Monday December 1, 2025
Post-Secondary Visit – Conestoga College will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Art Club - Come to room 315 every Tuesday after school to work on your art projects and meet fellow artists!
Silent Book Club - We will meet tomorrow after school in the library. All are welcome!
GBF Holiday Hamper Program - Good morning Wolfpack! Starting today, Monday, December 1, through Wednesday, December 10, homerooms will be collecting food donations, new clothing, and new toys for the Grimsby Benevolent Fund Holiday Hamper program. This is a wonderful opportunity to share kindness and help families in our community enjoy a brighter holiday season. Please collect your items in the box that will be delivered to classrooms today. Remember that even small donations can make a big difference! Let’s work together to show the true spirit of giving and make this holiday season special for those in need.
Equity - Today is World AIDS day. Thank you to those who are showing support today by wearing red.
Locked Door Procedures - The new process will begin TODAY. At West Niagara, the schedule will be as follows: ● Doors locked 30 minutes after the start of period 1 at 8:35am. ● Doors re-opened: At the start of lunch at 11:20am. ● Doors locked again: At 12:30pm until the end of the school day at 2:10pm. A buzzer has been installed at the front entrance and the rear entrance for students, guardians, and visitors to use if arriving after the doors are locked. A staff member will respond and allow entry. We ask all students to arrive on time.
Wolfpack Wellness Team - Join the Wolfpack Wellness Team in the cafeteria during lunch on Wednesday, December 3rd! We want to hear your input on what health and wellness topics you think are important we address this year. Stop by to share your ideas, answer some trivia questions, and win some prizes! If you can’t make it to the caf, don’t worry! There will be QR codes posted around the school and in your grade D2L where you can share what health and wellness topics you want to see addressed. See you there Wolfpack!
Health and Wellness and Sport SHSM - Good morning health and wellness and sport SHSM students. You are being released from period 1 at 8:45 am for our field trip to the Walker Living Campus Adventure Trek. Please meet outside the PE office for attendance before boarding the bus at 9:00 am.
Drum Line – There is a quick Drum line meeting at lunch in room 232. Everyone must attend.
Thursday November 27, 2025
Eco team – Tonight is the night! Eco Team presents the Lorax Movie Night! Doors open at 5:30 for a bake sale, popcorn and kahoot games. The movie will start at 6:30. $3 includes a bag of popcorn. Bring your own bowl for free refills! Tickets are available in the caf at lunch. Don't forget money for our Eco Bake sale in collaboration with Bake for Change. The bake sale continues today at lunch and tonight before the movie. All proceeds going to eco initiatives here at WNSS.
Science Help at Lunch - There will be science help today at lunch for all grade 9s and 10s and for Senior Biology, Chemistry and Physics students. It will be in room 347 and 351.
Wolfpack Wellness Team - Are you in grade 9 or 10 and want to make a difference in mental health at school? ThriveSMH (Thrive School Mental Health) is looking for passionate students who want to make a meaningful impact on mental health in schools. ThriveSMH works with School Mental Health Ontario to help create and share mental health resources that truly connect with students. Members are student change-makers who help improve mental health awareness and reduce stigma. If this interests you, scan the QR code on the posters around the school for more information and to sign up. Applications close November 30.
Christian Club - Christian Club meets during lunch today in room 120, all are welcome!
Equity - December 1st is World AIDS day. Since 1988, World AIDS day has been a day to remember those who have passed from HIV or AIDs, and to support those currently living with or impacted by HIV or AIDS. The Red Ribbon is the symbol of support for those impacted by HIV/AIDS - in lieu of a ribbon you can show support by wearing red.
Yearbook - Attention all students! Yearbook preorders are now available on school cash. The cost is $50 and the book will be available for release in June. Please be mindful that we have a limited number of books and that they sold out last year. If you want to solidify your access to a book, please order today. See Mr. McMath for any questions or concerns. Buy a Yearbook!
Empowword - Empowword will continue planning for Black History Month. All Black and multiracial students are welcome to join us to plan celebrations of Black cultures. Empowword meets in room 115 at lunch today.
Badminton club - Attention all badminton club players, unfortunately there will be no badminton club this week as Friday is a PD day and there is no gym space available on Thursday. Back at it next week!
Locked Doors Procedure - The new process will begin on December 1, 2025. At West Niagara, the schedule will be as follows: ● Doors locked 30 minutes after the start of period 1 at 8:35am. ● Doors re-opened: At the start of lunch at 11:20am. ● Doors locked again: At 12:30pm until the end of the school day at 2:10pm. A buzzer has been installed at the front entrance and the rear entrance for students, guardians, and visitors to use if arriving after the doors are locked. A staff member will respond and allow entry. We ask all students to arrive on time.
Wednesday November 26, 2025
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.
Eco Team - Tomorrow Eco Team presents the Lorax Movie Night! Doors open at 5:30 for a bake sale, popcorn and a kahoot games. The movie will start at 6:30. $3 includes a bag of popcorn. Bring your own bowl for free refills! Tickets are available now on school cash online and at lunch in the caf TODAY and tomorrow. Don't forget money for our Eco Bake sale in collaboration with Bake for Change. The bake sale will be at lunch today and at Movie Night. All proceeds going to eco initiatives here at WNSS.
Wolfpack Wellness Team - Are you in grade 9 or 10 and want to make a difference in mental health at school? ThriveSMH (Thrive School Mental Health) is looking for passionate students who want to make a meaningful impact on mental health in schools. ThriveSMH works with School Mental Health Ontario to help create and share mental health resources that truly connect with students. Members are student change-makers who help improve mental health awareness and reduce stigma. If this interests you, scan the QR code on the posters around the school for more information and to sign up. Applications close November 30.
Athletic Council - Come out to watch and support our senior volleyball intramural champions as they take on their toughest opponents yet: the teacher team in the red gym at lunch today!
DSBN Codes - Monday week 2 of the DSBN Codes challenge came out! Want to compete? Come see Mr Elgersma at lunch in room 120 to get signed up for a challenge and your chance at prizes!
Equity - December 1st is World AIDS day. Since 1988, World AIDS day has been a day to remember those who have passed from HIV or AIDs, and to support those currently living with or impacted by HIV or AIDS. The Red Ribbon is the symbol of support for those impacted by HIV/AIDS - in lieu of a ribbon you can show support by wearing red.
Pride Pack- "You are somebody that I don't know, But you're taking shots at me like it's Patrón, And I'm just like 'Damn, it's 7:00 a.m.', Say it in the street, that's a knock-out, But you say it in a tweet, that's a cop-out, And I'm just like, 'Hey, are you okay?', And I ain't trying to mess with your self-expression, But I've learned the lesson that stressin' And obsessin' 'bout somebody else is no fun, And snakes and stones never broke my bones, So, oh-oh, You need to calm down". Come get loud with Pride Pack in room 115 at lunch.
French Club - Bonjour WNSS! A reminder that French Club meets today at lunch in room 214.
Pickleball - Pickleball is in the yellow gym TODAY at lunch! See you at 11:30!
Tuesday November 25, 2025
West Niagara Singers – The West Niagara Singers meet today at the beginning of lunch in room 114.
Post-Secondary Visit - The University of Waterloo will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Art Club- Art Club is happening today after school in room 315. See you there!
Silent Book Club - We will meet tomorrow after school in the library. All are welcome!
Wolfpack Wellness Team - Are you in grade 9 or 10 and want to make a difference in mental health at school? ThriveSMH (Thrive School Mental Health) is looking for passionate students who want to make a meaningful impact on mental health in schools. ThriveSMH works with School Mental Health Ontario to help create and share mental health resources that truly connect with students. Members are student change-makers who help improve mental health awareness and reduce stigma. If this interests you, scan the QR code on the posters around the school for more information and to sign up. Applications close November 30.
Bake for Change Club - Hey Wolfpack! There will be a meeting today for the Bake For Change Club. Please be sure to be there!
Athletic Council - Come out to watch and support our junior volleyball intramural champions as they take on their toughest opponents yet: the teacher team in the red gym at lunch today!
Equity - December 1st is World AIDS day. The Red Ribbon is the symbol of support for those impacted by HIV/AIDS - in lieu of a ribbon you can show support by wearing red.