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Forest Grove School and Elementary School Programs in Sherwood Park

Discover french immersion program and elementary school programs now available

Arnold Brownridge

Arnold Brownridge

Sep 22, 2026

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Forest Grove School is making waves in Sherwood Park, Alberta, bringing a fresh chapter to local education.

 

Stepping onto Fir Street, families see a spacious, modern building that marks a distinct shift from the communities’ older schoolhouses.

 

According to recent reports, this school now unites elementary and junior high programming under one impressive roof, serving as a hub for more than a thousand students.

 

For parents seeking diverse elementary school programs, Forest Grove offers both traditional English and a highly sought-after french immersion program.

 

Children as young as kindergarteners can access the enriching environment of French Immersion, setting a foundation for bilingualism and cultural appreciation early on.

 

From grades 7 to 9, the dual-track option ensures continuity, allowing teens to stay within a familiar school community as their academic journeys advance.

 

The interior features bright, flexible learning spaces, while outdoors, a sprawling new playground welcomes daily recess and afterschool fun.

 

Local families have expressed excitement and optimism about their children thriving in a building designed for modern teaching and collaborative learning.

 

Elk Island Public Schools leaders have spoken proudly of the new facility’s role in continuing the legacy of Sherwood Park’s oldest schools, while giving students access to next-generation resources.

 

Notably, the opening of Forest Grove School coincides with a broader wave of development in Sherwood Park, including new businesses and updated community amenities enhancing the neighbourhood’s appeal.

 

With a growing population and rising demand for high-quality educational experiences, many believe Forest Grove has arrived at just the right moment for local families.

 

The addition of a single-track french immersion program for K-6 is particularly significant, offering a consistent, linguistically rich experience many parents sought for years.

 

As Sherwood Park sees continued real estate activity and infrastructure growth, schools like Forest Grove are poised to shape the community’s future—one student at a time.

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  • AC
    Amanda C.· Sep 22, 11:56 PM

    About time Sherwood Park got something like this. The old schools were falling apart.

  • SL
    Shawn L.· Sep 22, 11:40 PM

    Love seeing more french options for the kids. This is great.

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