Last updated: December 15, 2025
Edmonton Catholic Schools is offering a shuttle service for French Immersion students attending J.H. Picard Catholic School for the 2026–2027 school year. Families are invited to register their interest now. If enough students sign up, the shuttle will begin service in September 2026.
This is the second year of a three-year commitment to assess the feasibility of the shuttle. Last year, registrations did not meet the minimum requirement to operate from Holy Cross or St. John XXIII, but the Division remains committed to providing this option for interested families.
Shuttle Locations and Schedule
- Holy Cross Catholic Elementary/Junior High School: 7:50 AM
- St. John XXIII Catholic Elementary/Junior High School: 7:35 AM
- 97 St. & 157 Ave. (Eaux Claires Transit Centre): 7:30 AM
- 66 St. & 140 Ave. (near Londonderry Mall): 7:47 AM
The shuttles will return to Holy Cross, St. John XXIII, and the northside locations at approximately 4:00 PM. Ride times are estimated to range from 30 to 50 minutes each way. Students will need to pay monthly transportation fees, with an estimated cost of $50.
Why Expand Shuttle Service?
This expansion reflects feedback from the 2023-2024 French Immersion Division-wide Engagement, where families shared that reliable transportation was a key factor in continuing French Immersion. By expanding shuttle service, we aim to make J.H. Picard Catholic School more accessible for families exploring high school options and making it easier for students to continue with French Immersion.
How to Apply
- Apply online starting Monday, February 2
- Application deadline: Friday, March 13
- Families will be notified if the shuttle will run shortly after the application deadline
- We require at least 12 students per bus to operate the service
- Visit ecsd.net/apply-for-transportation to complete the application for the 2026-2027 school year.
Open House
Join us at J.H. Picard’s Open House on February 19 at 6:00 PM to learn more about the school and its programming. This is a great opportunity to see how J.H. Picard supports French Immersion students academically, socially, and culturally.