Thursday October 8, 2026
School Nurse – This is a reminder that Nurse Megan is available in the school today for confidential one-on-one support. To book an appointment, stop by her office in room 215, text her work cell phone (her number is on her door poster), or book on the school website.
Guidance - Queen's University will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Literacy Test Help! - Today is our second OSSLT prep session during lunch in Room 234. If you are writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test and would like extra help or practice, come by and get some support!
Drumline - Attention Returning Drumline members. We will be performing today at the pep rally and senior football game. We will meet at the start of lunch to get ready. If you are trying out for this years drumline please see Ms French to sign out a drum pad and submit your audition video to our Google Classroom.
Crochet Club - If you love to crochet or are interested in learning, come to room 305 on Friday at lunch! We will be making hats to donate to those in need this winter. All are welcome! Hope to see you Friday at lunch in room 305!
Badminton Club - It is finally time to get the badminton club up and running! We will start playing tomorrow, Friday Oct.9 after school in the RED gym! Please sign your name up on the varsity board so Mrs. Heeringa has an idea of how many students might be joining. We plan to run most Fridays right after school until 4:00. This is a fun, recreational environment for anyone who enjoys playing badminton. Competitive players can also connect for some high level matches.
Swim Team - A reminder to those interested in trying out for the swim team to please return their forms to room 112 and to attend a quick meeting today at lunch in the music room! See you there!
Christian Club - Christian Club meets today in room 120 at lunch. Christian club is a positive encouraging place for anyone. Student led, we discuss current topics, events, and share ideas from a Christian perspective. All are welcome.
Field Hockey - Another stellar outing for the girls' field hockey team yesterday. In league play, we won 5-0 against Laura Secord with Nova K, Megan C and Morgan S getting one apiece while Abby SC had two and we beat Eden with an astounding 10-1 final score. Abby SC potted a hat trick, Nova K, Dolly S and Charlee K put in two apiece and Jayen L put in one to take us to the 10 goal marker. Congratulations on a terrific set of games, ladies! See you all at practice tonight!
Baseball - Yesterday West Niagara finished the zone games with a record of 7-0-1 after the win against Governor Simcoe resulting in WNSS being the Zone 4 champs! Offense was on fire with 16 hits including 2 triples and a double from Hunter B and a 450 feet home run by Jake L. Nick S even stole home! Next up, SOSSA!
Wednesday October 7, 2026
Indigenous Student Reps – Are you a First Nations, Inuit, or Metis student trying to find your circle and voice? Open to grades 9-12! Check out your Grade D2L page, school website, or chat with Ms. Urovitz for more information about this amazing opportunity! Final reminder that Applications due this THURSDAY, October 8th.
Math Help - Math help is available today at lunch. Grades 9 & 10 in room 304 and Grades 11 and 12 in room 335.
Athletic Council - Attention Wolfpack! Athletic Council is back for the 2026/2027 school year. Our first meeting will be today during lunch in Portable 9. Come on out if you are interested in sports, supporting our teams, organizing exciting events and developing your leadership skills. All are welcome- you do not need to be an athlete or have any previous experience to get involved. See you today at lunch.
Pride Pack - Just a reminder that Pride Pack is meeting today at lunch! We hope to see you there. New members are always welcome at Pride Pack!
Cappies - Cappies information meeting will be today at lunch in room 209. If you can't make it please reach out to Mrs. Kerr or Mrs. Smithson.
Drumline - Attention Returning Drumline members. We will be performing this Thursday at the pep rally and senior football game. We will meet at lunch on Thursday to get ready for the pep rally. If you are trying out for this years drumline please see Ms French to sign out a drum pad and submit your audition video to our Google Classroom.
Badminton - It is finally time to get the badminton club up and running! We will start playing this Friday, Oct.9 after school in the RED gym! Please sign your name up on the varsity board so Mrs. Heeringa has an idea of how many students might be joining. We plan to run most Fridays right after school until 4:00. This is a fun, recreational environment for anyone who enjoys playing badminton. Competitive players can also connect for some high level matches.
Swim Team - A reminder to those interested in trying out for the swim team to please return their forms to room 112 and to attend a quick meeting on Thursday at lunch in the music room!
Concert Band - Concert Band meets today after school in the theatre! New members are welcome. See Ms. Henderson or Mrs. McNeil in Rm 112 for more info
SHSM First Aid/CPR - Students who signed up for SHSM First Aid/CPR certification should be in the Library now. Training begins right after the announcements.
Tuesday October 6, 2026
Athletic Council – Attention Wolfpack! Athletic Council is back for the 2026/2027 school year. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, October 7 during lunch in portable 9. Come on out if you are interested in sports, supporting our teams, organizing exciting events and developing your leadership skills. All are welcome- you do not need to be an athlete or have any previous experience to get involved. If you have any questions, see Ms. Barton in the phys-ed office. See you tomorrow at lunch in portable 9.
Drumline - Attention Returning Drumline members. We will be performing this Thursday at the pep rally and senior football game. We will meet at lunch on Thursday to get ready for the pep rally. If you are trying out for this years drumline please see Ms French to sign out a drum pad and submit your audition video to our Google Classroom.
Guidance - Today during lunch guidance will be hosting a session on University Applications. If you have any questions on how to apply or where to look for program information, then please stop by the guidance office at lunch today.
Connect and Craft Club - Calling all Crafters! New or experienced folks who want to spend Tuesdays at lunch in room 205 crafting, please chat with Mrs. McPherson and fill out the form by following the QR code on the Connect and Craft posters all around the school. First meeting is today at lunch – come by to connect! Room 205!
West Niagara Singers - Do you like to sing? The West Niagara Singers meet TODAY after school in room 114. No experience necessary. See Ms. Lamphier if you have any questions.
OSSLT Help - Starting today, we will offer OSSLT help every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch in Room 234. If you are writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test and would like extra help or practice, come by and get some support!
Ecoteam - Calling all tree huggers! Are you worried about climate change? Do you want to make our school cleaner, greener, and more sustainable? Or maybe you just want to meet other students who care about the planet and love nature? Then the EcoTeam is looking for YOU! Bring your lunch and come check Ecoteam out today in room 306. There are no passengers on spaceship Earth. We are ALL crew. Think about it!
AAPEX - Aapex Driving Academy is back! Stop by the caf at lunch to learn how you can obtain your driver’s license up to four months earlier and get a Free CAA membership. Sign up today to reserve your spot—classes fill up quickly.
Cappies - The Cappies is starting up for the year! If you are someone who loves creative writing and loves theatre then this is the group for you. Join the Cappies and you'll get to see the local school productions for free! Your theatre reviews may even get published in the Newspaper! So come to a meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 209 to learn more. See Mrs. Kerr or Mrs. Smithson for more information.
Creative Writing - Interested in stitching your splash of a colour to the ever-woven tapestry that is the quilt of the human condition? Does the call to create meaningful prose and poetry beckon like a siren in the sea? Voyage to Room 202 today at lunch for Creative Writing club to workshop your writing in a safe and inspirational context.
Crochet Club - If you love to crochet or are interested in learning, come to room 305 on Friday at lunch! We will be making hats to donate to those in need this winter. All are welcome! Hope to see you Friday at lunch in room 305!
Junior Tennis Team - Congratulations to our Junior Tennis Team members who competed yesterday at the Zone Tournament in Welland! Our athletes represented our school with outstanding sportsmanship, determination, and skill. A special shout out to Ethan W who captured silver for the Wolfpack in boys singles after an exciting nail-biting tiebreaker, Marie F and Mereth K for placing second in girls doubles and Gerrit C and Alyse C who also brought silver back to the Pack in mixed doubles. Good luck to these teams as they represent the Wolfpack in SOSSA next week.
Boys' Baseball - Yesterday the teams played beat Sir Winston Churchill 13-1 in the semi-finals. Matteo D and Caedan R combined, pitched 5 innings with 15 strike outs. Hits came from Lukas H, Jake L, Carter P, Kaiden F, Aaron C with a triple from Zack D. Runs were also scored by Carter T and Ben P. Hunter B his second in the park home run of the season. Wish the guys good luck as they head to the Zone 4 Finals on Wednesday.
Badminton Club - It is finally time to get the badminton club up and running! We will start playing this Friday, Oct.9 after school in the RED gym! Please sign your name up on the varsity board so Mrs. Heeringa has an idea of how many students might be joining. We plan to run most Fridays right after school until 4:00. This is a fun, recreational environment for anyone who enjoys playing badminton. Competitive players can also connect for some high level matches.
Swim Team - A reminder to those interested in trying out for the swim team to please return their forms to room 112 and to attend a quick meeting on Thursday at lunch in the music room!
Vocal Quintet - Are you a vocalist? Do you ever wish you had more people to harmonize with? Well why not audition for the Vocal Quintet! We are a student-run vocal group looking for 2 or more new members, so pick a song and come try out! Scan the QR codes in front of the music rooms for more information. Auditions will take place in room 114 during break on Friday, so sign up before it’s too late!!
Concert Band - Concert Band meets tomorrow after school in the theatre! New members are welcome. You must be able to read music and play a wind instrument or percussion. See Ms. Henderson or Mrs. McNeil in Rm 112 for more info
Monday October 5, 2026
Indigenous Student Reps – Are you a First Nations, Inuit, or Metis student trying to find your circle and voice? Open to grades 9-12! Check out your Grade D2L page, school website, or chat with Ms. Urovitz for more information about this amazing opportunity! Applications due by October 8th.
Athletic Council - Attention Wolfpack! Athletic Council is back for the 2026/2027 school year. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, October 7 during lunch in Portable 9. Come on out if you are interested in sports, supporting our teams, organizing exciting events and developing your leadership skills. All are welcome- you do not need to be an athlete or have any previous experience to get involved. If you have any questions, see Ms. Barton in the phys-ed office. See you this Wednesday.
Guidance - The University of Guelph will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Connect and Craft Club - Calling all Crafters! New or experienced folks who want to spend Tuesdays at lunch in room 205 crafting, please chat with Mrs. McPherson and fill out the form by following the QR code on the Connect and Craft posters all around the school. First meeting is TOMORROW: Tuesday, October 6th!
West Niagara Singers - Do you like to sing? The West Niagara Singers meet TOMORROW after school in room 114. No experience necessary. See Ms. Lamphier if you have any questions.
Eco team - Calling all environmentalists! Do you want to protect our planet? Do you want to make our school cleaner, greener, and more sustainable? Or maybe you just want to meet other students who care about the planet and love nature? Then the EcoTeam is looking for YOU! Come check out Ecoteam tomorrow at lunch in room 306. We meet every Tuesday at lunch.
AAPEX Driving Academy - Aapex Driving Academy is coming tomorrow! Stop by Tuesday at lunch in the caf to learn how you can obtain your driver’s license up to four months earlier and get a Free CAA membership. Sign up today to reserve your spot—classes fill up quickly!
Cappies - Extra, Extra! Read all about it! The Cappies is starting up for the year! If you are someone who loves creative writing and loves theatre then this is the group for you. Join the Cappies and you'll get to see the local school productions for free! Your theatre reviews may even get published in the Newspaper! So come to a meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 209 to learn more. See Mrs. Kerr or Mrs. Smithson for more information.
Film Club - Do you love watching and discussing movies? Then Film Club is for you! Join us today after school in Room 310 for a club planning meeting. Everyone is welcome. See you at the movies!
Friday October 2, 2026
Athletic Council – Attention Wolfpack! Athletic Council is back for the 2026/2027 school year. Our first meeting will be Wednesday October 7th at lunch in Portable 9. Come on out if you are interested in sports, supporting our teams, organizing exciting events and developing your leadership skills. All are welcome- you do not need to be an athlete or have any previous experience to get involved. If you have any questions, see Ms. Barton in the phys-ed office.
Science Fair Club - Are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or mathematics? How about interested in staying curious, competing for awards, or building your resume? If so, come to room 335 TODAY at lunch to learn more about competing in the Niagara Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NRSEF) from Ms. Gagnon!
Connect and Craft Club - Calling all Crafters! New or experienced folks who want to spend Tuesdays at lunch in room 205 crafting, please chat with Mrs. McPherson and fill out the form by following the QR code on the Connect and Craft posters all around the school. First meeting coming up on Tuesday, October 6th!
Book Club - Just a reminder that Book Club meets today at lunch in room 205. See you where every chapter counts!
Swim Team - Are you ready to make a splash this season? Interested in joining the Swim Team? This is a reminder of the important information meeting today at lunch in the music room, room 112! See you there!
West Niagara Singers - Do you like to sing? The West Niagara Singers meet on Tuesdays after school (and the occasional lunch hour) in room 114. No experience necessary. See Ms. Lamphier if you have any questions.
Literacy Help! - Starting next week, we will offer OSSLT help every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch in Room 234. If you are writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test and would like extra help or practice, come by and get some support!
MSA - Muslim Student Association Meeting! Today, we are hosting our first MSA meeting of the year! If you identify as Muslim and are interested in joining, please meet us in Room 234 during lunch. Come meet the group, share your ideas, and help us plan MSA for this year!
Terry Fox - We had an amazing Terry Fox Run yesterday! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event possible! A special shoutout goes to Ms. Casburn's fantastic grade 11 classes for all of their hard work assisting. Also, we have some amazing news! Our school has surpassed our fundraising goal of $3,300 and have raised over $4,500! WOOHOO! But we aren’t done yet; donations are still open until end of day today! Amazing work, Wolfpack! Mrs. McNeil's team is currently in the lead having raised over $1000! Don’t forget…On Monday, we’ll announce which class raised the most money! Thank you and amazing work everyone!
Chess Club - The chess club had a dominant showing at Laura Secord yesterday. Out of our 14 delegates, we came away with a total 43 wins, 6 draws, and 24 losses. Special shoutouts to Isobel M and Dmitrii Z, both of whom were standouts in their respective categories. Great work, team!
Jr Girls Basketball - Please congratulate the junior girls basketball team on a HUGE win against Sir Winston. The junior girls dominated with a final score of 58-31. Everyone played an amazing game! Shout outs to Maria C, Emma G and Quinn H for major contributions to the Wolfpack’s score. Way to go ladies! Reminder to both the junior and senior teams that they have an important practice on Tuesday.
Boys' Baseball - Yesterday was our last round robin game against Sir Winston Churchill. West Niagara took the win beating Sir Winston 15-1. Carter P pitched 4 innings with 5 strike outs. Multiple hits came from Lukas H, Caelem H. Hunter Bartha hit an inside the park homerun and has 5 RBI's. Next week is the zone semi-finals.