Each year, RVS submits a Capital Plan including its Capital Priorities to the provincial government in the spring. These three-year plans highlight the need for new schools and school expansions in the communities served by RVS. Alberta Education reviews each school board’s plans and submits its recommendations to the Treasury Board for consideration. School projects approved through this process are announced by the government following the release of the provincial budget for the upcoming year.
It currently takes about three years to build a new school after a division receives construction funding. This process is slower than what our communities need, and we look forward to working with the government to get these schools designed, built and open for learning.
Projects by Community
New Schools
Funded for Construction
- Neighbourhood: Bayview
Expected grades: Kindergarten – Grade 9
Estimated/earliest opening: Fall 2028* - Neighbourhood: South Windsong
Expected grades: Kindergarten – Grade 9
Estimated/earliest opening: Fall 2027* - Neighbourhood: Southwinds
Expected grades: 10 – 12
Estimated opening: To be determined*
Funded for Planning
- Neighbourhood: Lanark
Expected grades: Kindergarten – Grade 9
Estimated/earliest opening: To be determined*
*Timelines will be updated as confirmed by the provincial government.
Expansion/Modernization
Bow Valley High School
Grades: 9 – 12
Funding level: Construction approved in 2022 and began in spring 2024.
Estimated completion: Fall 2026
This $51 million expansion includes a new gym and music room as well as modernization of the learning commons and washrooms. This project will be constructed in four phases, beginning in spring 2024, and will add about 300 student spaces.
New Schools
Funded for Construction
- Neighbourhood: Rivercrest
Expected grades: Kindergarten – Grade 8
Estimated/earliest opening: Fall 2028*
*Timelines will be updated as confirmed by the provincial government.
New Schools
Funded for Construction
- Neighbourhood: Dawson’s Landing
Expected grades: Kindergarten – Grade 9
Estimated opening: To be determined*
Funded for Planning
- Neighbourhood: Chelsea
Expected grades: 10 – 12
Estimated opening: To be determined*
*Timelines will be updated as confirmed by the provincial government.
Horseshoe Crossing High School
Grades: 9 – 11 (expanding to 9 – 12 in September 2025)
Opened: September 2024
Students attending this school come from Langdon, Indus and the surrounding area. High school students in Chestermere may complete Administrative Form 305-A Out of Attendance Area Application to attend Horseshoe Crossing.
Horseshoe Crossing High School was approved for full construction funding in 2019.