Grades Taught
5-8
About
H.W. Pickup School, located at the Powerhouse Campus in Drayton Valley, Alberta, is a middle school for students in grades 5 through 8. The school, part of the Wild Rose School Division, shares the innovative campus with Drayton Christian School. The Powerhouse Campus, which opened in early 2024, was designed with a focus on flexible learning environments to support diverse teaching styles and student needs. This modern facility offers a safe and caring atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow academically, physically, and emotionally, preparing them for lifelong learning and success.
Principal
Keri Card-Esau - Principal
Nicole Kress - Vice Principal
Mission
H.W. Pickup School is committed to giving each student the opportunity to succeed in a safe learning environment. Students will be provided learning experiences and leadership opportunities to develop academic, social and physical skills consistent with community expectations and the Alberta curriculum.
Philosophy
H.W. Pickup School is a safe and caring learning environment that encourages the ongoing academic, physical and emotional growth of each student. With the cooperation and interaction of a variety of education partners, H.W. Pickup strives to prepare its students for lifelong learning and success.