June 4, 2026 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Mnaadendamowin
(m-nah-den-dah-mo-win)
Meaning: Respect
1. National Indigenous History Month – June marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month here in Canada. This is a dedicated time for all of us to honor the history, heritage, diversity, and incredible resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples across Turtle Island.
Throughout the month, we will be highlighting extraordinary Indigenous Canadians who have fundamentally shaped our country’s history, culture, science, and rights.
2. Chess Club – will meet Tuesday, June 9th in room 184. (Mr. Singh)
3. Eagles Golf tournament – Hello Eagle Golfers, we are hosting a golf tournament at Forest Golf Club on the 9 hole side On June 17th. If you’re a golfer this is a perfect chance to play with 3 friends in a scramble to compete for prizes and the championship. All skill levels are welcome. The cost to golf is $25 for non-members and $5 for prizes. Teams must have a theme and a team name for team points. So grab three friends and sign up outside the Boys’ Phys. Ed Office. Everyone needs to pay the $5 and only non members need to cover green fees at the course. If you have any questions, please contact James R, Nathan L, AJ Wilson or Mr. Wilson.
4. On Monday we will be starting a Mario Kart Rainbow Road challenge in the library. Sign up now, there are prizes to be won! (Miss Syer)
5. Library Books – It’s almost the end of the year, which means that it is time to return your library books. All books are due back June 12, First Late slips will be sent on Tuesday. Right now, grade 9s have 41 books out, grade 10 have 36, grade 11 have 27, and grade 12 have 21 books out. Which grade will be able to return all their books first?
6. Attention NLSS students…its letter award time!!! Letter awards are earned each year by students who meet the requirements: Students in all grades are eligible to earn an award if you have participated in three clubs or teams this year and have a 75% average. Forms can be picked up on the main foyer at lunch this week. Letter award forms MUST be completed and returned to Mrs. Sanders by MONDAY June 8th at lunch.
7. Athletic Awards (June 9, Period B) – Attention all Eagles athletes! The Athletic Awards ceremony is coming up on Tuesday, June 9th. Please come to the main foyer at lunch this week to pick up your ticket, as you will need it to be excused from class. We hope to see you there! Please see Kaydence G, Addison N or Mr. Wilson if you have any questions.
8. Girls Soccer – A reminder to all players that your jerseys are due back to Mr. Wilson sometime this week please.
9. Volunteer Opportunity – The Forest Legion is having a Fish Fry, June 5th. They are looking for 5-6 volunteers to help out and to earn volunteer hours. Please see Student Services if you can help out.
10. Lambton County High School Art Show – Art students from NLSS recently participated in the annual Lambton County High School Art Show at The Lawrence House, representing our Visual Arts department exceptionally well. Competition was especially steep this year. Although our participants did not take home the top prizes, they deserve high praise and recognition simply for being selected. (Please visit the lobby to view our students’ talented artwork)
11. Music Dept Update: Attention Music Students. Music Night will be tonight, Thursday, June 4th.
12. Girls’ rugby players are reminded to return their jerseys and shorts to Ms. Haisman or Ms. Simic by the end of this week (Names were indicated on the announcements today. The link for sweater orders is closed. Ms. Haisman will pick up orders and bring them to school. We will let you know when they are here!
13. Announcements – Attention all students! If you are interested in doing the morning announcements for next year, please visit the office to submit your name. We will be auditioning for the part in June. Thank you to Megan and Amber for doing the announcements all year.
14. Yearbook! With 3 weeks of school remaining, now is the perfect time to pre-order the 2025/2026 Trending through the Decades Yearbook that is available to be pre-ordered on School Cash Online for $45. Make sure to pre-order this awesome yearbook before it’s gone forever! With so many activities and moments captured in the yearbook, it is the perfect reason why you should pre-order the 2025/2026 Yearbook so that you can reminisce in your adult years on all the fun you had at North Lambton Secondary School in 2026.