Nighthawk News – March 13, 2026

Good afternoon, Nighthawk Families!

Please note that due to the weather forecast, the Bottle Drive has been postponed to Saturday, April 11, 2026. Please hold on to your bottles until then. Thank you!

Events in the Building

Last Chance for Grad Photos – Tuesday, March 17

Grade 12 students who have not yet had their Grade 12 photo taken will have one final opportunity to be included in the grad composite. You will be called down for pictures on Tuesday, March 17 in the office. Please note this is not an opportunity for retakes.

Diploma Courses and Exams from Semester 1

If you took a diploma course during Semester 1 at NTHS where your diploma was cancelled, you now have two options:

• Option 1: Accept the mark for the course as is. No further action required.
• Option 2: Write the diploma exam for that course in June to potentially raise your mark. If you choose this option, you must come to the front office to register with Ms. Green before April 3, 2026. This is a hard deadline – if you do not register, you cannot write the exam at North Trail. You may also want to review course content and consider engaging a tutor to help prepare.

Spirit Week – March 16–19

Educational Opportunities

Last Chance to Apply for Student Exchanges 2026–2027

The application deadline for in-person student exchange programs with France and Spain is approaching fast! Students interested in participating must commit to completing either French or Spanish through to the Grade 12 (30) level. The in-school deadline is March 19, 2026.

The application is a two-part process:

• Student completes Part I – download the application instructions and form from Alberta.ca
• Student submits their printed Part I to Ms. Dunsmoor, who completes Part II including a home visit and interview
• Ms. Dunsmoor submits the full application to Alberta Education in Edmonton

Interested students should speak with Ms. Dunsmoor in Room 2412 as soon as possible.

Student Services Updates

Student Services D2L

If you haven't already, check out the Student Services D2L page for information about course registration, clubs, post-secondary, diploma exams, future careers and training, mental health resources, MyPass, My BluePrint, summer school, scholarships, and much more!

Grade 12 Scholarships

There are hundreds of scholarships available to Alberta high school students. Here are some popular ones to explore:

• Alexander Rutherford – students can receive funding simply for achieving great marks in high school
• Post-Secondary Institutions – many institutions have their own scholarships, bursaries, and awards; check with the schools you have applied to
• ScholarTree – helps students find scholarships for students studying in Canada (check D2L – a great activity for Spring Break!)
• Education Matters – student awards and scholarships for Calgary students (see below)

Education Matters – 2025/2026 Award Cycle Now Open

To get started, use the Awards Search function to see which awards you may be eligible for. You can narrow your search to North Trail High School – there are 49 awards to choose from! To apply, set up an account on the Student Award Application Portal. If you already have an account, do not create a new one. Note: do not use your CBE email for this account.

The majority of awards are applied for through the "EducationMatters 2025/2026 General Award Application Form," where you can select the award(s) you wish to apply for and complete eligibility questions. You do not need to find a separate application for each award. A Student Awards walkthrough video is also available to guide you through the steps.

Reminders

Grad News

• NTHS Evening Grad Banquet tickets are available for purchase until the end of the month at the regular price of $130 per ticket. All tickets must be purchased through your online MyCBE parent account – for ease of access, use a computer rather than a phone.
• Consider "Adopt a Grad" to support students in financial need. Visit adoptagrad.ca or email admin@adoptagrad.ca for more information.
• Visit the grad website for the most up-to-date information – check back often as it is continually updated.

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences – March 19 and 20

Please note: book only with your teen's Period 1, 2, 3, and 4 teachers. Booking closes for parents and guardians on Wednesday, March 18 at 12:00 PM. Log in to Conference Manager to book.