Celebrations

Rhythm and Release – Dance Showcase
Last Thursday, Rhythm and Release, the dance showcase and collaboration between Dance 15 students and the NTHS Dance Team, featured a sold-out show. The evening highlighted a wide range of styles, including K-Pop, contemporary dance, and Bollywood.

Thank you to our energetic audience for supporting our dancers. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ms. Garden and all staff and students who contributed to the success of this event.

Wrestling Tournament Results
The North Trail Wrestling Team participated in a tournament this past weekend at Rundle College. As many team members are new to wrestling this year, this was an important milestone.

  • Rookie Girls: 1st place overall
  • Rookie Boys: 5th place
  • Open Boys: 7th place

Congratulations to all athletes for their hard work and dedication.

Lunar New Year

Monday, February 17 marks Lunar New Year, a significant cultural celebration observed by many communities across Canada and around the world. Within CBE, our schools reflect a rich diversity of languages, traditions, and lived experiences, and this occasion provides an opportunity to continue fostering welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environments for all.

Often referred to as the Spring Festival, Chinese New Year, Tết (Vietnamese communities), or Seollal (Korean communities), Lunar New Year holds deep cultural and historical significance for many Southeast Asian communities and Canadians. It is one of the most widely celebrated events globally.

We welcome the Year of the Horse through meaningful student, family, and community connections and conversations.

Informational Items

Registration for 2026–2027 (Grades 11 and 12)

Students in Grade 10 and Grade 11 Trail Time Homerooms received course selection instructions and worksheets on Wednesday, February 4.

  • Families are encouraged to discuss course selections with their student.
  • The worksheet must be signed by a parent/guardian.
  • Students must:
    • Enter course selections into PowerSchool
    • Return the signed worksheet to their Trail Time teacher

Deadline: Wednesday, February 18

Transcripts and Grade 12 Diploma Courses

Alberta Education will not exempt diploma exam scores until mid-February. At that time, overall grades will be recalculated as the same as the in-class grade. Until that time, all diploma courses show INC for incomplete on the Detailed Academic Report (DAR = high school transcript). For students who took a course that has a diploma, this means that your credit count may appear to be inaccurate until this update is made. 

Graduation 2026 – Grade 12 Parents Only

The Graduation Ceremony and Banquet will take place on:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Location: BMO Centre

Visit the Graduation Website for ongoing updates:
http://northtrail.cbe.ab.ca/graduation

Early-Bird Grad Banquet Tickets
Early-bird ticket sales will open mid-February through your student’s PowerSchool account. The exact date and time will be shared via School Messenger and posted on the school website.

“Walk-the-Stage” Graduation Requirements

High School Diploma

  • Minimum 75 credits by end of January
  • On track to earn 95 credits by end of June
  • Registered in Summer School if required
  • All fees paid (Grades 10–12, including Semester 1 of Grade 12)
  • Student in good standing

K&E Certificate of High School Achievement

  • Minimum 55 credits by end of January
  • On track to earn 75 credits by end of June
  • Registered in Summer School if required
  • All fees paid (Grades 10–12, including Semester 1 of Grade 12)
  • Student in good standing

Student Exchange Opportunities (2026–2027)

Applications are now open for in-person student exchange programs to:

  • Quebec
  • France
  • Mexico
  • Spain

Important Requirement:
Students must commit to completing French or Spanish through Grade 12 (30).

How to Apply:

The application is a two-part process: 

  • Student completes Part I – Download the application instructions and form from Alberta.ca: 
    https://www.alberta.ca/student-and-educator-exchange-programs 
  • Student submits their printed Part I to liaison teacher  
  • Ms. Dunsmoor completes Part II, including a home visit and interview 
  • Ms. Dunsmoor submits full application to Alberta Education in Edmonton 

Application Deadlines

  • Mexico & Quebec: Sunday, March 15, 2026
  • France & Spain: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Students should speak with Ms. Dunsmoor (Room 2412) as soon as possible.
In-school deadlines will be earlier than provincial deadlines.

Upcoming Events

Robotics Competition

Sunday, February 8
Four NTHS robotics teams (24124, 26145, 30645, 33517) will compete at the East City Championship for a chance to advance to Provincials.

Key Dates & Events

Event

Date

Time

Location

Teachers’ Convention (No School)

Thursday–Friday, February 12–13

All Day

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Family Day (No School)

Monday, February 16

All Day

—

CBE Student & Alberta Assurance Surveys

Wednesday, February 18

Trail Time

All Homerooms

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