Memos

HTH - Updates and Reminders (November 12th, 2026)

Dear Families, 

Please see the following updates and reminders for the week of November 16th, 2026. If you have any questions or require clarification please reach out directly to the staff member indicated. In the event no staff member is listed, members of our administrative team or office staff will be able to help. 

Term I Reports and Family Teacher Conferences - Distribution  and Timelines
Please be advised that Holy Trinity High School will be shifting to digitally releasing report cards for Term I and III.  This will be facilitated through our PowerSchool platform using the information already provided to families and students. Please note, to see individual teacher comments, parents/guardians must click on the grade to load the class assessment and evaluation screen. This is best done using a laptop or desktop device. 

In preparation for the release of Term I reports, we ask that you review the following dates

• Thursday, November 19th - PowerSchool reopens for the virtual release of Term I grades/comments

• Friday, November 20th - The HTH OPTIS portal will open for families to begin booking Family Teacher Conferences. Family members may book up to three 10 minute appointments with their child's teachers. If additional meetings are required, please contact your child's teacher directly to arrange a time. Please note that the default for appointments is in-person - please check to make sure your appointment is the correct type (in-person or phone call)

• Thursday, November 26th - Family Teacher Conferences will take place between 1:00 - 4:30 and 5:30 - 7:00. This will be a partial day for all students with dismissal taking place at 11:40AM. 

Request for Paper Copies
Families can request paper copies of Term I reports by completing the following Google Form: Click Here. We will review all requests on Wednesday, November 18th and facilitate distribution through our Homeroom teachers. 

Professional Learning Day - November 16th, 2026
Please be advised that Holy Trinity High classes will not go ahead on Monday, November 16th  as teachers/staff will be participating in professional learning. School will resume for all students on Tuesday, November 17th (Day 6)

Holiday Wreath Fundraiser in Support of our Outdoor Classrom
Holy Trinity High is once again hosting a wreath fundraising in support of our Outdoor Classroom. Items range from $45 - $55 with orders collected between November 1st - 30th. Please contact Ms. Cavanagh by email if you have any additional questions. 

HTH - Updates and Reminders (October 19th, 2026)

Dear Families,

Please see the following updates and reminders. We ask that you please review the information below and have a discussion with your child if necessary. If you have any questions, or require clarification, please let a member of our office staff know. 

Grade 9 Families - JRI Yearbook Orders
Please see the following message from the administration of Juniper Ridge Intermediate: The Juniper Ridge 2025–26 Yearbook is now available to order! Ordering information is available at jri.nlesd.ca. This book is currently in production and we are anticipating its arrival by Christmas.

HTH Walk for Wenjack - Annual Fundraiser (October 28th, 2026)
HTH will be recognizing Secret Path Week from October 18th - October 23rd. Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Their goal is to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all peoples in Canada. This year, our Walk for Wenjack will be taking place on October 28th, 2026 from 12:15 - 12:45. Students can register by signing up at the office. Families who are able are encouraged to donate here: https://walk-for-wenjack-2026.raiselysite.com/en/t/holy-trinity-high-school 

AARAO Career Fair - October 23rd, 2026
HTH's annual AARAO (Atlantic Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers) Career and Post-Secondary Opportunities Fair will be taking place on Friday, October 23rd from 9:10 - 11:10. Students in grade 12 will be invited to attend during period one. This is an excellent opportunity for students to speak directly with post-secondary institutions and explore possible career paths after high school. For additional information, please reach out to Amy Small (amysmall@nlschools.ca) or Erin Cavanagh (erincavanagh@nlschools.ca)

Scent Free Policies - School and Buses
We would like to remind all students that Holy Trinity High School and our school buses are scent free spaces. Staff members at our school and our buses have health issues that can be worsened by strong scents and aerosol products. We ask that you please speak with your child to remind them that perfumes, body sprays, and other strong scented products are not to be worn when attending school or riding our buses. If students wear these products, learning areas and access to our buses may be restricted. 

Upcoming PL Days and Holidays (November) 

During the month of November there are several days classes will not be in session. These include Professional Learning Days on November 16th, and the Remembrance Day Holiday on November 11th.

HTH Breakfast Program Fundraising

A reminder to our families we fundraise year round for our breakfast program! You can donate directly to HTH here: https://www.kidseatsmart.ca/donate-now/ 

HTH - Updates and Reminders (October 5th, 2026)

Dear Families,

Please see the following updates and reminders. We ask that you please review the information below and have a discussion with your child if necessary. If you have any questions, or require clarification, please let a member of our office staff know. 

HTH Fall Spirit Week! (October 5th - 9th)
Today marks the beginning of our Fall Spirit Week! Students are invited to participate in our daily dress up days and participate in activities throughout the week. Prizes will be drawn for participating students and we hope to see a strong show of Tiger Spirit! Information has been posted to the HTH Facebook Page

Walk for Breakfast (October 5th, 2026)
Our annual Walk for Breakfast in support of our Kids Eat Smart Breakfast Program is scheduled to take place on October 5th, 2026 (this is a change of date from our opening calendar). A reminder for all students to wear layers and dress for the weather on Monday morning. 

We encourage all families who are able to help support this valuable program by donating here: https://www.kidseatsmart.ca/donate-now/ (choosing Holy Trinity High). Each year this program costs between $20000 - $25000, and we rely on the support of our community to make it happen! Thank you to those who have already donated! 

Fire Prevention Week (October 5th - 9th)
This week is Fire Prevention Week in Newfoundland and Labrador! Learn how about Safe charging is a Super power using the resources linked here from our local Fire Departments. In addition to this weekend's parade, there will also be two open houses taking place for students and families: Wednesday, October 7th from 6:00pm-8:00pm @ Flatrock Fire Station and Thursday, October 8th from 6:00pm-8:00pm Open House @ Torbay Fire Station

Open House Event Flyer 2026

Tip Sheet for Safe Charging

HTH Athletics Updates - Student Athlete Agreement and SSNL Safe Sport Education Course
We are asking all families to please review the newly developed HTH Student Athlete Agreement (2026). This agreement is specific to Holy Trinity High and is supplemental to the SSNL Athletic Contract required for all student athletes. Athletes who wish to participate on school teams will be required to sign both agreements. Students will be meeting with members of our Athletic Department this week to discuss this agreement so they understand their obligations/expectations. 

In addition, all student athletes are reminded that they must have the SSNL Safe Sport Education course completed to be formally added to a roster. If you have any questions, please connect with Ms. Pitts (samanthapitts@nlschools.ca) or Ms. Chaytor (stephaniechaytor@nlschools.ca). For further information on our Athletics Program, please visit our website here: Click Here

HTH Coaches Meeting (October 8th, 2026)
A meeting for all confirmed or applicants for coaching has been scheduled for Thursday, October 8th (6:00 - 7:00). Further information will be sent in the coming days. Participation at this meeting is required to coach at HTH. If you are unable to attend, please let Ms. Pitts know as soon as possible. 

HTH - Updates and Reminders (September 28th, 2026)

Dear Families,

Please see the following updates and reminders. We ask that you please review the information below and have a discussion with your child if necessary. If you have any questions, or require clarification, please let a member of our office staff know. 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Assembly (Sept 29th, 2026) and Holiday (Sept 30th, 2026)
On Tuesday, September 29th, Holy Trinity High School will be honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconiliation with a school-wide assembly, classroom activities, and flag raising ceremony. We invite all students and staff to wear an article of orange clothing on this day in recognition of Orange Shirt Day. There will be no school for staff or students on Wednesday, September 30th as NLSchools honours National Day for Truth and Reconiliation. School will resume on Thursday, Oct 1st and it will be Day 3 on the school day calendar.

Walk for Breakfast (October 5th, 2026)
Our annual Walk for Breakfast in support of our Kids Eat Smart Breakfast Program is tenatively scheduled to take place on October 5th, 2026 (this is a change of date from our opening calendar). More informaiton will be shared in the coming days, but we encourage all families who are able to help support this valuable program by donating here: https://www.kidseatsmart.ca/donate-now/ (choosing Holy Trinity High). 

Each year this program costs between $20000 - $25000, and we rely on the support of our community to make it happen! Thank you to those who have already donated! 

HTH Picture Day - Day #2 (October 8th, 2026)
As some may already be aware, not all students had their photos taken on our first picture day. A second picture day has now been scheduled for those not seen during the intitial day and for re-takes. Once picture packages arrive at HTH, they will be sent home with students with further instructions from Lifetouch. 

HTH - Professional Learning Day and Thanksgiving Day Holiday (October 9th and 12th, 2026)
There will no school for students on Friday, October 9th as staff will be engaging in required professional learning, and October 12th for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. School will resume for students on Tuesday, October 13th and it will be Day 10 on the school day calendar. 

HTH - Updates and Reminders (September 21st, 2026)

Dear Families,

Please see the following updates and reminders. We ask that you please review the information below and have a discussion with your child if necessary. If you have any questions, or require clarification, please let a member of our office staff know. 

School Showcase - Information for Families
We would like to thank all families who visited our attended our annual HTH School Showcase and Open House! If you were unable to attend you can review the information posted here. If you have specific questions regarding the learning opportunities, classroom environments, or curriculum, please reach out to your child's teacher directly. 

• Public access to NLSchools curriculum can be found online through the eNLightenEd platform. https://enlightened.gov.nl.ca/ords/r/curr_external/public/home 

• At HTH we are committed to fostering strong school-family relationships and invite you to be active participants in your child's learning. A presentation delivered by the administration can be reviewed here: Click Here

• Teacher profiles will be posted to our website in the coming days. You may also receive this by email from your child's teacher
  
  

School Forms and Demographics
All school forms have now been posted on Rycor. Families will begin receiving notices regarding these forms if they are not completed. We ask that all families please check their child's Forms and Payment section of PowerSchool to identify any outstanding documents.

Chromebook Issues
Please be advised that due to the considerable number of requests we have received regarding damaged or missing NLSchools issued devices, our school has exhausted its personal supply of loaner Chromebooks. While we continue to issue tickets and submit eligible devices to IT for repairs, we anticipate this process to take anywhere between 4 - 12 weeks due to the significant number of devices which have been impacted. 

We ask that you please review the following items if this applies to your student at HTH: 

• Chargers are not replaced by HTH or NLSchools. If a charger has been misplaced or damaged it is the responsibility of the family to purchase a replacement. 

• Damaged or lost Chromebook replacement is at the discretion of NLSchools and HTH. If a student has been provided with more than one device, no additional devices will be issued at this time. 

• Priority for replacement begins with students who require a device to meet programming needs. This specifically applies to students who avail of Assistive Technology. Arrangements will be made for students who are entitled to use technology to complete assessments
  
  

Course Change Requests - Add/Drop Deadline (October 30th)
At this time the administration and guidance teams have reviewed all 10 -12 course change requests. We are pleased to announce that 90% of requests were approved. We would like to make our families and students aware that we have tenatively set our add/drop deadline as October 30th, 2026. Unless required for graduation, or recommended by the administration, students will maintain their course loads following this date.

HTH - Updates and Reminders (September 15th, 2026)

Dear Families,

Please see the following updates and reminders. We ask that you please review the information below and have a discussion with your child if necessary. If you have any questions, or require clarification, please let a member of our office staff know. 

Traffic and Parking Lot - Thank you!
We would like to thank our students, staff and entire school community for their patience and efforts to reduce traffic and increase our parking lot safety. Changes were made this past week to our processes which resulted in all students (including buses and student drivers) leaving our parking lot by 3:20 - a 10 minute wait! As we continue to refine our procedures to create a safer and more efficient parking lot, notices will continue to be sent to families as reminders. 

Thanks again for making our school a safer place for our students! 

• Bus arms/signs are engaged during dismissal (3:10 - 3:20). At this time, no vehicles may pass a bus in our lot. 

• Staff and Student Drivers must wait until 3:20 to leave our lot - once buses are released.

• All drivers are asked to yield to buses as they enter and exit our parking lot.

• All students/families are encouraged to avail of busing, or when required, carpool with friends and family.

• Families are asked to arrive at the school between 8:50 - 9:05 and 3:15 - 3:30 for pickup and drop off. Arriving before these times can create considerable line ups in our neighbourhood, preventing buses in arriving and leaving our school.

Picture Day! - Wednesday, September 16th
School photos will be taken on Wednesday, September 16th! All staff and students are required to have their picture taken (further information from NLSchools copied below)

Student photographs taken on Picture Day will be added to the student’s PowerSchool record and may be used by authorized school and student transportation personnel for school administration, student identification, and transportation-related purposes. This may include helping confirm a student’s identity when arranging or providing student transportation services. Access to student photographs is limited to authorized personnel who require the information for their role. 

If you have questions about the collection or use of student photographs, please contact a member of our administrative team

HTH School Showcase - Meet the Teacher Open House (6:00PM - Thursday, September 17th)
Our annual Meet the Teacher night will be taking place on Thursday, September 17th beginning at 6:00PM. This is an opportunity for families to meet their child's teachers, view their learning spaces, and meet some of our community partners.

Further information will be shared as we approach the date and student volunteers are welcome to help! If your child is interested in volunteering, they can leave their name with a member of our office staff.

Terry Fox - Walk for the Cure (Friday, September 18th)
HTH's Terry Fox Walk will be taking place on Friday, September 18th. Students and families who are able are asked to please make a nominal donation of $2.00 to help support this important cause. Keeping with tradition, we will also be hosting a BBQ during our lunch hour to celebrate the day and promote a greater sense of community. This event is open to HTH students only, but once again, volunteers are appreciated! Families can also donate directly to our school by visiting the Terry Fox website: Click Here

School Forms and Demographics [ACTION REQUIRED]
All school forms have now been posted on Rycor. Families will begin receiving notices regarding these forms if they are not completed. We ask that all families please check their child's Forms and Payment section of PowerSchool to identify any outstanding documents. A list of required forms are listed below:

• Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement

• Media Consent Agreement

• Digital Tools Agreement 

If your family needs to update their Demographic Information (phone numbers and address). Please email our office directly at holytrinityhigh@nlschools.ca. Please include your name and the name of the child. Changes of address must be accompanied with proof of address - preferably an NLPower Utility Bill. 

HTH - Updates and Reminders (September 10th, 2026)

Dear Families,

Please see the following message from Athletic Director, Ms. Pitts:

The Google Form for school sports tryouts is now posted on our HTH Athletics webpage, which can be found here. Students who are interested in trying out for volleyball and/or hockey are reminded that tryouts begin next week. Please ensure that you sign up by end of day tomorrow. Please also note that all outstanding athletic fees from the previous school year must be paid in full before students can participate in tryouts this year. If you have any questions or concerns regarding outstanding fees, please reach out to a member of our administration team.

Thank you, and best of luck to all of our student-athletes!

We would appreciate if you shared this message with the interested student athletes in your family. 

Regards,
The HTH Admin Team

HTH - Updates and Reminders (September 4th, 2026)

Dear Families, 

Please see the following memo regarding updates to our school opening procedures. We have also included additional reminders regarding students who receive instruction through Student Services, and updates to our parking lot configuration. We would also like to remind families that our Policies and Procedures webpage contains much of the necessary information for families regarding our school's routines and expectations. We ask that families review this page ahead of our opening day and discuss the information with their child as necessary. 

HTH - Family Memo - School Opening Update

Thank you,
The HTH Admin Team

HTH - Updates and Reminders (September 1st, 2026)

Dear Families, 

Welcome Tigers! We hope that you have all had an enjoyable summer and are excited to start another year of learning.  Whether you are new to our school or returning for another year, we ask that you please thoroughly read the information in this message in preparation for opening day.

• Opening Procedures: Linked below is a family memo which outlines our opening procedures. A reminder that school for all students will begin on Wednesday, September 9th and will be a 'staggered start' - with Grade 9/12 attending a morning session and Grade 10/11 attending in the afternoon. Further details can be found in the memo. 

• PowerSchool, Policies and Procedures: On Tuesday, September 8th, PowerSchool will open for all families around 12:00 PM (noon) for students to gain access to their schedules. We have moved all other information related to Holy Trinity High's policies, procedures and protocols, to our website:  https://holytrinityhigh.nlesd.ca/policies-and-procedures . Families are asked to please review this information for important dates. Information may be updated or changed up until Friday, September 4th. 

• Transportation: Due to ongoing construction in our neighborhood, bus routes on Lynch's and Mahon's lane have been impacted. Please review the additional NLSchools memo if this applies to you and your family. 

We hope you have an enjoyable Labour Day Weekend and look forward to seeing all our students next week! 

HTH - Family Memo - School Opening (2026_2027)

Holy Trinity High - Lynch's Lane Detour 2026-08-31

Regards,
The HTH Admin Team