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  • Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!

    Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!

    *The image on the right was taken by Grade 9 photography student - Nuala Wong (2022/23)

    Welcome to Vernon Barford’s website, and thank you for your interest in our school. The core purpose of our school is to
    a) Ensure learning and b) Promote positive development of the whole child

    We offer Regular and Gifted & Talented programming at all three grade levels, and our school is home to approximately 850 students in grades 7 through 9. We continue to have a proud tradition of providing excellence and opportunity in academics and various extracurricular activities.

    The 2024-25 School Year:

    For the 2024-25, Vernon Barford School is full in all Grades 7, 8, and 9 programs. Therefore, we will now only accept resident students in Grades 7, 8, and 9 who have newly moved into Vernon Barford School’s attendance area. 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 for planned classes.

     

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  •  REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

     REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

    For the 2024 - 2025 school year, Vernon Barford School is now full in all planned classes in Grades 7 to 9 in the Regular and Gifted and Talented programs.

    For the regular program, we will only accept resident students in Grades 7 to 9 whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have newly moved into the school’s attendance area. 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 may enroll in another division school with space in planned classes.

    New to the Division?
    Students new to Edmonton Public Schools must submit a completed Student Registration form found on the EPSB New Student Registration page. 

    Supporting Documentation for registration:

    • Student’s Canadian Birth Certificate with parents’ names printed on it (or proof of eligibility to attend school in Canada, for example, Canadian Passport/PR Card/Citizenship Card or Certificate WITH Non-Canadian Birth Certificate if the student was born outside Canada), AND
    • Minimum of five documents from the following list for proof of residence address:
      • Parent’s Driver’s License
      • Utility Bills for the residence – gas, water and power
      • Government-issued documents
      • Car/Property/Tenancy Insurance
      • Mortgage document

    Please note that the above documents must show the guardian(s) name and consistent mailing/service address within the school attendance boundaries.  A rental agreement does not qualify as valid proof of residence.

    Please check our current Primary Boundary Maps to see if you reside in our boundaries. 

    Moved?
    Update your student’s address with the school office before pre-enrolling in SchoolZone.

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  • School Philosophy

    School Philosophy

    At Vernon Barford, we believe all students can learn and it is our moral responsibility to ensure that they do. We believe the educational process involves the growth and development of the whole person. As a Professional Learning Community, we strive to ensure that our school culture reflects a focus on ensuring learning, collaboration, and results.

    At Vernon Barford, we are proud to be
    Big Hearted
    Leaders
    United
    Engaged
    Successful

    "Once a Blue, always a Blue"

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Full in Planned Classes 2024-2025

For the 2024 - 2025 school year, Vernon Barford School is now full in all planned classes in Grades 7 to 9 in the Regular and Gifted and Talented programs.

For the regular program, we will only accept resident students in Grades 7 to 9 whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have newly moved into the school’s attendance area. A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools who is not Roman Catholic has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton.

Non-resident students may enroll in another division school with space in planned classes.

 
 

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

 Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

Let me welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year at Vernon Barford Junior High School.

This marks an exhilarating time as we commence a fresh school year brimming with hope and optimism. To our new students, welcome aboard! I share your eagerness to explore the wonders of this remarkable year. To our returning students, I look forward to continuing to build connections with each of you and offering unwavering support as you navigate through your Junior High experience.

The dedicated staff at Vernon Barford eagerly anticipates an exceptional school year ahead, working hand-in-hand with our school community to ensure success for every student.

I look forward to connecting with you all and contributing to the further enhancement of the already remarkable Vernon Barford School community. Should you have any inquiries or require additional information about our school, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Warm regards,

Lon McMullen Principal

 

Land Acknowledgment

Vernon Barford is proud to acknowledge that we are on Treaty Six territory and Edmonton Whitemud Metis District 10. We recognize the many First Nations people, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Dene and the Nakota Sioux peoples that lived on, thrived on and cared for the land that we now benefit from. We recognize those that came before us and that we too are becoming ancestors to all those that will come after us. We commit to reconciliation by caring for and respecting mother earth, acknowledging each person,  regardless of who they are or where they come from, and by ensuring that everyone feels equal, respected and valued for as long as the grass grows, the rivers flow and the sun shines. Hiy Hiy.