Good Afternoon, Nighthawk Families!
This will be a busy weekend for our NTHS students. Students are participating in a Model UN, CBE Sings at Pearson, robotics provincials in Red Deer, and a wrestling competition. If you would like to follow our 24124 Nighthawks North Star Robotics Team online, it will be streamed at twitch.tv/firstalberta.
Best times to watch:
- Saturday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM
- Sunday (if they make playoffs): 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Celebrations
Junior Girls Basketball Playoffs
Our Junior Girls Basketball team made it to playoffs! We would love for you to come and cheer them on. NTHS students will need their student ID and a toonie to watch the game -- PowerSchool schedules will not be accepted as ID. The game takes place on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Bishop McNally High School, 5700 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T3J 3N4.
Debate Regionals
On Saturday, February 21, North Trail High School hosted Debate Senior Regionals, welcoming over 300 participants from across the city. Debaters competed in four rounds, with the top six teams per category (beginner and open) advancing to Provincials in Edmonton this April.
A big CONGRATULATIONS to Saanvi Chugh and Calvin Tan, who won all four rounds and qualified for Provincials in the beginner category -- Saanvi also placed as the third best speaker. Eni Alagbe earned the title of top speaker of the tournament overall. Amazing! We may have another team qualify for provincials if additional spots open up.
Upcoming Events
Iftar
Iftar is the Arabic word that translates directly as "breaking the fast." Students are very excited for this opportunity to bring the Nighthawk community together in celebration. The event will be fully catered by Jerusalem Shawarma, Doughlicious, and Doughboy. Tickets are now sold out. Doors open at 4:30 PM and the program begins at 5:00 PM. Dress code is semi-formal or traditional attire.
Our Culinary team is also putting together a Nighthawk Bazaar filled with treats from around the world for a "build your own box" experience, available for purchase throughout the evening.
Educational Opportunities
Canadian Rockies Outdoor Learning Centre
North Trail has the opportunity to bring students to the Canadian Rockies Outdoor Learning Centre for two outdoor overnight programs this spring while earning credits. These programs are blended (a mix of online pre-learning and in-person outdoor-based learning) and involve three-day, two-night overnight adventures in the mountains. While these programs are an extension of the Outdoor Pursuits course, students not enrolled in Outdoor Pursuits are encouraged to inquire and apply if space is available.
If you are interested, please attend the mandatory parent meeting on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 PM in the North Trail theatre. Information Sheet
Grad News
A separate grad info message was sent to Grade 12 parents and guardians with the following reminders:
- Early Bird pricing for the NTHS Evening Grad Banquet was available until Sunday, March 1 at 11:59 PM at $120 per person.
- Beginning Monday, March 2, regular pricing of $130 per ticket applies and the limit of three tickets per graduate has been lifted.
- All tickets must be purchased through your online MyCBE parent account.
- Visit the grad website for the most up-to-date information: northtrail.cbe.ab.ca/graduation
School Conferences – March 19–20
We look forward to connecting with you during our upcoming Semester 2 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences on Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20. This is a great opportunity to check in on your student's progress and collaborate with teachers.
Date | Session | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, March 19 | Evening Session | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | In-person at the school (exact teacher locations available on arrival) |
Friday, March 20 (Non-Instructional Day – no classes) | Morning Session | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Online via Microsoft Teams (no app required; works on mobile browser). In case of technical difficulties, please answer calls from "no caller ID" at your booked time. |
All conferences must be booked through Conference Manager. Booking opens for parents and guardians on Monday, March 9 at 9:00 AM and closes on Wednesday, March 18 at 12:00 PM. Each meeting is 10 minutes long. If you miss the conferences, please see PowerSchool or the school website for teacher email addresses.