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 7^th 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 6^th!  

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.

Thursday October 1^st, 2026

School Nurse – Nurse Megan is back!  She will be here every Thursday, and later in the fall, she will also be here Mondays.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.

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 tomorrow at lunch to learn more about competing in the Niagara Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NRSEF) from Ms. Gagnon!

Connected 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!

Christian Club - Christian Club meets today at lunch in room 120 for a special student presentation, hope to see you there.

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 tomorrow, Friday October 2nd at lunch in the music room, room 112! See Mrs. McNeil if you have any questions!

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!

OSSLT 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!

Military Co-op - Interested in the Canadian Armed Forces and a semester 2 co-op placement. Come to guidance at the start of lunch for a presentation and the application process.

Field Hockey - A big congrats to the girls' field hockey team who went undefeated yesterday in league play.The girls' beat Laura Secord 7-0 with a hat trick by Jocelyn L and singles by Abby SC, Megan C, Dolly S and Morgan S! The second game had us taking on Simcoe, where we won 4-0 with a hat trick by Abby SC and a single goal by Nova K! Our goalie, Justine R, had two shut outs! Off to a terrific start, ladies!

Terry Fox Run - Today! - Today is our Terry Fox Run, happening during Periods 3 and 4! We are SO close to our fundraising goal — only $40 away from reaching $3,300! Donations are still open and can be made until Friday, so let’s see if we can push past our goal! And don’t forget… On Monday, we’ll announce which class raised the most money!  Let’s finish strong and make Terry proud!

Wednesday September 30, 2026

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  – Today, is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day for education and reflection where we focus on reconciliation and how Indigenous Nations continue to survive, resist, and thrive today. Residential Schools are part of the story, but not the whole story. To honour this day, all DSBN schools and the Education Centre fly the Survivors’ Flag at half-mast. As a school we will be creating a display outside to show our participation and continued commitment to reconciliation and to remember "Every Child Matters". Teachers, please check your email for reminders and drop by the mailroom to pick up your supplies on the way out to the field. 

Math Help  - Need help with math? Help is available today at lunch. Grades 9 & 10 in room 304 and Grades 11 and 12 in room 335.  

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! 

Pride Pack  - Reminder: Pride Pack  is 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! 

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!  

Terry Fox Run - Tomorrow, West Niagara will be participating in the Terry Fox Run! Remember to get your donations in. The class that raises the most money will win a prize! Currently in the lead is Ms. Short’s Wicked Awesome Grade 9s with $180 raised. Close behind is Mrs. Goulding’s Period 1 Art class with $175. What a close race! As a school, we have raised an amazing $2,670 so far! Let’s go the extra mile and reach our goal of $3,300! Donations can be made until October 2nd. Let’s make it happen, Wolfpack! Let’s finish strong, support the cause, and help make a difference! 

Football Friday – White Out!!!  - Hey Wolf Pack!!! This Friday we have a football double header at home vs Sir Winston!!! Juniors play at 2:00 pm and Seniors play at 4:00 pm. The theme for this week's game is WHITE OUT....so wear your white shirts/hoodies etc. Face Painting will be available at the game!!! There will be concessions available also. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for students!!! Let's get loud Wolf Pack!!!!

Boys’ Baseball – Yesterday WNSS beat Governor Simcoe 5-2.Making their record 4-0-.Key pitching came from Mitchell H, Ryan M and Caeden R. Hits came from Hunter B, Lukas H, Kaiden F with a triple from Carter T. Aaron C drove in 2 runs with a sacrifice fly. Tomorrow they will take on Sir Winston Churchill.Wish them luck!

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.

• 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.

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! 

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  - 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!  

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!  

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!