Absences

Report an Absence

Attendance - Every School Day Counts

Students should arrive at school by 8:00 am in the morning and 12:15 pm in the afternoon.

The new student absence reporting system will allow the school to verify student attendance, and quickly notify parents and guardians of absences that were unexpected or unplanned..

Report your child’s absence in advance with 3 convenient methods:

  1. On a mobile device, install the District App (search “Greater St. Albert Schools” in the  Apple App or Google Play stores).
  • Select SafeArrival/Attendance/Report an Absence. (Please note, to sign up for the new School Messenger SafeArrival (it is best to use a computer).
  1. On the SafeArrival website, go.schoolmessenger.ca.
  • Sign Up to create your account, then select Attendance followed by Report an Absence.
  1. Call the toll-free number 1-844-818-9908 to report an absence using the automated phone system.

Report future absences using one of these three options 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.

Division Notice

New Building Futures Program for SACHS and MCHS 2025/2026 Grade 10 Students

Registration deadline extended to May 20, 2025.

Exciting New "Building Futures" Program for Grade 10!

Get ready for an innovative learning opportunity! We're thrilled to announce Building Futures, a new program for select Grade 10 students that offers a transformative, hands-on experience in the construction industry.

https://www.gsacrd.ab.ca/programs/building-futures