
The JMSS Concert Band had their first rehearsal in many years this afternoon! It was so exciting to see almost 30 music students so enthusiastic to share their love of Music. See you at Panther's Palette in May.



Our Panthers Leadership Class learned how to officiate a volleyball game today.




Panthers working together to raise awareness and to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.






Say Cheese! (Grilled cheese, that is... ) 🧀
Today, LKDSB staff teamed up with our amazing partners at CK Public Health and the Ontario Student Nutrition Program - Southwest Region to serve up a delicious grilled cheese and carrot sticks combo for the awesome students at John McGregor Secondary School! 🥕🍞
This tasty treat was part of ONSP Chatham-Kent's week-long Community Awareness Campaign and is a great way for community partners to connect and see the incredible OSNP-supported programs and events happening in schools across our community. ❤️





Fourteen students successfully completed their forklift training and earned their forklift driver's license as part of their SHSM Certification. Our Panthers demonstrated their skills while driving through the slalom course with the Class 4 forklift.


Our Grade 9 Science classes used their knowledge and creativity during a STEM Challenge today. Our Panthers were successful as they problem-solved using skills in engineering, design and sustainability.







Our NTS students are rehearsing for their performance at the Capital Theatre on March 24th, 2025. Come and support our Panthers! Tickets can be purchased through the Capital Theatre's website.





If you are looking for extra support with preparing for the OSSLT, EQAO Math, or your semester two courses, please join us at our After School Tutoring Sessions starting this Thursday. The sessions are offered on Thursdays until June 19th, 2025.


Did you find a pot of $2 coins at the end of a rainbow this St. Patrick's Day? Is the sun being out making you feel tropical?
THIS WEDNESDAY, PAWS Alliance will be selling Tropical Green Smoothies for $2 at lunch!


What a great experience for our Panthers working toward their Transportation SHSM Certification at the 72nd Annual Detroit Autorama!


Interim Reports will be distributed to students on Thursday, March 6th, 2025.
Please join us for our Meet the Teacher Night from 5pm - 7pm. To register, please use the following link: https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/r68jw.


Our next School Council Meeting is this Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 6:00pm. We hope to see you there!


Congratulations to Derek Quigley, Vice Principal at John McGregor Secondary School, on receiving the Black Excellence in Education Award at the 2nd Annual Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards Gala! 🏆
This new award, sponsored by the Lambton Kent District School Board, recognizes Black educators who make a lasting impact—championing students, advocating for equity, and leading meaningful change in education. Derek’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to uplifting Black students and fostering inclusivity are truly inspiring!👏🏾
A huge thank you to the organizers, the community for voting, and to all the incredible LKDSB Black educators who were nominated—you are making a difference every day! 🙌🏾


We are beyond thankful for the opportunity to have Jason Sole, an Abolitionist, Criminal Justice Educator and Adjunct Professor at Hamline University in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Department, present to a group of our Panthers today. What an incredible learning opportunity!



In honour of Black History Month, the AEA 4O1 class created these tape transfer collages inspired by the talented Sandra Brewster.











On Wednesday, 18 JMSS students in grade 9, 10, and 11 wrote the University of Waterloo Math Contest. The contest is made up of questions that test logical thinking and mathematical problem-solving.



On this Trades Talk Tuesday we want to give a BIG thanks to Adam Lally and the Lally Auto Group for their incredible ongoing support!
The group recently visited JMSS to celebrate a generous donation of 10 4-cylinder engines from Ford Canada to our Transportation Tech program. Students got a chance to meet the Lally team, learn about careers in the automotive industry, and work on exciting hands-on projects. We’re grateful for their ongoing support of our programs like Auto Racing and Rebuilding Wheels – Rebuilding Lives. 🚗🔧
For more information, visit our newsroom: https://www.lkdsb.net/article/8177


Adam Lally, President of Lally Auto Group, along with his team, visited JMSS to celebrate the recent donation from Ford Canada of ten 4-cylinder engines to our Transportation Technology Program. Our students had an opportunity to engage in Q&A to discuss careers in the automotive industry, they shared their current projects, and were shown how to set up the valve timing on the donated engines.
A huge thank you to Lally Auto Group for your continued support of our JMSS Auto Racing Program, as well as, the Rebuilding Wheels - Rebuilding Lives Program.






Grade 9 students studied Alma Woodsey Thomas this month and recreated her artwork. Thomas was an influential and inspirational African American artist who helped define Abstract Expression.




The Grade 11 class made these amazing portraits illustrating Black Excellence. Each student researched their subject and reflected on their significant contributions to our country. These were made with knowledge, love, and respect for Black History using only ballpoint pen.








