WELCOME

Welcome to Dr. Donald Massey School!

Our kindergarten team made this video to share some of the activities students in our kindergarten program have the opportunity to experience.  If you have any questions, please contact our office and we would be happy to help you.

Please watch our Virtual Open House video.  If you have any questions about our school, please feel free to call and we would be happy to help you.  We look forward to answering any questions you have about our program.

For the 2024 - 2025 school year, Dr. Donald Massey School is full in planned classes from Kindergarten to Grade 9 in the regular program. A Kindergarten student who is a resident and lives in the school's attendance area may still register. We will only accept resident students in Grades 1 to 9 who have newly moved into the school’s attendance area for the regular program. A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic. Non-resident students can enroll in another Division school with space in planned classes.

If you are registering for Kindergarten or if you are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online.

CLOSED BOUNDARY SCHOOL

Due to Dr. Donald Massey School nearing its capacity limits for enrolment, it has moved to Level 2 on EPSB’s Growth Model.  It is now a closed boundary school and as outlined in Division regulations, the only new students that will be accepted to our school (including our Kindergarten program) during pre-enrolment are:

1. Resident students who live within the primary attendance areas of Matt Berry and Hollick Kenyon. 
2. Siblings of current students who will be returning to the school the following year, unless otherwise determined by the Superintendent for a particular school.

If the student you are registering or pre-enrolling meets one of these criteria, please register them online (new students) or pre-enrol through SchoolZone (existing students). 

Following the close of pre-enrolment, the school will only accept resident students who have newly moved into the primary attendance area or resident students eligible for Kindergarten.

Additional documentation may be required, including additional address documents, or immigration documents for students who are not Canadian citizens. 

School Supply Lists

For School Supply Lists, please look under "For Parents - Parent Resources"

Student Drop-off and Pick-up/Parking

The Dr. Donald Massey School community serves students in Grades K-9 and  wants to ensure the safety of all our students. We require that all our parents/guardians follow safety standards when dropping off or picking up their children from school.   

Parents are still welcome to use one of several drop off areas near our school.  Make arrangements to pick-up your child at the same location as drop-off. These include:

• The south side of 162 avenue
• The west side of 55 street
• The east side of 54B street
• The corner of 54 street and 159 avenue (by the Hollick-Kenyon Park sign - students would walk across the school field).

 Parents are not allowed to use the staff parking lot when dropping off students.

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Parents, Students, and Staff,

I am thrilled to introduce myself as Dr. Donald Massey's new Principal! I am married with two children and enjoy spending time with them whenever possible. I was born in Santiago, Chile, grew up on the north side and coach on this side of the city.  My hope is that I am able to bring a rich tapestry of experiences and a deep passion for education to our school community. As an English Language Learner I experienced many struggles (including learning English) early on in my educational journey and understand the struggles of many of our students. 

As both a soccer player and coach, I understand the importance of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. I am excited to bring these values into our school environment, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among students and staff alike.

I am genuinely looking forward to joining this amazing community of parents, students, and staff. I believe that a strong school community is built on mutual respect, open communication, and shared goals. Together, we will create an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

In my approach to education, I am committed to treating students the way I would want my own children to be treated. Taking personal responsibility,  building resilience and independence in our children is essential in equipping them with the skills they need to navigate the challenges of life. At the same time, I practice compassionate discipline, understanding that every child is unique and deserves kindness and empathy.

I am a strong advocate in instilling a growth mindset in all of our staff and students.  I believe in the power of "Yet", knowing when someone hits a roadblock and they struggle and say "I can't do this", the response should always be with... Yet! 

I am excited about the journey ahead and look forward to working with each of you to make our school the best it can be.

Warm regards,

Ed Charpentier
Principal

Dr. Donald Massey