School Building and Student Pick up and Drop- off
With the recent return of the cold weather this is just a reminder that students DO NOT have access to the building until 7am when our facilities team arrives.
This is also another friendly reminder that we appreciate families taking the time to drop-off and pick-up their students at RTHS, however given the recent snow and the one-way direction of the loop, we are once again asking for family support to reduce traffic in front of the school and loop area. We appreciate your help and support!!
Parking Lot Issues
We have recently experienced an increase in unsafe student driving and inappropriate behavior in our Upper Parking Lot. We encourage families to speak with their students about the importance of safe driving practices and respecting school property.
We are hopeful that these conversations will help address the issue. However, if these concerns continue, we will need to re-evaluate student access to the Upper Parking Lot.
Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe environment for everyone.
Grad Information
Please use the link below to order your grad hoodies, any hoodies ordered by March 20th will be delivered the week of April 6thl
https://rm-apparel.square.site/shop/robert-thirsk-high-school-2023-2024-on-line-store-now-open/4
In case you missed it last week, please find attached the February 2026 Grad Newsletter as well as information regarding Grad Rings.
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Menu for the Week of February 23
Monday, February 23
Soup: Ukrainian Borscht $3
Entrée: Mac n Cheese with Focaccia and Caesar Salad $7
Sandwich/Appetizer: Sloppy Joes $5
Dessert: Poppyseed Lemon Parfait $3
Tuesday, February 24
Soup: Pepper Steak and Coconut $3
Entrée: Chicken Souvlaki Plate $7
Sandwich/Appetizer: Loaded Nachos $5
Dessert: Chocolate Cream Puffs $3
Wednesday, February 25
Soup: Kulajda (Czechia Mushroom Soup) $3
Entrée: BBQ Pork Ribs with Hush Puppies, Baked Beans and Coleslaw $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Lemon grass Chicken Banh Mi $5.00
Dessert: Blueberry Cheesecake $3
Thursday, February 26
Soup: Sopa De Porotos (Paraguayan Vegetable) $3.00
Entrée: Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fries $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Pigs in a Blanket $5.00
Dessert: Raspberry Jelly Roll $3.00
Athletics Update
Spring Sports are starting next month! As a school we love to offer as many programs as possible and this can’t be done without our amazing teacher volunteers as well as our community coaches. We are asking the community if anyone is interested in coming to help support our Track & Field program. If you have knowledge for the sport that would be very helpful! If you are interested in helping out, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Lindsay MacWilliam (LMMACWILLIAM@CBE.AB.CA) or the Track & Field head coach, Paige LaRoche (PCLAROCHE@CBE.AB.CA). ‘
Success Center
SAIT Open House
SAIT is hosting an open house on Saturday, February 28th from 10AM-3 PM. At the Open House, students can tour labs and learning spaces, chat one on one with experts, attend info sessions, and get answers regarding admission, funding, or careers. You will need to register in advance linked here and also posted on the Success Centre D2L shell.
Post-Secondary Student Recruiters at RTHS
- Ambrose University- BOOTH @ The Space during lunchtime on Tuesday, February 24th
- University of Calgary- PRESENTATION (Intended audience: Interested grade 10 and 11 students) @ Theatre during lunchtime on Wednesday, March 4th
- University of Lethbridge- PRESENTATION @ Room 212 during Lunchtime on Thursday, March 5th
Calgary Police Youth Junior Academy
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a police officer? The Calgary Police Service Junior Police Academy gives youth aged 12 to 16 the opportunity to find out. Youth registered in the Junior Police Academy will get an immersive experience into the world of a Calgary police officer, covering various aspects of law enforcement, including:
- HAWCS helicopters
- K9
- Mounted Unit
- Crime Scene Unit
- Tactical Team
- Traffic Unit
- and more.
For more information and for application form, click here.
Transition to Post-Secondary Education for Students Experiencing Disabilities
This free event is an opportunity to obtain information about accessing
academic accommodation in the post-secondary environment. Event will take place at St. Mary's Campus on Saturday, February 28th from 1-3 PM. Poster attached for more info and to register in advance to attend.
Scholarships
- Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for February 2026 on our school site listed here. Investing in the Future Scholarship is one scholarship highlighted below.
Investing in the Future (Education Matters)
Investing in the Future scholarship is available to Grade 12 students in CBE high schools who will be pursuing a 4-year University Degree at a Canadian University (any field of study). Additional details on the award are attached and can be found at Investing in the Future Award | Awards | EducationMatters
This year, the incredibly generous donor is once again offering 10 awards of $100,000 each ($25,000 per year over 4 years). Deadline: March 30th, 2026
Community Resource
Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions
Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through Recovery Alberta: Mental Health and Youth; Navigating Technology with our Youth; and Sleep Matters: Understanding and Supporting Teen Sleep. Click here for more information and to register.
Calgary Counselling Centre
- Provides in-person or virtual counselling services
- Call 403-691-5991
- No waitlist, cost determined by income
Click here for more information
Upcoming Dates:
- Thursday, February 26th
- Grade 10 and 11 students: During Connect, Success Centre will be providing important information regarding course registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Information will be shared to families prior to support the course registration process.
- Grade 12 students: During Connect, Connect teachers will share updated credential reports from Alberta Education that show your child's progress towards earning their Alberta high school diploma or certificate of achievement.
- Friday, March 5th
- Grade 10 and 11 students: Must review their course registration form with parent/guardian to be signed, submit their course registration independently in PowerSchool, and return the course registration form to teacher that distributed form to them by Friday, March 5th.