School Council/PAA
The most recent meeting minutes are located at the bottom of this page
A Message from Parent Council for Parents
From our School Council and Parent Advisory Association
School Council
Our NSCHS (Parent) Council provides an opportunity for parents, students, teachers and community members to provide input, in an advisory capacity, to the administration of our school. Our School Council members meet on a monthly basis to discuss and collaborate on enhancing student learning and fostering the well-being and efficacy of our teaching and learning community.
All members of our school community are encouraged to attend and participate.
A school council is mandatory for all schools in Alberta.
Parent Association
Our NSCHS Parent Advisory Association is our fund-raising volunteer parent organization that retains an Alberta Gaming License. Our Parent Association continues to fund many valuable aspects of our school’s learning community and activities.
For any inquiries or questions email nschs.council@gshare.blackgold.ca
School Council Executive for 2026/27
Blackgold Trustee: Esther Eckert
Principal: Lorelei Steffler
Teacher Representative: Michelle Haveroen
Chair: TBD
Vice Chair: Tamara Morris
Treasurer: Michelle Kadatz
Secretary: TBD
Fundraising Coordinator: Tamara Morris
Casino Coordinator: TBD
2026/27 Meeting Dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, October, 21st, 2026
- Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
- Wednesday, December 9th, 2026
- Wednesday, January 13th, 2027
- Wednesday, February 10, 2027
- Wednesday, March 10, 2027
- Wednesday, April 14, 2027
- Wednesday, May 12, 2027
- Wednesday, June 9th, 2027
All meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the school staffroom.
List of activities Parent Advisory Association (PAA) provided financial support:
NSCHS is thankful to receive PAA support in the following areas:
- Drama festival
- Music festival
- Party Program
- Community Initiative Funding (CIF) Grant applications
- Music equipment
- Home Ec. Equipment
- Archery Equipment
- Sporting Equipment
- Computer and projector
- Small Engines
- Aeroponics and Student Innovation
- Student sponsorship
- Subsidize students who are chosen to attend the Forum for Young Albertans & The Forum for Young Canadians.
- School Signage
- Miscellaneous program enhancement supplies
Requests are submitted to School Council through our Administrator, Mrs. Lorelei Steffler, for us to consider funding.
School Council is an effective way for parents to communicate with not only members of council but with the school administration, teachers, Black Gold representatives and our School Trustee.
Meeting Minutes for 2026/27
Click here for the September 9th School Council Minutes
Click here for the September 9th PAA Minutes
Click here for the October 21st School Council Minutes
Click here for the October 21st PAA Minutes