Banff Community High School has added new events to its May calendar, including a formal observance of Red Dress Day and the participation of its rugby teams in a major tournament. The school, located in Banff, Alberta, serves approximately 200 students and operates as part of Canadian Rockies Public Schools.
On May 5, 2026, the school will mark Red Dress Day to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. This day of awareness, commonly known as Red Dress Day, was initiated by Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010. The Banff Community High School community, which is situated on Treaty 7 territory, observes this day to foster awareness and reconciliation.
Following the observance, student athletes from the school will head to Calgary for the annual SR Boys and Girls Rugby Tournament, known as the Clearwater Cup. Held on May 8, 2026, the event is one of the largest high school rugby sevens tournaments in Canada, regularly hosting 72 teams. Prior to the competition, an online meeting for participants is set for May 5 at 5:00 pm. The school’s rugby teams, known as the Bears, have been regular competitors in the tournament in recent years.
As the school year nears its conclusion, families are encouraged to monitor the school calendar for upcoming half-days and the schedule for diploma exams. Exams are set to take place from May 21 through June 23, 2026. The academic year will conclude with a graduation ceremony on June 25, followed by the final day of classes on June 30.
