Daily Announcements

Thursday, April 24th, 2025 - Jr. High Day D

Cafeteria Specials:

Sloppy Jo sandwich, brown rice and veggies, a bottle of water or a small milk for $8.00
Spaghetti and meatballs: $5.00
½ chicken caesar wrap with potato wedges: $5.00
Pizza Pulls- $3.50
Meatball Kabob- $3.75
Perogies- $4

General Announcements:

There will be a techsploration meeting in Mrs.Richards room every lunchtime this week. If you are a grade 9 techsploration student please make sure you attend.

Today 5th period a meeting for all grade 9s in the cafeteria after attendance is taken.

Reminder High school students are not in be in the gym unless it’s their gym/yoga/PAL class.

Junior High Debate Club today at lunch in Ms. MacDonald’s room. Come out if you want to improve your public speaking skills or if you just like a good argument.

Student Council Announcements:

The coffee house today has unfortunately been CANCELLED. Thank you to those who signed up and make sure to keep an eye out for when this event will be held in the future!

Athletic Announcements:

Come and join the Run Club after school Tuesdays and Thursdays for an hour until 4:30pm. Open to all grades (7-12)!

Track & Field runners can train with us.

Come run, or run and walk, as we train and build fitness together - be prepared to have FUN and RUN - bring sneakers and gym clothes.

A reminder that Track and Field Practice and tryouts today after school until 5:00pm. Please sign up for the events you want to compete in outside the gym by the high school bathrooms. Please see Ms Whyte or Mr. Watt with any questions.

Track and Field Practice - All Participants 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Boys Rugby game today 430pm at the Burnside field vs CSAP. Team will be excused today at 310 just ahead of the buses

Boys Lacrosse game tonight 8pm at Lebrun vs Halifax West.

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 - Jr. High Day C

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini cheese or veggie pizza served with carrot sticks and pineapple, a bottle of water or a small milk for $7.00
Mac and Cheese: $5.00
Chinese Rice bowl and a bottle of water: $5.00
Pizza Pulls- $3.50
Meatball Kabob- $3.75
Perogies- $4

General Announcements:

Dragon masters board game club today at lunch time

There will be a techsploration meeting in Mrs.Richards room every lunchtime this week. If you are a grade 9 techsploration student please make sure you attend.

Your School Liaison Dawn Gardiner is here today in room 100- across from the office if you require assistance with a resume, cover letter, interview skills, job search or career exploration- Please stop by to make an appointment.

Student Council Announcements:

The coffee house that was happening tomorrow Thursday April 24th has been CANCELLED. Thank you to those who signed up and make sure to keep an eye out for when this event will be held in the future!

Band & Music Announcements:
Musical Theatre will rehearse today until 4:30pm

All senior high band students are reminded of the rehearsal today at lunch. Please, come right at 12:15pm

There will be no jazz band rehearsal this week

Athletic Announcements:

Come and join the Run Club after school Tuesdays and Thursdays for an hour until 4:30pm. Open to all grades (7-12)!

Track & Field runners can train with us.

Come run, or run and walk, as we train and build fitness together - be prepared to have FUN and RUN - bring sneakers and gym clothes.

Badminton practice tomorrow morning at 7:30am

Jr High girls flag football practice today 3:30-5 PM

Boys lacrosse team had a dominating win last night against Millwood 0-3. Logan Sangster playing great in nets and both Rylan’s having great games.

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 - Jr. High Day B

Cafeteria Specials:

Soft shell taco crunch wrap with roasted corn, served with a bottle of water or a small milk for $7.00
Creamy pasta with chicken and veggies: $5.00
Grilled Cheese with chicken noodle soup: $6.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

The grad t shirt design contest ends today, April 22nd. Come pick up a design template from the office. The winning design will get a free piece of coyote merch!

Huge thank you goes out to Ms. Whyte, Ms. Tousignant, 701 and 703 for taking 1st period this Earth Day to pick up garbage around school property!

There will be a techsploration meeting in Mrs.Richards room every lunchtime this week.

Student Council Announcements:

Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for the coffee house happening this Thursday April 24th from 6:30-8! All performers must be signed up by the end of lunch!

Band & Music Announcements:
Musical Theatre will rehearse tomorrow until 430pm.

ESCS Senior Concert Band - which is all students in grades 10-12, will rehearse tomorrow at lunch. Please, come to the band room at the bell.

Athletic Announcements:

A reminder that Track and Field Practices will take place this week Tuesday and Thursday after school until 5:00pm. Tryouts will take place after school this Thursday, April 24th. Please sign up for the events you want to compete in outside the gym by the high school bathrooms. Please see Ms Whyte or Mr. Watt with any questions.

Boys Rugby 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Monday, April 21, 2025- No classes

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Friday, April 18th, 2025 - No Classes

Thursday, April 17th, 2025 - Jr. High Day D

Cafeteria Specials:

Butter Chicken served with rice and cucumbers, a bottle of water or a small milk. $7.00
Meat ravioli: $5.00
Chicken Snack Wrap with Carrot Sticks: $5.00
Pizza Pulls- $3.50
Meatball Kabob- $3.75
Perogies- $4

General Announcements:

The 2025 Grad photo will be taken on Tuesday at 10:30am - During A Block.

Junior High Debate Club today at lunch in Ms. MacDonald’s room. Come on out if you want to sharpen your public speaking skills or if you just like a good argument!

Reminder there is no school this Friday or next Monday

Student Council Announcements:

This week is Easter week! Today there will be a QR code egg hunt happening in the cafe! Don’t forget to also follow @easternshoreconsolidated on instagram for updates on school events and spirit weeks!

Athletic Announcements:

Boys rugby team played hard yesterday. Some great plays by Eric Thurber, Chase Martell and Declan Pettit Boys play again today at 430 at the RBC field in Dartmouth

Track and Field practice after school today 3:30-5:00 pm

Lacrosse practice tonight 8-930 at the rink

Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 - Jr. High Day C

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini cheese or veggie pizza served with carrot sticks and pineapple, a bottle of water or a small milk for $7.00
Mac and Cheese: $5.00
Chinese Rice bowl and a bottle of water: $5.00
Pizza Pulls- $3.50
Garlic Pulls- $3.50
Meatball Kabob- $3.75
Perogies- $4

General Announcements:

Attention all grads! Would you like to take a shot at being the first valedictorian of the first graduating class of ESCS? What a wonderful opportunity to relive and share all of your unique experiences with your classmates, parents and loved ones. If this sounds like something you would like to know more about, please see Mrs. Caya in room 136 sometime this week.

Also for grads- There will be a grad t shirt design contest starting today, until the 22nd. Come pick up a design template from the office. The winning design will get a free piece of coyote merch!

Dragon masters board game club today at lunch time

Student Council Announcements:

This week is Easter week! Today there will be a relay race happening outside at lunch. Tomorrow, wear pastel colors! There will also be a QR code egg hunt happening in the cafeteria at lunch with lots of prizes to be won!

There will be a coffee house happening on Thursday April 24th from 6:30-8:00 in the cafeteria! If you’re interested in showcasing your talents, scan the QR code and fill out the form to sign up!

Band & Music Announcements:
Musical Theatre will rehearse today afterschool until 430pm

Jazz Band will rehearse tomorrow morning at 8am

A reminder to all senior high band students to drop off your permission forms to Ms. Penwell today if you have them.

Athletic Announcements:

Track and Field practice after school Thursday, 3:30-5:00 pm

JH Girls Flag Football ·3:30 – 5:00pm

Tuesday, April 15th, 2025- Jr. High Day B

Cafeteria Specials:

Soft shell taco crunch wrap with roasted corn, served with a bottle of water or a small milk for $7.00
Fettuccine Alfredo: $5.00
Grilled Cheese with chicken noodle soup: $6.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

-Friendly reminder to students who are driving and parking in our parking lot, please be aware of your surroundings when parking. Always take an extra look to make sure the spot you are entering or leaving from is clear. Safety first!

-Chromebooks are now available for short term sign outs during study blocks and weekends. Please see Ms Robertson or Ms LaChance in the library to sign one out if you are in need.

-Attention all grads! Would you like to take a shot at being the first valedictorian of the first graduating class of ESCS? What a wonderful opportunity to relive and share all of your unique experiences with your classmates, parents and loved ones. If this sounds like something you would like to know more about, please see Mrs. Caya in room 136 sometime this week.

-Also for grads- There will be a grad t shirt design contest starting today, until the 22nd. Come pick up a design template from the office. The winning design will get a free piece of coyote merch!

-There will be a grade 12 meeting tomorrow at 9:30 in the cafeteria.Information on Prom, Graduation and Scholarships will be given. It is important that all grade 12 students attend, so if you have a study block during that time, please come to the cafeteria.

Student Council Announcements:

This week is Easter week! Today there will be egg decorating in the cafeteria at lunch. Tomorrow is crazy hair and hair day with a relay race happening outside at lunch!

The winners of the colouring contest are Olivia McCarthy in grade 11 and Gemma Atuanya in 803. The participation draw winner is Jenna in 703! You can all come down to the office to collect your prize! Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated!

There will be a coffee house happening on Thursday April 24th from 6:30-8:00 in the cafeteria! If you’re interested in showcasing your talents, scan the QR code and fill out the form to sign up!

Athletic Announcements:

Track and Field practice after school this week today and Thursday, 3:30-5:00 pm

Monday, April 14th, 2025- Jr. High Day A

Cafeteria Specials:

Sweet chili chicken stirfry over rice, includes a bottle of water or a small milk for $8.00.
Rigatoni with meatballs: $ 5.00
Bagel with cream cheese and a can of bubly for $5.00.
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Jr. High Techsploration group please meet in Mrs. Richards room at lunch today.

- Attention all grads! Would you like to take a shot at being the first valedictorian of the first graduating class of ESCS? What a wonderful opportunity to relive and share all of your unique experiences with your classmates, parents and loved ones. If this sounds like something you would like to know more about, please see Mrs. Caya in room 136 sometime this week.

Student Council Announcements:

This week is Easter week! Check out the posters up around the school for more info on what’s to come! Don’t forget to also follow @easternshoreconsolidated on instagram for updates on school events and spirit weeks! Today there will be a colouring contest in the cafeteria at lunch. Tomorrow wear Tye-Dye & there will be Egg Decorating in the cafeteria at lunch

There will be a coffee house happening on Thursday April 24th from 6:30-8:00 in the cafeteria! If you’re interested in showcasing your talents, scan the QR code and fill out the form to sign up!

Athletic Announcements:

JH Girls Flag Football today·3:30 – 5:00 pm

Lacrosse Practice 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Badminton Tomorrow morning from 7:30 – 9:00 am

Track and Field practice after school this week Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30-5:00 pm

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Friday, April 11th, 2025- Jr. High Day F, Sr. High follows Tuesday's schedule

Cafeteria Specials:

Adobo chicken, garlic rice and cucumber slices, includes a bottle of water or a small milk for $8.00
Goulash: $5.00
Chicken snack wrap with carrot sticks for $5.00
Pizza Pulls- $3.50
Meatball Kabob- $3.75
Perogies- $4

General Announcements:

- Math Club today at lunch in Mrs. de Koe’s room 172: Extra help, logic puzzles, chess, Gauss Test practice, etc.

Chromebooks are now available for short term sign outs during study blocks and weekends. Please see Ms Robertson or Ms LaChance in the library to sign one out if you are in need.

- Attention all grads! Would you like to take a shot at being the first valedictorian of the first graduating class of ESCS? What a wonderful opportunity to relive and share all of your unique experiences with your classmates, parents and loved ones. If this sounds like something you would like to know more about, please see Mrs. Caya in room 136.

Also for grads- There will be a grad t shirt design contest starting today, until the 22nd. Come pick up a design template from the office. The winning design will get a free piece of coyote merch!

Student Council Announcements:

Next week is Easter week! Starting on Monday we will be having a colouring contest in the cafeteria during both jr and sr high lunch hours. Don’t forget to wear a hoodie for bunny hugs day!

There will be a coffee house happening on Thursday April 24th from 6:30-8:00 in the cafetorium! If you’re interested in showcasing your talents, scan the QR code and fill out the form to sign up!

Yearbook Announcements:

Senior high team and club photos will be taking place on Tuesday April 15th.

Thursday, April 10th, 2025 - Jr. High Day D

Cafeteria Specials:

-Shepherds Pie Mashed potato bowl with sweet corn includes small milk or water $8

-Spaghetti and meat sauce, pasta bowl $5, add breadstick $1.25, add salad $1.50

-½ chicken caesar wrap with homemade baked potato wedges

General Announcements:

-Reminder to junior High students no food or drink outside!

- Jr High Math Club Friday at lunch in Mrs. de Koe’s room 172: Extra help, logic puzzles, chess, Gauss Test practice, etc.

Jr. High girls work happening last period today in the science lab

Chromebooks are now available for short term sign outs during study blocks and weekends. Please see Ms Robertson or Ms LaChance in the library to sign one out if you are in need.

-Junior High Debate Club in Ms. MacDonald’s room at lunch today. This is open to all junior high students who want to improve their speaking skills or who just like to argue!

- Attention all grads! Would you like to take a shot at being the first valedictorian of the first graduating class of ESCS? What a wonderful opportunity to relive and share all of your unique experiences with your classmates, parents and loved ones. If this sounds like something you would like to know more about, please see Mrs. Caya in room 136.

Also for grads- There will be a grad t shirt design contest starting today, until the 22nd. Come pick up a design template from the office. The winning design will get a free piece of coyote merch!

Yearbook Announcements:

Senior high team and club photos will be taking place on Tuesday April 15th.

Junior High yearbook meeting in room 159 at lunch today.

Student Council Announcements:

Next week is Easter week! Check out the posters up around the school for more info on what’s to come! Don’t forget to also follow @easternshoreconsolidated on instagram for updates on school events and spirit weeks!

Athletic Announcements:

Track practice after school today (Thursday) in the gym to start, ending at 5:00pm. These are not tryouts; anyone interested is welcome to attend and check the events out.

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025- Jr. High Day C

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini cheese or Veggie Pizza. Served with Carrot sticks and pineapple includes small milk or water $7
Macaroni & Cheese $6
Grilled Cheese & Tomato soup- $6
Pizza Pulls- $3.50
Garlic Pulls- $3.50
Meatball Kabob- $3.75
Perogies- $4

General Announcements:

There will be a quick meeting at the jr high lunch for everyone going on the art club trip. Please come to Ms. Chisholm’s room at the bell for lunch for a few minutes.

Dragon masters board game club today at lunch time

Student Council Announcements:

Band & Music Announcements:
Jazz Band will rehearse tomorrow at 8am

Musical Theatre will rehearse today afterschool until 5pm.

Would the following students please see Ms. Penwell today at the beginning of junior high lunch lunch: Hailie LaChance-Douleur and Hunter Mariner

Would any grade 10 band student who participated in the Halifax Seed Fundraiser please come see Ms. Penwell during the senior high lunch to pick up your orders.

Athletic Announcements:

A decision will be made by noon regarding the location of the lacrosse practice today after school.

Members of the girls’ flag football team are reminded of their practice Thursday afterschool in the gym, 3:30 - 5pm. Please let Mr. Swinemer know if you are unable to attend.

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025- No classes

Monday, April 7th, 2025- Jr. High Day A

Cafeteria Specials:

Sweet & sour meatballs, brown rice and sauteed veggies, includes a bottle of water or a small milk: $8.00
Cheesy Rotini Pasta for $5.00
Bagel with cream cheese and a can of bubly: $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Dragon Masters board game club is happening today during sr high lunch

Jr. High Techsploration students please meet in Mrs. Richards room at lunch

Band/Music Announcements:
Would Melvin Croft please see Ms. Penwell today at lunch

Jazz Band will rehearse Thursday at 8am. All members are reminded to check google classroom

Musical Theatre will rehearse Wednesday afterschool

Athletic Announcements:

Track & Field practices for Junior and Senior High will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 5pm (starting April 8th). Practices will start in the gym, but then move outside so please ensure your student athlete is dressed appropriately for the weather.

Tryouts will happen as we get a few practices in and see which events will have more than 4 athletes interested.

Please email Mr. Watt or Ms. Whyte if you have any questions.

Both girls and boys Badminton today from 330-5PM

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Friday, April 4th, 2025- Jr. High Day E, Sr. High follows Monday's schedule

Cafeteria Specials:

Beef burger with raw carrots and apple slices, includes a bottle of water or a small milk for $7.00
Fettuccine carbonara: $5.00
Chicken snack wrap with carrot sticks for $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Congratulations to Sawyer Rudolph on your Fantastic Friday nomination. You can come to the office at lunch for your certificate.

Congratulations to Addisan Durland and Jillian Pettit who competed on Team NS at the Canadian Ringette Championships this week.

Thursday, April 3rd, 2025- No School

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 - Jr. High Day C

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini Cheese Pizza or Veggie Pizza served with carrot sticks, includes a bottle of after or a small milk for $7.00
Mac and Cheese: $5.00
Chicken eggroll in a bowl with rice and plum sauce for $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Dragon masters board game club today at lunch time

Band & Music Announcements:
Would: Abby Keeping, Melvin Croft and Nathan Levy please see Ms. Penwell during lunch hour today?

There is NO Musical Theatre today afterschool. Please, see Google Classroom for an update on a longer rehearsal next week.

Guidance Announcements:

Athletic Announcements:

Girls rugby practice today at 3:30
Girls lacrosse practice 4PM at the Mineville box
Boys Lacrosse practice today 5:45 at the Mineville box

Tuesday, April 1st, 2025- Jr. High Day B

Cafeteria Specials:

Beef taco crunch wrap and roasted corn, served with a bottle of milk or a small milk for $8.00
Creamy pasta with chicken and veggies or creamy pasta with just veggies: $5.00
Grilled Cheese sandwich and tomato soup- $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Attention drivers! Now that the weather is getting nicer, the Learning Centre will be having some of their students navigating the side of the road to practice pedestrian safety. This is a friendly reminder to all drivers to drive with caution, especially now that the weather is getting nicer and more people will be out walking. Thank you for helping keep our community safe!

Attention High School Students and Staff! Starting this week, there will be an increase in blue bins placed around the high school wing both inside and outside classrooms. These are meant for refundable recycling and will be emptied twice during the week. The Learning Centre students and staff appreciate your attention and care in making our school environmentally friendly

Deadline to purchase the Sr high yearbook is Friday Apr 4. Link to purchase is on our website.

Student Council Announcements:

For students in grades 10-12 only. If you are interested in attending a dance with schools from across the HRM happening on April 24th from 6:30-9:00 at Dartmouth High, please go see Ms. Watson in room 142!

Athletic Announcements:

Sr high rugby game today at citadel high

Monday, March 31st, 2025- Jr. High Day A

Cafeteria Specials:

Tunisian chicken shawarma wrap or falafel wrap with veggies, served with cucumbers and a bottle of water or a small milk for $7.00.
Penne pasta with meat sauce: $5.00
Bagel with cream cheese and a can of bubly for $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

This is a reminder to all high school students to sit in the designated area on your free block. This allows for quick clean up of the cafeteria and allows for the space to be used for other purposes.

Deadline to purchase the Sr high yearbook is Friday Apr 4. Link to purchase is on our website.

The junior high art club will be meeting today at lunch in the art room. Bring your lunch!

GSA is happening for all grade levels today during your lunch. Jr High students will meet in Ms. Myers room. High School students will meet in the SchoolPlus room.

DramaFest registration is happening NOW for high school students. Spots are limited this year, so sign up FAST. See the Google Classroom for the link, and Ms. Emberley for details.

Dragon Masters board game club is happening today during sr high lunch

Student Council Announcements:

Athletic Announcements:

Any junior high students interested in participating in Track & Field please see Mr. Watt in his classroom at the start of the Junior High Lunch at 11:15am.

Any high school students interested in participating in Track & Field please see Mr. Watt in his classroom, room number 154 in the junior high wing, at the start of the High School Lunch at 12:20pm.

Badminton JH and SR today from 3:30 – 5:00 pm

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Friday, March 28th, 2025- Jr. High Day H, Sr. High follows Thursday's schedule

Cafeteria Specials:

Pulled pork sandwich and salad, includes a bottle of water or a small milk for $8.00
Goulash: $5.00
Chicken snack wrap with carrot sticks: $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Congratulations to the following students on your Fantastic Friday nominations: Dallas Patterson, Lucas Gillie, Hunter Mariner, Bryan Best and Melvin Croft. You can pick up your certificate at the main office at lunch.

Student Council Announcements:

Today is the deadline for Grad polls. If you're in gr 12 and haven’t completed yours yet, please do so by 4pm today.

Guidance Announcements:

A reminder to all grade 10 and 11 students to have their PowerSchool logins for course selections next week.

Grade 10 course selection sheets are due this Friday and Grade 11s due next Wednesday.

Course selection registration will begin on Monday.

Athletic Announcements:

Badminton JH and SH today from 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, March 27th, 2025- Jr. High Day D

Cafeteria Specials:

Butter Chicken or Chickpea Curry served with rice and cucumber, a bottle of water or a small milk: $7.00
Meat ravioli: $5.00
Greek pita and homemade baked potato wedges: $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Today is an outdoor lunch for jr high students

There will be a quick meeting today at the start of lunch on the Stage for High School students ONLY who are planning to attend DramaFest. If you can't make it, please make sure you're in the Google Classroom and talk to Ms. Emberley.

Jr High Students will be given a letter to take home when more details are available.

Attention Grads- If you are interested in working on a prom theme and decorations, please come to a meeting today at lunchtime in room 134.

Also for Grads- Please check your gnspes email for our grad poll. Submissions must be completed by tomorrow at 4pm.

Jr. High students- Are you interested in public speaking or debate? If so come to Ms. MacDonald’s room at lunch today. We are starting a debate club!

Jr. High no girls group today

Student Council Announcements:

A reminder to all grade 10 and 11 students to have their PowerSchool logins for course selections next week.

Grade 10 course selection sheets are due this Friday and Grade 11s due next Wednesday.

Course selection registration will begin on Monday.

Athletic Announcements:

Jr high girls flag football today at 330

Boys rugby 5:15

SH Girls Rugby today 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Tomorrow morning 8am practice for anyone interested in track and field throwing events (javlin, discus and shotput) for all grade levels.

Calling all girls of all ages. The Eastern Shore Breakers lacrosse teams are looking for new players. Lacrosse is fun, fast and a team sport and we need you to help grow. Look around your class, I guarantee there is a lacrosse player sitting beside you that absolutely loves it. Get your people to register you today. Please visit www.breakerslax.ca or pop by the office for the website information.

Tomorrow will be Junior High Day H for Senior High follows Thursday's schedule

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 - Jr. High Day C

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini Cheese or Veggie Pizza, served with carrot sticks and pineapple and choice of a bottle of water or a small milk.
Macaroni and cheese: $5.00
Chinese rice bowl and a bottle of water: $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Attention Grads- If you are interested in working on a prom theme and decorations, please come to a meeting on Thursday, March 27th at lunchtime in room 134.

Also for Grads- Please check your gnspes email for our grad poll. Submissions must be completed by Friday at 4pm.

There will be no Chef Brigades cooking program today

Student Council Announcements:

Band & Music Announcements:
Band Concert tonight at 7:00pm. Come out to enjoy our 70’s concert and support your ESCS band

Athletic Announcements:

Jr High flag football tomorrow at 330pm

Boys Rugby tomorrow at 5pm

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025- Jr. High Day B

Cafeteria Specials:

-Soft shell beef taco with cheese and veggies, served with raw pepper slices. Includes a small milk or water- $7.00

-Fettuccine Alfredo- $5.00

-Grilled Cheese with Chicken Noodle soup- $6.00

General Announcements:

Today is an outdoor lunch for jr high

Attention Grads- If you are interested in working on a prom theme and decorations, please come to a meeting on Thursday, March 27th at lunchtime in room 134.

Also for Grads- Please check your gnspes email for our grad poll. Submissions must be completed by Friday at 4pm.

Jr and Sr high D&D group will be starting today after school from 330-5pm. Please make sure your drive is here at 5pm

Band & Music Announcements:
Band Concert Wednesday the 26th at 7:00pm. Come out to enjoy our 70’s concert and support your ESCS band!

Athletic Announcements:

Boys rugby today at 330

Girls lacrosse tryout today at 515 is full gear

Boys lacrosse today at 645 is full gear

Monday, March 24th, 2025- Jr. High Day A

Cafeteria Specials:

Sweet chili chicken stirfry over rice. Includes a bottle of water or a small milk. : $8.00
Rigatoni with meatballs: $5.00
Bagel with cream cheese and a can of bubly: $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Happy Birthday to Ms. Caya! Be sure to sing her the Happy Birthday song when you see her in the hallways!

Hi All - If you are interested in working on a prom theme and decorations, please come to a meeting on Thursday, March 27th at lunchtime in room 134.

Both Jr. and Sr.High GSAs will take place at lunch times. Jr High in Ms. Myers room and Sr. High in the Schools Plus room

Jr. high art club will be meeting today at lunch, please bring your lunch at the bell to the art room.

Jr high Techsplorations students please go to Ms Richards room today at lunchtime

Students, please use extra caution and reduce your speed in the student parking area. We are receiving information from bus drivers and the community that there has been some careless driving on school property and in the nearby communities. Of particular concern is when at the end of the day, students are leaving, they are taking too many risks in pulling out in front of the buses. Please stay safe and pay attention!

Athletic Announcements:

Jr & SH badminton today from 330-5pm

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Friday, March 7th, 2025 - Jr. High Day G

Cafeteria Specials:

Pulled pork sandwich with side salad, small milk or water- $8.00

Goulash- $5.00

Chicken snack wrap with carrot sticks- $5.00

Athletic Announcements:

Badminton 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, March 20th, 2025- Jr. High Day D

Cafeteria Specials:

Shepherd's pie mashed potato bowl with sweet corn. Includes a bottle of water or a small milk for $8.00.
Spaghetti and meatsauce: $5.00
½ chicken caesar wrap with potato wedges: $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Reminder to Grads to get your “GRAD QUOTES” submitted as soon as possible. Deadline is Friday, March 21st - check your GNSPES email for more details.

Girls Work today from 2:10-3:10 in the science lab. This is for those that signed up and attended the first sessions at GBJH

Jr. High tomorrow will be DAY G in our cycle

Athletic Announcements:

JH Girls Flag Football practice today from 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 - Jr. High Day C

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini Cheese or veggie pizza served with carrot sticks and pineapple, a bottle of water or small milk: $8.00
Mac and Cheese: $5.00
Chicken eggroll in a bowl with rice and plum sauce: $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50
Meatball kabobs: $3.75

General Announcements:

Outdoor lunch for Jr. High students

Attention Grads! “GRAD QUOTE” submission deadline is Friday, March 21st - check your GNSPES email for more details.

Production Technology 11/12 students - re-quiz is at lunch today in the Wood Lab.

Athletic Announcements:

SH Girls Rugby Practice today 3:30 – 5:00 pm

SH Boys Rugby Practice today 5:15 – 6:30 pm

JH and SH Badminton practice tomorrow morning at 7:30am – 9:00am

Tuesday, March 18th, 2025-Jr. High Day B

Cafeteria Specials:

Soft shell chicken taco with cheese and veggies, served with raw pepper slices, a bottle of water or a small milk: $8.00
Fettuccine alfredo: $5.00
Grilled cheese with chicken noodle soup: $6.00

General Announcements:

If you went on the jr. high ski trip yesterday and left your lunch bag on the bus, please see the main office

Indoor lunch for jr. high

Reminder to Grads to get your “GRAD QUOTES” submitted as soon as possible. Deadline is Friday, March 21st - check your GNSPES email for more details.

Dragon Masters board game club is happening today at lunch until 1240.

Band & Music Announcements:
Musical Theatre will rehearse tomorrow afterschool until 430pm. Don’t forget to bring your costume pieces for Annie.

Jazz Band will rehearse Thursday at 8am

A reminder to all band students travelling to London that the seed orders were due yesterday. Please, see Ms. Penwell as soon as possible with these.

Athletic Announcements:

SH Boys Rugby today at 330

SH Girls lacrosse tryout 5pm-6:30pm grade 9’s welcome

SH Boys lacrosse tryout 630pm grade 9’s welcome

Monday, March 17th, 2025- Jr. High Day A

Cafeteria Specials:

Sweet and sour meatballs, brown rice and sauteed veggies with a bottle of water or small milk: $8.00
Cheesy Rotini Pasta: $5.00
Bagel with cream Cheese and a can of bubly: $5.00

General Announcements:

Jr. High indoor lunch due to soft grass

Our ESCS library is now OPEN! Please feel free to pop in and check it out.

Reminder to Grads to get your “GRAD QUOTES” submitted as soon as possible. Deadline is Friday, March 21st - check your GNSPES email for more details.

Senior High Yearbook - a brief meeting today at lunch(in wood lab)

Guidance Announcements:

GSA is cancelled today due to the leaders chaperoning the Jr.High ski trip.

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Friday, March 7th, 2025- No classes Jr. High, Sr. High follows Tuesday's schedule

Cafeteria Specials:

Pulled pork sandwich with side salad, small milk or water- $8.00

Goulash- $5.00

Chicken snack wrap with carrot sticks- $5.00

Athletic Announcements:

Badminton 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, March 6th, 2025-Jr. High Day D

Cafeteria Specials:

Butter chicken, rice & cucumber slices with water or milk- $7.00

Cheese Ravioli- $5.00

½ Chicken Caesar salad & Potato wedges- $5.00

Pizza Roll- $3.50

Meatball Kabob- $3.75

Perogies- $4.00

General Announcements:

Indoor lunch for jr. high students

Reminder to Junior High students you have no classes tomorrow. Senior High students please follow Tuesday’s schedule tomorrow.

Congratulations goes out to the following junior high students for their Fantastic Friday nominations: Landon Dalrymple-Crispe, Emma Johnson, Hannah Graham, Glen Osborne, Gavin Switch, please pick up your certificate from the main office at lunch

Attention staff and grade 12 students, If you still haven’t picked up your new ESCS parking pass, please come to the office to get yours.

Sr high students can sign up for dragon masters group on the sign up sheets

Student Council Announcements:

The answer to last week’s trivia was: Viola Desmond and the winner of last week’s draw is Connor Muir- please come to the office for your prize.

Band Announcements:

Congratulations to Katie Fraser who played a concert at Halifax Central Library with Glass Winds last night. Also, a congratulations to Lianna Hill and Frankie Wilson-Deller who played in the provincial honours bands over the past few weekends.

Athletic Announcements:

Girls flag football today 330

Badminton tomorrow 330

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025- Jr. High Day C

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini Cheese Pizza or veggie pizza served with carrot sticks and pineapple, a bottle of water or a small milk for $8.00.
Mac and cheese: $5.00.
Chinese rice bowl and a bottle of water: $5.00.
Pizza pulls: $3.50
Meatball Kabobs: $3.75
Perogies: $4.00

General Announcements:

Today is an indoor lunch for jr high

Dragon Masters board club is happening today at lunch today

Reminder to Junior High students you have no classes this Friday. Senior High students please follow Tuesday’s schedule this Friday.

A reminder to staff and grade 12’s parking in our parking lot. Parking passes must be displayed in your vehicle's window. If you haven’t picked one up yet, please see the main office.

Today is National Sportsmanship Day! Let's Embrace the spirit of fair play, by showing honor, respect, honesty, and team spirit, both on and off the field.

Student Council Announcements:

Athletic Announcements:

Girls Rugby today 330

Badminton tomorrow morning 730am

Girls flag football tomorrow 330

Boys lacrosse interest sheet sign up sheet is in the cafeteria. Grade 9’s are welcome

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025- Jr. High Day B

Cafeteria Specials:

Soft shell taco with cheese and veggies, served with raw pepper slices, choice of a bottle of water or a small milk for $8.00.
Fettuccine alfredo: $5.00, add a breadstick for an extra $1.25 or a salad for $1.50..
Grilled cheese and tomato soup: $ 6.00.
Meatballs: $3.75
Perogies: $4.00
Pizza Pulls: $3.50

General Announcements:

Indoor lunch for jr. high students

March break is next week. The Deanery Project in Ship Harbour is hosting a day camp on Wednesday and Thursday for students ages 12+. Please see the posters in the hallways for registration information and details. Or stop by the office for a pamphlet.

Timbit Jamboree sign up sheet for March 8-9th at the rink. See Milo Haig or Jack Leslie for more information.

Athletic Announcements:

Boys Rugby today at 330

Girls Rugby tomorrow 330

Senior high boys lacrosse interest sheet outside Mr. Kent’s room 134

Monday, March 3rd, 2025- Day A in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Korean beef with brown rice, corn, a bottle of water or small milk for $8.00.
Rigatoni with meatballs $7.00
Bagel with cream cheese and a can of bubly for $5.00
Perogies: $400
Meatball kabob $3.75
Pizza pulls: $3.50

Athletic Announcements:

Badminton Jr & Sr High: 3:30-5pm

Boys Rugby tomorrow 330pm

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Friday, February 28th, 2025-Day E in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Adobo chicken, garlic rice and cucumber slices. Comes with a bottle of water or a small milk for $8.00
Goulash: $5.00, add a breadstick for $1.25 and a salad for an additional $1.25.
Chicken snack wrap with carrot sticks: $5.00
Perogies: $4.00
Meatballs: $3.75
Pizza Pulls: $ 3.50

General Announcements:

This is a reminder to all students that there is to be no food in the gym. The locker rooms are becoming difficult to clean due to the accumulation of food and beverage bottles. Let's work together to keep our new school beautiful

All grade 12’s students who have parking passes must come to the office to pick up their new parking pass stickers for ESCS

It is African heritage month. This year's theme is “Legacy in Action”. Celebrating Black Brilliance! We will be having trivia each week with a draw for a gift card for Jr.and Sr high throughout the month

This week’s trivia: This famous Nova Scotian civil rights activist and businesswoman stood up against racism in a movie theatre in New Glasgow before Rosa Parks did so on a bus in the U.S What is her name?

Congratulations goes out to the following junior high students for their Fantastic Friday nominations- Bryson MacLean, Mallory Muir, Melanie Chisholm, Knox Klattenhoff, Sammi MacRoberts, Shay-Lynn MacInnis and Ayden Thompson. Please come to the main office at lunch to pick up your certificates!

Student Council Announcements:

This week is all about representing the African Nova Scotian flag and black excellence! Today there will be black history month bingo in the caf during both jr and sr high lunch hours!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our ANS flag scavenger hunt! The following people can come stop by the office at any time throughout the day to pick up their prize! Shamus Bresnahan (Grade 11), Maggie-May Johnston (Grade 7), Riley Merlin (Grade 11), Sadie Bellefontaine (704) and Keigan Spencer (Grade 11).

Guidance Announcements:

UNB is here today with free applications

Athletic Announcements:

Badminton JH and SH 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, February 27th, 2025- Day D in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Shepherd's pie mashed potato bowl with sweet corn, bottle of water or a small milk: $8.00
Spaghetti and meat sauce: $5.00. Add a breadstick for an extra $1.25 or a salad for $1.25.
Chicken snack wrap with carrot sticks: $5.00

General Announcements:

Attention grade 12 students with parking passes, please come to the office to pick up your new ESCS sticker for your vehicle's window.

DramaFest is coming! Any students interested in attending Jr High or Senior High School DramaFest must come to a short information meeting today at the beginning of YOUR lunch on the Stage, which is next to the Music Room. If you cannot attend, please see Ms. Emberley or Mr. Zinck for the Google Classroom code, or find a poster around the building.

Student Council Announcements:

This week is all about representing the African Nova Scotian flag and black excellence! Today there will be a scavenger hunt in the cafe during jr and sr high lunch hours, as well as intramurals during jr high lunch! Tomorrow, wear any colour of the flag and there will also be black history month bingo in the cafe during jr and sr high lunch!

Band Announcements:
There are only a few spots left for the Neptune Theatre trip - please get your forms in to Ms. Penwell as soon as possible.

Tomorrow is Day E, so grade 7 and 9’s have band tomorrow

Guidance Announcements:

The following Universities will be at the school during lunch time this week:

Today- DAL + SMU

Tomorrow- UNB (Free applications)

Athletic Announcements:

SH Boys Rugby Tryout ·3:30 – 5:30pm

Tomorrow will be day E in our cycle

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025- Day C in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini cheese or veggie pizza, served with carrot sticks and pineapple includes small milk or water $7
Macaroni and cheese pasta bowl $5, add breadstick $1.25, Add salad $1.50
Chicken eggroll in a bowl with rice and plum sauce $5

General Announcements:

Dragon Masters board club is happening today at lunch today

Could the following senior high students please meet Braxton in the cafeteria at lunch today- Hannah Myers Humphreys, Ayla Levans, Leah Lynn, Deanne Sutton & Isabelle Wade

Reminder to junior high students to clean up wrappers and garbage at the end of lunchtime

It is african heritage month. This years theme is “Legacy in Action”. Celebrating Black Brilliance! We will be having trivia each week with a draw for a gift card for Jr.and Sr high throughout the month.

Student Council Announcements:

This week is all about representing the African Nova Scotian flag and black excellence! Each day we will be wearing a different color of the flag so make sure to keep an eye out for the colour of the day! Today there will be ANS pride face paint during both jr and sr high lunch hours! Tomorrow we wear black and there will also be a scavenger hunt in the caf for both jr and sr high students at lunch! There will also be intramurals in the gym during jr high lunch!

Band & Music Announcements:
Musical Theater will rehearse today afterschool until 430pm

Flute ensemble will rehearse today at lunch

Jazz Band will rehearse tomorrow morning at 8am

A reminder to any band student who wishes to go to Neptune Theatre to return their permission forms as soon as possible.

Guidance Announcements:

The following Universities will be at the school during lunch time this week:

Today- Acadia

Thursday February 27 - DAL + SMU

Friday February 28 - UNB (Free applications)

Athletic Announcements:

SH Girls Rugby 3:30 – 5:30pm

Big game for our Coyotes hockey team tonight at 7pm. Boys are looking to bring home a win for the regional banner and punch their ticket to provincials. It’s been a hard fought series currently tied 1-1. Let's try to fill the barn to support our Coyotes. Every student will be allowed in the game for free, so bring your friends. See you there!

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025- Day B in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Soft shell chicken taco with raw peppers water or milk- $7.00

Fettuccine Alfredo- $5.00

Grilled Cheese & Tomato soup- $6.00

Perogies- $4.00

Pizza Pulls- $3.50

Meatball Kabob- $3.75

General Announcements:
Are you a songwriter, and would love to meet other songwriters? How about learning more about writing your own music from professionals in the industry? There is a two day event for all young artists that is open to any students in grades 9-12. Please, see Ms. Penwell to get the link to register. The workshops take place the 2 days after March Break, and are free to attend.

All Europe 2025 travelers and chaperones are reminded of the last pre-trip meeting happening today at lunch in the Biology Lab.

Attention Senior high students, Connie is back and so is her alfredo pasta at lunch today.

This week is all about representing the African Nova Scotian flag and black excellence! Each day we will be wearing a different color of the flag so make sure to keep an eye out for the colour of the day! Tomorrow we wear green and there will also be African Nova Scotian Pride Face Paint Jr. & Sr. High @ lunch in the cafeteria.

Student Council Announcements:

This week is all about representing the African Nova Scotian flag and black excellence! Each day we will be wearing a different color of the flag so make sure to keep an eye out for the colour of the day! Today there are intramurals during jr high lunch! Tomorrow we wear green and there will also be ANS pride face paint in the caf during both jr and sr high lunches!

Band & Music Announcements:
Musical Theatre will rehearse tomorrow afterschool

Jazz Band will rehearse Thursday morning at 8am.

A reminder to any band student who wishes to attend the Neptune Trip to see Ms. Penwell at lunch for a form.
Guidance Announcements:

The following Universities will be at the school during lunch time this week:

Today - STFX

Wednesday February 26 - Acadia

Thursday February 27 - DAL + SMU

Friday February 28 - UNB (Free applications)

Athletic Announcements:

Senior high Girls & Boys basketball closing 330-5pm

Big game for our Coyotes hockey team tomorrow night at 7pm. Boys are looking to bring home a win for the regional banner and punch their ticket to provincials. It’s been a hard fought series currently tied 1-1. Let's try to fill the barn to support our Coyotes. Every student will be allowed in the game for free, so bring your friends. See you there!

Monday, February 24th, 2025 - Day A in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

-Sweet and Sour meatballs, brown rice and sauteed vegetables includes small milk or water $8

-Cheesy Rotini Pasta $5 bowl, add breadstick $1.25, add salad $1.50

-Bagel with cream cheese and can of Bubly $5

General Announcements:

Outdoor lunch for jr. high-reminder to please be cautious with the ice. That includes not picking it up or kicking it around.

Jr. High GSA is cancelled today

Student Council Announcements:

Last week’s answer was Corrine Sparks. The winner of last week’s draw was Carys Evans- please come to the office for your prize

Athletic Announcements:

-Badminton practice for jr. and sr. high today 3:30-5

-Tomorrow Senior High Boys and Girls Basketball Closing 3:30-5 - all players are asked to bring their uniforms

Boys hockey playoff game tonight in Bedford vs Sommet at 815

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Friday, February 21st, 2025 - Day H in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

-Beef Burger with raw carrots and apple slices includes small milk or water $7

-Fettuccine Carbonara bowl $5, Add breadstick $1.25, add salad $1.50

-Chicken snack wrap with carrot sticks $5

General Announcements:

Indoor lunch for jr. high

Today at lunch there will be a cadet information session for Grades 7-9 in room 159. Anyone interested in joining cadets please attend.

It is African heritage month. This years theme is “Legacy in Action”. Celebrating Black Brilliance! We will be having trivia each week with a draw for a gift card for Jr.and Sr high throughout the month.

This week’s trivia: Growing up, she thought of becoming a teacher, but it was a career in law that became her calling. She was the first black provincial court judge in Nova Scotia. What is her name AND what year did she become a judge?

There will be a meeting at lunchtime in Mrs Richards classroom today for the Techsploration students.

Student Council Announcements:

Would Shelby Rudolph and McKenzie Adams please see Ms Watson at the start of lunch.

Athletic Announcements:

Senior and Jr high badminton today 330-5pm

Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Cafeteria Specials:

Sloppy Joe sandwich, brown rice and sauteed veggies. Includes a small white milk or a bottle of water for $8.00
Spaghetti and meatballs for $5.00. Add a bread stick for an extra $1.25, Add a salad for an extra $1.50.
½ chicken Caesar wrap with homemade baked potato wedges: $5.00

General Announcements:

Jr. High drama club at lunch today in the drama room/stage

Tomorrow at lunch there will be a cadet information session for Grades 7-9 in room 159. Anyone interested in joining cadets please attend.

Dragon masters board game group taking place during sr. high lunch today in cafeteria

Yearbook Announcements:

Jr. high yearbook meeting in rm 159 at lunch today, new members welcome

.Student Council Announcements:

Mascot Showdown is happening today!! For those attending please arrive at Auburn Drive High School for 6:00! We can’t wait to see you all there!

Stay tuned for more information on the Black History spirit week starting next week!

Band Announcements:
A reminder to all band students with Cuba tickets that the due date is tomorrow to get them in. Please, drop them off to Ms. Penwell in the morning to make sure they get to her. All sold and unsold tickets must be in tomorrow.

Would the following junior high students please see Ms. Penwell at the very beginning of lunch: Hunter Mariner, Brett Nickerson, Matthew Hussey, Caelum McCarville and Hailie Lachance-Douleur.

Athletic Announcements:

Girls badminton practice tomorrow afternoon.
Congratulations to the Boys Hockey team on their 8-1 win last night against Mosaique. Next game of the playoffs series is Saturday night at the RBC Centre.

Girls jr. high flag football tryouts today afterschool until 4:30.

Jr. high basketball players are reminded to hand in their jerseys to Ms. Whyte

Looking for Jr. high boys and girls softball coaches

Girls Senior high Rugby tryout February 20th at 5:15pm- Grade 9’s are welcome

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini cheese or veggie pizza. Served with carrot sticks and pineapple $7 includes a water or small milk

Macaroni and cheese $5 add breadsticks for $1.25, add a salad for $1.50

Chicken eggroll in a bowl with rice and plum sauce $5

General Announcements:

Junior HIgh indoor lunch

Chef Brigade will be taking place today in the cooking lab for 4th and 5th period for jr high students

This week’s African Heritage question- Growing up, she thought of becoming a teacher, but it was a career in law that became her calling. She was the first black provincial court judge in Nova Scotia. What is her name AND what year did she become a judge?

Student Council Announcements:

Mascot Showdown is happening tomorrow!! Today is the LAST day to buy tickets, so If you are interested please go see Ms.Watson in room 142! Tickets are $10 each!

Stay tuned for more information on the Black History spirit week starting next week!

Band & Music Announcements:
A reminder to all band students to return your Cuba raffle tickets to Ms. Penwell before the end of the week. You need to return all tickets, whether they are sold or not.

Jazz Band will rehearse tomorrow at 8am.

Athletic Announcements:

Badminton practice tomorrow morning.

Alternates welcome at Thursday morning badminton practices.

Girls jr. high flag football tryouts tomorrow afterschool until 4:30.

Jr. high basketball players are reminded to hand in their jerseys to Ms. Whyte

Looking for Jr. high boys and girls softball coaches

Boys Senior high Rugby tryout February 19th at 3:30pm

Girls Senior high Rugby tryout February 20th at 5:15pm- Grade 9’s are welcome

See your favourite coyote hockey player for a free ticket to tonight’s game vs. Sommet at 7pm

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025- Day B in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Beef Taco Crunch wrap and roasted corn with small milk or water- $8.00
Creamy pasta with chicken and vegetables or creamy pasta with vegetables- $5.00
Grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup- $6.00

General Announcements:

Today will be an indoor lunch for jr high students.

Reminder to Jr. High Students that participated in the Chef Brigade at GBJH that will restart tomorrow and take place 4th and 5th period in the cooking lab.

Zen Dingle is the winner of last week’s trivia- the correct answer was- Rocky Johnson

Senior high students in yoga 11 class will go to room 140 Ms. Tonen’s room for class today.

Student Council Announcements:

Mascot Showdown is happening this Thursday!! If you are interested in buying a ticket please go see Ms.Watson in room 142! Tickets are $10 each!

Stay tuned for more information on the Black History spirit week starting next week!
Guidance Announcements:

The following Universities will be at the school during lunch time the last week of February:

Monday February 24 - MSVU

Tuesday February 25 - STFX

Wednesday February 26 - Acadia

Thursday February 27 - DAL + SMU

Friday February 28 - UNB (Free applications)

Athletic Announcements:

JH Girls Flag Football Tryouts Thursday 3:30 – 5:00pm

Thursday, February 13th, 2025- Day D in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Sloppy Joe sandwich, brown rice and sauteed veggies. Includes a small white milk or a bottle of water for $8.00
Spaghetti and meatballs for $5.00. Add a bread stick for an extra $1.25, Add a salad for an extra $1.50.
½ chicken Caesar wrap with homemade baked potato wedges: $5.00

General Announcements:

Jr. High drama club at lunch today in the drama room/stage

This week's trivia: This African Nova Scotian wrestler from the area of Sandhill in Amherst thrilled audiences the world over! His son, known as “The Rock” followed in his fathers footsteps, becoming a world famous wrestler before turning his talents to acting. What is the name of”The Rock's” father?

Tomorrow will be day G in our cycle

Student Council Announcements:

For our senior high students: If you are interested in buying a mascot showdown ticket, please go see Ms.Watson in room 142!

Come check out our valentines day photobooth happening tomorrow during both jr high and senior high lunch hours! There will be treats and printed off photos available!

Athletic Announcements:

Girls badminton practice tomorrow afternoon.
Congratulations to the Boys Hockey team on their 8-1 win last night against Mosaique. Next game of the playoffs series is Saturday night at the RBC Centre.

Wednesday, February 12th, 2025- Day C in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini cheese or veggie pizza served with carrot sticks and pineapple, white milk or water -$7

Mac & Cheese Bowl- $5

Chinese Rice bowl & water- $5

General Announcements:

Indoor lunch for Junior High

Halifax Rec is hiring for the summer- a variety of summer jobs from skateboard instructor to day camp leader- please contact the office for more details

Reminder to Europe Trip Travellers of the meeting today which will be held during lunch. We will meet in the Biology lab (Room 139) starting right at the beginning of Senior High lunch, 12:15 pm.

Student Council Announcements:

For our senior high students: If you are interested in buying a mascot showdown ticket, please go see Ms.Watson in room 142!

Come check out our valentines day photobooth happening on Friday during both jr high and senior high lunch hours! There will be treats and printed off photos available!

Band & Music Announcements:
Musical Theatre will rehearse today afterschool. Annie & Grease will go until 430pm and the Found Tonight group will go until 5pm .

A reminder to all 9-12 band students to drop their permission forms for the stad band trip to Ms. Penwell today. Spots are filling up!

Athletic Announcements:

Girls badminton practice tomorrow morning.

Alternates welcome at Thursday morning badminton practices.

Anyone interested in girls rugby there will be a practice today after school until 5:15. Grade 9 girls are welcome.

Anyone interested in boys rugby there will be a practice Thursday after school until 5:15. Grade 9 boys are welcome.

Come on out and cheer on our Coyotes hockey team tonight as they start their playoff run against the Mosaique Mustangs

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

Cafeteria Specials:

Grilled cheese sandwich and homemade- chicken noodle soup: $6.00
Soft shell beef taco with cheese and veggies. Served with sliced raw peppers. Includes a small white milk or a bottle of water for $ 7.00
Fettuccine alfredo: $6.00

General Announcements:

Today will be an indoor lunch for jr high students.

Attention all students- water cups are not available here at ESCS. Please bring your own reusable bottle.

Reminder to Europe Trip Travellers of the meeting tomorrow which will be held during lunch. We will meet in the Biology lab (Room 139) starting right at the beginning of Senior High lunch, 12:15 pm.

All Chromebooks must be returned to the library to be re-inventoried. They will be locked if not returned by the end of the week. All students have access to chromebooks in their classrooms. Once all is re-inventoried, there will be some added access for students

Junior High Ski trip is full. Please make sure you pay your fees to secure your spot.

Last week's winner of a Tims gift card is- Isaiah Cordell. Please come to the office to collect your prize

This weeks trivia: This African Nova Scotian wrestler from the area of Sandhill in Amherst thrilled audiences the world over! His son, known as “The Rock” followed in his fathers footsteps, becoming a world famous wrestler before turning his talents to acting. What is the name of”The Rock's” father?

Dragon Masters Senior high board game club is happening tomorrow at lunchtime

Student Council Announcements:

For our senior high students: If you are interested in buying a mascot showdown ticket, please go see Ms.Watson in room 142!

Come check out our valentines day photobooth happening on Friday during both jr high and senior high lunch hours! There will be treats and printed off photos available!

Athletic Announcements:

Our Senior high Boys Basketball team beat Sommet last night

62 to 53 and advance to the semi finals against West Bedford tonight. Player of game: Jeremy Randell with 24 points

Boys hockey team dryland training 730 am tomorrow morning

Jr. high boys bb team leaving at 3pm for their game at bihi

Girls junior high BB team get your jerseys back to Ms. Whyte

Badminton is cancelled for today. Practice will be Thursday morning and Friday afternoon this week.

Monday, February 10th, 2025-Day A in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Beef burger with raw carrots and apple slices. Small white milk or bottle of water: $8.00
Rigatoni with meatballs: $6.00
Bagel with cream cheese and a can of bubly: $5.00

General Announcements:

Today will be an indoor lunch for junior high students

Jr. High Techploration girls meet in Mrs. Richards room at lunch

The library will be closed this week on Tuesday and Thursday

The jr. high art club will be meeting today at lunch in the art room

GSA for jr high at lunch today in Ms Myers room and senior highs today at lunch in schools plus room

Student Council Announcements:

For our senior high students: If you are interested in buying a mascot showdown ticket, please go see Ms.Watson in room 142!

Come check out our valentines day photobooth happening on Friday during both jr high and senior high lunch hours! There will be treats and printed off photos available!

Band/Music Announcements:
A reminder to all students to get their permission forms in for the trip next Tuesday. You do need to do a new form if you have one in for last week.

Senior high jazz band will be Wednesday this week and then we will change over to Thursdays next week.

Musical Theatre will rehearse afterschool this week, on Wednesday until 430pm. Senior musical theatre will rehearse until 5pm.

Athletic Announcements:

Boys Sr. High basketball home game tonight at 6pm! This is the 1st game of regional finals!

Girls Rugby session Wednesday after school. Boys rugby session Thursday after school. Grade 9’s are welcome.

Boys hockey practice today at 5PM

Badminton practice Monday grades 7-12 after school until 5pm

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Friday, February 7th, 2025- Day F in our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Adobo chicken and garlic rice with cucumber. Water or milk : $8.00
Goulash $5.00
Chicken snack wrap with carrot sticks $5

General Announcements:

The first two rows of tables in the cafeteria are specifically set aside for senior high students. This way they can have their own space in the morning and also during their study blocks.

GSA for the High School students will take place at lunch in room 113

Dragon Master will be starting up the board game club again. Beginning in the cafeteria at lunchtime.

Student Council Announcements:

For our senior high students: If you are interested in buying a mascot showdown ticket, please go see Ms.Watson in room 142!

Athletic Announcements:

Badminton tryouts today after school grades 9-12 until 5pm

Badminton practice Monday grades 7-12 after school until 5pm

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Cafeteria Specials:

Shepard’s Pie with small milk or 500ml water $8
Penne noodle and meat sauce $6
Perogies $4
Pizza Pulls $3.50
Meatball Kabobs $3.75
Chicken eggroll in a bowl with rice $5

General Announcements:

Junior High improv group will meet in the drama room (stage) at lunch today.

Congratulations to Samantha Sinclair, a grade 12 student here at ESCS, who placed first in a poetry competition through MSVS and will be presenting at the MSVS girls conference this year! WTG Samantha!!

Student Council Announcements:

For our senior high students: If you are interested in buying a mascot showdown ticket, please go see Ms.Watson in room 142!

Band Announcements:
The band room will not be open today at junior high lunch because there is a high school class in there during that period.

Athletic Announcements:

Congratulations to our boys' hockey team for winning the metro high school D2 League championship with an impressive 12-2-1 record. Join them in their playoff run starting Wednesday Feb 12th 7pm at home.

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025- Day C of our cycle

Cafeteria Specials:

Mini cheese or veggie pizza served with carrot sticks and pineapple $7 includes small milk or 500ml water
Macaroni and cheese $6
Chicken eggroll in a bowl with rice and plum sauce $5

General Announcements:

Could the student who has placed a lock on locker 507 in the senior wing, please come to the office.

Bus change- Students who travel on bus 3213 will go on bus 3202 today.

Band & Music Announcements:

A reminder of the musical theatre rehearsal today afterschool.

A reminder to all grade 9 - 12 band students to return their permission forms for the trip on Friday to Ms. Penwell

The band room will not be open on Wednesday and Thursday for junior high lunch because there are high school classes that will be taking place.

Athletic Announcements:

Girls Junior High Basketball playoff game today 4pm at Eric Graves

Come out and celebrate our grade 12 Coyotes tonight at seniors night. Let’s fill the rink and cheer on the boys as they take on the Island View Devils 7pm at our rink.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025- Day B of our cycle

Today boys Jr. High basketball home game at 4pm.

Badminton Grades 9-12 tomorrow morning from 7:30-8:30am

Wednesday Girls Jr. High basketball playoffs start at Eric Graves 4pm.

Sr. High please return your chromebooks for inventory.

Monday, February 3, 2025- Day A of our cycle

Art club at lunch today.

Grades 7 and 8 Round 2 badminton tryouts today 3:30-5.

Tuesday Boys Jr. High basketball home game at 4pm.

Wednesday Girls Jr. High basketball playoffs start at Eric Graves 4pm.

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Friday, January 31, 2025- Day E of our cycle

Wear warm clothes, it's winter.

No badminton today

Techsploration team bring consent forms to Mrs. Richards

Fantastic Fridays will resume next week.

Thursday, January 30, 2025- Day D of our cycle

If you have gym Friday be prepared to go outside, wear warm clothes

No badminton tryouts Friday

Wednesday, January 29, 2025- Day C of our cycle

******SCHOOL WILL BE DISMISSING 2 HOURS EARLY AT 1:20PM TODAY******

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter.

Girls basketball game cancelled

Tuesday, January 28, 2025- Day B of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter.

Boys basketball home game today (Tuesday, January 28) at 4 pm.

Girls basketball practice tomorrow (Wed, Jan 29) 7:30-8:30am and home game at 4 pm.

Second round of Badminton tryouts for grade 7 and 8 this Friday January 31 from 3:30-5pm

Techsploration team will meet briefly in Mrs. Richards classroom at the start of lunch today.

Monday, January 27, 2025- Day A of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter.

Badminton tryouts Grade 7 and 8 today (Monday, January 27) 3:30-5pm. Grade 9 tryouts tomorrow morning (Tuesday, January 28) 7:30-8:45am

Boys basketball home game tomorrow (Tuesday, January 28) at 4 pm.

Girls basketball practice Wed, Jan 29 7:30-8:30am and home game Wed, Jan 29 at 4 pm.

Art club will be meeting today at lunch in the art room.

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Friday, January 24, 2025- Day H of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter.

Badminton tryouts Grade 7 and 8 Monday, January 27 3:30-5pm. Grade 9 tryouts Tuesday, January 28 7:30-8:45am

Boys basketball home game Tuesday, January 28 at 4 pm.

Girls basketball practice Wed, Jan 29 7:30-8:30am and home game Wed, Jan 29 at 4 pm.

Thursday, January 23, 2025- Day D of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter.

Ms. Whyte will be handing out ski trip permission forms at lunch today in the cafeteria

GSA will be in MS. Myers room at lunch

There will be NO musical theatre today at lunch, as planned. Ms. Penwell needs to go to ESDH to pack for the move. We WILL have it next week at lunch.

We would like to welcome Kelsie as our new student monitor. She will be in the halls supporting a respectful school community.

Tomorrow will be day H in our cycle

Wednesday, January 22, 2025- Day C of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter.

Girls basketball game today at EPEC 4pm. We will be dismissing the team to the office at 3pm for pickup.

Reminder to Grade 9 girls - If you would like to be on the school team for Techsploration. Hand in your applications to Mrs Richards by today!

Tuesday, January 21, 2025- Day B of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter- we have some cold weather on the way.

Yesterday we logged our very 1st win in 'Yote Territory!! Jodi's Yotes (the girls basketball team) defeated Carrefour with a score of 23-22! Way to go!

Boys basketball game today Tuesday, Jan 21 at Ross Road 4pm.

Reminder to Grade 9 girls - If you would like to be on the school team for Techsploration. Hand in your applications to Mrs Richards by Wednesday January 22nd.

Monday, January 20, 2025- Day A of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter- we have some cold weather on the way.

Girls basketball home game today Monday, January 20 at 4pm.

Boys basketball game tomorrow Tuesday, Jan 21 at Ross Road 4pm.

Reminder to Grade 9 girls - If you would like to be on the school team for Techsploration. Hand in your applications to Mrs Richards by Wednesday January 22nd.

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Friday, January 17, 2025- Day G of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter

Girls basketball home game Monday, January 20 at 4pm.

Reminder to Grade 9 girls - get your applications handed in to be on the school team for Techsploration. Hand in your applications to Mrs Richards by Wednesday January 22nd.

Thursday, January 16, 2025- Day D of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter

Boys basketball team has their first home game today at 4pm.

Reminder to Grade 9 girls - get your applications handed in to be on the school team for Techsploration. Hand in your applications to Mrs Richards by Wednesday January 22nd.

Tomorrow is day G in our cycle

Wednesday, January 15, 2025- Day C of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter

Girls basketball game today Wednesday, January 15 at Ross Road 4pm.

There will be a boys basketball practice today after school until 5pm.

Boys basketball team has their first home game tomorrow at 4pm. Spectators are not allowed. Parents and guardians of

players are able to attend.

Reminder to Grade 9 girls - get your applications handed in to be on the school team for Techsploration. Hand in your applications to Mrs Richards by Wednesday January 22nd.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025- Day B of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter

Girls basketball team defeated Caledonia yesterday with a score of 40 to 28!!! Way to go Yotes!!!!

Boys basketball game today Tuesday, January 14 at BiHi 4pm.

Girls basketball game tomorrow Wednesday, January 15 at Ross Road 4pm. We will not be dismissing early.

There will be a boys basketball practice Wednesday after school until 5pm.

Reminder to Grade 9 girls - get your applications handed in to be on the school team for Techsploration. Hand in your applications to Mrs Richards by Wednesday January 22nd.

Monday, January 13, 2025- Day A of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter

Girls basketball game today Monday, January 13, 2025 at Caledonia 4pm. We will not be dismissing early.

Boys basketball game tomorrow Tuesday, January 14 at BiHi 4pm.

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Friday, January 10, 2025- Day F of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter

Congratulations to the boys basketball team for their 55-52 win over EPEC yesterday.

Girls basketball game Monday, January 13, 2025 at Caledonia 4pm. We will not be dismissing early.

Boys basketball game Tuesday, January 14 at BiHi 4pm.

Reminder all band students to place orders for hoodies and sweaters by Monday, January 13.

Thursday, January 9, 2025- Day D of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter

Boys basketball team- bring in your signed permission slips. You have a game today at Eastern Passage Education Centre, 4pm. We will be dismissing at 3pm. If you are travelling with anyone other than your parents, please have your parents contact the office to give permission.

Girls basketball practice today until 4:30- dress to practice outside.

Reminder all band students to place orders for hoodies and sweaters by Monday, January 13.

Tomorrow will be Day F in our cycle

Wednesday, January 8, 2025- Day C of our cycle

Reminder to bring water bottles and dress warmly- it is winter

Boys basketball team- bring in your signed permission slips. You have a game tomorrow at Eastern Passage Education Centre, 4pm. We will be dismissing at 3pm. If you are travelling with anyone other than your parents, please have your parents contact the office to give permission.

Girls basketball practice tomorrow until 4:30- dress to practice outside

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