Thursday, October 16th, 2025
General Announcements:
-A reminder to staff of the breakfast fun tomorrow at 8am if you’d like to come and hang out.
-The green team will be coming around during first period to collect recyclables! Teachers are asked to put their recycling bins into the hallway, so they can quietly collect your bottles and cans!
-Jr High students are reminded to stay in your last period class until your bus has been called. It is not ok to leave your classroom and wait in the cafeteria unsupervised.
Student Council Announcements:
-The karaoke coffee house has been moved from the 22nd of October to Thursday, October 23. This is a time to share your talent, a skill or just to have some karaoke fun! Check out the posters for details and to let us know you’re coming!
Band Announcements:
-All London travellers are reminded to pick up your duffle bag from Ms. Penwell today at lunch.
-Tomorrow is Day G - Grade 8 and 9’s have band
Athletic Announcements:
-The senior high girls’ soccer team won their first Regional playoff game yesterday, beating Mosaique 2-0. Lily Keizer made some clutch saves for us to keep us in the game early and Ashley Reynolds decided that yesterday would not be her final game as a Coyote and scored both goals. The girls played a smart passing game and the energy was amazing! We play in the semifinal tomorrow at 3:30 at Micmac field vs Grammar.
-The Junior High boys have their final game of the season tonight at 5 at the O’Connell Field where they will be taking on Caledonia Junior High. We are 2-2 on the season looking for a big win tonight.
-Congratulations to the boy’s hockey team on their 4-1 victory over Island View last night in the season opener. All players played great! Shout out to Gage Garber as Player of the Game.
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
General Announcements:
-School liaison Dawn Gardiner is available today in space 100 outside the Art and Media rooms if you require assistance with a resume, cover letter, interview skills, job search or career exploration. Please stop by to make an appointment
-Library closed until noon today due to picture retakes
Student council:
-The karaoke coffee house has been moved from the 22nd of October to Thursday, October 23. This is a time to share your talent, a skill or just to have some karaoke fun! Check out the posters for details and to let us know you’re coming!
Band & Music Announcements:
-Musical Theatre will rehearse today afterschool
-Jazz Band will rehearse tomorrow at 8am
Athletic Announcements:
-The Senior Boys’ soccer season has come to an end after losing to Island View 3-0 yesterday. The Boys finished the season with a record of: 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses. This is very impressive for a team that has refused to train or practice all season. :)
Best of luck next year!
-The Senior High girls volleyball team battled hard yesterday, losing 3 sets to 2 to Islandview. Player of the game for the Coyotes was Mollie Leedham.
-Junior High Girls soccer team will have a practice on ESCS Field afterschool Thursday October 16th, 2025 from 3;30-5;30 to prepare for our semifinal game.
-Badminton club Thursday morning at 730am for those that signed up!
-Today is the day!!! The Boys home opener hockey game is tonight at 7 pm at the ESRC. Our school may be small but our openers have been the envy of the entire league. See your favorite Coyote player for a free ticket to this must attend event!! Prizes for best dressed and proudest fan!!
-Also Girls Hockey is back and their home opener is Friday at 5….free admission…come cheer on the girls!!
Tuesday, October 14th , 2025
Student Council Announcements:
-The karaoke coffee house has been moved from the 22nd of October to Thursday, October 23. This is a time to share your talent, a skill or just to have some karaoke fun! Check out the posters for details and to let us know you’re coming!
Band & Music Announcements:
-A reminder of the grade 11-12 band rehearsal today at lunch.
-Musical Theatre auditions will happen tomorrow, check Google Classroom for the order. If you are not auditioning, rehearsal goes until 4:15pm tomorrow.
-Jazz Band will rehearse Thursday at 8am
-A reminder to all grade 7-12 band students to check google classroom to vote for this years logo.
Athletic Announcements:
-URGENT NOTICE: The Senior Boys’ soccer team has a playoff game today vs Island View at Mic Mac field @ 4pm. A meeting will be organized for drives by Mr. Kent & Mr. Gallant. Go Coyotes!
-Senior and junior high boys volleyball practice tomorrow (Wednesday) after school until 5pm.
-Senior high boys volleyball practice this Friday after school until 5pm.
-The Junior High Boys have a soccer game at 5 vs John Martin at the Maybank Field today.
-Only 2 days away!!! The Boys home opener hockey game is Wednesday at 7 pm at the ESRC. Our school may be small but our openers have been the envy of the entire league. See your favorite Coyote player for a free ticket to this must attend event!!
-Also Girls Hockey is back and their home opener is Friday at 5….free admission…come cheer on the girls!!
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Monday September 22nd, 2025
Athletic Announcements:
Junior High Boys Volleyball tryouts continue this week, today after school until 5:00pm, and Wednesday after school until 5:00pm. Please see Mr. Watt with any questions.
Senior High Boys Volleyball first home game this evening; players need to arrive by 5:30pm at the latest for a 6:00pm game start time. Senior High Boys Volleyball will also have practice after school on Wednesday until 5:00pm and Friday after school until 5:00pm.
There will be a quick meeting for both the jr girls soccer and girls volleyball team today at the beginning of lunch in the gym
ESC Coyotes Cross Country - Join the Cross Country run team! Please see Ms White for more information. Next practice is Tuesday Sept 23 after school, meet in the Gym prepared to run outside.
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Friday, September 19th, 2025
General Announcements:
Terry fox run today 10:15-11:15... pass in your toonies for Terry. Our school goal is $1500!
Do you love to read and love competition? Ms. MacDonald is assembling a team for the 2026 Middle School Readers Rumble hosted by Armbrae Academy, and held in April 2026. Open to anyone in Gr. 7-9. Please see Ms. MacDonald this week if you are interested in being on the team.
Athletic Announcements:
Senior Boys Soccer team will have a practice on Monday after school from 3:30 until 5pm. This is an important practice so you must attend. The game vs Cole Harbour on Tuesday has been moved to Mic Mac Field 1 because O’Connell has been booked for that day.
Senior high boys volleyball practice in the gym today from 3:30pm until 5pm. Junior high boys volleyball players are welcome to watch, but do not have tryouts today.
Senior high boys volleyball have their first home game Monday at 6pm vs Island View. There will also be practice Wednesday and Friday after school until 5pm next week.
Junior high boys volleyball tryouts will be next week, Monday and Wednesday after school until 5pm. Please see Mr Watt with questions
Jr High girls volleyball after school today until 5pm for all students on the list and those who missed the first tryout.
Jr high Girls soccer meeting today at the very beginning of lunch in the gym.
Soccer teams are reminded to get their forms and fees in as soon as possible.
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
General Announcements:
-Any gr 12 students who’ve completed their parking pass applications, please see Ms Karsten in the office at lunchtime to pick up your parking pass sticker.
-Terry fox run Friday Sept 19th 10:15-11:15... bring in your toonies for Terry. Our school goal is $1500!
-Do you love to read and love competition? Ms. MacDonald is assembling a team for the 2026 Middle School Readers Rumble hosted by Armbrae Academy, and held in April 2026. Open to anyone in Gr. 7-9. Please see Ms. MacDonald this week if you are interested in being on the team.
-School Liaison Dawn Gardiner is available today in space 100 outside the art and Media rooms if you require assistance with a resume, cover letter, interview skills, job search or career exploration. Please stop by to make an appointment.
-DragonMaster’s group resumes today at sr. high lunch in the cafeteria, all are welcome.
Student council:
-Student Council is starting this week on Thursday! We will be meeting at lunch in room 142, in the senior high wing. Anyone interested in joining is welcome, and we encourage you to bring your friends!
Band & Music Announcements:
-Musical Theatre is starting next week for our junior coyotes. Please, see Ms. Penwell today if you haven’t handed in a form.
-All those interested in participating in Musical Theatre in semester 2 are asked to see Ms. Penwell and get a form. Online registration must be complete by the end of the week.
-Jazz Band will rehearse tomorrow morning at 8am. Please, be in the band room at 7:50am
Athletic Announcements:
-Junior and Senior High Boys Volleyball tryouts today after school until 5:00pm. Do not go to the gym until 3:30pm, wait in your classroom until 3:30pm. See Mr Watt with any questions.
-Jr High girls soccer meeting in the gym at the beginning of lunch Dawn
-Any Jr High students interested in cross country please see Ms Whyte
-Jr High boys soccer meeting today at lunch in Mr Sommers room 172
-Coyotes Sr High boys hockey tryouts starting $50 tryout fee, payable in the office
Mon, Sept 15th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Shake off the rust, skating and drills | |
Tues, Sept 16th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 1, Drills and Skills | |
Wed, Sept 17th | 7-8pm | ESCC | Tryout 2, Battle, Game situation | |
Thurs, Sept 18th | 4:30-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 3, Intersquad | |
-Would all members of the girls hockey team please attend a short meeting at lunch in room 108.
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
General Announcements:
Remember the Terry Fox run Friday Sept 19th 10:15-11:15... bring in your toonies for Terry. Our school goal is $1500!
Do you love to read and love competition? Ms. MacDonald is assembling a team for the 2026 Middle School Readers Rumble hosted by Armbrae Academy, and held in April 2026. Open to anyone in Gr. 7-9. Please see Ms. MacDonald this week if you are interested in being on the team.
Student Council Announcements:
Student Council is starting this week on Thursday! We will be meeting at lunch in room 142, in the senior high wing. Anyone interested in joining is welcome, and we encourage you to bring your friends!
Band & Music Announcements:
Interested in joining Musical Theatre? Our junior group starts on September 24th afterschool, but you need to get a registration form from outside the band room and register ASAP.
Our senior high Musical Theatre starts in second semester, but you must register now! Come see Ms. Penwell for details.
Jazz Band will begin rehearsing Thursday morning at 8am.
Grade 11-12 Band will rehearse on Tuesdays at lunch, starting today
Fundraising has been given out for those students travelling to London. Please, see Ms. Penwell if you have not received yours.
Athletic Announcements:
Junior High and Senior High boys volleyball try-outs after school tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday from 3:30-5:00pm. Sign up using the QR code or let Mr Watt know in person. It’s not too late to try out if you missed Monday’s session. We are looking for a few more Grade 7 students to come try out! Please see Mr Watt with any questions.
Senior Boys Soccer Game @ 4:15pm after school at Mic Mac 1 field. Please see Mr. Odo if you need a ride or have any questions. Coach Rod Thurber will also be offering rides.
*Reminder: Players can only drive themselves. Not other players.
Coyotes Sr High boys hockey try-outs today-
Mon, Sept 15th | 5-6pm | ESC
| Shake off the rust, skating and drills | |
Tues, Sept 16th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 1, Drills and Skills | |
Wed, Sept 17th | 7-8pm | ESCC | Tryout 2, Battle, Game situation | |
Thurs, Sept 18th | 4:30-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 3, Intersquad | |
$50 tryout fee, payable in the office
Extra Cross Country practice and meeting today after school, meet in the Gym.
The senior girls’ soccer team played a great first game yesterday vs Citadel. The final score was 1-0 for Citadel but the girls played well and dominated most of the game. Our next game is tomorrow vs Sommet at O’Connell field. Come out and cheer us on!
Monday September 15th, 2025
Cafeteria Specials:
NS lunch ordering is now open, closes this Wednesday
Band/Music Announcements:
-Interested in joining Musical Theatre? Our junior group starts on September 24th afterschool, but you need to get a registration form from outside the band room and register ASAP.
-Our senior high Musical Theatre starts in second semester, but you must register now! Come see Ms. Penwell for details.
-Jazz Band will begin rehearsing Thursday morning at 8am.
-Grade 11-12 Band will rehearse on Tuesdays at lunch, starting tomorrow
-Fundraising has been given out for those students travelling to London. Please, see Ms. Penwell if you have not received yours.
Athletic Announcements:
-Junior High and Senior High boys volleyball tryouts after school today, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30-5:00pm. Sign up using the QR code or let Mr Watt know in person. Please see Mr Watt with any questions.
-Girls Jr High volleyball tryout Tues morn 730am
-Coyotes Sr High boys hockey tryouts today-$50 tryout fee, payable in the office
Mon, Sept 15th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Shake off the rust, skating and drills | |
Tues, Sept 16th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 1, Drills and Skills | |
Wed, Sept 17th | 7-8pm | ESCC | Tryout 2, Battle, Game situation | |
Thurs, Sept 18th | 4:30-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 3, Intersquad | |
-All high school boys soccer players go to Mr. Odo’s room in the junior high wing-room 158 at your lunch for a mandatory meeting.
-Girls Sr. High soccer- Very important meeting at the beginning of Sr. High lunch in room 136
-Girls jr. high soccer tryouts Monday after school until 4:30
-Extra Cross Country practice and meeting Tuesday Sept 16, after school, meet in the Gym.
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Friday, September 12th, 2025- Jr. High Day F, Sr. High follows Tuesday's schedule
General Announcements:
-Ordering for NS lunch program opens today- you are able to create an account for ordering now. Please see the slide show in the cafeteria for more details.
-Students are reminded to not visit the gym unless they have phys ed
Student Council Announcements:
-Part of Welcome week-
Today’s school spirit day is to wear school colours- blue, grey, red. There are outdoor games today at lunch and cotton candy for sale outside at lunch for $2. Come join the fun!
Band Announcements:
-Interested in joining Musical Theatre? Our junior group starts on September 24th afterschool, but you need to get a registration form from outside the band room and register ASAP.
-Our senior high Musical Theatre starts in second semester, but you must register now! Come see Ms. Penwell for details.
-Jazz Band will begin rehearsing next week, Thursday morning at 8am.
-Grade 11-12 Band will rehearse on Tuesdays at lunch, starting next Tuesday.
-Fundraising has been given out for those students travelling to London. Please, see Ms. Penwell if you have not received yours.
Athletic Announcements:
-Coyotes Sr High boys hockey tryouts starting $50 tryout fee, payable in the office
Mon, Sept 15th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Shake off the rust, skating and drills | |
Tues, Sept 16th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 1, Drills and Skills | |
Wed, Sept 17th | 7-8pm | ESCC | Tryout 2, Battle, Game situation | |
Thurs, Sept 18th | 4:30-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 3, Intersquad | |
-Girls Sr. High hockey tryout is this Sunday at 6pm @ESRC. Please be there with full gear and $10 by 5:30. See Mr. Kent with any questions
-Sr. X-Country: The first High School meet is next Thursday, Sept 18th (already! I know)
(If the gym is too busy, we can meet outside in front of school or just inside the gym and go from there.)
IMPORTANT: Extra Cross Country practice and meeting Tuesday Sept 16, after school, meet in the Gym.
-Sr. Golf- Meeting in room 144 for people interested in playing on the Sr. High Golf team.
-Girls jr. high soccer tryouts Monday after school until 4:30
-Junior and Senior Boys Volleyball tryouts are next week after school until 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Please sign up using the QR code found on the posters, or let Mr Watt know you’re interested via email or in person.
-Jr. High boys soccer tryouts after school 3:30-5
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
General Announcements:
-Students are reminded to not visit the gym unless they have phys ed
-Ordering for NS lunch program opens September 12- you are able to create an account for ordering now. Please see the slide show in the cafeteria for more details.
Student Council Announcements:
-Part of Welcome week-
-Today is Pink shirt day
-Tomorrow is school spirit (wear school colours- blue, grey, red) & outdoor games at lunch and we will be selling cotton candy tomorrow at lunch for $2 each
Band Announcements:
-Interested in joining Musical Theatre? Our junior group starts on September 24th afterschool, but you need to get a registration form from outside the band room and register ASAP.
-Our senior high Musical Theatre starts in second semester, but you must register now! Come see Ms. Penwell for details.
-Jazz Band will begin rehearsing next week, Thursday morning at 8am.
-Grade 11-12 Band will rehearse on Tuesdays at lunch, starting next Tuesday.
-Fundraising has been given out for those students travelling to London. Please, see Ms. Penwell if you have not received yours.
Athletic Announcements:
-Coyotes Sr High boys hockey tryouts starting $50 tryout fee, payable in the office
Mon, Sept 15th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Shake off the rust, skating and drills | |
Tues, Sept 16th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 1, Drills and Skills | |
Wed, Sept 17th | 7-8pm | ESCC | Tryout 2, Battle, Game situation | |
Thurs, Sept 18th | 4:30-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 3, Intersquad | |
-Girls’ SR high soccer practice today from 3:30-5:00. Please see Mrs. Caya if you cannot make it.
-Tryouts today at the rink field 430-6pm for boys baseball team. Grade nines are welcome.
-Girls jr. high soccer tryouts Monday after school until 4:30
-Junior and Senior Boys Volleyball tryouts are next week after school until 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Please sign up using the QR code found on the posters, or let Mr Watt know you’re interested via email or in person.
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Cafeteria Specials:
Ordering for NS lunch program opens September 12- you are able to create an account for ordering now. Please see the slide show in the cafeteria for more details.
General Announcements:
-Chromebooks for NSVS students can be signed out through the library by coming to room 109.1 which is the back door behind Mrs. Robertson's desk. Please do not come through the main library door as school photos will be in progress.
-Dawn Gardiner is in the marker space today
Student council:
-Part of Welcome week-
-Today dress to impress JR high (picture day) & bingo in the caf at lunch
-Tomorrow is Thursday- Pink shirt day
-Friday we will be selling cotton candy outside for $2 each
Band & Music Announcements:
-Interested in joining Musical Theatre? Our junior group starts on September 24th afterschool, but you need to get a registration form from outside the band room and register ASAP.
-Our senior high Musical Theatre starts in second semester, but you must register now! Come see Ms. Penwell for details.
-Jazz Band will begin rehearsing next week, Thursday morning at 8am.
-Grade 11-12 Band will rehearse on Tuesdays at lunch, starting next Tuesday.
-Fundraising has been given out for those students travelling to London. Please, see Ms. Penwell if you have not received yours.
Yearbook Announcements:
-Anyone interested in helping with senior high yearbook- Very short meeting @ lunch in wood lab room 104
Athletic Announcements:
-Coyotes Sr High boys hockey tryouts starting. $50 tryout fee, payable in the office
Mon, Sept 15th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Shake off the rust, skating and drills | |
Tues, Sept 16th | 5-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 1, Drills and Skills | |
Wed, Sept 17th | 7-8pm | ESCC | Tryout 2, Battle, Game situation | |
Thurs, Sept 18th | 4:30-6pm | ESCC | Tryout 3, Intersquad | |
-Jr. High and Sr. High Cross country practice tomorrow after school until 4:30.
-Boys junior high soccer tryouts will be Wednesday after school 3:30-5 bring cleats and shin pads if you have any.
-Sr. High boys soccer tryouts today after school.
-Sr. High boys baseball sign up list today by the washrooms. Grade 9 students are welcome to sign up as well.
-SR High girls hockey interest sign up sheet is outside the athletic office - Rm 144. Grade 9 girls are welcome to sign up.
-SR high girls Volleyball tryouts will be Friday 3:30-5:30. Please see Mr. Simpson if you have any questions. Grade 9 girls are also welcome to try out.
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
General Announcements:
We will be continuing to distribute lockers to senior high students this morning. Please excuse the interruptions in advance.
The Library will closed for the next two days due to student photos
Anyone interested in helping with senior high yearbook- Very short meeting Wednesday at lunch in the wood lab Room 104
Student Council Announcements:
Part of Welcome week-
Tuesday - dress to impress SR high (picture day) & kahoot in the caf at lunch
Tomorrow is dress to impress JR high (picture day) & bingo in the caf at lunchBand & Music Announcements:
Athletic Announcements:
Boys junior high soccer tryouts will be Wednesday after school 3:30-5 bring cleats and shin pads if you have any.
Sr. High boys baseball sign up list today by the washrooms. Grade 9 students are welcome to sign up as well.
SR High girls hockey interest sign up sheet is outside the athletic office - Rm 144. Grade 9 girls are welcome to sign up.
SR high girls Volleyball tryouts will be Tuesday and Friday 3:30-5:30. Please see Mr. Simpson if you have any questions. Grade 9 girls are also welcome to try out.
Monday, September 8, 2025 -
Student Council:
Part of Welcome week-
Today is Socks, Crocs and Birkinstocks
Tuesday - dress to impress SR high (picture day) & kahoot in the caf at lunch
Wednesday - dress to impress JR high (picture day) & bingo in the caf at lunch
Thursday- Pink shirt day
Friday- school spirit (wear school colours- blue, grey, red) & outdoor games at lunch
General Announcements:
Sports:
Boys first Sr High Soccer Tryout will be Monday Sept. 8th after school.
SR High girls hockey interest sign up sheet is outside the athletic office - Rm 144. Grade 9 girls are welcome to sign up.
SR high girls Volleyball tryouts will be Tuesday and Friday 3:30-5:30. Please see Mr. Simpson if you have any questions. Grade 9 girls are also welcome to try out.