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Kate Chegwin School

  • EPSAM-0301
  • Corporate body
  • 1991-

Named after Kate Chegwin who joined the Edmonton Public School Board in 1899 at Queens Avenue School. Chegwin was the first female to hold a supervisory position in the Edmonton Public School District in 1909, the first female Vice Principal in 1911, and first female Principal at John A. McDougall School in 1914. Chegwin served on the executive board of the Northern Alberta Teachers' Association, the Alberta Education Association and the Women Teachers' Club of Edmonton. Chegwin taught for Edmonton Public Schools for 28 years. Following her retirement, she convinced Edmonton Public Schools that married women teachers could be effective teachers. Kate Chegwin passed away in 1958. In 1984, she was inducted into the Edmonton Historical Hall of Fame.

Keheewin School

  • EPSAM-0302
  • Corporate body
  • 1981-

Keheewin was a Cree chief, his name means "eagle." Chief Keheewin signed the Treaty No. 6 in 1876. Additions were added to the school in 1984 and 1991.

Kenilworth School

  • EPSAM-0303
  • Corporate body
  • 1963-

Named after the residential neighbourhood that it was constructed in. Kenilworth is named after the town and castle of Kenilworth in Warwickshire, England.

Kensington School

  • EPSAM-0304
  • Corporate body
  • 1959-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The name is taken from the Kensington area of London, England. Additions were added to the school in 1963 and 1970.

Kildare School

  • EPSAM-0305
  • Corporate body
  • 1968-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The name Kildare is taken from the county and town of Kildare in Ireland. St. Bridget founded a nunnery there and changed the Celtic words to Cill-dara meaning church of the oak. Kildare is the angelicized form of Cill-dara.

Kilarney School

  • EPSAM-0306
  • Corporate body
  • 1958-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Killarney is named after the town in Ireland, the origin of its name being the Gaelic CIll Airne, meaning church of the sloes. A sloe is the small black or purplish fruit of the black thorn, a thorny bush. Killarney is the anglicized version of Cill Airne. An addition was added to the school in 1967.

Kim Hung School

  • EPSAM-0307
  • Corporate body
  • 2017-

Kim Hung (1951–1996) was a strong advocate for preserving and enhancing Edmonton’s historic Chinatown and was dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Chinese community. Hung founded the Chinese Library Society and the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta, which supported foreign students. He also helped establish the Mandarin bilingual program at Edmonton Public Schools. Hung founded the Chinese Library Society and the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta, which supported foreign students. The City of Edmonton named Hung one of the 100 Edmontonians of the Century in 2004. Hung was inducted into the City of Edmonton Community Service Hall of Fame in 2006 and was recognized by the Edmonton Historical Board in 2012 for promoting Edmonton’s heritage.

King Edward Park School

  • EPSAM-0308
  • Corporate body
  • 1913-1949; 1949-1960

The 1913 school was a temporary building, the 1949 building was the permanent building. The name King Edward Park was chosen to commemorate King Edward VII (1841-1910), the eldest son of Queen Victoria. In 1960 the school was renamed to Donnan School.

Kirkness School

  • EPSAM-0309
  • Corporate body
  • 1983-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Kirkness was named after James Kirkness (d.1911), who came to Canada from Scotland in 1864 with the Hudson's Bay Company and by the 1870s Kirkness had settled in Edmonton

Lago Lindo School

  • EPSAM-0310
  • Corporate body
  • 1990-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Lago Lindo is Spanish for "beautiful lake," this nieghbourhood is in the Lake District area. An addition was added to the school in 1992.

Lansdowne School

  • EPSAM-0311
  • Corporate body
  • 1968-

Named after the neighbourhood it was constructed in. This neighbourhood is named in honour of Sir Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice (1845-1927), fifth Marquess of Lansdowne, sixth Earl of Kerry and Governor General of Canada from 1883-1888.

LaPerle School

  • EPSAM-0312
  • Corporate body
  • 1983-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. LaPerle is named after Eleodore Joseph "Leo" LaPerle (1895-1980), LaPerle enlisted in the army in 1917 and was stationed in England, and was discharged in 1919 as a sergeant. In 1929, LaPerle began running the family store and the Winterburn Post office. The store remained in operation until 1969, when the building was torn down. Additions were added to the school in 1984 and 1988.

Lauderdale School

  • EPSAM-0313
  • Corporate body
  • 1954-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. James Lauder (1843-1924) and his son Tom (1863-1949) owned and farmed this land before the turn of the 20th century. An addition was added to the school in 1964.

Laurier Heights School

  • EPSAM-0314
  • Corporate body
  • 1957-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The neighbourhood is named after Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) Canada's Prime Minister from 1896-1911. He was in power when Alberta became a province in 1905. Additions were added to the school in 1959 and 1961.

Lee Ridge School

  • EPSAM-0315
  • Corporate body
  • 1975-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Honoring Robert Lee (186201925) who was the mayor of Edmonton from 1909-1910. He came to Edmonton in 1898. Before serving as an alderman in 1908, Lee was a town alderman and school board member. Lee was also a businessman involved in real estate. An addition was added to the school in 1976.

Lendrum School

  • EPSAM-0317
  • Corporate body
  • 1962-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The name Lendrum is in honor of Robert Watt Lendrum (1843-1912), an Irish immigrant to Canada who went on to become a surveyor. Lendrum came to south Edmonton in 1892 as a Dominion land surveyor and later settled on a homestead in the Rabbit Hill area.

Lillian Osborne School

  • EPSAM-0318
  • Corporate body
  • 2007-

In 1889, Osborne was appointment to become Edmonton's first female teacher. Lillian Osborne would remain in the Board’s employment for over 30 years, serving at McKay Avenue, old Queen’s Avenue, Queen Alexandra, Delton and Glenora Schools. In 1983, Lillian M. Osborne was honoured by the City of Edmonton for her contributions in education by receiving a Historical Board Recognition Award.

Lorelei School

  • EPSAM-0319
  • Corporate body
  • 1977-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in, which was named after a historical castle located on the Rhine River in Germany. Additions were added to the school in 1978 and 1992.

Lymburn School

  • EPSAM-0320
  • Corporate body
  • 1985-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. John F. Lymburn (1880-1969) arrived in Edmonton in 1911 and was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1926. He served as Attorney General from 1926 to 1935. An addition was added to the school in 1992.

Malcolm Tweddle School

  • EPSAM-0321
  • Corporate body
  • 1975-

Named after Malcolm Tweddle (1906-1977) who was a chartered accountant and city commissioner. From 1953 until his retirement in 1971, he was Edmonton's Finance Commissioner. An addition was added to the school in 1976.

Malmo School

  • EPSAM-0322
  • Corporate body
  • 1964-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. This area was once part of the University of Alberta Research Farm and was named for the soil found on the farm, Malmo soil. An addition was added to the school in 1969.

Mary Butterworth School

  • EPSAM-0323
  • Corporate body
  • 1991-

Named after Mary F. C. Butterworth who was an Edmonton Public School Board Trustee from 1946-1947; 1948-1957.

McArthur School

  • EPSAM-0324
  • Corporate body
  • 1959-

An addition was added to the school in 1963.

Mayfield School

  • EPSAM-0325
  • Corporate body
  • 1958-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Mayfield is named in honor of Wilfried R. "Wop" May (1896-1952), a World War I fighter pilot and pioneer of Edmonton's civilian aviation scene. May was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1918. In 1919, May founded the first air service in Edmonton and in 1928, established the Edmonton and Northern Alberta Aero Club. In 1929, he was awarded the McKee Trophy for his outstanding contribution to Canadian aviation. May was named to the Order of the British Empire in 1935 and inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 1973. The Mayfield name was chosen by the developers through a naming contest held in 1954. The school was constructed by West Jasper Place School District No. 4679 and was annexed by Edmonton Public Schools in 1964. An addition was added to the school in 1962.

McKee School

  • EPSAM-0326
  • Corporate body
  • 1966-

Named after George McKee, the first principal of Strathcona Collegiate Institute and former Superintendent of southside schools. In 1920, McKee was appointed to Provincial High School Inspector until 1924 when he was selected to be Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools. He held that position for 17 years. In 1925, McKee was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his contribution to education. An addition was added to the school in 1972.

McKernan School

  • EPSAM-0327
  • Corporate body
  • 1951-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The neighbourhood is named after the original land owner, Robert McKernan (1846-1908). McKernan and his younger brother James helped with the development of the Dominion Telegraph between Hay Lakes and Edmonton. In 1878, McKernan constructed his home at the site of the current McKernan Elementary-Junior High School. Additions were added to the school in 1953 and 1973.

McLeod School

  • EPSAM-0328
  • Corporate body
  • 1972-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The neighbourhood was named after settler Murdoch McLeod (1844-1930), who signed on with the Hudson's Bay Company in 1861. McLeod came to Edmonton in 1879 and farmed in the Belmont area.

Meadowlark School

  • EPSAM-0329
  • Corporate body
  • 1958-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The name Meadowlark was chosen because the western meadowlark is common to central and southern Alberta during summer time. The bird's distinctive song has been called "the voice of Alberta's grasslands". The school was constructed by West Jasper Place School District No. 4679 and was annexed to Edmonton Public Schools in 1964. An addition was added to the school in 1963.

Meadowlark Christian School

  • EPSAM-0330
  • Corporate body
  • 1982--2013; 2013-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The name Meadowlark was chosen because the Western Meadowlark is common to central and southern Alberta during summer time. The bird's distinctive song has been called "the voice of Alberta's grasslands". Meadowlark Christian School was formed in 1982 by Christian parents who wanted their children to experience learning in the context of faith. By 1983, enrollment had reached 130 and required the move to Our Lady of Lourdes School. In 1984, with 150 students enrolled, Meadowlark Christian School was relocated to Notre Dame School. In 1989, the school moved to its present location. Meadowlark Christian School was initially established as an accredited private school under the Alberta School Act. With overwhelming parent support and the Edmonton Public School Board Trustees’ unanimous vote on May 11, 2004, Meadowlark Christian School was added as an Alternative Program offered by Edmonton Public Schools. In 2013, Meadowlark Christian School was amalgamated with Edmonton Public Schools, though the building is still owned by the Meadowlark Christian School Foundation Ltd.

Mee-Yah-Noh School

  • EPSAM-0331
  • Corporate body
  • 1960-

An Indigenous-based name: Mee-Yah-No means "fair view" in Plains Cree. An addition was added to the school in 1966.

Menisa School

  • EPSAM-0332
  • Corporate body
  • 1981-

An Indigenous-based name: Menisa means "berry," in Plains Cree. An addition was added to the school in 1982.

Meyokumin School

  • EPSAM-0333
  • Corporate body
  • 1981-

An Indigenous-based name: Meyokumin meaning "good water," in Plains Cree. Additions were added to the school in 1982 and 1983.

Meyonohk School

  • EPSAM-0334
  • Corporate body
  • 1980-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. An Indigenous-based name: Meyonohk (miyonohk) means "an ideal place to be," in Plains Cree. An addition was added to the school in 1982.

Michael A. Kostek School

  • EPSAM-0335
  • Corporate body
  • 1992-

Michael A. Kostek School, which opened in September 1994, is named after Michael Alexander Kostek (1926-2015). In 1953, Kostek started with Edmonton Public Schools as a junior high school teacher. When he retired 30 years later, Kostek was Executive Assistant to the Superintendent. In addition to his years of service with Edmonton Public Schools, he had teaching experiences in Quebec, Malawi, and the Netherlands. After retirement, Kostek put his experience to good use as the school Archivist-Historian at McKay Avenue School. Kostek’s contributions to public education were recognized in 1984 when he received an Alberta Achievement Award for Excellence in Education. In recognition of his many contributions as a volunteer with many historic associations, Kostek was inducted into the city’s “Historic Hall” in 1982 and in 1989 he received the City of Edmonton Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition as an Outstanding Citizen in Alberta. In 2002, he was awarded the Award of Merit from the Edmonton Historical Society and in 2003, was the recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.

Michael Phair School

  • EPSAM-0336
  • Corporate body
  • 2017-

Named after Michael Phair, who started as a kindergarten teacher before earning two graduate degrees in special education and early childhood education. Phair moved to Alberta in the 1970s - first to Calgary and then to Edmonton where he joined Edmonton’s city council and became Alberta’s first openly gay elected official, one of the first in the country in 1992. The popular five-term councilor represented neighbourhoods in central Edmonton until 2007. Phair served as a strong advocate for social-justice issues, promoting efforts to reduce homelessness, build affordable housing and advance LGBTQIA2S+ rights. Phair founded HIV Edmonton and served as a board member with Edmonton Homeward Trust, the Edmonton Community Legal Centre, the Edmonton Pride Society and the North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society. In February 2016, the provincial government appointed Phair as chair of the University of Alberta’s board of governors.

Michael Strembitsky School

  • EPSAM-0337
  • Corporate body
  • 2012-

Named after Dr. Michael Strembitsky, who was Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools from 1972 to 1994. Strembitsky was also secretary-treasurer for the school board for five years. The University of Alberta awarded Strembitsky with an Honourary Doctor of Law degree in 1989.

Mill Creek School

  • EPSAM-0338
  • Corporate body
  • 1947-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. From 1871 to 1874, a flour mill operated beside the creek, this then creek came to be known as Mill Creek. Escuela Mill Creek School is a designated International Spanish Academy. Escuela Mill Creek School is the first school in Alberta to receive this designation from the government of Spain education ministry. Escuela Mill Creek School is unique in that all students are enrolled in the Spanish Bilingual Program. Additions were made to the school in 1950, 1958 and 2019. In 2019, Edmonton Public Schools installed 300 solar panels to the roof and side of the school.

Millwoods Christian School

  • EPSAM-0339
  • Corporate body
  • 1978-2000; 2013-

The name is connected to the Mill Creek Ravine that is in the area. This area was originally part of the Papschase Indigenous Reserve. Millwoods Christian School opened as an independent school under the direction of Calvary Community Church, a non-denominational church in south Edmonton. In 2000, the school entered into an agreement with the Edmonton Public School Board and now operates as an alternative program with the Edmonton Public School Board. In 2013, Millwoods Christian School was amalgamated with Edmonton Public Schools.

Minchau School

  • EPSAM-0340
  • Corporate body
  • 1984-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in, which was named after August Minchau (1862-1937) who immigrated from Poland with his wife Caroline and their children in 1894. Three generations of the Minchau family homesteaded this land for more than 80 years. Additions were added to the school in 1988 and 1992.

Montrose School

  • EPSAM-0341
  • Corporate body
  • 1951-2021

Named after James Graham, the 1st Marquis of Montrose, who was born in 1612. The neighbourhood is named for the school. Additions were made to the school in 1952 and 1956.

Mount Pleasant School

  • EPSAM-0342
  • Corporate body
  • 1954-

Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. The neighbourhood name originates from the late 1800s when Mount Pleasant Hill was used as a lookout for Indigenous Peoples. From this hill, they could see the settlements of Strathcona on the south side of the North Saskatchewan River and Edmonton on the north side. Additions were added to the school in 1960 and 1967.

Mount Royal School

  • EPSAM-0343
  • Corporate body
  • 1951-2021

An addition was added to the school in 1955. Following the closure of the school in 2021, students were relocated to Highlands School.

Nellie Carlson School

  • EPSAM-0344
  • Corporate body
  • 2016-

The school is named after Nellie Carlson, a respected Indigenous Elder. An inspiration for the movement of Indigenous women’s rights came from her experience. Carlson, a Cree woman, lost her treaty rights when she married Elmer Carlson, who was Métis. It took 18 years of Carlson advocating for amendments to the Indian Act to support the equality of Indigenous Women for changes to be made. In 1988, Carlson received a Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case, an award that honours Canadians who advance gender equality.

Newton School

  • EPSAM-0345
  • Corporate body
  • 1956-2007

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in, which was named after Anglican minister Canon William Newton, who arrived at the Edmonton settlement in 1875. That same year he built a church, a home, and a hospital outside of the Fort. An addition was added to the school in 1956.

North Delton School

  • EPSAM-0346
  • Corporate body
  • 1915-1958

In 1948, the name was changed to Fairview to avoid confusion with the new Delton School. North Delton School was demolished around 1958.

Niblock Street School

  • EPSAM-0346
  • Corporate body
  • 1894-1906

Constructed by Strathcona School District No. 216. The school was abandoned in 1906 and classes were transferred to a new building on Duggan Street. The school was then renamed to Strathcona High School.

Northmount School

  • EPSAM-0347
  • Corporate body
  • 1970-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in.

Ormsby School

  • EPSAM-0348
  • Corporate body
  • 1980-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The neighbourhood is named after Arthur W. Ormsby (1869-1961), who was superintendent of the Electric Light Department for 20 years. Ormsby came to Edmonton in 1892 and worked as a telephone repairman before joining the Electric Light and Power Company. From 1918 to 1920, Ormsby was a city commissioner. An addition was added to the school in 1981.

Ottewell School

  • EPSAM-0349
  • Corporate body
  • 1960-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The neighbourhood is named after Richard Phillip Ottewell (1848-1942) who was one of the first farmers to homestead in the Clover Bar area. In 1904, Ottewell opened the Ottewell Coal Company and later founded Campbell & Ottewell Flour Mills.

Overlanders School

  • EPSAM-0350
  • Corporate body
  • 1981-

Named after a group of 150 people who left Winnipeg for the Cariboo Gold Fields in British Columbia in June 1862. They travelled west across the prairies using Red River carts to transport their possessions and supplies, this was represented in a former school logo. The people who completed this journey were called "Overlanders". Upon reaching Fort Edmonton, they traded their Red River carts for pack horses and continued their journey with Indigenous guides across the Rocky Mountains. An addition was added to the school in 1982. In January 2020, Overlanders School renovated the foyer and collaborated with parents, community members, artists and local Métis artist, Heather Shillinglaw.

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