Term 1 Report Cards
Term 1 Report Cards will be available for viewing in your Parent PowerSchool account beginning on November 9th. Please reach out to the RTHS office should you have trouble accessing your account.
January Diploma and Assessment Schedule 2027
Please find attached RTHS January 2027 Diploma and Assessment Schedule.
School Council Pizza and Dirty Soda – November 20
Council is now accepting orders for the upcoming Pizza and Dirty Soda Day using the link or QR below. The deadline to order is noon on November 17th. Please note that there is limited pizza/sodas available for purchase the day of and you are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase.
https://robert-thirsk-parent-society.square.site/
School Council – November 10th
Please join us either in person or online for our School Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30pm. Agendas and minutes can be found on our school website
https://robertthirsk.cbe.ab.ca/school-council
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2660535802911754?p=WG2IMbsel3XMazZ3Sd
Meeting ID: 266 053 580 291 175 4
Passcode: VA96VY2n
RTHS Fine Arts Production
Robert Thirsk Fine Arts Presents "Chicago: Teen Edition"
Join us for Chicago: Teen Edition at Robert Thirsk High School on December 9th at 7:30 PM to experience a night full of glamour, glitz, and excitement. The production's aesthetic matches the bold energy of the musical. Step into the 1920s and enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with jazzy music, dazzling performances, and stunning costumes. With elements of suspense and murder, you will be on your toes throughout the whole musical.
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Show begins at 7:30 PM
Chicago: Teen Edition is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
www.concordtheatricals.com
Mayor’s Food Drive
The students of Robert Thirsk have undertaken a food drive as part of the Mayor's Food Drive to raise donations to support the Calgary Food Bank. Collection will run from Nov 23rd to Dec 16th, ending with a meet and greet with the Mayor on Dec 16th for the Connect classes that raise the most donations.
Blood Drive
RTHS is a member of the Partner’s for Life program offered by Canadian Blood Services. We will be having an upcoming donor event with 10 reserved appointments. Please access the attached form to get more detailed information if you are interested.
Menu for the Week of November 9
Monday, November 9
Soup: Lasagna Soup $3
Entrée: Mac n Cheese with Chicken Chorizo and Herb Biscuit $8
Sandwich/Appetizer: Croque Monsier $6
Dessert: Black Forest Parfait Cup $3
Tuesday, November 10
Soup: Mongolian Noodle $3
Entrée: Cabbage Rolls $8
Sandwich/Appetizer: Fried Rice Balls with Tomato Sauce $5
Dessert: Portuguese Custard Tarts $3
Success Center
Unique Pathways Semester 2 Applications
Grade 11 or 12 students interested in applying for Unique Pathway programs for semester 2 can visit the link here for more information and for the application form. Students with completed applications should book an appointment with their guidance counsellor who will review their application and submit to the Unique Pathways team. Applications are due on November 20th.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for December 2026 on our school site listed here,
Scholarship Highlight
Schulich Leader Scholarships
Launched in 2012, this $100+ million scholarship fund provides up to 100 undergraduate scholarships each year, across top Canadian universities. The most promising students can pursue their dreams and become the next global pioneers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). 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 2026/2027 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: academic excellence; evidence of leadership, charisma, and creativity; and be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a career in either technology, engineering, entrepreneurship and business enterprise, or applied scientific research. 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 15th, 2027 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 for parents/guardians: School Avoidance: Moving Towards Reducing Distress and Improving Attendance; When Worry Comes to School: Understanding Anxiety and Helping Students Thrive; and What is the Manosphere and What Can We Do About it?
Click here for more information and to register.
211
· Call 211; Text Info to 211; or chat with 211
· 211 can connect you with programs and resources (ie. Crisis resources; financial supports; food and basic needs; mental health/addictions; newcomers to Canada; youth, etc.)
Click here for more information.