chool Council Pizza/Dirty Soda –  Friday, March 13

Pre-orders are now open, and the deadline to order is Tuesday, March 10 at noon.

The pizza is coming from Seniore’s Pizza (a student favourite!) along with Dirty Sodas we will be making on-site. These are fun flavored sodas mixed with syrups and cream.

All proceeds go directly back to the school to support students and staff.

👉 Order here: https://robert-thirsk-parent-society.square.site/ 

If you have any questions, email rthsevents@gmail.com. 


Thank you for supporting our school community!

- RTHS Parent Council 


Grad Information

Banquet Tickets

Please look for an email  being sent home next week to put in your request for banquet tickets.  There will be no limit to the amount of tickets that you can order.


Grad Photos

Did you miss you your opportunity to grad photos?  Don’t worry!!!  Use the link below to book an appointment directly at the studio

https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqj327c/?e_id=5556


Grad Hoodies

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


Grad Rings

Robert Thirsk HS - Class of 2026 Grad Event Info.jpg 



Overdue Textbooks

Your help is needed! If you are receiving this message your student has overdue resources (textbooks or English Language Arts novels) that must be returned immediately as they are needed for other students. This includes books from first semester, as well as any outstanding resources from previous years.

Please check PowerSchool to see the list of overdue resources, as well as the fee attached. Students should return all items directly to the Learning Commons as quickly as possible.                                                                                                                        .

Once the resources are returned and checked into our system, the fee will come off of your PowerSchool account.

If the resources are lost, please remit payment through PowerSchool or our Business Office and the account will be cleared. 

Thank you so much for your help! If you have questions or concerns, please contact Ione Larson at iolarson@cbe.ab.ca


Success Center

2026-2027 Course Registration 

Grade 10 and 11 students received a course registration information presentation for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year today during Connect. Here is a link to the presentation for your reference. Your child will be bringing home their course registration paper forms today to discuss their course selection choices and then will be independently registering their choices into PowerSchool at home (visual instructions included in the presentation). Students need to submit their course selection into PowerSchool and return their signed course registration paper form to the teacher who distributed to them by Friday, March 6th. 

Grade 12 Credential Checks

In Connect today, grade 12 students received a paper copy of their credential report from Alberta Education to be sent home today that outlines their progress towards their high school diploma or certificate of achievement. 


Alberta Innovates: High School Youth Researcher Summer Program

The Research Services Office from the University of Calgary is now accepting applications from Grade 11 high school students for the 2026 Alberta Innovates High School Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) program. This opportunity allows students to work alongside UCalgary faculty members, make invaluable connections, and contribute to innovative biomedical and health research at one of the world's top research Universities over six weeks, from July 2 to August 13, 2026.


See the attachment for more information regarding eligibility and how to apply.

hyrs2026poster.pdf  


 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

  • 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


Transition to Post-Secondary Education for Students Experiencing Disabilities

This free event is an opportunity to obtain information about accessing
academic accommodations 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 March 2026 on our school site listed here. Investing in the Future Scholarship is one scholarship highlighted below. 


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; Sleep Matters: Understanding and Supporting Teen Sleep; and Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Teens. Click here for more information and to register.


Lasting Impressions (Hull Services)

Lasting Impressions supports families with dependent children under the age of 18 where a parent is managing a diagnosed or undiagnosed mental illness. For more information and to self-refer, click here. 


Upcoming Dates:


  • Friday, March 6th

- 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 6th.