Friday October 23, 2026
Boys Varsity Hockey – For any grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 student interested in trying out for the boys varsity hockey team, there will be a meeting during lunch next Wednesday October 28th in room 202. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Carey or Mr. Malcolm.
NBE and NAC Field Trip - AJust a reminder for Grade 11 English students and Grade 10 NAC students to complete the permission forms and cash payment for the Field Trip to Queenston Heights on October 30th. See you there!!
West Niagara News - The writers for West Niagara Newspaper will be meeting TODAY in room 242 during lunch. If you are currently a writer for the paper, we look forward to seeing you again. If you’re interested in becoming a writer and want to join the club, come talk to us! We’ll make sure that you have a spot on our team. See you soon!
Adopt-a-road - Do you love keeping our world beautiful and making a difference to our community and nature itself? We'd love a hand doing a cleanup along our adopted road here next week. Come by room 120 today at lunch if you could help out.
MSA - Happy Islamic Heritage Month! MSA Meets today at lunch in Room 234. See you there!
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.
Wrestling - Did you know that there are 17 weight classes in both the male and female divisions of the WNSS wrestling team? The categories range from 38 kilograms, which is about 84 pounds, to super heavyweight, which has no upper limit. Most weight classes are split by a difference of only 8 or 9 pounds to ensure that only people of roughly the same weight compete against each other. This means that no matter what size you are, there is a weight class for you in wrestling! This year’s team will be starting up soon and there will be a wrestling meeting next Wednesday at lunch in room 307. No experience required – bring a friend!
Book Club - Just a reminder that Book Club meets today at lunch in room 205. See you where every chapter counts!
Pumpkin Carving – Today is your last day to buy in for the Pumpkin Carving Contest!!! Please see the Student Council table at the front of the caf at lunch today to buy in....Cost is $3.00. Don't Miss out!!! If you are planning to participate with a group and have paid already in school cash online, please come to the table to sign up your group!!!
Spirit Week- ATTENTION WOLF PACK!!!! SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK! We’re excited to announce that Spirit Week is happening next week! Dress up, show your school spirit, and get ready for some fun games in the caf! There will be one game each day the week before Halloween.
Tuesday is Twin Tuesday - create an outfit and match with your friend! Also Stack O Lantern Cup Stacking at lunch.
Wednesday is Anything But a Backpack Day, Get creative with what you carry your stuff in! As well as Mummy Mayhem at lunch
Thursday is PJ Day, Come to school in your comfiest PJs! And we will be doing Scare-ades...our Halloween themed charades at lunch.
And Friday, wear your Halloween costume or Black & Orange to show your Halloween spirit. There will be our annual costume contest at lunch.
Be aware, the games will only take up half of the break, so make sure to come participate and have fun!! Let’s make next week full of school spirit, Halloween fun, and unforgettable memories! Get involved, dress up, and show your spirit WolfPack!!
Game Day Crew - Would the members of Game Day crew please come to the main office in between per 1 & 2 today :)
Junior Girls Basketball - Please congratulate the junior girls basketball team on earning the title of Sir Winston Tournament CHAMPIONS. The Wolfpack ladies dominated in all their games including a 50-19 win against Sir Winston to become tournament champs. Every player made meaningful contributions, however, shout outs go to Quinn H for mastering her 3-point shot; Julia F, Taylor H and Emma G for their impressive rebounding; and Mereth I and Maria C for their quick action on the court. Way to go ladies!
Thursday October 22, 2026
Guidance – The University of Ottawa 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.
Pride Pack - Yesterday was International Pronouns Day. Pride pack has been so grateful to all that have already joined us at our button making booth this week. Today is the last day to make your very own pronoun button in the library at lunch! Please show your support by coming to the library at lunch and making your very own pronoun button. Pronouns are more than just words; they reflect our identities and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone. Hope to see you there!
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!
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 today 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 today at the start of lunch!
Rowing - Interested in trying Rowing this year? Come to a meeting today at lunch in Portable 4 to find out more about our team. No experience needed!
NBE and NAC Trip - Just a reminder for Grade 11 English students and Grade 10 NAC students to complete the permission forms and cash payment for the Field Trip to Queenston Heights on October 30th. See you there!!
West Niagara News - The writers for West Niagara Newspaper will be meeting this Friday in room 242 during lunch. If you are currently a writer for the paper, we look forward to seeing you again. If you’re interested in becoming a writer and want to join the club, come talk to us! We’ll make sure that you have a spot on our team. See you soon!
Christian Club - Christian Club meets today in room 120 during lunch. See you there, all are welcome.
Adopt-a-road - Do you love keeping our world beautiful and making a difference to our community and nature itself? We'd love a hand doing a cleanup along our adopted road here next week. Come by room 120 tomorrow at lunch if you could help out after school Wednesday or Thursday next week and we'll set the date! We're looking for about 10 volunteers. See you tomorrow at lunchtime in room 120.
Wolfpack Wellness Team - This is a reminder from Nurse Megan that the Wolf Pack Wellness Team will be meeting in room 215 today at lunch. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Pumpkin Buy-in - Reminder that today and tomorrow at lunch in the caf ,you can buy-in for the pumpkin carving contest on Fri, Oct 30th. Cost is $3.
Field hockey - A HUGE CONGRATS to our Back to Back Zone Champions, the girls' field hockey team! A 9-0 win against Secord with scores by 9 different people: Abby SC, Megan C, Dolly S, Nova K, Emerson E, Charlee K, Maddy C, Micah W and Morgan S put us through to the finals where we defeated Eden with a score of 4-2. Goal scorers were Abby SC with two, Amaya G and Nova K with one apiece. We stamped our ticket to SOSSA next Thursday right here at WNSS. Big shout out to our amazing defensive team and our outstanding goalie play!
Empowword - Empowword is a group to strengthen Black communities in our school. We invite all students who identify as Black or have African heritage to come find your community, explore your identity and your place in the world, and find cultural support. Empowword meets today at lunch in Room 115.
Wednesday October 21, 2026
Pride Pack – Today is International Pronouns Day! By sharing your pronouns and respecting others, you are contributing to a more inclusive and safe school environment. To show your support, please join the Pride Pack in the library today at lunch to make your very own pronoun button. Come show your support, and wear your buttons proudly, Wolfpack!
Athletic Council - Ready to bump, set, and spike? Join Volleyball Intramurals, presented by Athletic Council. Today is the last day to sign up 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!
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 today 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!
Athletic Council - There will be an athletic council meeting at lunch today in portable 9!
Halloween Spirit Week - ATTENTION WOLF PACK!!!! SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK! We’re excited to announce that Spirit Week is happening next week! Dress up, show your school spirit, and get ready for some fun games in the caf! There will be one game each day the week before Halloween.
Tuesday is Twin Tuesday - create an outfit and match with your friend! Also Stack O Lantern Cup Stacking at lunch.
Wednesday is Anything But a Backpack Day, Get creative with what you carry your stuff in! As well as Mummy Mayhem at lunch
Thursday is PJ Day, Come to school in your comfiest PJs! And we will be doing Scare-ades...our Halloween themed charades at lunch.
And Friday, wear your Halloween costume or Black & Orange to show your Halloween spirit. There will be our annual costume contest at lunch.
Be aware, the games will only take up half of the break, so make sure to come participate and have fun!! Let’s make next week full of school spirit, Halloween fun, and unforgettable memories! Get involved, dress up, and show your spirit WolfPack!!
Pumpkin Carving - Reminder to sign up in school cash online or in the caf this week for the pumpkin carving contest which takes place during period 4 on Oct. 30!!! Don't miss out!!
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!