November 9, 2026 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Kidaaki
(kee-daw-kee)
Meaning: Mountain
1. Veterans’ Week, observed from November 5 to 11, is a time to honour the courage and sacrifices of those who served and to renew our commitment to their well-being.
2. Indigenous Veterans’ Day – Today is the day for all Canadians to recognize the special contribution of Indigenous Veterans. Thank you to our Peoples who have served to protect this country and the freedom we enjoy.
3. Vocal Connection practices at lunch today and Concert Band will rehearse after school on Monday and Wednesday this week.
4. Chess Club will meet Friday, Nov. 13th in Room 184 at 11 AM. Please be on time.
5. Message from Mr. Murree and Resource – several students still need to hand back paperwork. If you have it here today, please drop it off ASAP!
6. Sr. Boys Basketball – a meeting will take place for the Sr. Boys Team today at the start of lunch in Rm. 308 with Mr. Mosher.
7. eSports – Attention esports team players. Please head directly to the library at the very beginning of lunch today for your match against JMSS. Make sure you are on time and ready to play!
8. Library – Attention students! The community library will be in the school library during lunch today for a special Remembrance Day activity. Come by to paint Remembrance Day rocks that will be put on display in the garden at the Forest Library. Everyone is welcome to participate!
9. Rugby 7’s! The following rugby players need to return their jerseys and shorts to Ms. Haisman still: Amelya W, Alexia C, Bristol O, Daphne F, Emmy W, Jocelyn M, Kayla C, Lydia V and Peyton S
10. Cross Country – Last week, your Eagles participated in SWOSSA at Canatara Park and smashed it. While some runners ran personal bests, two of our runners qualified for OFSAA – Jocelyn F and Hailey R. Congratulations team! Please return your singlets to Ms. White, Mrs. Pardo or Mr. Petrus as soon as possible.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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 is $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
14. 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
15. 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.
16. 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.