Dear Trottier :

In this update, I want to take a moment to simply acknowledge and thank our Trottier teachers and staff for the incredible hard work and energy they bring to our school each day. One of the most important parts of the middle school experience is having fun, building social connections, creating outlets for expression, and allowing students to be creative. You’ll see several examples below of how our staff has gone above and beyond to promote a positive school climate and culture.

If you have a moment, I encourage you to reach out to a staff member and thank them for their efforts.

February 23 Students Return 

February 24 DC Parent Night

Monday, March 2nd = AAPPL 8th Grade World Language Testing

Tuesday March 3rd = AAPPL

March 4 – Trottier A Night of Song, 7:00 p.m.

March 5 – Trottier School Council, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

March 6 – Trottier SOS Meeting

March 17 – A Night of Song Snow Date, 7:00 p.m.

March 20 – Eid (No School)

March 23 – Professional Development Day- No School

March 26 – Trottier Instrumental Concert, 7:00 p.m.

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Dear Trottier:

During the week of February 23, Trottier Middle School will be holding our second round of Community Conversations with students. These conversations are an important part of how we build and sustain a school culture grounded in respect, inclusion, and belonging.

The theme of this upcoming Community Conversation will be Intended vs. Impact. At Trottier, we believe it is essential to set clear expectations for students and to regularly reflect together on what an inclusive environment looks like and feels like. As students continue to navigate increasingly complex social dynamics, these conversations provide an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset as a community.

During these sessions, students will engage in guided discussions and age-appropriate scenarios that explore how language, ideas, attitudes, and choices can impact others—sometimes in unintended ways. We will work with students to deepen their understanding of how words or actions they may perceive as “jokes” can affect peers, and we will discuss strategies for navigating social situations thoughtfully and responsibly.

Community Conversations are a key part of our school culture. They allow us to reinforce shared values, remind students of our expectations, and highlight the important role each student plays in creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for all members of the Trottier community. We appreciate your partnership in this work.

Sincerely,

Gary M. Hreschuk

* February 12: ARHS 8th Grade Parent Night (6:30 - 8:00 pm)

* March 6: Trottier Guidance will present a "9th grade course selection workshop" to all 8th grade students

* Monday, March 9: Teacher recommendations will be available in PowerSchool for students and families to view after 3:00 pm.

* March 9-March 20: Students and families must select courses in PowerSchool 

* Friday, March 20: All 9th grade course selections are due in PowerSchool.

* Tuesday, March 24: Course exemption and course override forms are due. This is a FIRM DEADLINE. The exemption form is an optional form and is linked below. Override forms can be obtained from Mrs. Anderson in the Guidance Office and it is linked below.

Please note: These forms may not apply to you. If you have questions, please contact your Guidance Counselor. 

*  Individual parent conferences are available with your child’s Guidance Counselor if you have questions about your child’s course selections and/or the selection process.

Mrs. Anderson Sign-Up Genius - ARHS Course Selection Questions & Support 

*If the Sign-Up Genius times do not work for you, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Guidance Counselor to establish an alternative meeting time.

*Student meetings can be arranged by email, stopping into the Guidance office, or completing the "Guidance Appointment Request Form”

* Parent/Guardian PowerSchool Instructional Video

* 4 year course of study plan

* ARHS Freshman Course Selection Worksheet

* Math progression flow chart

* World Language Information

* Fine and Performing Arts Information

* ARHS Program of Studies

* PowerSchool Instructional Video for selecting courses

* Optional Course Exemption Form - DUE BY TUESDAY, MARCH 24

* Optional Course Override Form - DUE BY TUESDAY, MARCH 24 (You must let your teacher know of your desire to override their recommendation so that they have the opportunity to share  their thoughts behind their recommendation. This discussion is intended to help in your decision-making but it will not alter the actual recommendation.)