Thursday, October 22, 2026
Picture Retake day is Next Tuesday! Bring a smile and we will see you in the Cafeteria bright and early in the morning.
The Debate Club is meeting TODAY at lunch, on the second floor in room 212! Whether you're already a passionate debater or you’ve never debated in your life, you’re welcome to join us. Think, discuss, and make an impact. We can’t wait to see you there!
Feeling stressed or worried? Got family stuff going on? Having issues with friends? Or Just Need to talk? DCAFS Children’s Youth Mental Health will be here Today to connect with students. You can find them in Student Services throughout the day today or reach out to Jacqueline or Shannon to have your name added to this list to be called down.
Do you like video games? Do you like supporting breast cancer awareness? Well you’re in luck! The Westside Pink Day Video Games tournament is back! This year's tournaments include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, and Fortnite 1v1 Box-fights! $100 worth of gift cards is up for grabs! Registration forms are available in the Main office and ROOM 300! See Mr. Mack or Mr. Pinizzotto for details!
Don’t forget to decorate your door during Block C this week. Doors will be judged on Overall Pinkness, Creativity, How Inspirational it is, Effort, and Eco-mindedness.
Friday will be our SECOND PUMP UP PINK DAY! Have some pink? Wear it! Need some pink? Buy T-shirts from our merch table during lunch on Friday!
Whether you’re looking to one-up your teachers, show off your questionable hockey skills, or just be there for the plot, we want to see you on the ice! Students and staff will be hitting the ice together for a fun, unserious game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and fundraising. No need to be a hockey pro — this is all about having a good time, bringing the Westside community together, and supporting an important cause.
So grab your friends, sign up outside the gym, and get ready to trade the classroom for the rink! Last day to sign up is today. The students who are selected to play will be posted Friday at lunch. Please know there is a minimum $5 donation to play.
BIG congratulations to the Varsity Boys Soccer Team for their thrilling 2–1 semi-final victory over Erin District High School yesterday! Goals were scored by Aidan Salt and Brayden Baptista to secure the win for the Thunder. Way to go, boys! Tighten up those laces – the team moves on to the Championship game next Monday against Wellington Heights. Let's show them our support!
Don’t forget tomorrow is popcorn Friday. Bring your loonies to buy a treat!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Good morning, Westside! It’s time to make your voice heard! Debate Club’s first meeting is TOMORROW at lunch on the second floor in Room 212. Come meet the people behind the club, learn what debate is all about, develop valuable skills, and see what we have planned for this year.
Feeling stressed or worried? Got family stuff going on? Having issues with friends? Or Just Need to talk? DCAFS Children’s Youth Mental Health will be here Tomorrow to connect with students. You can find them in Student Services.
Hey Westside, do you like video games? Do you like supporting breast cancer awareness?
Don’t forget to decorate your door during Block C this week.
This Friday will be our SECOND PUMP UP PINK DAY! Have some pink? Wear it! Need some pink? Buy T-shirts from our merch table during lunch on Friday!
There is a mandatory e-sports meeting happening in room 300 today during lunch.
Joke club happens today at lunch in the LLC .Be ready to laugh and make others laugh in a school appropriate way. All are welcome. See you there!
Whether you’re looking to one-up your teachers, show off your questionable hockey skills, or just be there for the plot, we want to see you on the ice! Students and staff will be hitting the ice together for a fun, unserious game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and fundraising.
Congratulations to all the runners that competed in the District 4/10 Cross Country Championships yesterday at Island Lake Conservation Area. We had lots of great races, personal bests and fun on a beautiful day.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Good morning, Westside! Ever had an argument with someone and thought, “I could definitely win this”? Well, now you can put those skills to the test! Westside Debate Club is starting this THURSDAY, October 22 at lunch in Room 212.
Feeling stressed or worried? Got family stuff going on? Having issues with friends? Or Just Need to talk? DCAFS Children’s Youth Mental Health will be here Thursday Oct 22 to connect with students. You can find them in Student Services. Or reach out to Jacqueline or Shannon to have your name added to this list to be called down.
Hey Westside, do you like video games? Do you like supporting breast cancer awareness? Well you’re in luck! The Westside Pink Day Video Games tournament is back! This year's tournaments include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, and Fortnite 1v1 Box-fights! $100 worth of gift cards is up for grabs! Registration forms are available in the office and ROOM 300! See Mr. Mack or Mr. Pinizzotto for details!
Don’t forget to decorate your door during Block C this week. Doors will be judged on Overall Pinkness, Creativity, How Inspirational it is, Effort, and Eco-mindedness.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Tomorrow is our first Pump Up Pink Day! Wear something pink!
T-shirts will be available tomorrow to buy outside the caf during lunch for $10 while supplies last!
Hey Westside there will be a brief HOSA meeting today at lunch in Room 237. New members are welcome - if you have any questions or interested in joining, please come today!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
There is a mandatory Rocket League Esports Meeting happening in room 300today during lunch.
This Friday is our first Pump Up Pink Day! Wear something pink! T-shirts will be available on Friday to buy outside the caf during lunch for $10 while supplies last!
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Wanna hear a joke?
Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they’d crack each other up.
Do you want to hear more? Got your own to tell?
The joke club starts tomorrow, October 14th at lunch in the learning lab in the library learning commons.
Be ready to laugh and make others laugh in a school appropriate way.
All are welcome. See you there!
Mandatory Drama club meeting TODAY at lunch in the Theatre. All members must attend. If you have any questions please see Ms. Cargo-Froom.
Congratulations to the Westside Tennis Team who travelled to districts last Friday. They played hard and represented Westside well!
Friday, October 9, 2026
Grade 12s please note that the last day to vote whether you want senior quotes or most likely too in the yearbook, will be Oct. 11th .You can find the form in the grade 12 classroom.
IT'S COOKIE CLUB DAY! Members are reminded to pop bye at lunch to grab their free homemade cookie!
Today is Popcorn Friday! Come grab a bag of popcorn for only $1.00. Popcorn will be sold in the lower foyer for the first half of lunch.
Wanna hear a joke?
Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they’d crack each other up.
Do you want to hear more? Got your own to tell?
Well, The joke club starts next Wednesday, October 14th at lunch in the learning lab in the library learning commons.
Mandatory Drama club meeting next Tuesday at lunch in the Theatre. All members must attend. If you have any questions please see Ms. Cargo-Froom.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Grade 12s please note that the last day to vote whether you want senior quotes or most likely too in the yearbook, will be Oct. 11th .You can find the form in the grade 12 classroom.
Attention Westside Rocket League Team. There will be a mandatory esports meeting happening in Room 300 today during lunch. If you signed up for the Rocket League team please make sure you are there!
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Grade 12s please note that the last day to vote will be Oct. 11th to whether you want senior quotes or most likely too in the yearbook. You can find the form in the grade 12 classroom.
Popcorn Fridays are starting this week! The LRC class will be selling delicious popcorn every Friday during the first half of lunch in the lower foyer. Each bag of popcorn is just $1.00. Find your loonies and enjoy a treat this Friday!