THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025
Spartan Baseball Hats for sale, $15 each. Black on black, or Dark Green with 2 different white logos, see display cabinet at the Phys Ed office. See Ms Dimond if interested. Cash or debit.
Trivia Game Night: Bring your friends and come to our Trivia Night to win some prizes!
Interact Club is launching a Trivia Game Night today after school in the conference room. Entry fee will be $2, and tickets will be sold during lunch throughout the day. Remember, it's Cash only!
Mental Health Week: This is Mental Health Week in Canada, and your Healthy Schools Club has planned a full lineup of activities to promote wellness and raise awareness throughout the school! Here’s what’s happening.
Today: Grab your friends and stop by our photo booth in the front foyer to snap a few pics and show your support for mental health awareness in a fun and creative way!
Tomorrow: Head to the Conference Room at lunch for a Healthy Food Fair. There will be delicious snacks to sample and take home nutritious recipes you can try at home.
Let’s come together to support one another, start meaningful conversations, and take care of our mental and physical health.
Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders!
Also, NFMYAC’s annual volleyball tournament returns! Compete in either Junior or Senior brackets this Saturday, May 10th at the MacBain Community Centre from 1:30-3:45pm. Each team must consist of 6 players, with at least 2 girls. All participants must be Grade 9-12 in high school. The First place winners will receive a 25$ Sports check giftcard for each member. Second place winners will receive a 15$ Sports check giftcard for each member. And the third place winners will receive a Macbain Drop in pass for each member. Signup quick as the deadline today! For more information check the MYAC Instagram @NFMYAC@NFMYAC.
GUIDANCE
Summer School Registration is now open. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23.
OSAP Presentation will be next Thursday, May 15 during Period 1. All graduating students are invited to attend. Go to Period 1 first for attendance and Guidance will call students down.
Volunteer Opportunities: If you are graduating and still have not completed your volunteer hours please continue to check Google Classroom. There are currently several volunteer opportunities available for this week.
CLUBS
Spartans for Christ will be meeting today at lunch in the Conference Room, please bring your lunch. All are welcome to attend.
SPORTS
Turf Field & Track: We are hosting Greendale Track & Field today. The Turf Field, track, and sand pits are not available today. Please stay off the Turf Field, track, and sand pits during lunch please!
Track and Field: Your Spartan Track and Field Team competed yesterday at the Zone 3 Pre-Meet. All team members performed very well with many personal bests. Special congratulations to the following athletes who had first place finishes in their events:
Musab Mohamed, 1st in 200m and 400m
Savannah Rogers, 1st in High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin!
Evan Harrold, 1st in 400m
Will Fyfe, 1st in 100m and 200m
Good luck to all team members at the Zone Championships next Tuesday!
A reminder that we have practice today after school.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Akshaya Tritya
Akshaya Tritiya also known as 'Akha Teej" is one of the most auspicious days celebrated by Hindus. Many people purchase gold on this day. It is believed that buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya brings prosperity and more wealth in the coming future.
TODAY’S NEWS
Trivia Game Night: Bring your friends and come to our Trivia Night to win some prizes!
Interact Club is launching a Trivia Game Night tomorrow after school in the conference room. Entry fee will be $2, and tickets will be sold during lunch throughout the day. Remember, it's Cash only!
Mental Health Week
The week of May 5th to 10th is Mental Health Week in Canada, and your Healthy Schools Club has planned a full lineup of activities to promote wellness and raise awareness throughout the school! Here’s what’s happening.
Today: Don’t miss our Mental Health Fair during Periods 3 and 4 in the Conference Room. Come explore booths from local organizations, collect stamps with your passport, and discover resources available to support your well-being.
Thursday May 8th: Grab your friends and stop by our photo booth in the front foyer to snap a few pics and show your support for mental health awareness in a fun and creative way!
Friday May 9th: Head to the Conference Room at lunch for a Healthy Food Fair. There will be delicious snacks to sample and take home nutritious recipes you can try at home.
Let’s come together to support one another, start meaningful conversations, and take care of our mental and physical health.
Spartan Baseball Hats for sale, $15 each. Black on black, or Dark Green with 2 different white logos, see display cabinet at the Phys Ed office. See Ms Dimond if interested. Cash or debit.
Guess what Spartans? Your Student Council is bringing you another sub day! Ordering info is already up on School Cash Online. Orders close May 11, your order will be delivered May 14.
Spartan Skip: We will be selling Spartan Skip tickets TODAY in the cafeteria. $2 will get you a coupon to skip the line any day in April.
Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders!
NFMYAC’s annual volleyball tournament returns! Compete in either Junior or Senior brackets this Saturday, May 10th at the MacBain Community Centre from 1:30-3:45pm. Each team must consist of 6 players, with at least 2 girls. All participants must be Grade 9-12 in high school. The First place winners will receive a 25$ Sports check giftcard for each member. Second place winners will receive a 15$ Sports check giftcard for each member. And the third place winners will receive a Macbain Drop in pass for each member. Signup quick as the deadline is May 8th! For more information check the MYAC Instagram @NFMYAC@NFMYAC.
GUIDANCE
Summer School Registration is now open. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23.
ARTS
Art Club: Art club is meeting today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome!
CLUBS
Anime Club is meeting today in room 2025! New members are always welcome!
Interact Club is hosting a trivia/game afternoon tomorrow in the conference room from 2:15-4:30. You can make a donation during break for entry, 50% will go to the Niagara Falls Soup Kitchen and the other 50% will go to Polio Plus.
SPORTS
Flag Football: There is a tryout tomorrow May 8th after school for Junior Players.. Bring lots of water. We will have another try out tomorrow May 13th as well, depending on the weather. If you have questions please see Mr. G.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
Track & Turf Field are closed today. Forestview’s Track & Field is today. Bathrooms close to the art room will be open for Elementary Students only.
Spartan Baseball Hats for sale, $15 each. Black on black, or Dark Green with 2 different white logos, see display cabinet at the Phys Ed office. See Ms Dimond if interested. Cash or debit.
Spartan Skip - Today is your opportunity to purchase a Spartan Skip voucher to skip the line at the cafeteria any day. $2 goes to Rankin Run
Aapex Driving will be in the main foyer at lunch today. Stop by and see how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a free basic CAA membership. Sign up and save your spot.
Yearbook - Spartans this year's yearbook is on sale. The yearbook is $55 and can be purchased through Cash Online. If you have any questions please see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 or the main office for information.
MYAC is having a Hygiene Drive with the help of United Way from Monday April 28th to Monday May 12th. We are looking for unused products like toothpaste, toilet paper, hair care, soap, and more. There is a collection bin at Westlane in the lobby, the MacBain Centre, Niagara Falls Public Library, and the History Museum. For information, check out our instagram
Also, NFMYAC’s annual volleyball tournament returns! Compete in either Junior or Senior brackets this Saturday, May 10th at the MacBain Community Centre from 1:30-3:45pm. Each team must consist of 6 players, with at least 2 girls. All participants must be Grade 9-12 in high school. The First place winners will receive a 25$ Sports check giftcard for each member. Second place winners will receive a 15$ Sports check giftcard for each member. And the third place winners will receive a Macbain Drop in pass for each member. Signup quick as the deadline is May 8th! For more information check the MYAC Instagram @NFMYAC@NFMYAC.
Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders!
GUIDANCE
Summer School Registration is now open. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23.
OSAP Presentation will be next Thursday, May 15 during Period 1. All graduating students are invited to attend. Go to Period 1 first for attendance and Guidance will call students down.
Reach Club: reach club is happening today at lunch in room 2029.
Homework Help today after school in the library. Drop in anytime between 2:15 and 4:00.
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Mental Health Week
This week is Mental Health Week in Canada, and your Healthy Schools Club has planned a full lineup of activities to promote wellness and raise awareness throughout the school! Here’s what’s happening.
Today - May 5th: Wear blue to show your support for mental health awareness.
Tuesday May 6th: Join Ms. Sattin and Ms. Mahler Hales for a relaxing fitness class during break in the dance room. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday May 7th: Don’t miss our Mental Health Fair during Periods 3 and 4 in the Conference Room. Come explore booths from local organizations, collect stamps with your passport, and discover resources available to support your well-being.
Thursday May 8th: Grab your friends and stop by our photo booth in the front foyer to snap a few pics and show your support for mental health awareness in a fun and creative way!
Friday May 9th: Head to the Conference Room at lunch for a Healthy Food Fair. There will be delicious snacks to sample and take home nutritious recipes you can try at home.
Let’s come together to support one another, start meaningful conversations, and take care of our mental and physical health.
African World Hertitage Day: African World Heritage Day is an opportunity for people around the world, and particlarly Africans, to celebrate the Continent's unique cultural and natural heritage
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit: This day, also called Red Dress Day, is meant to honour and remember all missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people
Occupational Health and Safety Week: Safety and Health Week is an ideal time for employers, employees, partners, and the public to focus on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.
National Youth Week: A week dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in their community. Whether it is recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art, volunteerism or leadership, everyday young people are involved in meaningful activities during their discretionary time. National Youth Week is a time to honour their involvement! Youth, those young people in their teenage years, are an important asset to Canadian communities. One way in which young people learn to successfully bridge the developmental gap between childhood and adulthood is through the activities in which they participate in their time out of school or work.
TODAY’S NEWS
Spartan Skip - Tomorrow is your opportunity to purchase a Spartan Skip voucher to skip the line at the
Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders!
Aapex Driving will be at the school tomorrow. Stop by and see how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a free basic CAA membership. Sign up and save your spot.
MYAC is having a Hygiene Drive with the help of United Way from Monday April 28th to Monday May 12th. We are looking for unused products like toothpaste, toilet paper, hair care, soap, and more. There is a collection bin at Westlane in the lobby, the MacBain Centre, Niagara Falls Public Library, and the History Museum. For information, check out our instagram @NFMYAC.
ARTS
Art Club: Art club is meeting today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome!
TECH
Good luck to all of our students who will be competing at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition in Toronto tomorrow. A reminder to arrive at the board office this afternoon by 5:15 for registration.
SPORTS
Boys Baseball - There will be a very brief meeting today at the start of lunch in Room 2037 (Mr. Guild’s room) for all players who tried out for the boys baseball team. If youare unable to attend, please see Mr. Guild or Mr. Sprackett.
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025
TODAY’S NEWS
Next week is Mental Health Week in Canada, and your Healthy Schools Club has planned a full lineup of activities to promote wellness and raise awareness throughout the school! Here’s what’s happening.
Monday May 5th: Wear blue to show your support for mental health awareness.
Tuesday May 6th: Join Ms. Sattin and Ms. Mahler Hales for a relaxing fitness class during break in the dance room. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday May 7th: Don’t miss our Mental Health Fair during Periods 3 and 4 in the Conference Room. Come explore booths from local organizations, collect stamps with your passport, and discover resources available to support your well-being.
Thursday May 8th: Grab your friends and stop by our photo booth in the front foyer to snap a few pics and show your support for mental health awareness in a fun and creative way!
Friday May 9th: Head to the Conference Room at lunch for a Healthy Food Fair. There will be delicious snacks to sample and take home nutritious recipes you can try at home.
Let’s come together to support one another, start meaningful conversations, and take care of our mental and physical health.
DRUM ROLL please - Week 1 Rankin Bankin lineup is: Hunter - 1st place, Siuta - 2nd place and Coull/Devereaux - 3rd place. Please continue to bring your cash in to support Rankin Run!
Guess what Spartans? Your Student Council is bringing you another sub day! Ordering info is already up on School Cash Online. Orders close May 11, your order will be delivered May 14.
MYAC is having a Hygiene Drive with the help of United Way from Monday April 28th to Monday May 12th. We are looking for unused products like toothpaste, toilet paper, hair care, soap, and more. There is a collection bin at Westlane in the lobby, the MacBain Centre, Niagara Falls Public Library, and the History Museum. For information, check out our instagram @NFMYAC.
Yearbook - Spartans this year's yearbook is on sale. The yearbook is $55 and can be purchased through Cash Online. If you have any questions please see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 or the main office for information.
Student Council is excited to offer Student Price Cards! When you pay on School Cash Online you can pick up your card from Ms Dimond in the main office, discounts are good online and in-stores. Details can be found on the posters around the school or on Westlane’s instagram.
Aapex Driving is in the main foyer Monday at lunch. Stop by and see how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a free basic CAA membership. Sign up and save your spot.
Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders!
GUIDANCE
JOB FAIR TODAY AT LUNCH: Niagara Parks will be hosting a pop-up job fair in the main foyer today. Niagara Parks needs to hire a lot of students for over 30+ positions in departments like: Culinary Services, Retail & Attractions, Parks Operations, Parking & Transportation, Golf Operations and so much more. Bring your resume, as hiring managers will collect resumes for interviews.
Volunteer Hours: Today after school MYAC is hosting a clean up at Oakes Park from 2:45-5 pm. If you are graduating and still need hours please plan on attending.
CLUBS
Pride Club: Pride club is meeting today at lunch in room 2010. New members are always welcome!
STEM Club meets today in room 2028 at lunch.
SPORTS
Elementary Track & Field
Athletic Volunteers that have signed up to assist with Forestview and Greendale have a MANDATORY meeting with Ms. Devereux today in the Health Room 2038 at the beginning of lunch. See you there!
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
National Youth Week
A week dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in their community. Whether it is recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art, volunteerism or leadership, everyday young people are involved in meaningful activities during their discretionary time. National Youth Week is a time to honour their involvement! Youth, those young people in their teenage years, are an important asset to Canadian communities. One way in which young people learn to successfully bridge the developmental gap between childhood and adulthood is through the activities in which they participate in their time out of school or work.
Beltane: Beltane, also known as May Day, is a Pagan festival celebrating the beginning of summer and fertility, occurring halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, often marked by bonfires, maypoles, and rituals.
Twelfth Day of Ridván: The day on which Bahá’u’lláh’s and His family left the garden to travel to Constantinople.
TODAY’S NEWS
Guess what Spartans? Your Student Council is bringing you another sub day! Ordering info is already up on School Cash Online. Orders close May 11, your order will be delivered May 14.
MYAC is having a Hygiene Drive with the help of United Way from Monday April 28th to Monday May 12th. We are looking for unused products like toothpaste, toilet paper, hair care, soap, and more. There is a collection bin at Westlane in the lobby, the MacBain Centre, Niagara Falls Public Library, and the History Museum. For information, check out our instagram @NFMYAC.
GUIDANCE
JOB FAIR TOMORROW: Niagara Parks will be hosting a pop-up job fair in the main foyer tomorrow during the lunch hour. Niagara Parks needs to hire a lot of students for over 30+ positions in departments like: Culinary Services, Retail & Attractions, Parks Operations, Parking & Transportation, Golf Operations and so much more. Bring your resume, as hiring managers will collect resumes for interviews.
ARTS
Night of Art: Looking for something fun to do this evening? Come on out to the Night of Art: High school Edition happening TONIGHT from 6-9 pm at the Niagara Falls Exchange Center. There will be art displays and musical performances from all Niagara Falls high schools! Admission is free!
CLUBS
STEM Club meets tomorrow in room 2028 at lunch.