(Wolf Creek Public Schools)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

sept. 2024

Construction on schedule for Blackfalds high school

Apr 29, 2023 | 3:45 PM

The construction of Iron Ridge Secondary Campus in Blackfalds is on schedule, with the school set to open in September 2024.

The school broke ground in May 2022, and will be the town’s first high school.

Holding 850 students from grades 9-12, the school is located at 5000 Leung Road, adjacent All Star Park, and Iron Ridge Junior.

“We have received confirmation that construction is on schedule,” said Tim De Ruyck, WCPS Superintendent, adding the school division will take possession of the completed building in May 2024. We are excited about the progress being made and can’t wait to offer this state-of-the-art learning environment to our students.”

WCPS has appointed Ed Coles, the current principal of Eckville Jr./Sr. High School, as the principal of the new school, the division notes.

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WCPS has also announced that the Blackfalds Historical Society will design and donate an art piece to be displayed in the main open area of the school.

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