West Niagara - Morning Announcements

Tuesday September 29, 2026

Art Club – Hello Wolfpack Artists! Art Club starts next week, on Tuesday, October 6th. This is a self-directed, drop-in club that runs after school every Tuesday from 2:15 to 4:15 in room 315. Come meet new people and make art!

Indigenous Education Club - Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30^th, is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Please wear orange to show your support, wolfpack! Today and tomorrow at lunch, drop by the front of the caf, where Indigenous Education Club will be selling keychains.

Guidance - Today during lunch guidance will be hosting a session on community hours. If you need help learning how to make your hour republic account, logging your hours, or finding volunteer opportunities, then stop by the guidance office today at lunch.

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 on Friday, October 2^nd at lunch to learn more about competing in the Niagara Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NRSEF) from Ms. Gagnon!

West Niagara News - The West Niagara Newspaper club is starting back up again, and we want to hear your voice. We will be having a brief meeting TODAY during lunch in room 242 to go over the basics and get you all set up. So, if you want to make your voice heard, become more involved with the school community, or write an article on a topic that intrigues you, come on out!

Eco team - Hey Wolfpack! 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. Our first meeting is 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 coming up on Tuesday, October 6^th!

Chess Club - Reminder of the first chess tournament on Thursday. Please check in with Mrs. Whitehead or Mr Delaney for more details.

Swim team - Are you ready to make a splash this season? Interested in joining the Swim Team? Try-outs are coming soon. Sign-up using the QR code found around the school. A mandatory information meeting will be held this Friday, October 2nd at lunch in the music room, room 112! See Mrs. McNeil if you have any questions!

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 beckon like a siren in the sea? Sojourn to Room 202 today at lunch for Creative Writing club to workshop your prose and poems in a safe and inspirational context.

Terry Fox Run - Just a reminder that our Terry Fox Run is this Thursday, October 1st! So far, our school has raised an amazing $2,169 towards our $3,300 goal! We’re getting close, but we still have a little way to go. Let’s keep working together and see if we can reach our goal! Remember, donations close Friday, October 2nd, so there’s still time to contribute. Let’s keep Terry’s spirit of courage and determination going and finish strong!

Golf Team - Congratulations to the WNSS Boys Golf Team on winning zone yesterday for the 4^th straight year!! The team was led by Trent C'S score of 72 while Luca N, George W, Rocco S and Matteo D played solid rounds for a team score of 317. Wish them luck as they compete at SOSSA this Friday. Let's go Wolfpack!!

MSA - Muslim Student Association Meeting! This Friday, 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!

Literacy Test 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!

Rowans Law Day - Today is Rowan’s Law Day. This is a day where we celebrate the strength of our school community and our shared commitment to looking out for one another.

Today is named in honor of Rowan Stringer, a passionate high school rugby captain from Ottawa who tragically passed away in 2013 after experiencing multiple concussions without realizing it. Rowan was a dedicated teammate and a natural leader who loved her sport. Her legacy lives on today through Rowan’s Law, which empowers students just like you to protect your long-term health and the health of your friends.

Because you know your body and your peers better than anyone, you have the ultimate power to keep our community safe. Rowan's Law Day reminds us of two essential rules: 'When in doubt, sit out,' and 'When in doubt, speak up.'

True athletic excellence and leadership mean knowing how to use your voice for yourself and for others. As strong, self-aware individuals and supportive peers, we can make a massive difference:

Advocate for yourself: Your brain is your most valuable asset. If you take a hard hit, feel a bump, or just don't feel right, show the ultimate strength by advocating for yourself. Step off the field, tell your coach or teacher, and remember: when in doubt, sit out. Taking a break today protects your ability to play tomorrow.
Be a peer advocate: You know your friends best and see things coaches or teachers might miss. If you notice a teammate take a hard hit or see a friend acting different after a bump, look out for them. Encourage them to rest and help them speak up.
Lead with courage: Speaking up to a coach, teacher, or parent for yourself or a friend isn't 'bailing someone out'—it is an incredible act of leadership and peer advocacy that protects your friend's brain and future.

Thank you for being a community that values self-advocacy, honors the memory of Rowan Stringer, and actively takes care of one another. Let's bring that positive leadership into our games and classrooms today.

Monday September 28, 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 8^th.

Indigenous Education Club - Indigenous Education Club is selling keychains today at lunch to raise money for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Drop by the front of the caf and show your support.

Terry Fox Run – October 1st - Terry Fox ran 5,373 kilometres across Canada on an artificial leg. How far can we go? This Thursday, October 1st, we will all do our part by walking to raise money for cancer research. Don’t forget to submit your donations through your homeroom’s donation page on the Terry Fox Foundation website by Friday, October 2nd. The class that raises the most money will win a classroom surprise! Let’s make every step count, Wolfpack!

Score-keeping - Calling all score-keepers. Is there anyone out there that would like to help out with score-keeping our home volleyball or basketball games? Do you want to earn volunteer hours while enjoying the competition? If you have some experience or are just willing to learn, please come to the PE office and introduce yourself! See Mrs. Heeringa if you have any questions.

Film Club - Do you love watching and discussing movies? Then Film Club is for you! Our first meeting of the year is today after school in Comm Tech Room 310. No film analysis experience required -- everyone is welcome. See you at the movies!

West Niagara News - Good morning, Wolfpack! The West Niagara Newspaper club is starting back up again, and we want to hear your voice. We will be having a brief meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, during lunch in room 242 to go over the basics and get you all set up. So, if you want to make your voice heard, become more involved with the school community, or write an article on a topic that intrigues you, come on out!

Eco team - Hey Wolfpack! 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! Whether you want to lead recycling campaigns, plant a school garden, or work on energy-saving projects, your voice and your ideas matter. Come to room 306 at lunch on Tuesday! Our first meeting is tomorrow!

Swim Team - Are you ready to make a splash this season? Interested in joining the Swim Team? Try-outs are coming soon. Sign-up using the QR code found around the school. A mandatory information meeting will be held this Friday, October 2nd at lunch in the music room, room 112! See Mrs. McNeil if you have any questions!

Friday September 25, 2026

Terry Fox Run – October 1st - With our run less than a week away, keep those donations coming! Did you know that the Terry Fox Foundation has raised over one billion dollars for cancer research? Let’s keep Terry’s dream alive as we continue his mission! All donations can be made through your homeroom’s donation page. Your teacher will have shared the link with you.

Book Club - Do you love to read? Are you looking for the perfect book? Come to room 205 today at lunch to join Book Club! Check out the QR Codes posted around the school for a quick questionnaire. Can't wait to see you there.

Film Club - Do you love watching and discussing movies? Then Film Club is for you! Our first meeting of the year is Monday after school in Comm Tech Room 310. No film analysis experience required -- everyone is welcome. See you at the movies!

Junior Boys Football - Mandatory Junior Boys Football meeting, during p3 at 11:45 by the Phys-Ed office. This will be quick as we need to solidify our roster.

Guidance - D'Youville University will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.

Senior Tennis Team - A big congratulations to our Senior Tennis Team on an outstanding performance at their Zone Tournament in Welland yesterday! A special congratulations to Brayden W and Carter T, who placed first in Boys Doubles and are officially Zone Champions! Congratulations as well to Ethan P and Grace M on their strong performance bringing a silver medal back to the Pack in Mixed Doubles, and to Logan W for an impressive third-place finish in Boys Singles! Good luck to Brayden and Carter and Ethan and Grace as they advance to SOSSA! We’ll be cheering you on!

Junior Tennis Team - There will be a brief meeting at lunch for all members of the junior tennis team in room 342. Please see Mr. Malcolm or Ms. Mowat if you are unable to attend.

Boys Volleyball win - A big congratulations goes out to the junior boys volleyball team who took a win on their first league game against Thorold on Wednesday. Great start to the season!

West Niagara News - Good morning, Wolfpack! The West Niagara Newspaper club is starting back up again, and we want to hear your voice. We will be having a brief meeting on Tuesday during lunch in room 242 to go over the basics and get you all set up. So, if you want to make your voice heard, become more involved with the school community, or write an article on a topic that intrigues you, come on out!

Boys' Baseball - Yesterday WNSS beat Laura Secord 15-0. Aaron C pitching was clutch with 6 strike-outs. Aiden S, Zack D and Carter P batted in 3 runs each. Almost all batters scored at least one run each. All players deserve a restful weekend

Thursday September 24, 2026

School Nurse – Nurse Megan is back! She will be here every Thursday. She is here to cultivate a safe and accessible environment for students to seek out various healthcare services. One-on-one appointments are confidential, and some of the topics she can support with include healthy relationships, sexual health, stress and coping, quitting vaping or smoking, connecting with community health services, as well as many other general health concerns. You can book an appointment on the school website, text, or stop by her office when she is here. See her poster by the main office for her number and on her office door. She has moved to room 215.

Book Club - Do you love to read? Are you looking for the perfect book? Come to room 205 on Friday at lunch to join Book Club! Check out the QR Codes posted around the school for a quick questionnaire. Can't wait to see you there.

Score Keeping - Calling all score-keepers. Is there anyone out there that would like to help out with score-keeping our home volleyball or basketball games? Do you want to earn volunteer hours while enjoying the competition? If you have some experience or are just willing to learn, please come to the PE office and introduce yourself! See Mrs. Heeringa if you have any questions.

Drumline - Do you want to join Drumline? If yes, come out to our first try out today! Practice runs from 2:30-3:30 in the theatre.

Christian Club - Christian Club meets today in room 120 during lunch. All are welcome, see you there.

Sr Girls Basketball - Please congratulate the Sr Girls Basketball team on a big win against Eden! Maddy B scored the first points of the season and the ladies maintained a strong performance throughout the game. Confidently outscoring Eden 41-31. Shoutouts also go to Anna M, Isis K and Maggie C for significantly contributing points to the team’s score. Wish the ladies luck as they travel to Welland Centennial on Monday!

Wednesday September 23, 2026

Pride Pack - Reminder: Pride Packis meeting today at lunch in room 115. Whether you identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, just have some questions, or want to be a supportive ally, bring you lunch to room 115 today for Pride Pack! We hope to see you there. New members are always welcome at Pride Pack!

Terry Fox Run- October 1st - Did you know that West Niagara raised $3,124 for the Terry Fox Foundation last year? This year’s goal is $3,300. Let’s make it happen, Wolfpack! Remember to donate through your homeroom’s donation page on the Terry Fox Foundation website. Every donation makes a difference!

Math Help - Math help will start today at lunch. Grades 9 & 10 in room 304 and Grades 11 and 12 in room 335.

Drumline - Do you want to join Drumline? If yes, come out to our first try out this Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in the theatre.

Chess Club - Sign up for the upcoming Oct 1st chess tournament. See Mr. Delaney or Mrs Whitehead for more information.Time is running out so sign up soon!

Library - The library will be closed at lunch today. Thank you for your understanding!

Junior Tennis Team - The junior tennis team has been posted on the board next to the phys-ed office. Practice on Friday has been cancelled. Mr. Malcolm and Ms. Mowat will see everyone next Tuesday for practice.

Boys' Baseball - Yesterday WNSS Boys' baseball beat Eden 8-0. Carson C, Ryan M and Aaron C, together accumulated 11 strike outs in 5 innings.

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