October 2, 2026 Announcements              

Ojibwe Word of the Day

Esbiikenh

(es-bee-ken)

Meaning: Spider

1.      Pick up Your Yearbook in room 316 Today.  There are still yearbooks available for purchase - $45 (See Mrs. Smit) 

2.      Volunteer Opportunity – Oakwood Resort in Grand Band is looking for a few student volunteers for their “Beat the Pro” event on October 7th from 4:00-7:30.  Please see Mrs. Petrus for more info.

3.      Baseball – Last night the baseball team took on St. Pats here in Forest.  The boys pitching duo of Caleb M and Emmet J shut down the Irish and held on for a 3-0 win.  The team is now in first place with a 4-0 record.  Next up the team takes on LCCVI on Monday.

4.      Rugby 7’s – Rugby practice continues this coming Tuesday.

5.      Key Club –  We will be postponing our community clean-up until next Thursday during period B.  If any members would still like to help with this event, please see Mrs. Hoskin today for a permission form.  New members are always welcome to join.

6.      Vocal Connection will rehearse Monday at lunch.  We will have microphones set up for those that want to try out a solo.  Jazz Band will practice Tuesday at lunch.

7.      NLSS Girls Basketball: 

Last night was the home opener for your girls’ basketball players. LCCVI of Petrolia came into town with something to prove against your Eagles. In the Junior game the Lancers played a back and forth game at the lead changed several times throughout all four quarters. At the final buzzer our girls couldn’t hit some key baskets and they lost 26-21. Lorelei S led the way with 5 points and Olivia B added 4 points.

In the Senior game our girls were frustrated by the Petrolia Lancers stingy defense. With no help from the referees Petrolia was able to inflict their will upon our Eagles which led to many missed baskets. With some sharp shooting from the Lancers they wore down our girls as they fell behind mid way through the third quarter and they were never able to regain the lead they held early in the second half. Our girls fell 50-41 in their first LKSSAA Double AA loss in two years. Leading the way for the Eagles was Alexis W with 14 points and Brooklynn M with  11 points. DON’T WORRY LADIES WE WILL GET THEM NEXT TIME. Wish the Senior Girls good luck this weekend as they head to Walkerton to compete in their first tournament of the season. 

8.      Esports Club – we will be meeting Monday and Wednesday.  If you want to join, reach out to Mr. Medd or Ms. Herrington – we’d love to have you on the team.

9.      Book Club – Read to dive into great stories, share your thoughts and discover your next favorite read?  We will meet once a month to chat about our latest picks.  If you want to join the fun and get on the list, go see Ms. Herrington in the library to sign up today!

10. LEAD (Learn, Evolve & Accept Diversity) will begin meeting on Fridays this year.  Meet us in the library career centre today at lunch!  LEAD is a safe and welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies.  Come connect, find, support, and stand together.