Yearbooks
This year, there is an early deadline to purchase your 2024-2025 Yearbooks. You have until April 28, 2025. Yearbooks can be purchased in PowerSchool for $42 which comes with a signature sheet so students can get signatures before they leave for summer holidays in June. Yearbooks arrive in late August and students will have them one of the first days back in September. Students in Grade 12 will need to arrange to pick up their yearbooks in the Fall 2025. Please reach out to us if you are having issues adding a yearbook to your account.
Grad Information
Thank you for your patience while we process the many requests for banquet tickets. You will receive an email confirmation once your tickets have been added to PowerSchool. If you haven’t requested your tickets, please use the link below to do so. Any tickets not paid for by April 18th will be removed. No seating requests will be taken at this time, please look for further correspondence regarding this after April 15th.
https://forms.gle/Vm6MPVGSfecgVYYA9
Grad Committee is excited to be hosting a Spring fundraiser for all students to participate in. Bring in any previously loved clothing or accessories that you would like to donate. All collected donations will be sold in a Market (tentatively scheduled for April 11) where students will be able to purchase items for a steal of a deal. You can find Grad Committee set up in the Space during lunch every day until April 3 to collect your donations. All proceeds will go directly to the grad charity, I Can For Kids. Listen to announcements and check out the instagram page for more information."
Cafeteria
Menu for the Week of March 31
Monday, March 31
Soup: Vegetable Soup $3.00
Entrée: Fettuccini with Rose Sauce and Garlic Toast $7.00
Sandwich: BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza $5.00
Appetizer/Salad: Yogurt Cup $3.00
Dessert: Carrot Cake Muffin with Cream Cheese Icing $3.00
Tuesday, April 1
Soup: Beef Noodle $3.00
Entrée: Chicken Fingers and Fries with your choice of dips $7.00
Sandwich: Ham and Cheese Panini $5.00
Appetizer/Salad: Pasta Salad $3.00
Dessert: 2 Pack Chocolate Raspberry Eclairs $3.00
Wednesday, April 2
Soup: Spicy Chicken and Rice $3.00
Entrée: Crunchy Chicken Burger with Fries $7.00
Sandwich: Cheese Burger Pita Pizza $5.00
Appetizer/Salad: Vege and Dip $3.00
Dessert: Chocolate Fudge Cake Slice $3.00
Thursday, April 3
Soup: Potato Bacon $3.00
Entrée: N.Y. Steak Sandwich $7.00
Sandwich: Spicy Chicken Panini $5.00
Appetizer/Salad: Pasta Salad $3.00
Dessert: Cream Cheese Cinnamon Bun $3.00
Friday, April 4
Entrée: Breakfast Croissant – Meat or Veggie
Success Center
SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Here are a list of the courses/locations that will be offered through CBE Learn this summer CBE Learn summer schools course offerings
The information will not be available until April. Please read the weekly emails, check the tv’s at school and listen to the announcements for the registration information.
There will be a QR code available outside the Success Centre to scan and fill out your requests for summer school.
· In-person summer school classes run from July 2nd – July 25th at various CBE high schools.
· Online summer school classes run from June 30th – July 24th
YLL Conference Opportunity
“Have you ever wondered what it’s like inside a courtroom? Experience a mock trial, or ask law students your burning questions?
· If so, join us at the YLL 2025 conference for a unique opportunity to meet and interact with experienced Law Students, University faculty, professional lawyers and a Supreme Court Judge! This event is taking place at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law on April 5, 2025.
· This free event will allow for a golden opportunity to get your legal networking on! Find out more information on the Youth Leaders in Law website or instagram @YouthLeadersinLaw”
· For the basic information:
· PRIOR LAW KNOWLEDGE IS NOT NEEDED (it’s okay you’ll learn some!)
· Robert Thirsk Ambassador: Simsi Adedayo-Sanni
· On April 5th, 2025 from 8:30 am - 11:am (for optional mock trial) and 11:00am - 4:15 (for regular hours) @ The Murray Fraser Building at the University of Calgary
· THERE IS FREE FOOD PROVIDED AND IT IS A FREE EVENT TO ATTEND
· Come talk, meet and learn from alumni, professional lawyers, and Supreme Court Judge The Honourable Justice Jamal.
· For more information visit:
· Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBQxrZGFNq9LwMvIlIAj5d5fZwZ2u6FZM2VvRyl5iKYbjnRg/viewform o YLL website: https://www.youthleadersinlaw.com/about-1
· Or the Youthleadersinlaw Instagram page!
Unique Pathways & Off Campus Opportunities
They collaborate with post-secondary institutions, industry partners and community organizations to offer a wide-range of unique opportunities for students. These range from practical, hands-on learning experiences in Exploratory programs to Dual Credit courses and programs that allow students to participate in post-secondary learning with the support of a supervising CBE teacher. These programs allow students to complete high school their own way, and set students up for future success by easing the transition to post-secondary learning and/or the workplace.
Applications open March 6 and due April 11 (for summer 2025 and fall 2025) to your guidance counselor or Mr Walyuchow Unique Pathways info
Unique Pathways Information Sessions
The information night scheduled for Thursday March 6th, 2025 has been cancelled. However, our CBE Unique Pathways team will be hosting two online sessions providing an overview of upcoming programs and to answer student and parent questions. The sessions will be identical and families are able to choose whichever session works for them: § Thursday April 3rd, 6-7 PM – Register*, Meeting Link
*Please note that registration is not required, however, it is helpful for our team in tailoring our presentation to the audience.
Check out the program pages and click on the links that take you to our partner sites for more information, including videos and next steps.
In the meantime, we will be working with program partners to share program information and stories online, through our website. Stay tuned and connect with your Off-campus Coordinator with any program questions or email uniquepathways@cbe.ab.ca! Please note that past information session recordings can be found on our YouTube channel.
SAVE THE DATE: Youth Hiring Fair 2025
· March 27th 1:30-6:00 at the Big Four Building (1801 Big Four Trail)
· Over 80 employers will be in attendance
· Post Secondary Visits
Post Secondary Visits
Wed, April 9th U of C – hosting a special “You’ve Been Admitted – now what” presentation for students who will be attending U of C next year at lunch in Rm 212. Students are encouraged to attend to get on the right track for attending in the fall.
U of C Future Student Events o U of C Future Students are hosting a number of exciting events! Check out U of C Future Events for key dates and times coming up in January for newly accepted students!
· Investing in the Future Award
· This year, the incredibly generous donor is once again offering 10 awards of $100,000 each ($25,000 per year over 4 years)!!!
· This award 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 https://www.educationmatters.ca/systemwide_awards/investing-in-the-future-award/
· Applications are now open and are due March 31, 2025. Students can apply through EducationMatters’ application portal https://applications.educationmatters.ca/.
· Here, they will register an account they will get an email asking them to “confirm” their account and, from there, they will be able to access the application. Students who already have an account do NOT need to register again. They can simply login to their existing account.
GRADitude Project
· Trellis and Youth Central have partnered to offer The GRADitutde Project which provides free graduation dresses, suits and personal care items to Grade 12 students, ensuring they can enjoy their big day with confidence, no matter their financial situation.
· Have a dress to donate? Drop off at the Stephen Cleaners locations in Crowfoot, Hamptons, Varsity Acres or West Springs
· Volunteer opportunities are available to those wanting to support
· Registration is currently open for Calgary-based Grade 12 grads of all genders. To access registration, please visit: https://youthcentral.com/graditude/
BURNS MEMORIAL FUND - HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS
· This program is for Calgary high school students who are within two semesters of graduating from grade 12 and who have demonstrated financial need. A basic living allowance is provided to assist students in covering expenses such as rent, food and transportation. Attendance and marks are monitored monthly. For more information or to apply, students should connect with their colour community Guidance Counsellor.
Scholarships
· Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for February 2025 and scholarship information presentation on our school site listed here, so that families are able to see as well. Students can also access scholarship information through Success Centre D2L shell.
Community Resources
· Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions
· Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through Recovery Alberta: Can We Talk: Healthy Relationships; Building Resiliency in Today's Youth; and ADHD and Executive Functioning. Click here for more information and to register
Upcoming Dates:
Mar 24-28 Spring Break, Classes Resume March 31st.
April 18 Good Friday – No School for All students
April 21 System Professional Learning Day – No School for All Students
May 28 RTHS Grad 2025