Wednesday March 25, 2026
School Nurse – Megan, the school nurse is in the school today. Meetings are confidential and can cover many health topics. To book an appointment, see her posters by the main office and her office in room 330.
Math Lunch Help - Need help with math? Math Lunch Help is available today! Grades 9 & 10 in room 304 and Grades 11 & 12 in room 335.
Badminton Team - The badminton team has their matches against Smithville Christian tonight. Please be in the gym right away to help getting set up.
Creative Writing Club - Creative Writing Club is happening in room 209 today at lunch, if you believe in linear time and subscribe to its constraints. Come by if you want to share any writing pieces you’ve made, learn some creative writing tips, or if you just want a quiet place to read or write. See you there!
Girls Rugby - Interested in playing rugby? Our first official practice is this Thursday after school in the yellow gym. Everyone is welcome! Outdoor practices begin next week.
Boys' Varsity Baseball - The time has come! The sign-up QR code is up on the Athletics Board and our first try-out will be on Friday in the yellow gym after school. See Mrs. Gardner in the main office if you have any questions.
Bake for Change Club - Hey Wolfpack! Are you interested in baking and looking for ways to give back to your community? If so, join us in the culinary kitchen—room 144—tomorrow for the Bake For Change Club. We will be planning a bake sale fundraiser for Easter! The money raised from the fundraiser will be donated to Autism Ontario.
Pride Pack - Pride Pack is meeting today at lunch in room 115. This week is a planning session for future events. Come get involved in the excitement! See you then!
Ultimate Frisbee - Thanks to everyone who came out last night to our first tryout! Tryouts continue tonight on the field with a time change, 2:30- 4:00 pm. The tryout for Thursday has been cancelled. Tryouts for Ultimate will continue next week!!!
Tuesday March 24, 2026
Track & Field – Calling anyone interested in being a part of the track and field team this year… Please attend our sign up meeting TODAY at lunch in the fitness room. Students who have never been on the track team should attend the meeting at 11:20 and returning members should attend at 11:45. Track and field offers it all: jumping, throwing, sprinting, long distance running, hurdles, and steeplechase. There is something for everyone! If you are at all considering joining the team, please attend the meeting to have your questions answered.
Poetry Club - Anyone interested in participating in an informal poetry club can email Mr Volcansek or scan the QR code found on the posters.
Art Club - Art Club is cancelled for today. See you NEXT week!
Volunteers needed – Canadian Slo-Pitch - Are you looking for volunteer hours this summer? Love softball? Both?!? Niagara Falls is hosting the Canadian Slo-pitch Championships from August 9th-15th at Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Plex in Chippewa. If you're interested email Ms. Urovitz for more details!
Junior Boys Hockey - There is a tryout on Tuesday, March 24th and Wednesday, March 25th from 3-4 at Fleming Center in Beamsville.
Badminton Team - Badminton Team is reminded of their games against Smithville Christian this Wednesday after school. Please see Mrs. Heeringa if you are unable to compete.
Athletic Council - There will not be any March Madness games this week. Games will resume next week. See the phys-ed bulletin for the full schedule!
Art Gallery of Hamilton Trip - Did you know that we are going to the Art Gallery of Hamilton on Friday? Do you want to come? Log in to your School Cash Online and sign up ASAP! The trip is only $10 and there are a few seats left on the bus.
Girls Rugby - Interested in playing rugby? Our first official practice is this Thursday after school in the yellow gym. Everyone is welcome! Outdoor practices begin next week.
Boys' Varsity Baseball - The time has come! The sign-up QR code is up on the Athletics Board and our first try-out will be on Friday in the yellow gym after school. See Mrs. Gardner in the main office if you have any questions.
Monday March 23, 2026
Girls Soccer – Attention all girls wishing to try out for girls soccer this spring. The sign up sheet is posted on the athletics board outside of the physed office. Tryouts are TODAY and Wednesday.
Track & Field - Aspiring track & field team members… this announcement is for you! Our sign up and information meeting is taking place tomorrow during lunch in the fitness room. Students who have never been on the track team should attend the meeting at 11:20 and returning members should attend at 11:45. Please see Ms. Beuttenmiller with any questions.
Poetry Club - Anyone interested in participating in an informal poetry club can email Mr Volcansek or scan the QR code found on the posters.
Art Club - Art Club is cancelled this week. See you next Tuesday
Film Club - Film Club is meeting today after school in Comm Tech - Room 310. Today we're having a post-Oscar Awards discussion, sharing recommendations from our March break viewing, and our Kahoot trivia theme is Horror and Thrillers. New members are always welcome! See you at the movies!
Volunteers needed – Canadian Slo-Pitch - Are you looking for volunteer hours this summer? Love softball? Both?!? Niagara Falls is hosting the Canadian Slo-pitch Championships from August 9th-15th at Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Plex in Chippewa. If you're interested email Ms. Urovitz for more details!
Junior Boys Hockey - There is a tryout on Tuesday, March 24th and Wednesday, March 25th from 3-4 at Fleming Center in Beamsville.
DSBN Tech Skills Competitions - Congratulations to the following West Niagara students who medaled at this year's DSBN Technology Skills Competitions:
Sasha G - Gold – Aesthetics
Elliott Hall - S – Cabinetmaking
Jonathan C - Gold – Coding
Ronin H - Silver - Electrical Installations
Abrielle C - Silver – Hairstyling
K'Alee W - Bronze – Hairstyling
Jacob S- Bronze - Mechanical CAD
Vivian L - Silver - Precision Machining
Colton W - Bronze - Precision Machining
Jack B - Silver – Welding
Some medalists will be moving on to Regional Qualifiers and the Skills Ontario Provincial Competitions. Thank you again to all of our Skills participants and Technology teacher advisors for your hard work and preparation.
Badminton - Attention Badminton Team members! There will be a very important meeting TODAY at lunch in the yellow gym. That's all badminton players, please come for a very brief meeting today at the beginning of lunch in the yellow gym. ALL badminton players needed.
Athletic Council - There will not be any March Madness basketball games this week. Games will resume next week. See the phys-ed bulletin for the full schedule.
World Atheist Day - March 23rd is World Atheist Day. Atheists are people who exist without belief in gods or commitment to religions, instead relying on science and human experiences to shape their ethics and morality. While the date itself lacks any historical significance, it is an opportunity to acknowledge that more than one-third of the Canadian population identifies as non-believers, while showing solidarity with people globally who have experienced discrimination by not conforming with religious institutions.
Ultimate Frisbee - Ultimate Tryouts start tomorrow Tuesday 2:30-4, Wednesday 4-6, and Thursday 2:30-4. Sign up on the Phys-ed board today.
DQ Cupcakes - Cupcakes were a hit so we're doing it again. Sign up on school cash for Fridays order.
Friday March 13, 2026
Girls Soccer – Attention all girls wishing to try out for girls soccer this spring. The sign up sheet is posted on the athletics board outside of the physed office. Tryouts start the MONDAY we return from March break.
Student Council - Spring Formal is coming on April 23! Buy your tickets on school cash online for $55, which includes the dinner, dance, and poutine bar. The theme is “In Full Bloom”. Dress your best and get ready for an unforgettable evening!
Poetry Club - Anyone interested in participating in an informal poetry club can email Mr Volcansek or scan the QR code found on the posters.
Arts and Culture SHSM - All arts and culture students – please check your email and complete the Google Form for our upcoming trip to the Shaw Festival in April even if you are not planning to attend
Thursday March 12, 2026
Science Lunch Help – Need help with science? Science lunch help is available today in Rooms 347 and 351.
Empowword - Empowword meets today at lunch in Room 115. We'll be discussing how to successfully navigate post-secondary institutions. All Black and multi-racial students are welcome.
APPEX - Aapex Driving Academy is back! Stop by to learn how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a free basic CAA membership. Sign up today to reserve your spot—classes fill up quickly!
Track & Field - Aspiring track & field team members… this announcement is for you! Our sign up and information meeting is taking place on Tuesday, March 24th during lunch in the fitness room. Students who have never been on the track team should attend the meeting at 11:20 and returning members should attend at 11:45. Please see Ms. Beuttenmiller with any questions.
Poetry Club - Anyone interested in participating in an informal poetry club can email Mr Volcansek or scan the QR code found on the posters.
Girls Hockey - Congratulations to the girls hockey team who beat Ancaster High and Blessed Trinty to win SOSSA on Tuesday. The girls will be travelling to Windsor on Monday after March break to compete in OFSAA. Goodluck! Ms. Barton is super proud of the girls' hard work this season!
Christian Club - Christian Club meets today during lunch in room 120. All are welcome!