See our School Calendar for all of the dates and activities.

North Trail High School Updates

Dear Nighthawk Families: 

On Wednesday, we were proud to honour and celebrate more than 700 graduates during the ceremony and banquet at the BMO. This is our first graduating class of students who attended North Trail for all three years of their high school education. It was an emotional and fun filled day. We would like to thank all the staff and students who worked tirelessly to make the event possible. Parents, give yourselves a pat on the back for a job well done, in helping your child to make it to this momentous stage in their lives. 

Please read below for other celebrations and some important events happening in the building this week. Enjoy your long weekend! 

Celebrations

World Skills Competition 

Last week some of our culinary staff were away at the World Skills Competition supporting one of our baking skills competitors. As a first time competitor, Mustafa Mohamed, placed 6th out of 20. This is an excellent placement for our first time being represented at World Skills. Please see the linked photo of his cake. 

Upcoming Events 

CTS Showcase 

Our CTS Showcase will be on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30-7:30. This is a wonderful opportunity where we will be highlighting the skills and work of CTS students. Entrance is free and open to the general public.  There will also be items available for sale throughout the evening, including items in the school store, café, and student produced work. Please come to support this exciting event.

Below is a preview of some of the stations:  

Construction 

In the Carpentry Shop, there will be projects on display as well as students working on custom projects. The Instructor will be in the shop to demo the CNC machine and the wood lathes!  

Film and Media Arts 

The Film and Media Arts program will showcase a rotating collection of student films and animations in the NTHS theatre. Throughout the CTS Showcase, visitors can drop in and view a variety of short films highlighting storytelling, cinematography, and post-production skills developed in class.  

Robotics/ Comp Sci and DTFI 

• A JH robotics tournament (playoff format) 
• An eSports demo 
• A station displaying a smaller XRP robot 
• A Clubs that Care display (through the Makers Making Change program that supports delivering 3d printed assistive devices) 
• Interactive computer science projects (5 or so of our best projects) 
• Showcasing DTFI projects  

Culinary  

• Mini cookies...limited quantity available to sample 
• Mini arancini samplers...limited available 
• Students will be prepping a catering lunch event 
• Cafe open/ bake sale items available for purchase  

Business Studies  

• Come check out everything happening at NTHS school store! 
• Shop for snacks, purchase some NTHS merch, or see our Business students in action! 
• Explore creative projects including cereal box designs, vendor trucks, and other eye-catching displays created by Business 10, 20, and 30 students. 
• Design your own custom badge, colour a Nighthawk-themed design, or purchase a ready-made NTHS badge to take home. 
• Make your very first stock trade and test your investing skills using our interactive stock simulator!  

Graphic Design & Photography 

Graphic Design + Photography will showcase projects including logo designs and various photography compositions via printouts. At the same time, we will be selling the following, inspired by our school colours and symbols:  

• Ethereal Themed Bookmarks 
• Digital Prints 
• Custom Playing Cards 
• Stickers 
• Blind Boxes with 3d Printed Goods 
• Paper Puppets with various jerseys and themes 
• And MORE! 

Off-Campus Education:

As students progress through high school, especially in Grades 11 and 12, Off-Campus Education is here to guide families and students through the exciting opportunities available beyond the classroom.

These opportunities often start in the summer before Grade 11 and continue through Grade 12. This timing works well because students have more flexibility in their schedules, greater maturity, and, can better manage the challenges of advanced courses.

Programs like Unique Pathways offer Dual Credit options in partnership with institutions such as SAIT, the University of Calgary, and Olds College. Unlike regular registration, these programs require students to apply and show they are responsible, have strong work habits, and, can balance both high school and post-secondary coursework.

In addition, Off-Campus Education supports students with Work Experience, the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), CAREERS Next Gen internships, and safety certification training. These experiences help students explore different career paths, gain hands-on skills, and earn credits towards their diploma. 

CTS Summer School

Students can now submit applications indpendently for CTS Summer School. The deadline has been extended to May 22, 2026. Submit applications to chinooksummerschool@cbe.ab.ca

North Trail Represents 

North Trail Represents the diversity and unique identities of our students! A full week of activities have been planned.    

 Upcoming Dates

Follow Us Online

• Website: https://northtrail.cbe.ab.ca/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northtrailhs/
• Athletics: https://www.instagram.com/nths_athletics/