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Virginia Park School

  • EPSAM-0146
  • Corporate body
  • 1947-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. This neighbourhood is named after the former Virginia Park Greenhouse that was established in 1912.

W. Bradey

  • EPSAM-0064
  • Person
  • Secretary-Treasurer Apr 1908-Oct 1921

W. Carpenter

  • EPSAM-0028
  • Person
  • Superintendent 1914-1923

William G. Carpenter is the second Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools. Carpenter served in this role from 1914 - 1923. At the time of his appointment, Carpenter was principal of Victoria High School. One of his first tasks as superintendent was to introduce a night school program for new Canadians. Throughout the First World War, Carpenter kept in close personal contact with most of the staff members who were serving in the military overseas.

Unlike his predecessor, James McCaig who used a horse-drawn rig for transport, Superintendent Carpenter used his automobile, which he purchased in 1919, when making school visits. In 1921, he applied to the Board to cover the cost of new tires, explaining that he had already spent $143.10 on tire repairs and that he used the car almost entirely for work. His request was denied; however his travel allowance was increased to $35/month.

Mr. Carpenter left his position as Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools to become principal of the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art in Calgary. He later became Alberta’s Provincial Director of Technical Education.

W. Chow

  • EPSAM-0139

Artist.

W. P. Wagner School

  • EPSAM-0162
  • Corporate body
  • 1967-

Named after William P. Wagner (1899-1986), who was a veteran of both World Wars, an educator and superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools. Wagner began his teaching career in 1916 and left teaching during World War I to serve in the Royal Flying Corps. After the war, he was the principal of schools in the towns of Mannville, Provost and Viking. In 1929, Wagner accepted a teaching position at Strathcona High School. During the 1930s, he took university courses, while also teaching night school. In 1942, Wagner enlisted in the Canadian Army and served for four years. He returned to Edmonton then worked for the Edmonton Public School Board for the next 18 years, becoming superintendent in 1955 and retiring in 1964.

W. Richardson

  • EPSAM-0027
  • Person
  • acting Superintendent Nov-Dec 1913

Walterdale School

  • EPSAM-0400
  • Corporate body
  • 1911-1933

Constructed by Strathcona School District No. 216. Walterdale started as a one room school just east of the High Level Bridge and was annexed by Edmonton Public Schools in 1912, following the amalgamation of Strathcona and Edmonton. Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. The neighbourhood was named after John Walter, who helped construct many of the buildings in Fort Edmonton.

Waverly School

  • EPSAM-0401
  • Corporate body
  • 1965-

Named after a series of novels written by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). An addition was added to the school in 1967.

Weinlos School

  • EPSAM-0402
  • Corporate body
  • 1983-

Named after Dr. Morris Weinlos (1902-1980) and Dr. Harry Weinlos (d.1977), prominent surgeons and active members of the Edmonton arts and humanitarian communities. Morris also served on city council from 1960 to 1971. An addition was added to the school in 1984.

Wellington School

  • EPSAM-0202
  • Corporate body
  • 1958-2005

Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. Wellington is named after Arthur Wellesley (1796-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington, who led the British victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1814. Wellesley served as Prime Minister from 1828 to 1839. An addition was added to the school in 1961.

West Edmonton School District No. 2320

  • EPSAM-0137
  • Corporate body
  • 1910-1917

West Edmonton School District No. 2320 was established in 1910. It amalgamated with Edmonton School District No. 7 in 1917.

West Jasper Place School District No. 4679

  • EPSAM-0049
  • Corporate body
  • 1935-1964

West Jasper Place School District No. 4679 was established in 1935. It amalgamated with Edmonton School District No. 7 in August 1964.

Westbrook School

  • EPSAM-0403
  • Corporate body
  • 1966-

Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. An addition was added to the school in 1972.

Westglen School

  • EPSAM-0404
  • Corporate body
  • 1940-

Formerly known as Mountglen School. An addition was added to the school in 1956.

Westminster School

  • EPSAM-0405
  • Corporate body
  • 1951-

Addition were added to the school in 1954 and 1970. The school is named after Westminster, which is often used to refer to a Seat of British Parliament and is also a large borough in London.

Westmount School

  • EPSAM-0084
  • Corporate body
  • 1915-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. In 1918, Westmount served as the first Junior High School in Edmonton, additionally, Westmount School operated as a high school from 1927-1940. An addition was added to the school in 1970.

Westview Village School

  • EPSAM-0406
  • Corporate body
  • 1975-2000

Constructed by Winterburn School District No. 4680 in 1975 and was annexed by Edmonton Public Schools in 1982.

Wîhkwêntôwin School

  • EPSAM-0163
  • Corporate body
  • 1910-

Named after Frank Oliver (1853-1933), who brought the first printing press to Edmonton and co-founded the Edmonton Bulletin in 1880. Oliver came to Edmonton in 1876 and went on to form much of the early legislations in the North West Territories. Oliver became the province of Alberta's first Member of Parliament in 1905, sat in the House of Commons from 1896 to 1917, and was Minister of the Interior and Superintendent General of Indian Affairs from 1905 to 1911.

Oliver School opened March 13, 1911 as a three story school with 12 classrooms. Materials used in construction consisted of brick and stone and it was the first brick school constructed west of 109 Street. The design was inspired by Collegiate Gothic style. Portables were used to help with overcrowding and a twelve room addition was built in 1928, referred to as the West Annex. In 1957, a gymnasium was added and a Public Address system was installed. In 1995, the Nellie McClung Girls' Junior High Program began operating at Oliver School.

On 9 April 2024, Edmonton Public Schools release the statement, "Edmonton Public Schools is proud to announce the newly renamed wîhkwêntôwin School. The Board made the decision to change the name of Oliver School in 2020, and is excited for the school to share the same name as the community it calls home.

wîhkwêntôwin is a Cree word that can be translated into English as circle of friends. wîhkwêntôwin is pronounced we-kwen-to-win.

The central neighbourhood, where the school is located, was recently renamed wîhkwêntôwin by the City of Edmonton, following a renaming process led by the community league. Students, staff and families of the school were engaged in a meaningful and thorough way during community consultation conducted by the community league, and feel wîhkwêntôwin reflects the values of the school community.

The Board decided to adopt the same name as the community, and the school’s new name was announced on April 9, 2024 at a public Board meeting."

William Wagner

  • EPSAM-0038
  • Person
  • Superintendent 1955-1964

William P. Wagner is the fifth Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools.

Windsor Park School

  • EPSAM-0407
  • Corporate body
  • 1953-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Windsor Park was named after Windsor, England and more specifically, Windsor Castle which is found in Windsor. Windsor Castle is the largest Castle in England and is the primary residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Additions were added to the school in 1956 and 1957.

Winterburn School

  • EPSAM-0408
  • Corporate body
  • 1957-

Winterburn School was constructed by Winterburn School District No. 4680 in 1913 and was originally named Splan School in 1913 and was renamed Winterburn School in 1935. The school was named after the residential neighbourhood, it was constructed in. The name Winterburn originates from old English, meaning "a stream dry except in winter." Local tradition, however, connects Winterburn with the burning off of muskeg in the winter. In 1918 the school was utilized as a hospital during the influenza epidemic. In 1951, a new building was constructed and the original building was sold and moved to the Stony Plain area. In 1957, a second school was built at the same location, with additions made in 1959, 1971-1972 and 1977; this makes up the current school building. Winterburn School District No. 4680 was annexed by Edmonton Public Schools in 1982.

Woodcroft School

  • EPSAM-0409
  • Corporate body
  • 1955-2008

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Woodcroft is thought to be a descriptive name and was first used around 1907. As of 2022, the Institute for Innovation in Second Language Education operates out of the decommissioned school.

W.W.B

  • EPSAM-0155
  • Person
  • n.d.

Photographer.

York School

  • EPSAM-0410
  • Corporate body
  • 1966-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The York neighbourhood is named after Annie A. York Secord who came to Alberta in 1889 to teach school at Poplar Lake and Namao. In 1891, she resigned from teaching to marry Richard Secord, Annie York Secord died in 1950.

Youngstown School

  • EPSAM-0203
  • Corporate body
  • 1959-

Constructed by West Jasper Place School District No. 4679 and amalgamated with Edmonton Public Schools in 1964. The school was named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. An addition was added to the school in 1965.

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