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Peace Wapiti Public School Division’s graduation ceremonies begin May 1

Peace Wapiti Public School Division’s (PWPSD) 2026 graduation events begin Friday, May 1 when the Division’s largest graduating class of the year crosses the stage.

Peace Wapiti Academy (PWA) will kick off the 2026 graduation season with a formal cap and gown at the TARA Centre at Evergreen Park. PWA will celebrate 168 graduates while, as the Division’s smallest grad class, Eaglesham School is preparing to recognize two graduates.

PWPSD Superintendent Shawn O’Shea congratulates all PWPSD graduating students on their accomplishments. “Our graduates have worked so hard to reach this moment, and I am proud of each of them on their success. On behalf of the PWPSD trustees and staff, it has been an honour to watch our students grow into successful young adults, and we look forward to seeing where their futures take them.”

The following table summarizes the details of PWPSD’s 2026 graduation events:

 

SCHOOL

DATE

EVENT DETAILS

# OF GRADUATES

Peace Wapiti Academy

 Friday, May 1

 

Saturday, May 2

 Grand March: Friday, May 1 at

7:00 p.m.

Cap and Gown: Saturday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Both events will take place at the TARA Centre, Evergreen Park – 55051 Township Road 710.

168

Beaverlodge Regional High School

Friday, May 22

 

Saturday, May 23

 Cap and Gown: Friday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Beaverlodge Regional High School

Grand March: Saturday, May 23 at 1:30 p.m. at Beaverlodge Arena

110

Sexsmith Secondary School

Friday, May 22

 Cap and Gown: Friday, May 22 at 9:30 a.m.

Location: Sexsmith Secondary School

Grand March: Graduates will walk down main street at 6:30 p.m.

87

Ridgevalley School

Friday, May 29

 Cap and Gown: 3:00 p.m.

Location: Ridgevalley School

14

Spirit River Regional Academy

Friday, May 29

 Cap and Gown: 12:30 p.m. with Grand March to follow at 2:00 p.m.

Location: Spirit River Regional Academy

35

Eaglesham School

Wednesday, June 17

Cap and Gown, and Graduation Awards: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Eaglesham School

2

Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre

Wednesday, June 24

Cap and Gown: 1:30 p.m.

Location: Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre, 11633 - 100 Street, Grande Prairie

41

Savanna School

Saturday, June 27

Cap and Gown: 2:00 p.m., followed by light refreshments

Location: Savanna RecPlex, 81378 Range Road 100

9

Total number of PWPSD graduates for 2026

466

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