Wednesday November 4, 2026
National Skilled Trades and Technologies Week – It's Day 3 of National Skilled Trades and Technologies Week! How many different skilled trades do you think it takes to build a house? It’s over 18 – including architects, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, brick and stone masons, roofers and many others. If you like creating, building, designing or solving problems, skilled trades and technology pathways are worth exploring. To learn more, see Guidance, Co-op, and your Technology Teachers.
Rowing - Rowing is a full-body endurance sport that offers opportunities to work as a team and compete at a high level. Our practices start next week and you don't need any prior experience. Mme Suntz in Portable 4 for a permission form.
Jr. Girls Volleyball - If you are in grade 9 or 10 and are interested in playing on the Jr. Girls Volleyball Team, there is a sign-up sheet outside of room 216. Please add your name and find the tryout details. The first tryout will be Thursday November 12th after school in the Red Gym. Any questions, please see Ms. Mowat or Mr. Nero.
Picture Retakes - If you have not yet had your school picture taken, or want it retaken, the photographers are here today for everyone and half of tomorrow for the grade 9's in the yellow gym. If a student card has been issued and you get retakes, you will not receive a new student card.
Pride Pack - Just a reminder that Pride Pack is meeting today at lunch! We hope to see you there. New members are always welcome at Pride Pack! Please see staff advisors for info.
Guidance - Today during lunch guidance will be hosting a session on University Applications. If you have any questions on how to apply or where to look for program information, then please stop by the guidance office at lunch today.
Computer Club - Computer Club runs Wednesdays after school until 3:30 in room 120. Feel free to come by and code, create, or chat about all things IT right after school's out.
BMO Student Life Expo -Canada’s largest education and lifestyle event for graduating students is coming up fast! The BMO Student Life Expo in taking place November 15th. At the Student Life Expo, you’ll meet representatives from universities, colleges, and organizations offering opportunities in education, careers, lifestyle, and travel. If you would like to attend, then stop by guidance to get a free ticket.
Boys Basketball Tryouts - For any grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 students interested in trying out for the Jr. & Sr. boys basketball teams, the next tryout will be this Friday after school with Jr. starting at 2:15 and Sr. at 4pm in the yellow gym. This is your opportunity to showcase your skills and be part of this year's Wolfpack basketball program.
Wrestling - Practice after school today will begin at 2:20 pm in the yellow gym. If you haven't signed up yet but are still interested in joining the wrestling team, sign up using the QR code on the Athletics board. Or, stop by and see Mr. Gibson in room 307 at lunch.
Winter Formal - Preparations are officially underway for this year’s Winter Formal, themed The Winter Ball! Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 3rd, at The Grand Olympia. It runs from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with dinner served at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $55 each.
Tuesday November 3, 2026
West Niagara Singers – The West Niagara Singers meet today after school in room 114. See you there!
OSSLT - Are you writing the OSSLT this year? Come to Room 234 for extra practice, support, and help preparing for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test! Whether you want to practice reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, or writing responses, everyone is welcome. Come build your confidence and get ready for test day!
Art Club - It's Tuesday! Join us for Art Club after school in room 315 today. See you there!
Bake for Change Club - Hey Wolfpack! Are you interested in baking and looking for ways to give back to your community? If so, join the Bake for Change Club in the culinary kitchen—room 144—TODAY, for our first meeting! Through bake sales, baking competitions, and other fun baking events, we raise money for charities and organizations supporting health and wellness.
Boys Varsity Basketball - For any grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 student interested in trying out for the boys varsity basketball team, the first tryout will be today after school from 4pm-5pm in the red gym. This is your opportunity to showcase your skills and be part of this year's Wolfpack basketball program. If you have any questions, see Mr. Huisman or Mr. Chiarello.
Guidance - Mohawk College will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Level Up Career Fair - Students attending the Level Up Career Fair today are dismissed at 10:20am. The bus is departing at 10:30 sharp so please head directly to the back of the school and remember to bring your lunch.
National Skilled Trades and Technologies Week - It's Day 2 of National Skilled Trades and Technologies Week! Today's question: How many skilled trades are involved in making a pencil? The answer is more than 10! The process involves wood products, machining, tool and die making, and industrial maintenance. A pencil is a great reminder that skilled trades and technologies are connected to all of the things we use every day.
Rowing - Want to learn a new sport and make amazing high school memories? It's not too late to join the WNSS rowing team! Our practices start next week. No experience required! See Mme Suntz in Portable 4 for a permission form.
Craft and Connect Club - Hey crafters, come to room 205 at lunch to paint candles for some beautiful décor as we head into darker nights! Mrs. McPherson looks forward to seeing you all at lunch!
Jr. Girls Volleyball - If you are in grade 9 or 10 and are interested in playing on the Jr. Girls Volleyball Team, there is a sign-up sheet outside of room 216. Please add your name and find the tryout details. The first tryout will be Thursday November 12th after school in the Red Gym.
Picture Retakes - If you have not yet had your school picture taken, or want it retaken, the photographers will be here tomorrow November 4th for everyone and half of November 5th for the grade 9's. If a student card has been issued and you get retakes, you will not receive a new student card.
Creative Writing - Are you summoned by indecipherable forces to cypher the depths of the human condition? Do words form the chassis of the vehicle with which you venture forth into the great beyond? Send your corporal being to Room 202 at lunch for Creative Writing Club. All welcome!
Monday November 2, 2026
Boys Varsity Hockey – For any grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 student interested in trying out for the boys varsity hockey team and missed the lunch time meeting, please fill out the QR code posted out front of rooms 202 and 342. You must be logged into your school account to complete it. The first tryout will be tomorrow, Tuesday November 3rd from 3pm-4pm at the Fleming arena. If you have any questions, see Mr. Carey or Mr. Malcolm.
Connect and Craft - Crafty reminder – Connect and Craft is tomorrow at lunch in room 205! All levels welcome.
Curling - A reminder to players interested in trying out for this year's curling teams. Be at the Grimsby Curling Club by 3:00. We will practice until 4:30.
Bake for Change Club - Hey Wolfpack! Are you interested in baking and looking for ways to give back to your community? If so, join the Bake for Change Club in the culinary kitchen—room 144—on Tuesday, November 3rd, for our first meeting! Through bake sales, baking competitions, and other fun baking events, we raise money for charities and organizations supporting health and wellness.
Boys Varsity Basketball - For any grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 student interested in trying out for the boys varsity basketball team the first tryout will be tomorrow Nov. 3rd from 4pm-5pm in the red gym. This is your opportunity to showcase your skills and be part of this year's Wolfpack basketball program. If you have any questions, see Mr. Huisman or Mr. Chiarello.
Film Club - Our Film Club theme today is Horror! Join us after school in Room 310 for terrifying trivia, scary shorts, and creepy conversation about your favourite Horror films, shows, and characters. New members are always welcome!
National Skilled Trades and Technologies Week - Welcome to National Skilled Trades and Technologies Week! Here’s a question: Do you know how many skilled trades it takes to make a KitKat bar? The answer might surprise you. It’s more than 12 – from designing and operating food-production equipment to maintaining machinery and electrical systems to producing the packaging and advertising. Skilled trades and technologies are all around us, sometimes in places we don't even notice!
Rowing - All returning members of the rowing team should meet at lunch in the red gym today.
Health and Wellness SHSM - The 20 students who signed permission forms for the Niagara College Pharmacy trip, from the Health and Wellness SHSM are signed out of period 1 at 8:45. Please meet Mrs. Sueter and Mrs. Putzman at that time outside of the PE office to board the bus. The bus leaves promptly at 9:00am. Remember closed toe shoes are a requirement and lunch is being provided.
Friday October 30, 2026
Guidance – The University of Windsor will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Boys Varsity Hockey - For any grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 student interested in trying out for the boys varsity hockey team and missed the lunch time meeting, please fill out the QR code posted out front of rooms 202 and 342. You must be logged into your school account to complete it. The first tryout will be next Tuesday November 3rd from 3pm-4pm at the Fleming arena. If you have any questions, see Mr. Carey or Mr. Malcolm.
Curling - Today is the last day so sign up for the Varsity Curling Team. Try outs will be after school on Monday, November 2nd at the Grimsby Curling Club. See you there!
Bake for Change Club - Hey Wolfpack! Are you interested in baking and looking for ways to give back to your community? If so, join the Bake for Change Club in the culinary kitchen—room 144—on Tuesday, November 3rd, for our first meeting! Through bake sales, baking competitions, and other fun baking events, we raise money for charities and organizations supporting health and wellness.
Boys Varsity Basketball - For any grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 student interested in trying out for the boys varsity basketball team the first tryout will be next Tuesday November 3rd from 4pm-5pm in the red gym. This is your opportunity to showcase your skills and be part of this year's Wolfpack basketball program. If you have any questions, see Mr. Huisman or Mr. Chiarello.
Crochet Club - Crochet Club is meeting today at lunch in room 305. New members are welcome! See you in room 305!
Chess Club - Monday is the last day to sign up for the upcoming chess tournament. Don't wait! Go to cash-online and register ASAP!
Workout Club- The lunch-break workout club is open to all in the lower level weight room. Open to anyone to get in shape during the break.
SHSM - Students interested in joining SHSM are reminded to return your intention form to Guidance today. A Specialist High Skills Major lets you focus your learning and participate in amazing activities, field trips, and events. Don't miss out! For more information and a registration form, visit the Co-op office, Guidance, or our school website.
Level Up Career Fair - Students who expressed interest in attending the Level Up Trades and Technologies Career Fair on Tuesday are reminded to complete the permission form in School Cash to secure your spot. Spaces are limited so sign up now! See your Technology teacher for more information.
Book Club - Book Club is canceled today. Please join us next Friday in room 205 where we will discuss this month's novel. Thanks and see you next week!
Girls Field Hockey - A huge shout out to our girls' field hockey team who lost in sudden death overtime in a hard fought game against Westdale at SOSSA yesterday. We were tied at 2 apiece (scored by Charlee K and Amaya G) and went into 10 minute sudden death overtime. A goal by Westdale put them on top, but as SOSSA has a second berth to OFSAA this year, we will be heading to Milton to represent the school next week. A huge shout out to our amazing goalie, Amelia T, who stood on her head and our fantastic defensive line who took hard shots, cleared the ball and frustrated their team to no end. Looking forward to three more games, ladies! Practice on Tuesday!
Cross Country - Our cross country team competed at SOSSA yesterday in Dundas. 24 talented athletes pushed themselves to their limits and battled the competition every step of the race with their bows and glitter radiating team spirit. A huge congratulations to Ky I and Lucy M for qualifying for OFSAA as individuals. More congratulations goes to Samuel G, Rocco S, James S, and James T who qualified for OFSAA as a senior boys team. Congratulations to the whole team on an amazing showing at SOSSA and we can’t wait to support our athletes headed to OFSAA in Sudbury on November 9th.
Wrestling - All wrestlers are asked to stop by room 307 to pick up a permission to participate form, which needs to be completed before doing any activities with the team. Practice starts Monday. If you missed the meeting and would still like to join the team, there is a QR code for sign up on the athletics board.
Thursday October 29, 2026
School Nurse – This is a reminder that Nurse Megan is available in the school today for confidential one-on-one support. To book an appointment, stop by her office in room 215, text her work cell phone (her number is on her door poster), or book on the school website.
OSSLT - Are you writing the OSSLT this year? Come to Room 234 for extra practice, support, and help preparing for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test! Whether you want to practise reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, or writing responses, everyone is welcome. Come build your confidence and get ready for test day!
Boys Varsity Hockey - For any grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 student interested in trying out for the boys varsity hockey team and missed the lunch time meeting, please fill out the QR code posted out front of rooms 202 and 342. You must be logged into your school account to complete it. The first tryout will be next Tuesday November 3rd from 3pm-4pm at the Fleming arena. If you have any questions, see Mr. Carey or Mr. Malcolm.
Curling - Good morning West Niagara Curlers! It is time to get back on the ice and hurry hard. If you are interested in trying out for this year's team, please sign up outside room 206 or see Mme Findlay in Portable 3. Tryouts will be on November 2nd at the Grimsby Curling Club. Please sign up by tomorrow.
Equity Committee - Hey Wolfpack! Are you interested in making a change? Standing up for causes you're passionate about? Sharing your voice? Would you like to work on initiatives such as culture day and world kindness day? Then you should join West Niagara’s equity committee! We are looking for students who want to share their ideas, get involved, and help lead positive change in our school. Your voice matters! Today is the day - our first meeting is today at lunch in room 329. Everyone is welcome!
Bake for Change Club - Hey Wolfpack! Are you interested in baking and looking for ways to give back to your community? If so, join the Bake for Change Club in the culinary kitchen—room 144—on Tuesday, November 3rd, for our first meeting! Through bake sales, baking competitions, and other fun baking events, we raise money for charities and organizations supporting health and wellness.
Film Club - This Monday, our Film Club theme is Horror! Join us after school in Room 310 for terrifying trivia, scary shorts, and creepy conversation about your favourite Horror films, shows, and characters. New members are always welcome!
Boys Varsity Basketball - For any grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 student interested in trying out for the boys varsity basketball team the first tryout will be next Tuesday November 3rd from 4pm-5pm in the red gym. This is your opportunity to showcase your skills and be part of this year's Wolfpack basketball program. If you have any questions, see Mr. Huisman or Mr. Chiarello.
Empowword - Empowword meets TODAY at lunch in Room 115! Looking for your crew? Empowword is a space built for all students who identify as Black and have African heritage to connect, vibe, and lift each other up. Pull up to Room 115 to find your community, explore your identity, and get that cultural support. See you at lunch!
Crochet Club - Crochet Club will be meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 305. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there!
SHSM - Students interested in joining SHSM are reminded to return your intention form to Guidance. A Specialist High Skills Major lets you focus your learning and participate in amazing activities, field trips, and events. Sign up by tomorrow so you don't miss out! For more information and a registration form, visit the Co-op office, Guidance, or our school website.
Game Day Crew - Would the members of Game Day crew please come to the main office in between per 1 & 2 today :)
Play Off Football - Attention Wolf Pack! It's PLAYOFF TIME! Today our Wolf Pack Football team takes on the GFESS Gryphons right here at West Niagara at 4:00 PM! We're calling on the entire Wolf Pack to show up, get loud, PACK THE STANDS and BACK THE PACK!!!! Our game day theme is PJs & Playoffs! Wear your favourite pajamas, slippers & robes to school for our spirit day and bring that same Wolf Pack spirit to the sidelines! Admission is just $2 for students and seniors and $5 for adults. As always concessions will be available!! Let's give our team a home-field advantage and show the Gryphons what PACK MENTALITY is all about! LET'S GO WOLFPACK!