Another week has passed and more leaves have fallen. Halloween decorations are starting to come out, reminding us that our warm weather has come to an end. Despite this, there are many things to look forward to at MSS, especially as we enter “spooky season.”
Last week, the MSS robotics team hosted their annual school-wide battery drive. This initiative aimed to raise awareness about the importance of proper battery disposal and recycling. Used batteries contain harmful chemicals that can be detrimental to the environment if not disposed of correctly. Manitoulin Metal encouraged students and staff to collect used batteries from their homes and bring them to school for recycling. Students volunteered every morning to monitor battery collection and were often seen in a battery costume. Zinc will be collected from the batteries and sold with the profits going to children’s hospitals. The battery drive not only served as an educational campaign but also as a step towards sustainability. The robotics team once again showcased their commitment to being responsible global citizens and encouraged others to follow in their footsteps.
Friday, October 20th was Twin Day. Students were asked to dress identically with their friends to showcase their school spirit. This spirit day is hosted by the Student Council and highly anticipated by many students. Students who participated were invited into the front foyer at lunch for candy prizes.
That same day, members of SHARE/Go Green went around the all homeroom classes to announce the Halloween For Hunger classroom contest. From Monday, October 23rd to Monday, October 30th each classroom has been tasked with bringing in non-perishable food items and monetary donations. These donations will be donated to the Manitoulin Family Resources food bank as well as the Living Well Locker at MSS. The class with the most total donations will win a pizza party. This contest is always highly competitive between classes, with a daily leaderboard announced each morning. As part of Halloween for Hunger, students will be “trick or treating” for non-perishable foods on Halloween night to put towards Manitoulin Secondary School’s total donations.
That is all for this week! Until next time, go Mustangs, go!
