Good Shepherd School is a Kindergarten to Grade Six School that serves the town of Okotoks and the northern portion of the M.D. of Foothills. The school presently has about 570 students and a teaching staff of 36 teachers and 18 support staff. The mission of Good Shepherd School is to provide a high standard of academic education within a nurturing and caring Catholic environment.

Students and staff are encouraged to express their faith in many ways and to allow Christ, the Good Shepherd, to live within them. The school operates on a team philosophy where all teachers are connected to a team of teachers that meet weekly to focus on the improvement of student learning. The school provides academic opportunities in all domains including art, computers, religious education, music, band and special education. Our grade six students also have the opportunity to compete in school sports at divisional tournaments.

The school is renowned for its carved art murals created by artist Al Gerritsen. There is a massive work of art depicting the Catholic faith surrounding our library and includes the story of creation, the prophets, the birth, life and death of Jesus Christ, church history and some of the saints. The display ends with Pope John Paul II and Mother Theresa, our most recent esteemed teachers of the faith.

Mr. Wayne Lorenz, Principal, and Mrs. Arlene Frederick and Mr. Paul Lavery, Vice-Principals, of Good Shepherd School, welcome all visitors interested in touring the school. Please call (403)938-4318 to arrange a visit. The school is located at 52 Robinson Drive, Okotoks.