Tuesday October 20, 2026
West Niagara Singers – The West Niagara Singers will meet at lunch today in room 114 for a quick rehearsal. See you there!
Guidance - Today during lunch guidance will be hosting a session on SHSM. If you are interested in joining SHSM or want to learn more about the program, then please stop by the guidance office at lunch today.
Pride Pack - Tomorrow is International Pronouns Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of respecting and using each person’s chosen pronouns. Pronouns are more than just words; they reflect our identities and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone. Pride Pack will have a pronoun button making booth set up in the library today, tomorrow and Thursday at lunch. Please come out and show your support!
Athletic Council - Ready to bump, set, and spike? Join Volleyball Intramurals, presented by Athletic Council. Sign up will take place today at lunch at the front of the cafeteria. Teams must have 6–8 players, with a maximum of 2 varsity players per team and at least 2 female players on the court at all times. Grab your friends, form a team, and get ready to serve up some fun!
Badminton club - Badminton Club will run again this Friday and every Friday until the second week of December. If you did not get your name on the list, please come and see Mrs. Heeringa if you would like to join us.
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!
Student Senate - Are you interested in meeting our 2026/2027 WNSS Student Senators and learning how they can share your voice to the board? Swing by the guidance office tomorrow at lunch for free hot chocolate! Everyone is welcome.
Dance Team - Are you interested in dance? We’re excited to announce the launch of our very first Wolf Pack Dance Team! We’re looking for students in Grades 9–12 who are interested in being part of a competitive dance team. You do not need previous dance or competition experience to join, all levels are welcome. Come to our information meeting at the start of lunch on Thursday in Room 227 to learn more. We’re looking for dancers who are passionate, committed, and ready to represent our school! Join the Wolf Pack Dance Team! See you in Room 227 at the start of lunch!
Rowing - Interested in trying Rowing this year? Come to a meeting this Thursday at lunch in Portable 4 to find out more about our team. No experience needed!
Art Club - Hey Wolfpack! Art Club is happening today after school in room 315! Stop by and join us for some art-making and socializing anytime between 2:15 and 4:15.
NBE and NAC Field Trip - A reminder that NBE and NAC classes are invited to participate in an experiential learning opportunity at Queenston Heights: Landscape of Nations on Friday, October 30! Please complete the permission form and pay the trip fee through SchoolCash Online to secure your spot. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast! We hope to see you there!
Monday October 19, 2026
Pride Pack – This Wednesday is International Pronouns Day. This day is observed annually on the third Wednesday of October in order to promote respecting, sharing and correctly using pronouns. Respecting a person's chosen pronoun improves mental health and helps create a more inclusive and safe environment. To help raise awareness and show our support, Pride Pack will have a pronoun button making booth set up in the library Tuesday to Thursday this week at lunch. Please come out and show your support!
Athletic Council - Ready to bump, set, and spike? Join Volleyball Intramurals, presented by Athletic Council. Sign up today at lunch at the front of the cafeteria. Teams must have 6–8 players, with a maximum of 2 varsity players per team and at least 2 female players on the court at all times. Grab your friends, form a team, and get ready to serve up some fun!
NBE Field Trip - A reminder that Grade 11 English students are invited to participate in an experiential learning opportunity at Queenston Heights: Landscape of Nations on Friday, October 30! Please complete the permission form and pay the trip fee through SchoolCash Online to secure your spot. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast! We look forward to this exciting opportunity to learn outside the classroom, explore Indigenous perspectives, and build community!
Film Club - Today after school in Room 310, Film Club will be joined by professional filmmakers Monica and Louie La Vella. They will share their experiences writing and producing Horror films, discuss filmmaking opportunities, and answer questions. SHSM students and new Film Club members are welcome!
Indigenous Education Club - We will be meeting today at lunch in room 242! ALL students are welcome to come listen to some Indigenous music, play Bone and Toggle, and chat about what we can do as a group at WNSS! Bring your lunch and a friend!
Dance Team - Are you interested in dance? We’re excited to announce the launch of our very first Wolf Pack Dance Team! We’re looking for students in Grades 9–12 who are interested in being part of a competitive dance team. You do not need previous dance or competition experience to join, all levels are welcome. Come to our information meeting at the start of lunch on Thursday in Room 227 to learn more. We’re looking for dancers who are passionate, committed, and ready to represent our school! Join the Wolf Pack Dance Team! See you in Room 227 at the start of lunch!
Friday October 16, 2026
Guidance – Ontario Tech University will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Book Club - Just a reminder that Book Club meets today at lunch in room 205. We will be discussing our thoughts on the novel The Declaration and choosing our next book! See you where every chapter counts!
Athletic Council - Ready to bump, set, and spike? Join Volleyball Intramurals, presented by Athletic Council. Sign up will take place next week at lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the front of the cafeteria. Teams must have 6–8 players, with a maximum of 2 varsity players per team and at least 2 female players on the court at all times. Grab your friends, form a team, and get ready to serve up some fun!
NBE Field Trip - A reminder that Grade 11 English students are invited to participate in an experiential learning opportunity at Queenston Heights: Landscape of Nations on Friday, October 30! Please complete the permission form and pay the trip fee through SchoolCash Online to secure your spot. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast! We look forward to this exciting opportunity to learn outside the classroom, explore Indigenous perspectives, and build community!
SHSM ICT - A reminder of today's lunch meeting in Room 120 for SHSM Information and Communications Technology students and any students interested in learning more about the SHSM ICT program.
Film Club - On Monday after school in Room 310, Film Club will be joined by professional filmmakers Monica and Louie La Vella. They will share their experiences writing and producing Horror films, discuss filmmaking opportunities, and answer questions. SHSM students and new members are welcome!
Crochet Club - Crochet Club will meet today at lunch in room 305. New members are welcome, whether you are a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between. See you in room 305 at lunch!
Indigenous Education Club - We will be meeting on Monday at lunch in room 242! ALL students are welcome to come listen to some Indigenous music, play Bone and Toggle, and chat about what we can do as a group at WNSS! Bring your lunch and a friend!
Thursday October 15, 2026
Guidance – Niagara 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 - 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.
SHSM First Aid/CPR - Students who participated in SHSM First Aid/CPR last week should be in the Library now for Day 2. Training begins right after the announcements.
Athletic Council - Ready to bump, set, and spike? Join Volleyball Intramurals, presented by Athletic Council. Sign up will take place next week at lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the front of the cafeteria. Teams must have 6–8 players, with a maximum of 2 varsity players per team and at least 2 female players on the court at all times. Grab your friends, form a team, and get ready to serve up some fun!
Empowword - Today's the day! The Empowword Pizza Party is today at lunch in room 115. All students who identify as Black and have African heritage are invited to join us in Room 115 at lunch tomorrow. Come for the pizza, stay for the community!
Badminton club - Badminton Club will run again this Friday and every Friday until the second week of December. If you did not get your name on the list, please come and see Mrs. Heeringa if you would like to join us.
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!
NBE Field Trip - A reminder that Grade 11 English students are invited to participate in an experiential learning opportunity at Queenston Heights: Landscape of Nations on Friday, October 30! Please complete the permission form and pay the trip fee through SchoolCash Online to secure your spot. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast! We look forward to this exciting opportunity to learn outside the classroom, explore Indigenous perspectives, and build community!
Christian Club - Christian Club meets today in room 120 during lunch, all are welcome.
Drumline - Attention new and returning members of drumline. We will hold our first whole rehearsal today from 4:00-5:15. Check the google classroom for your position!
Field Hockey - A big congratulations to the girls' field hockey team, who finished first in their division. After a difficult first half in our first game against Eden, the girls came back from 3 down to bring the score to 3-2 with goals scored by Dolly S. and Jocelyn L. In our second game against Simcoe, the girls rallied and won 5-0. Megan C and Dolly S both got one and Morgan S scored hat trick! Amelia T played well in net for the shutout. Big shoutout to our other goalie, Justine R, who was on the field for our 26-1 in run first four games. Zone is up next week at Eden! Go Wolfpack!
Wednesday October 14, 2026
Math Help – Math help is available today at lunch. Grades 9 & 10 in room 304 and Grades 11 and 12 in room 335.
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! If you have any questions, please speak with one of the Staff Advisors.
Math Contest - Any students interested in writing the Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contest should sign up on the sheet outside room 335.
Athletic Council - There will be an important athletic council meeting today at lunch in portable 9. New members are always welcome!
Student Council - Attention to all our Grade 9s and 10s! It is time for Student Council Junior Elections! If you are interested in becoming an executive on student council, please visit Room 352 for more information or to pick up a nomination form!
Empowword - The Empowword Pizza Party is one day away! Empowword is a student-run club to strengthen Black communities in our school. All students who identify as Black and have African heritage are invited to join us in Room 115 at lunch tomorrow. Come for the pizza, stay for the community!
SHSM ICT - There will be a pizza lunch meeting for SHSM Information and Communications Technology students and any students interested in learning more about the SHSM ICT program this Friday in Room 120. See Mr. Elgersma or Mrs. Thwaites for more information.
SHSM First Aid/CPR - Students who participated in First Aid/CPR training last week are reminded that Day 2 of training is tomorrow from 8am to 4pm in the Library. You must attend for the whole session to earn your certification.