Prior to the school moving in 2011, alumni and present students are planning celebratory events to be held September 2 - 5, 2010. These events include Jamaica Farewell Dances, school tours, and lots of visiting. For more information on the homecoming event, check out the website at www.ernestmanninghighclosure.ca.

On September 16, 2008, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by The Province of Alberta, The City of Calgary and the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) that outlines joint responsibilities for replacing Ernest Manning High School in west Calgary.

Relocating Ernest Manning High School allows Transit Oriented Development (TOD) to take place in the West LRT's Westbrook station area. It also creates a more modern high school beside the 69th Street S.W. Station in an area that includes other academic, recreational and commercial facilities.

The Province of Alberta and The City of Calgary are jointly funding the new West Calgary High School with each partner contributing $30 million towards the $60 million project. While designing and constructing the school, The City, who is responsible for constructing the new high school, will work closely with the CBE on their building requirements and facility guidelines.

Photo: Feb. 26, 2010

Project Schedule  

• Fall (Q3) 2008 - Preliminary Design and Public Consultation
• Spring (Q2) 2009 - Construction Begins
• Spring (Q2) 2011 - Construction Complete
• Fall (Q3) 2011 - Anticipated School Opening

West Calgary High School Site and Design

• West Calgary High School SITE PLAN
• Modeled after Centennial High School in The City's southeast.
• Built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver standards.
• Designed for 1,800 students. 
• Collaborated between The City and CBE to ensure the school interior was designed to meet program needs.