Calling all Future Hawks! - Save the date to check out C.K.S.S. at our annual Open House!
February 4, 2026 starting at 6:30pm - Students and Guardians welcome!
February 4, 2026 starting at 6:30pm - Students and Guardians welcome!

HAWKS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:
Jessie McPherson (CKSS Grad 2020) has been signed to the Toronto Sceptres in the Professional Women's Hockey League! Your CKSS Hawks family is extremely proud of you and cannot wait to watch as you excel in your first year of professional hockey.
Ethan Jordan (CKSS Grad 2020) was awarded the @Usport 2025 Hec Crighton award which is given to the best football player in all of Canada. Your CKSS Hawks family is super proud of your accomplishment and Ethan will be celebrated as one of the greatest U Sports Football players of All-time!
Jessie McPherson (CKSS Grad 2020) has been signed to the Toronto Sceptres in the Professional Women's Hockey League! Your CKSS Hawks family is extremely proud of you and cannot wait to watch as you excel in your first year of professional hockey.
Ethan Jordan (CKSS Grad 2020) was awarded the @Usport 2025 Hec Crighton award which is given to the best football player in all of Canada. Your CKSS Hawks family is super proud of your accomplishment and Ethan will be celebrated as one of the greatest U Sports Football players of All-time!
The C.K.S.S. Winter Pep Rally is hitting the Myers Gym on Thursday November 27th!
Students are encouraged to wear their blue and gold colours as we celebrate our incredible Winter season teams!
Students are encouraged to wear their blue and gold colours as we celebrate our incredible Winter season teams!

Yesterday, Music students from CKSS, NLSS, and TDHS joined together for LKDSBeats, our Arts & Culture SHSM event. Canadian recording artist Bradley Barnham, a seasoned professional with JUNO Awards connections, guided students through an inspiring workshop focused on passion, opportunity, and the healing power of music. He also led a massed band, choir, and guitar ensemble performance of “Don’t Stop Me Now.” The entire day highlighted the strength of inclusivity, collaboration, and creativity within our Music programs.







Hey Class of 2026! Did you miss getting your grad photos last week?
Edge Imaging is now taking appointments for the week of February 9th for the next round of graduation photos.
You must sign up for your photo session online! Please go to www.bookmygrad.ca and use the code CYL to book an appointment time.
Edge Imaging is now taking appointments for the week of February 9th for the next round of graduation photos.
You must sign up for your photo session online! Please go to www.bookmygrad.ca and use the code CYL to book an appointment time.

Stuck on gift ideas? We’ve got you covered. 🎁
Wrap up the perfect gift this year with fresh gear from Chatham Kent Secondary School!
https://chathamkentsecondaryschool.entripyshops.com/
We have just released brand new Holiday Prints that are fun, festive, and available for a limited time only!
Why shop the CKSS Store?
Great quality gear!
Supports our school!
Styles students actually want to wear!

C.K.S.S. Student Spotlight!

C.K.S.S. students hosted the opening reception of their Hero Portrait exhibit last night at The Co. A big thank you to Angel and Nicole for their continuing support of the arts and youth in our community!






After learning about how important breakfast is this week, Gr. 10 Foods classes were busy today making Breakfast Burrito Bowls - eggs, cheese and sauteed veggies, topped with your choice of bacon, ham, sausage, or ground beef, all on a bed of roasted potatoes.🥚🫑🧅🍅🥔🧀🥓 Yum! 😋









Mrs. Walters' Grade 9 science students putting their teamwork and coding skills to work with Sphero Indi! These little robots are a fantastic tool for practicing computational thinking and understanding how code translates into real-world action. Science + Tech = a winning combo! 💻🧪



Guest speakers from Libro Financial came to present to some of the C.K.S.S. Co-op students today. They highlighted the importance of a budget, explained how investing early can make a big impact for financial stability in the future, and understanding how to be financially responsible with credit cards and loans.



Also a huge congratulations to the 2024-2025 General Proficiency recipients who achieved the highest overall average in their respective grade levels!

Congratulations to the hundreds of C.K.S.S. students who were recognized at today's Undergraduate Celebration!
Two sets of awards were distributed to students:
1. Honours certificates for all students who achieved 80% or higher in the 2024-2025 school year.
2. The “C.K.S.S. Awards” based on character and leadership as selected by their classroom teachers.
Way to go Hawks!
Two sets of awards were distributed to students:
1. Honours certificates for all students who achieved 80% or higher in the 2024-2025 school year.
2. The “C.K.S.S. Awards” based on character and leadership as selected by their classroom teachers.
Way to go Hawks!





OFSAA GOLD!!!! Sisters Hayden and Hannah have captured GOLD in Girls Doubles at the OFSAA Tennis Championship. This is the first OFSAA Tennis medal in school history. Congratulations!! Your HAWKS family is so proud of you!! #ROLLHAWKS




C.K.S.S. tennis sisters Hayden and Hannah have advanced to the gold medal match at OFSAA Tennis 2025!
They have four wins and zero losses so far. This dynamic duo have played consistently and have supported each other all the way through.
The gold medal match is tomorrow, Wednesday November 12th at 10:30am.
Way to go Hawks!
They have four wins and zero losses so far. This dynamic duo have played consistently and have supported each other all the way through.
The gold medal match is tomorrow, Wednesday November 12th at 10:30am.
Way to go Hawks!

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C.K.S.S. Grade 12 Visual Art students have worked very hard in their "Hero Portrait" unit and will have an exhibit set up this Thursday November 13th from 7-8 pm at The. Co (208 Queen St.). Students have created realistic drawings of grandparents, parents, friends, historical icons and as well as some current influencers - each that have had a significant impact on their life. Each portrait will also be accompanied with a written tribute at the show. The exhibit is open to the public - feel free to pop by and check out this beautiful art show!





A heartfelt thank you to the students and staff at C.K.S.S. for organizing a powerful and respectful Remembrance Day ceremony today.




C.K.S.S. was proud to host the 2025 Boys and Girls Elementary Tournament this past weekend. The tournament saw 15 of our Chatham Kent teams put on an exciting show for the community. Congratulations to the Chatham Christian Boys and McNaughton Girls teams on winning this year’s championship. Big thanks goes out to the volunteers for all your hard work in making this a successful event. A special thanks goes out to our tournament sponsors!









Your CKSS Hawks came out 3 for 3 in their LKSSAA semi-finals this week (with two underdog victories in opponent's gyms)!
The Boys Volleyball teams (Junior & Senior) play on Friday night while the Junior Girls Basketball team plays on Saturday (Time TBD).
Check the poster to see times/locations and come out to support your Hawks as they compete for a LKSSAA Championship to earn a spot and play for a Southwestern Ontario Championship next week!
The Boys Volleyball teams (Junior & Senior) play on Friday night while the Junior Girls Basketball team plays on Saturday (Time TBD).
Check the poster to see times/locations and come out to support your Hawks as they compete for a LKSSAA Championship to earn a spot and play for a Southwestern Ontario Championship next week!


