Welcome to École Secondaire Sainte Marguerite d’Youville (ESSMY)!
ESSMY is a vibrant, single-track French Immersion middle school and the only Catholic French Immersion school located in St. Albert, welcoming students from grades 5 to 9. We are a community where staff and students care deeply about each other, striving to do their very best every day.
Rooted in our Catholic faith, our approach to education integrates strong moral values with a commitment to service. Through various projects and activities, we aim to develop responsible, loving, and caring members of society.
Our French Immersion program provides exceptional opportunities, setting students on a path to lifelong success. The curriculum mirrors traditional English school programs but includes the enriching addition of French language learning. This makes our program ideal for families who do not speak French but wish to offer their child the gift of bilingualism.
At ESSMY, we are proud of our high academic standards and offer a wealth of diverse programming options and extracurricular activities. Our House system, inspired by the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and the colors of the medicine wheel, fosters community, engagement, and school pride through friendly competition.
Known for being a place where everyone knows your name, we genuinely care about our students and relish the opportunity to support their growth through their middle school years.
We invite you to explore the exciting opportunities at ESSMY. To arrange a tour and experience our school firsthand, please contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our vibrant community!
Danielle Skalski - Principal
Michelle Sestito - Vice Principal