Board wants to hear thoughts on what new school should look like (CHAT NEWS TODAY file)

By Brian Konrad

Meeting 7 pm Holy Family Parish hall

Vision for new Catholic School to be discussed tonight

Oct 17, 2023 | 8:50 AM

MEDICINE HAT — Staff, families and community members will have an opportunity this evening to share their thoughts regarding spaces in the newest Catholic school in Medicine Hat.

The new school will be built behind St. Francis Xavier School adjacent to Monsignor McCoy High School on Eighth Street NE.

Tonights discussions will be held at the Holy Family Parish Hall, beginning at 7 pm.

The meeting will focus on visioning for spaces in the new school including learning commons, science labs, inclusive and sensory rooms, music room and gym.

The discussion points also include a CTS suite, canteen, sacred space and school accessibility.

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The new school will be for students in Early Learning Programs to Grade 9 and include a theatre and physical literacy space.

It is slated to be completed in the fall of 2026.

Students from St. Francis Xavier, St. Michael’s and St. Mary’s schools will be relocated to the new building and the three existing schools will close.

More information on the New School Project is available at https://www.mhcbe.ab.ca/new-school-project.