JMSS Annual Plant is happening today from 8:00am - 12:00pm.
Gone are the days of hearing, "we never learned anything important in school!"
Miss Regts' Grade 9s learned about ✨BUDGETING✨ today! 💰💵🤑
They were given 20 "beans" and had to make financial decisions about housing, foods & other major living expenses.
Their big takeaway: LIFE IS EXPENSIVE 💸
Today we walked as a school community in support of two campaigns that share a similar message. The Red Dress and Moosehide Campaign. As a social justice school, we are committed to raising awareness about issues that affect the people of this world-particularly this movement which brings attention to gendered violence and the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women all across Canada. Great job Panthers showing solidarity in the face of tough but important issues! 🔴✊🏼
BRONZE FOR JMSS 🏅
This group of Grade 10-12 students from JMSS earned a spot on the podium at the LKDSB MATH TEAM COMPETITION on May 2! Way to go, Panthers! ✖️➗➕
A big thank you to Chatham-Kent Community Living and Ontario Student Nutrition Program Southwest for providing free lunches for students.
Rocket League Competition at lunch today. JMSS vs LCCVI
JMSS defeat LCCVI 3-0
Congrats Panthers!
The JMSS#57 race car is progressing nicely. The students have removed the flammable materials. They are presently welding in the roll cage, and wiring the fuel system emergency cut off switch. Next, is installing the framing to install the racing seat and 5 point harness anchors.
May is Mental Health Month🌸🌷✨
Thank you to St. John's Ambulance for bringing your sweet pups for our students to pet 🖤🐶🐾
It's so important to teach our students ways to take care of their minds 🧠
The Crafts class visited Mr Barrett's Manufacturing room and learned to round edges and sand wood for our next craft project.
Over the last two days, our Grade 9 Science students had the opportunity to travel to Toronto and Niagara Falls where they explored the science of underwater and terrestrial ecosystems at Ripley’s Aquarium, the Butterfly Conservatory, the production of Hydroelectric Power at the Niagara Parks Power Station and Journey Under the Falls. They balanced all that learning with a little bit of fun taking in a Blue Jays Game, stopping at the arcade while exploring Clifton Hill and an evening walk to take in the Falls light show. It was a great fun filled learning adventure!
Mr. Clarke and the JMSS Concert Band were furiously rehearsing their pieces for Panthers' Palette on Friday, May 9th starting at 6:30 here at JMSS.
Our Grades 9 and 10 students had the opportunity this morning to attend a Career Coaching Workshop. Ontario introduced these workshops giving students more opportunities to explore careers. HIEC works to build stronger connections between educators, employers and students who will make up our future workforce.
Today we commemorate Red Dress Day. In the words of Jaime Black:
"I felt like we all know someone who has experienced violence in her life, women who feel powerless and who don’t have a voice. I had to do something to address that.”
From the Canadian Institutes of Health Research:
"The ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people that we are facing is a direct result of colonization. In Canada, more than six in ten (63%) Indigenous women have experienced physical or sexual assault in their lifetime. The impact of these disproportionately high rates of violence is felt in all areas of life."
Our next School Council Meeting is Wednesday, May 7, 2025. We hope to see you there!
Panthers' Palette is Friday May 9 from 6:30-8:30pm. This is our annual event celebrating the arts at JMSS. All staff, students, and their families are welcome to attend.
The event starts at 6:30 in the Library for our Art Show. At 7:30, we move to the Fergie Gym for performances by the Concert Band and Drama. We will end the evening with an Awards Ceremony.
We hope to see you there!
Panther Girls Soccer had an amazing day at the Tilbury Tournament! Lots of fun, great competition, and plenty of playing time for everyone. Proud of the team’s hard work and positive spirit on and off the field!
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Big smiles 😊 and even bigger high-fives 🖐🏻! Our grade 12 leadership class had an awesome time playing games with students from Victor Lauriston Public School. A fantastic opportunity to see our leaders practice teamwork, communication, and mentorship. It’s inspiring to see our leaders building bridges and making a difference.
The Panthers brought the energy today for the final puck drop at Intramural Hockey.
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For the SECOND MONTH straight, a student team clinched the title! The "rink" or should we say Lahey Gym was buzzing with both excitement and banters. Congratulations to our winning team!
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Will they defend their title in the last intramurals of 2025 or will a staff team snag it back? Catch all that excitement soon for indoor soccer! ⚽️
Sure, we drenched our teachers in ice water - but the real challenge is breaking the silence around mental health. Cold water fades, but awareness sticks. We challenge Victor Lauriston Public School, Queen Elizabeth II Public School, Indian Creek Road Public School, Great Lakes Secondary School, and our Mayor, Darrin Canniff, to take it on next!
#speakyourmind #uscicebucketchallenge #mentalhealthmatters #coldforacause
For the past month, our staff and students have been having a blast trying to guess which baby photos belong to our staff members! From adorable chubby cheeks to mischievous smiles, it’s been a fun way to bring our school community together.
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Thanks to everyone who joined the fun — we loved seeing your guesses and laughter along the way! Congratulations to our winners!
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Take a look and guess who these cute faces are.
