds is on schedule to open in September of next year.

Ground was broken for Iron Ridge Secondary Campus in May of 2022 and when it opens, will be the first high school in Blackfalds.

The Government of Alberta contracted Concert Bird Partners to build the school, along with four other new Alberta high schools. Work on the new Blackfalds school can be seen on the construction site at 500 Leung Rd.

“We have received confirmation that construction is on schedule,” said Tim De Ruyck, Wolf Creek Public Schools superintendent.

“We are excited about the progress being made and can’t wait to offer this state-of-the-art learning environment to our students.”

The school board will take possession of the new school in May of 2024.

WCPS also announced Friday that Ed Coles principal of Eckville Jr./Sr. High School, will be the new principal of the IRSC.

The Blackfalds Historical Society will also design and donate an art piece to be displayed in the main open area of the school. De Ruyck noted that the government has approved the inclusion of the artwork, which will add to the beauty of the new facility.

“We are committed to keeping the community informed about the progress of the IRSC,” he said.

“As part of that effort, we will be launching a new website and Facebook page this spring. The site will contain ongoing updates regarding the facility, staff, and programming.”

IRSC will join WCPS’ existing schools in Blackfalds: Iron Ridge Elementary Campus, Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus, and Iron Ridge Junior Campus. The addition of the high school will allow families to begin their education with Wolf Creek in Blackfalds in Pre-K and continue to graduation in the same community.