MSS students must always be marking their calendars—or setting reminders in their phones—with all the due dates and special events the school year brings. With everything from university preparations to soup days, MSS certainly has variety.
Academics can be an evolving process, and for students finalizing their timetables, Monday, September 16th marked the last day to switch courses. For students, making sure they have a good work balance, a more challenging course, or exploring different subjects, can take a while to gauge. That is why there is a two-week period for course changes, ensuring that students are on the right track for the semester ahead.
An exciting development on the MSS Robotics Team this week! The team has officially begun to host a FIRST LEGO League Explore team. Team volunteers are now teaching children ages 6-10 the basic concepts of robotics using LEGO. This 11-week program will bring Manitoulin youth to the high school to get a taste of teamwork, problem solving, and engineering.
On Thursday, September 19, Grade 12 students from MSS interested in university travelled to Espanola for their University Fair. The event was host to nearly all Ontario universities looking to recruit students. Representatives from these schools were there to provide information on programs, admissions, scholarships, campus life, food and more! This event was invaluable for students looking to ask questions and make informed decisions about their futures. Of course, students stopped at McDonald’s on the way home, a special occasion for Manitoulin Islanders. On the same day, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre opened its undergraduate admissions portal. Students graduating this year are finally able to apply for university programs.
The much-anticipated Stratford trip is set to depart after school on Wednesday, September 25. Students on the trip are looking forward to three nights of theatre, workshops and time with friends. The renowned Stratford Festival offers our students a unique opportunity to experience world-class theatre productions as well as meet the actors, ask questions, and learn new skills. Participants will be seeing the plays ‘Twelfth Night,’ ‘Romeo And Juliet’ and ‘Something Rotten.’ Workshops include a choreography workshop and a stage-fighting workshop.
Monday, September 23 is picture day! Students will be asked to come down to the cafeteria by grade to get their photos taken. These photos will be sent home to parents and also included in the 2024-2025 yearbook.
That is all for this week! Until next time, go, Mustangs, go!
