École McTavish High School

10/06/2026

🧠 McTavish Mental Health Moment
Anxiety is a normal and important part of how our brain keeps us safe. Everyone experiences it at times — before a test, trying something new, or facing something uncertain.

The challenge is how we respond to it. When we avoid the things that make us anxious, we might feel better in the moment, but our brain learns that the situation is something to fear. Over time, this can make anxiety feel stronger and happen more often.

Taking small, manageable steps toward what makes us anxious helps the brain learn something new:
“This is uncomfortable, but I can handle it.”

With practice and support, anxiety becomes easier to manage.

10/06/2026

Weekly Update! 🦃

10/05/2026

🏐 The rankings are out!

Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Volleyball Team, who are officially ranked #3 in the province! 💚🧡💙

What an accomplishment and a great start to the season. Keep it going, Marauders! 🏐

10/03/2026

Head to M&M this weekend to support the International Travel Club! A great time to stock up on some goodies for Thanksgiving. 🍽️🥧

10/03/2026

We can do better, Marauders. 💚🧡💙

This is what our student parking lot looked like yesterday, and it’s not how we want to leave our school grounds.

Our school belongs to all of us, and we all have a responsibility to take care of it. We want our students to live by a simple motto: leave a place better than you found it.

On Monday at lunch, we’re asking students to join us for a community clean-up of our school grounds. Grab a garbage bag, lend a hand, and help us get our space looking the way it should.

It takes all of us to keep McTavish looking great. Let’s show some Marauder pride and take care of our school and our community. 💚🧡💙

10/02/2026

🧡💚💙 Marilyn Ryan–affectionately called “Mama McTavish”–is the absolute heart of our school’s daily operations. Much of her work happens behind the scenes, managing all the complex details that keep a school running smoothly. Marilyn handles every single task with grace, precision, and a warm smile.

Her genuine care for the entire McTavish staff is unmatched. Marilyn anticipates the small, thoughtful details that others often overlook, ensuring that the adults in our building feel supported, appreciated, and cared for.

By taking care of our school’s foundation and keeping our operations running smoothly, Marilyn empowers every staff member to focus on what they do best. In making it possible for all of us to thrive, Marilyn truly embodies doing “What’s Best for Kids” every single day. Please join us in celebrating Marilyn!

10/02/2026

Recovery Alberta is offering a series of free online education sessions designed to support students, caregivers, and families.

Sessions are presented through Zoom and cover a range of topics related to youth mental health, wellness, technology, ADHD, va**ng, and more.

Upcoming Sessions:

✳️ October 6 – Unmasking ADHD in Girls, Part 1: Understanding Female ADHD
✳️ October 6 – Mental Health & Youth
October 8 – Unmasking ADHD in Girls, Part 2: Supporting Females with ADHD
✳️ October 13 – Va**ng & Youth
✳️ October 20 – Raising Healthy Humans in a Digital World: Conversations About Technology, Mental Health, and Growing Up Online
✳️ October 22 – Stress, Stigma, and Safety: Building Supportive Communities for Youth

Please see the graphics for additional information about each session.

To sign up: https://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=webex&utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=Sept%2029

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Congratulations Miss Mackenzie!