Photo Retakes
Reminder that photo retakes will be taking place on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Students will be called down with priority given to those who did no have a photo taken in the fall.
Grad Photos – Save the Date
Grad photo bookings are just around the corner. Please look for more details in January 2026! Sitting Dates are from February 9th to 26th 2026
School Society – School Volunteers Needed
Robert Thirsk High School’s casino dates are Saturday February 14 and Sunday February 15, 2026, at PURE Casino – 1420 Meridian Road NE. This is the time where your volunteer efforts can help raise enormous funds for Robert Thirsk High School!
Our fundraising efforts will be contributed to supplies, including technology and equipment for our school; teaching residencies to help enhance learning; transportation if needed for field trips, sport events etc. and much more!
We appreciate your time and contribution in helping us raise money to benefit the school!
Please use the link below to sign up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094CA9A72BABF94-58831026-robert
Musical Theater Performance December 10th and 11th
RTHS Musical Theatre presents: Stand Up! A Musical Medley.
Join us for a fun-filled evening with talented performers from Musical Theatre 15,25, and 35 students showcasing their musical skills, with lights and sound (and other technical elements) designed by Technical Theatre 25 and 35 students.
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Show begins: 6:00 PM
There will be a bake sale in the lobby for you to purchase sweet treats hosted by the RTHS Fine Arts Society. As this show is only one act, the bake sale will be open before and after the performance. All proceeds go towards Fine Arts programming at RTHS.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/robert-thirsk-fine-arts-80364560433
School Council Pizza Days
School Council is happy to announce the 1st pizza day of the year on Friday December 5th, 2025.
- Students must attend their Connect class on Friday. They will receive a ticket to exchange for their pizza in The Space at 1:35 pm that day.
- If your student is absent on December 5, please consider your order a donation. We are unable to issue refunds.
- ORDER DEADLINE - Tuesday, December 2 at NOON.
- Please use this link to order https://robert-thirsk-parent-society.square.site/
Yearbooks
This year we are having families purchase yearbooks directly from the Josten’s online website. Please see the attached flyer for more information on how to purchase and below regarding pricing over the course of the year.
- SALE PRICE (w/ Optional Personalization): Oct. 25, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025 ($45.00)
- REG. PRICE (w/ Optional Personalization): Jan. 1, 2026 - Feb. 27, 2026 ($50.00)
- LAST CHANCE (No Personalization Available): Feb. 28, 2026 - Apr. 27, 2026 ($50.00)
- EXTRA COPIES & WAITLIST: Feb. 28, 2026 - Jun. 30, 2026 ($55.00)
BTS E-COMM PROMO FLYER_Robert Thirsk High School (69552).pdf
Menu for the Week of December 1
Monday, December 1
Soup: Uzbek Beef and Noodle $3
Entrée: Chicken Adobo with Pancit $7
Sandwiches/Appetizer: Venezuelan Cachapas $5
Dessert: Mini Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins $3
Tuesday, December 2
Soup: Roasted Cauliflower $3
Entrée: Hawaiian Loco Moco $7
Sandwich/Appetizer: Choripan (Argentinian Chorizo Sandwich) $5
Dessert: Raspberry Jelly Roll $3
Wednesday, December 3
Soup: Moroccan Vegetable $3
Entrée: Ginger Beef with Chow Mein Vegetable Stir Fry $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Baja Mexican Fish Tacos $5.00
Dessert: Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough $3.00
Thursday, December 4
Soup: Indonesian Hot and Sour $3.00
Entrée: Polish Cabbage Rolls with Roasted Potatoes and Veg $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Vietnamese Lemon Grass Chicken Banh Mi $5.00
Dessert: Chocolate Cake Pops $3.00
Friday, December 5
Snack: Buffalo Chicken Wrap $5
Snack: Fried Mac n Cheese Bites $5
Snack: Cinnamon Bun $3
Success Center
Grade 12 Alberta High School Diploma or Certificate of Achievement Credential Checks
During Connect classes earlier this school year, grade 12 students had an opportunity to review their credential check from Alberta Education, which outlines their progress towards completing their high school diploma or certificate of achievement by June 2026. Credential checks were to be signed by both student and parent/guardian to ensure transparent communication and handed into their Connect Teachers by Friday, November 21st. If you have not received this information, please follow up with your child and submit the credential check at your earliest convenience to their Connect teacher.
Post-Secondary Fair Rescheduled Date:
- ELAA (Alberta-based post-secondary fair)- Thursday, December 4th from 9-11 AM
The following schools will be in attendance: Bow Valley College, Keyano College, Canadian Forces Recruitment Centre, Ambrose University, Lethbridge Polytechnic, Alberta University of the Arts, Concordia University (Edmonton), St. Mary's University, University of Alberta, Old's College of Agriculture and Technology, MacEwan University, Burman University, Red Deer Polytechnic, and the University of Calgary
December Post-Secondary Visits @ Thirsk
- SAIT: Tuesday, December 2nd- PRESENTATION at lunchtime in room 212
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for November and December 2025 on our school site listed here,
Schulich Leader Scholarship
Successful applicants could receive up to $120 000 scholarship if pursuing an engineering degree and $100 000 scholarship if pursuing science, technology, or math degree.
To be eligible, students need to be on track to graduate in the 2025/2026 academic school year; be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at one of the partner universities listed here. Additionally, students must meet the following criteria outlined below. Strong consideration is given for students with financial need.
Robert Thirsk High School is able to nominate 1 student. To be considered, students must submit 1-2 page outline to your guidance counsellor by Friday, January 16th, 2026 that indicates how you meet the following criteria:
- Academic excellence
- Entrepreneurial leadership in science, technology, engineering, or math
- Outline your top achievements (Academic or other)
- Financial need (if applicable) and extenuating circumstances
- Include universities and faculties that you are applying to
Submit using point form, paragraphs, or any creative way you choose to explain how you meet the criteria.
Click here for more information.
Community Resources
Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions
Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through Recovery Alberta: Strong from Within: Fostering Confidence and Self-Esteem in Children and Teens and Navigating Technology with our Youth. Click here for more information and to register.
o Phone: 403-943-1500, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
o Non-urgent service providing information, consultation and referral to individuals who have addiction and/or mental health concerns
o Clinical interview conducted via phone prior to referral