Fire Lane Parking

We are once again reaching out to RTHS families for your help.  We have recently had an increase in cars parking in the fire lanes of the loop causing many challenges for our school buses picking up and dropping off our Learning Program students.  Please make arrangements to pick up/drop off your student in alternate locations other than the loop.  We appreciate you supporting the safety of the students of RTHS

Student Parking Information

Beginning on September 24, 2026,  a parking pass will be required to park in either the Upper or Lower lot.  Fees have been added to PowerSchool accounts for students who have submitted their form and passes can be picked up beginning on Monday, September 22.

Athletics Update

The school store is now up and running! Fall sport-specific gear has an order deadline of today, Sept. 18^th to ensure delivery during the season of play. General Thirsk gear is available all year round and will be delivered once each month to your student's Connect class. 

https://rm-apparel.square.site/shop/robert-thirsk-high-school-2026-2027-on-line-store-now-open/4

We have had a great start to our Fall Athletics season with all our Volleyball Teams playing their first league matches, Girls’ soccer playing against Father Lacombe on our home field, and Cross Country running a 4km meet at Canmore Park.

Good luck to our Senior Volleyball Teams who are away in Lethbridge this weekend for a tournament!

Next week in Athletics:

Boys’ Volleyball home game vs. St. Mary’s and Girls; Volleyball away game at Bowness, Girls’ Soccer at home vs Forest Lawn

Cross Country Meet at Bowmont Park

Wednesday with girls’ soccer play at home vs Forest Lawn and cross country at bowmont park participating in the Bowmont Blast. 

Success Center

Grade 12 Alberta High School Diploma Credential Checks

During Connect on Wednesday, September 16th, grade 12 students received their credential checks from Alberta Education to review their progress towards their high school diploma or certificate of high school achievement. Grade 12 students are to review their credential checks with their parents/guardians and then hand back to their Connect teacher by Wednesday, September 23rd. 

Post-Secondary Application Information

Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend a lunchtime presentation on Thursday, September 24^th in the theatre. Aly Lefebvre, Guidance Counsellor, will review post-secondary/career exploration tools and general post-secondary application and admission information. 

Scholarship Presentation

Students interested in learning more about scholarship opportunities are invited to attend a lunch time meeting with Aly Lefebvre, Guidance Counsellor, on Wednesday, October 7^th in Room 212. 

Upcoming Post-Secondary Visits @ Thirsk

University of Arizona: October 1st Booth in the Space @ 8 AM

University of Calgary: October 6th Booth in the Space @ 8 AM

University of Alberta: October 6th Booth in the Space @ 3 PM

University of Toronto: October 8th Presentation @ lunch in Room 212

Acadia University: October 27th Booth in the Space @ 8 AM

University of Alberta (Augustana): October 28th Booth in the Space @ 8 AM

St. Francis Xavier University: October 28th Booth in the Space @ 8 AM

UBC: November 4th Presentation in the theatre @ lunchtime

Post-Secondary Fairs @ Thirsk

--> Out of Province (OOP) Post-Secondary Fair ​

Tuesday, October 20th from 1pm – 2:30 PM

40-50 Out of Province Post-Secondary Student Recruitment Advisors​

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--> Alberta-Based Post-Secondary Fair (ELAA)​

Friday, October 30th from 8:30 AM-10:30 AM

20-30 Alberta-Based Post-Secondary Student Recruitment Advisors​

Job Shadow Opportunity

Young women and non-binary students in grades 11 or 12 are invited to register for a complimentary day-long program on October 19^th to learn about rewarding careers in finance. Interested students drop down to the Success Centre to register. Limited spots are available. 

Scholarships

 Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for September and October 2026 on our school site listed here, 

Community Resources

Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions

Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through Recovery Alberta for parents/guardians: 2SLGBTQI+: What do Parents and Professionals Really Need to Know; Teens and Gambling: What Adults Need to Know; The Thinking Brain: Building Executive Function, Self-Regulation, and Independence. Click here for more information and to register.

MyKickStand: Offers free virtual appointments for mental health counsellors or employment counsellors to support students with job searches, interview prep, resumes, cover letters, and much more. 

Menu for the Week of September 21

Monday, September 21

Soup: Thai Sweet Potato and Carrot $3

Entrée:  Hawaiian Loco Moco  $8

Sandwich/Appetizer:  Chicken Quesadillas  $6

Dessert: Pancake Poppers with Chocolate Sauce $3

Tuesday, September 22

Soup: Potato and Leek $3

Entrée:  Pork Schnitzel with Spaetzle and Red Cabbage  $8

Sandwich/Appetizer:  Loaded Chili Dog $6

Dessert: Raspberry Cheesecake Baked Oatmeal $3

Wednesday, September 23

Soup: Chupe de Pollo $3

Entrée:  Brazilian BBQ Beef Skewers with Pao de Queijo and Corn Salad  $8

Sandwich/Appetizer:  Fried Cheddar Sticks with Jalapeno Ranch $5

Dessert: Chocolate Croissants $3

Thursday, September 24

Soup: Jalapeno Popper  $3

Entrée:   Chicken Cordon Bleu with Vege and Potatoes  $8

Sandwich/Appetizer:  Kazakh Samsa with Chutney $5

Dessert: Apple Pie $3

Friday, September 25

No service