Thursday May 8th, 2025
Indigenous Education Club - Today’s Call for Justice is, “15.7 Create time and space for relationships. Learn about Indigenous principles of relationship specific to those Nations or communities in your local area and work, and put them into practice in all of your relationships with Indigenous Peoples. ” TODAY at lunch our cookie fundraiser continues, located by the Faceless Dolls display at the front caf. ALL proceeds will be donated to the Abbey House, a local Indigenous transitional-home that supports Indigenous women escaping abuse. Come by to purchase a delicious cookie and learn more!
Lunchtime Science Help – Need help with science? Lunchtime Science Help today for Physics, Biology and Grade 9 and 10 science. Meet us in room 347!
Boys’ Baseball – Our first game of the season was against Sir Winston yesterday with a 16-0 win. The pitching crew of Carson C, Mitchell H and Logan W didn’t allow a single hit and accumulated 8 strikeouts. Extra base hits came from Hunter B, Dom B and Cooper S.Singles were hit by Aiden S, Kenton L, Ollie W, Logan W and Bo H. Wish them luck as they take on Greater Fort Erie this afternoon. All players need to be out back for the bus to depart at 12:00.
Pride Pack - Pride Pack is a safe place for students and staff of diverse genders and sexualities to meet and form a supportive community. Pride Pack meets today at lunch in 317. All are welcome.
Pickleball - Pickleball is back! Every Tuesday and Thursday in the yellow gym with Ms. Saunders. Everyone is welcome, beginners are encouraged to join!
Student Council - Senior Elections are coming for next year's student council. Any current Grade 10 or Grade 11 student is able to run for a senior student council position. Pick up your forms in Room 352. Positions are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Spirit and Social, Fundraising, and Advertising. Get your nomination forms in Room 352.
Yearbook - What a school year! Want to remember all the good times with your friends? Buy the 2024/2025 yearbook for fifty dollars on school cash online! This way you will never forget this year and all the great memories! Pickup is in June. If you have further questions see Mr. McMath in room 315 or 309!
Christian Club - Christian club is on today at lunch in room 120 where we'll be discussing spiritual growth for different personalities. All are welcome!
Jr. Boys Soccer - Shout out to the Jr. Boys Soccer team on their second win against A.N. Myer, with a score of 4-1, and goals scored by Miller, Charlie, and Ethan!
Lacrosse - Bus is leaving today at 12:15 for our game at Sir Winston. Please meet at the back of the school after lunch.
Technological Skills Competition - Yesterday, 8 students from WNSS represented DSBN at the Ontario Skills Competition in Toronto. Congratulations to Ayva L, who earned provincial SILVER in Hairstyling, and Kael W, who earned provincial GOLD in Precision Machining and received the Skills Ontario Award of Distinction for the highest overall score among all Secondary level competitors. DSBN was also awarded the Skills Ontario School Board Award of Distinction for the highest overall team score.
Wednesday May 7th, 2025
Indigenous Education Club - Today’s Call for Justice is, “15.4 Using what you have learned and some of the resources suggested, become a strong ally. Being a strong ally involves more than just tolerance; it means actively working to break down barriers and to support others in every relationship and encounter in which you participate.” TODAY at lunch our cookie fundraiser starts, located by the Faceless Dolls display at the front caf. ALL proceeds will be donated to the Abbey House, a local Indigenous transitional-home that supports Indigenous women escaping abuse. Come by to learn more!
Lunchtime Math Help – Need help with math? Lunchtime Math Help is at lunch today!Grade 9 and 10 meet in room 304, Grade 11 and 12 meet in room 335. See you there!
Athletic Council - This is a reminder to Athletic Council that there will be a meeting at lunch today in room 121. See you there!
School Nurse – Just a reminder that Nurse Megan is here today to provide one-on-one confidential support.
Pickleball - Pickleball is back! Every Tuesday and Thursday in the yellow gym with Ms. Saunders. Everyone is welcome, beginners are encouraged to join!
Student Council - Senior Elections are coming for next year's student council. Any current Grade 10 or Grade 11 student is able to run for a senior student council position. Pick up your forms in Room 352. Positions are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Spirit and Social, Fundraising, and Advertising. Get your nomination forms in Room 352.
Yearbook - Well, it’s that time of year again….THE 2024/2025 YEARBOOK IS HERE!! Buy your own through school cash online for fifty dollars, books are limited so don’t wait! The release party will be announced in June! If you have any other questions, reach out to Mr. McMath in room 315 or 309!
Arts Gala Banner - Today is last day to doodle on the Arts Gala banner at lunch in room 315.
Improv Club - Improv club meets in the Drama studio (Rm 328) at lunch today. We are a new club and all are welcome! Feel free to bring your lunch!
Creative Writing Club - Want to win a Kindle? Write a 400-word story on the theme of Water and submit it to Mr. Carey by May 20th!Need help or inspiration? The Creative Writing Club meets TODAY at lunch in Room 202 — come join us and get those ideas flowing!
Empowword - Empowword is club for Black students to meet, support each other, and celebrate Black excellence. Empowword meets today at lunch in Room 115. Today we'll be talking about our end of year celebration.
VEX Robotic Competition - We are looking for a team of 3-4 for a Vex robotics competition on May 14th.The team should consist of students with NO ROBOTIC experience.Also, we will need Parent Drivers for this event.See Mr. Delaney for details.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Lunchtime Science Help – Need help with science? Lunchtime Science Help today at lunch for Chemistry and grade 9 and 10 science. Meet us in room 347!
West Niagara Singers – The West Niagara Singers meet today at the beginning of lunch for a very important rehearsal. There will be no rehearsal today after school.
Indigenous Education Club – Today Grade 11 students have the opportunity to listen to guest speaker Fallon Farinacci, MMIWG2S+ survivor and advocate. Today's focus is Call for Justice, “15.2 Decolonize by learning the true history of Canada and Indigenous history in your local area. Learn about and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ history, cultures, pride, and diversity, acknowledging the land you live on and its importance to local Indigenous communities, both historically and today.” There will be a cookie fundraiser, starting TOMORROW at lunch. ALL proceeds will be donated to the Abbey House, a local Indigenous transitional-home that supports Indigenous women escaping abuse.
Art Club – Art Club is happening after school today in room 315. Hope to see you there!
Pickleball – Pickleball is back! This Tuesday and Thursday in the yellow gym with Ms. Saunders. Everyone is welcome, beginners are encouraged to join!
Prom Awards – Hey Wolfpack Grads! Make sure you check out the voting that has started for Prom Awards. You can access the google form to vote for your friends on the Grade 12 D2L page! Get the votes in soon.
Student Council – Senior Elections are coming for next year's student council. Any current Grade 10 or Grade 11 student is able to run for a senior student council position. Pick up your forms in Room 352. Positions are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Spirit and Social, Fundraising, and Advertising. Get your nomination forms in Room 352.
Arts Gala Banner – Thanks to all students who came out to participate in and support the "Arts Night In" last Thursday. If you did not get a chance to doodle on the big Arts Gala banner, it will be in room 315 at lunch today and tomorrow and Wednesday. Bring your lunch and come be creative!
Computer Club – There will be no computer club after school today.
Junior Boys Soccer – The Junior Boys Soccer team has a home game today after school against A. N. Myer. Please come out to support and back the pack! See you there!
Chess Club – On May 1st, the Chess Team attended the final chess tournament of the year at Laura Secord SS. It was a tremendous success for the team. For the grade 10's, Isobel McPetrie came in second place and for grade 11's, Ruslan Kotapuri came in 1st. The rest of the team also played very well. Many thanks to the team and especially Ms. Whitehead for her never-ending contributions. Congrats on another great year!
Girls’ Rugby - The Girls Rugby Team took to the field against an experienced Eden team and made them work for every try. Big congratulations go to Tali Van Nynatten and Taylor Smith for breaking through Eden's defensive line and each scoring a try! The whole team worked hard and should be proud of their efforts on the field. If you missed out on last night's game, be sure to come out next Monday to see our girls take on Centennial
Monday May 5th, 2025
Indigenous Education Club – Today is Red Dress Day. A day to remember, reflect, and recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit peoples. This week, The Indigenous Education Club will be providing you with info on the Calls for Justice, which have been created by many 2SMMIWG+ survivors, educators, and advocates. Today’s focus is: Call for Justice, “15.1 Denounce and speak out against violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people.” Be sure to listen for the next Calls for Justice, 2SMMIWG+ awareness, and cookie fundraiser throughout the week.
Pickleball - Pickleball is back! Every Tuesday and Thursday in the yellow gym with Ms. Saunders. Everyone is welcome, beginners are encouraged to join!
Prom Awards - Hey Wolfpack Grads! Make sure you check out the voting that has started for Prom Awards. You can access the google form to vote for your friends on the Grade 12 D2L page! Get the votes in soon.
Jr. Boys’ Soccer - The Junior Boys Soccer team has a home game this Wednesday after school against A. N. Myer. Please come out to support the pack! See you there!
Student Council - Senior Elections are coming for next year's student council. Any current Grade 10 or Grade 11 student is able to run for a senior student council position. Pick up your forms in Room 352. Positions are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Spirit and Social, Fundraising, and Advertising. Get your nomination forms in Room 352.
Yearbook - Senior Elections are coming for next year's student council. Any current Grade 10 or Grade 11 student is able to run for a senior student council position. Pick up your forms in Room 352. Positions are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Spirit and Social, Fundraising, and Advertising. Get your nomination forms in Room 352.
Girls’ Rugby - Please excuse the Girls Rugby team today at 2pm for their game against Eden. Come out to Back the Pack and show your support. Kickoff is at 3pm on the field. Let's go Wolfpack!
Arts Gala - Thanks to all students who came out to participate in and support the Arts Night In last Thursday. If you did not get a chance to doodle on the big Arts Gala banner, it will be in room 315 at lunch today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Bring your lunch and come be creative!
Friday May 2nd, 2025
Wolfpack Wellness Team – A message from the Wolfpack Wellness Team: Did you know caffeine before sleep disrupts the body's sleep-wake cycle, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many things contain caffeine, such as coffee, chocolate, pop, some teas, energy drinks and chewing gum. For strategies on how to improve your sleep, be sure to read the blue posters around the school or see the poster in our Wolfpack Wellness display case behind the cafeteria.
Yearbook - Attention Wolfpack! Are you looking for something that will commemorate this past year here at WNSS? Well look no further! The West Niagara Secondary School 2024-2025 Yearbook is arriving in June – that’s soon! We want you to purchase your very own copy! Yearbooks are $50 each, and purchases can be made via School Cash Online. Have any questions? See Mr. McMath in room 309 or 315. So act now! Grab your yearbook while supplies last!
Indigenous Education Club - Wolfpack, Monday May 5th is Red Dress Day. You will be hearing and seeing different information around the school to educate, honor, and advocate for Two Spirit, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. As a school, we would love to see you wear red in support. Morning learning and opportunities, including a cookie fundraiser, to come next week!
Summer School - The process for registering for summer school is now open. Please follow the link on your grade D2L or the watermelon icon on the school website. Guidance will then register you for your selected course – you can only take one. Summer school runs July 2-30. All courses are asynchronous and online.
Prom Awards - Hey Wolfpack Grads! Make sure you check out the voting that has started for Prom Awards. You can access the google form to vote for your friends on the Grade 12 D2L page! Get the votes in soon.
Student Council - Senior Elections are coming for next year's student council. Any current Grade 10 or Grade 11 student is able to run for a senior student council position. Pick up your forms in Room 352. Positions are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Spirit and Social, Fundraising, and Advertising. Get your nomination forms in Room 352.