Thursday November 13, 2025
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.
Post-Secondary Visit - Mohawk College will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Literacy Test - Today is the last lunchtime prep session for the Literacy Test. Stop by room 235 if you have questions about the test or want to review some tips and strategies.
Pickleball - Pickleball in the gym tomorrow! We will have a second day this week of pickleball in the yellow gym this Friday, see you there!
Christian Club - Come join us at lunch in room 120 today for a social. We're planning on playing some Christian-themed Drawful. Hope you can join us.
Empowword - Empowword meets today to share photos and celebrate our field trip last week. We will also start planning our next event. All Black and multiracial students are welcome to join our community at lunch in Room 115.
Chess Tournament - Chess Cash Online is available for the Nov 20th tournament at Laura Secord. Please sign up ASAP to ensure we have the numbers for this amazing tournament. Please see Ms. Whitehead or Mr. Delaney for details.
World Kindness - Today is International World Kindness Day. This day was started in 1998 to promote kindness and compassion worldwide, and encourages both big and small acts of kindness. People can celebrate by performing random acts of kindness, such as holding the door for a stranger, buying someone coffee, or giving to those in need.
Equity - To kick off Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, we will be having Odd Socks day on Monday, November 17th. Odd Socks Day is a symbolic event that carries a powerful message: our differences make us unique. Let's celebrate individuality and inclusion while standing together against bullying, and wear odd socks to school on Monday!
Wednesday November 12, 2025
Post-Secondary Visit – Cambrian College will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
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.
Athletic Council - Just a reminder that there will be an athletic council meeting today at lunch in room 241.
Senior Girls Volleyball - Attention Senior Girls Volleyball players! The first try out will be on Thursday November 13th in the red gym from 2:30 – 3:30pm. See you there!
Dental Screening - Public Health dental team is here TODAY in Meeting room 107, 8:30 to 11:00 to provide free dental screening. Students 17 years and under may qualify for dental services such as cleanings or emergency dental care. Find out if you are eligible! Talk to the school nurse.
Jr. Boys Basketball - For our grade 9 and 10 students, there will be our last tryout for our Jr. team today in the red gym right after school at 2:15pm.
Pride Pack - "It's a little bit funny, This feelin' inside, I'm not one of those who can easily hide..." Don't hide! Come share your favorite songs with Pride Pack. We meet today at lunch in room 115.
Creative Writing- Good morning, Wolfpack! Creative Writing Club is happening in room 205 today at lunch. 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!
Pickleball - Pickleball is back in the yellow gym today at lunch! See you there at 11:30.
Jr Girls Basketball - A huge congratulations to the Jr. Girls Basketball Team for winning their zone final game against Sir Winston Churchill on Monday with a final score of 39 to 13! The girls persevered and fought hard this season to be the first girls basketball team to win a championship! Good luck Ava T, Amelia L, Vivian L, Rya H, Emma K, Teya S, Olivia D, Isis K, Maggie C, Ava K, Ella E, Mikaela H, and Quinn H as you make your way to SOSSA! Let’s go wolfpack!
French Club - Bonjour French Club! We’re meeting today at lunch in room 214! We’ll be talking about French cheese to prepare for a possible cheese tasting coming soon. Don’t miss it — it’s going to be great!
Tuesday November 11, 2025
West Niagara Singers – The West Niagara Singers meet today afterschool in room 114.
Art Club - Come to room 315 after school today to participate in Art Club. Everybody is welcome
Athletic Council - Just a reminder that there will be an athletic council meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 241.
Junior Girls Volleyball - A reminder that today is the first day of tryouts for the Junior Girls Volleyball team. Meet in the yellow gym at 2:20pm to set up the net.
Literacy Test - Just a reminder that a Literacy Test prep session will be happening at lunch today in room 235. Stop by if you have questions about the test or want to learn about test tips and strategies.
Library Closure - The library will be closed for the next 2 days during periods 1-3. Students will not be able to borrow items from the library.
Dental Screening - Have you seen a dentist in the last year? Do you want to have your teeth checked? Do you have dental insurance? Public Health dental team is coming tomorrow from 8:30 to 11:00 to provide free dental screening. Students 17 years and under may qualify for dental services such as cleanings or emergency dental care. Find out if you are eligible! Contact the school nurse.
French - Bonjour WNSS students! Are you in Core French or French Immersion, Grades 9 through 12, and thinking about taking some of your university courses in French? Come to Room 214 at lunch today to meet a University of Ottawa representative and learn about their French Immersion stream, a unique way to earn your degree while studying in French at the world’s largest bilingual university. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your options!
Jr. Boys Basketball - For our grade 9 and 10 students, there will be our second tryout for our Jr. team today in the red gym right after school at 2:15pm.
Monday November 10, 2025
Art Club – Hey Wolfpack! We know that there are tons of talented artists in this building so join us at Art Club, Tuesdays after school from 2:15 to 4:15. Come for a bit or stay for the whole thing!
Jr. Boys Basketball - For our grade 9 and 10 students, there will be our second tryout for our Jr. team today in the red gym right after school at 2:15pm.
Jr. Girls Volleyball - The first tryout for the Junior Girls Volleyball team is tomorrow, Tuesday Nov. 11th at 2:20pm in the yellow gym. See you there!
Sr. Girls Volleyball - Attention Senior Girls Volleyball players! The sign-up sheets are up on the door in room 206. If you are interested in playing this season, please sign up! The first try out will be on Thursday November 13th in the red gym from 2:30 – 3:30pm. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Bacchus in room 206.
Swim Team - There will be a mandatory swim meeting for all swimmers today at lunch in the music room at lunch! See you there!
Dental Screening- Need to see the dentist, but just haven't found the time? Public Health dental team is coming this Wednesday November 12th 8:30 to 11:00 to provide free dental screening. Students 17 years and under may qualify for dental services such as cleanings or emergency dental care. Find out if you are eligible!
Equity - Hello Equity Committee, we are meeting today in room 335! Bring your lunches and get ready to plan! New members are welcome!
French - Bonjour WNSS students! Are you in Core French or French Immersion, Grades 9 through 12, and thinking about taking some of your university courses in French? Come to Room 214 at lunch tomorrow, November 11th, to meet a University of Ottawa representative and learn about their French Immersion stream, a unique way to earn your degree while studying in French at the world’s largest bilingual university. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your options!
Empowword - Empowword will meet for 5 minutes so students can sign up to attend a presentation by Nadine Williams. Williams is an award-winning, Jamaican-born poet, author, and artist. Come to Room 115 at lunch to sign up to hear Ms. Williams' story of immigrating from Jamaica to Canada.
Friday November 7, 2025
Post-Secondary Visit – Niagara College will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
National Skilled Trades & Technology Week - Happy Friday, WNSS! As National Skilled Trades and Technology Week wraps up, remember this: The world needs builders, problem-solvers, and innovators—and that could be YOU! From carpentry and culinary arts to precision machining and computer programming, skilled trades and tech careers offer: Hands-on, meaningful work. The chance to see the results of your efforts every day. Opportunities to run your own business. Pathways to mentor the next generation. Programs like OYAP and Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) can help you start building your future while still in high school. There’s more than one path to success—the trades and tech are calling. Will you answer? If you would like more information, visit the Guidance Office!
Swim Team - There will be a mandatory swim meeting for all swimmers on Monday in the music room at lunch! See you on Monday!
Dental Screening - Have you seen a dentist in the last year? Do you want to have your teeth checked? Do you have dental insurance? Public Health dental team is coming Wednesday November 12th 8:30 to 11:00 to provide free dental screening. Students 17 years and under may qualify for dental services such as cleanings or emergency dental care. Find out if you are eligible! Contact the school nurse.
Improv Club - Improv club will meet today at lunch in the Drama studio (Room 328). We are continuing to expand our team, so new joiners are always welcome. No experience necessary. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Winter Formal - Attention Wolf Pack!!! Winter formal time has arrived!!!! This year’s theme: Snow Balllllllll!! This year winter formal will be taking place on Thursday Dec. 4 at the Grand Olympia. Tickets are $55 per person and are available for purchase in School Cash Online. This event sells out fast every year so don’t miss out!!!