October 27, 2026 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Ziizbaakdoons
(zeez-bawk-dohns)
Meaning: Candies
1. Chess Club – meet Thursday, October 29th in room 184 at 11 AM. Please be on time. (Mr. Singh)
2. It’s getting to be that time of year again…grade 10s this announcement is for you.
The Literacy Test will be written in November. If you are currently in an English class, then you should know when you are writing (if not- double check with your teacher).
If you do NOT have English this semester you will be invited to a prep session in the afternoon on November 19th.
You will be writing the OSSLT the mornings of Monday November 23 and finishing Tuesday November 24th.
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Doornbosch in 216.
3. Drama Club – please check our google classroom for some important sign up information! We will meet again on Friday, Nov. 6th at 11:15 AM.
4. Are you still looking for ways to earn your community service hours that are required for graduation? Come join us at the Key Club Meeting Wednesday, October 28th at the beginning of lunch in room 313. We will be discussing our upcoming Holiday Food Drive and other community events.
5. Attention all music students. Music Night will be Thursday, November 19th. Tell your family and get it booked off work. Concert Band Wednesday after school.
6. Eagles Jr. Boys Volleyball – On Monday at WDSS our Jr Boys volleyball team took the win from WDSS, split with LCCVI, and lost to JMSS after a very well fought battle. We will get them next time! Some fierce play on the net and some commendable serving in tight quarters! Well done boys!
7. NLSS Hockey: Attention all NLSS hockey players. Tryouts for both the GIRLS and BOYS teams will begin next week. Tryouts will go for 3 weeks. Players must attend one tryout to be considered for the team. The cost for the tryouts if $40. All tryouts are in Forest. There are sign up sheets outside both the boys and girls Phys. Ed offices, please sign up before coming out to tryouts. Please see Mr. Wilson if you have any questions.
Girls Tryouts
Mondays from 3-4:30
Nov. 2
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Boys Tryouts
Wednesdays from 2:45-4:00
Nov. 4
Nov. 11
Nov. 18
8. Let’s Honour Our Veterans – As we prepare for our school’s Remembrance Day assembly, we would like to honor the local veterans who have served our country and those who continue to carry their stories forward. If you know anyone within our community whose story you can share, please see Mrs. Sutton or send her an email by November 6th.
9. Halloween Spirit Week – Every day next week will have a different theme:
Monday – purple & black day
Tuesday – Orange & black day
Wednesday – School Appropriate Spooky Shirt Day
Thursday – Twin Day
Friday – School appropriate Costume Day.
10. Canadian Blood Services – There will be a blood donation drive at the Legion on December 15th. If you are interested in joining the Staff/Student team and are 17 or older, please see Mr. MacDougall for more info.
11. Attention all music students from 1st and 2nd semester. If you are interested in the year end trip, please see Mr. MacDougall in the music room today at lunch. Participation in Concert Band, Jazz Band, or Vocal Connection will be required.
12. Rugby 7’s! Practice continues on today in preparation for our game on Wednesday in Strathroy. Players are asked to see Mr. Needham in Rm. 308 to get their jerseys. Girls – please return jerseys and shorts to Ms. Haisman this week.
13. Jr. Boys Basketball – Any Gr. 9 & 10 aged boys interested in trying out for the Jr. Boys Basketball team should see Mr. Needham in Rm 308 to sign up. Try-Out sessions will begin today at 4 pm.
14. Graduation Portrait Sessions - please book your graduation portrait session as soon as possible at https://everest.airstudio.io/school-session
QR codes are posted around the school on posters near the front entrance, cafeteria and tech halls. Photo sessions will start on November 9-13 at NLSS. Session fees are $40. Photo Location: Career Centre in the Library. If you have any questions, please call Everest Solutions – 1-866-457-8212.