School Conferences
RTHS school conferences will be held in-person Thursday, March 19th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm and online Friday, March 20th from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Please look for booking information in next week’s update
School Bathroom Concerns
Over the past few months, we have experienced several incidents of vandalism in the school bathrooms that have caused serious plumbing problems and required bathrooms to be closed.
We kindly ask families to remind students to use the bathrooms appropriately and only for their intended purpose. Students should not flush or stuff unnecessary items into the toilets, and items attached to walls and/or stalls should not be removed from the bathrooms.
We appreciate your support in helping us keep our facilities available for everyone.
Grad Information
Banquet Tickets
Please use the attached link below to access the google form to register for Grad Banquet Tickets.
https://forms.gle/hnZ2Y8Yf17QxprQU9
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
Yearbook
This year the 2025-2026 yearbook must be purchased online with our yearbook provider, Jostens. Yearbooks can only be purchased at Jostens.com/orderyrbks by April 27. April 27 is the last day yearbook can be purchased for this year. Yearbook cannot be purchased at the school.
School 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
Overdue Textbooks
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.
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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
Menu Mar 9-13
Monday, March 9
Soup: Tomato Basil $3
Entrée: Rwandan Chicken Brochettes with Roasted Plantains $7
Sandwich/Appetizer: Four Cheese Grilled Cheese $5
Dessert: Edible Cookie Dough $3
Tuesday, March 10
Soup: Cajun Corn Chowder $3
Entrée: Beef Rendang with Rice and Salad $7
Sandwich/Appetizer: Chicken Fajitas Quesadilla $5
Dessert: Carrot Cake $3
Wednesday, March 11
Soup: Roasted Pumpkin and Sunflower $3
Entrée: Dajaj Mashwi with Couscous and Salad $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich $5.00
Dessert: Chocolate Raspberry Cake Pops $2
Thursday, March 12
Soup: Pakistani Mulligatawny $3.00
Entrée: Chicken Enchiladas with Rice and Beans $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Goraasa be Dama ( Beef Curry) $5.00
Dessert: Tiramisu $3.00
Friday, March 13
Snack: Buffalo Chicken Wrap $5.00
Snack: Tiroles Omelet $5.00
Snack: Cherry Turnovers or Cinnamon Swirl Puff Muffins $3.00
Success Center
2026-2027 Course Registration
Throughout the week of March 9th-13th, guidance counsellors will meet with each grade 10 and 11 student individually to review their course registration and can make any additional adjustments at that time if needed for their course selection for the 2026-2027 school year.
Unique Pathways Spring Info Night
March 11th, 5:00- 7:00PM
Grades 10-12
Location: Career and Technology Centre at Lord Shaughnessy High School (2336 - 53 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 1L2)
Unique Pathways would like to invite high school students and parents to our spring Info Night about Dual Credit and Exploratory programming! Students the opportunity to ask questions of industry experts, connect with post-secondary representatives, and explore course outlines and materials. Click here to register in advance.
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.
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Bootcamp
This event is catered towards young women from Grades 10-12, who are looking to pursue a future career in science or engineering. The event will have multiple stations for students to choose from to visit such as headshots, Q and A with various STEM concentrations, as well as a variety of resource tables to encourage students in research and scholarship opportunities. There will also be a chance for students to build hands-on skills that will set them apart as they enter university such as pipetting, basic coding, and problem solving.
The event will run from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the University of Calgary, Science Collaboration Space on Saturday March 14, 2026.
See attached poster with QR code to register.
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.
Education Matters Scholarships
Join Kathryn Schilman, EducationMatters' Grants and Student Awards Officer, for a brief learning session on how to apply for EducationMatters Student Awards and some tips and tricks on how to put forward a winning application.
You can find scholarship information and a link to the application portal on our website.
Below are links to sign up for an information session:
Monday, March 9 , 4-5 pm
Wednesday, March 11, 4-5 pm
Tuesday, March 17, 4-5 pm
Thursday, March 19, 4-5 pm
Monday, March 23, 4-5 pm
Wednesday, March 25, 4-5 pm
Tuesday, March 31, 4-5 pm
Thursday, April 2, 4-5 pm
Nancy Yang Women in Engineering Scholarship
Robert Thirsk High School graduate, Nancy has always had a passion for supporting girls and women to study and pursue careers in the engineering field. This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student identifying as female graduating from Robert Thirsk High School pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering from any accredited university in Canada.
For more information and to apply, students can create an account in Education Matters' Student Award Application Portal. Students are recommended to attend one of the information sessions for Education Matters listed above.
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; Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Teens; and Growing Resilient Teens. Click here for more information and to register.
YMCA Tutoring
Through the Tutoring Table Program, the YMCA offers free tutoring for the following courses: Math 10C, Math 10-3, Math 20-1, Math 20-2, Math 20-3, Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Science 10, Science 20, Science 30, Biology 20, Biology 30, Chemistry 20, Chemistry 30, Physics 20, Physics 30.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, March 9th- Friday, March 13th: Guidance counsellors will meet with each grade 10 and 11 student individually to review their course registration and answer any student questions.
- April 2026: Summer School information and registration will be shared via family newsletter, students' CBE emails, and announcements