Families in Sherwood Park, Alberta, will have a new school this fall when Forest Grove School opens its doors. The $53-million facility was announced by the provincial government on May 26 and will replace two older schools, bringing over 1,000 students together under one roof for the 2026-2027 school year.
The three-storey building was completed in March, more than a month ahead of schedule. Colleen Holowaychuk, chair of the Elk Island Public Schools Board of Trustees, said that finishing early gave the school division extra time to get everything ready. “Having the school available a month ahead of schedule gives EIPS additional time to ensure it is properly equipped and ready for August 31,” she noted in the government’s announcement.
Forest Grove School will replace École Campbelltown and Sherwood Heights Junior High, combining them into a single kindergarten-to-Grade-9 campus. When classes begin in September, the school will offer French immersion from kindergarten to Grade 6, and both English and French immersion for Grades 7 through 9. The design includes five learning communities centred around open-concept common areas, creating bright, collaborative spaces for students.
The project is part of the province’s Schools Now program, an $8.6-billion plan to build and upgrade more than 100 schools across Alberta. Construction supported over 300 jobs, and the government says 12 schools are expected to be finished across Alberta during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Martin Long, Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure, called the new school a reflection of the province’s commitment to world-class learning environments.
With a capacity of 1,015 students, Forest Grove School is designed to meet the needs of a growing Sherwood Park. The school division says the building will be fully ready by August 31, ensuring a smooth start when students walk through the doors for the first day of classes this fall.
