Tuesday November 10th, 2026 Day 3E
Poppies are available in the office for a cash donation. Rylee C will also be coming around to classrooms with the poppies. Your donation supports The Royal Canadian Legion, veterans and those currently serving for our country.
Today is the school Remembrance Day service and it will be Formal Day. We will be joined with many guest and to show our respect and honour their service, lets refrain from wearing our hats. We are also welcoming the public to attend the service.
Band and choir students playing in the Remembrance Day concert please meet in the music room at 9:30.
Today’s canteen workers are Olyvia, Alexis and Siena.
Fitness Club starts up next week! Correction from yesterday: we will be meeting Mondays and Thursdays after school from 3:20 to 4:00.
Monday November 9th, 2026 Day 2D
National Indigenous Veterans Day honours the service and sacrifice of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Veterans who have served in Canada’s military from the War of 1812 to modern operations.
Indigenous soldiers brought invaluable skills and bravery to the Canadian Armed Forces. Yet many returned home to face unequal treatment and were denied the same recognition and benefits as other Veterans. We honour their courage, resilience, and contributions, and take time to learn their stories so their legacy is never forgotten.
Interested in Curling?
Grades 6–12 (Junior & Senior Curlers): Join us for a curling meeting on Monday, November 9, at 12:15 p.m. in the library. Both new and returning curlers are welcome! If you are interested but cannot attend the meeting, please let Miss Fedak know.
Grades 4–5 (Curling Club Curlers): Your meeting will take place during the first recess on Monday, November 16.
Never tried curling before? No worries! Beginners are welcome. Curling is a fun sport you can enjoy for a lifetime!
Our Senior Girls Volleyball season came to an end this past weekend. We are proud of the hard work, growth, dedication, and perseverance these athletes showed throughout the season. Thank you to our players, families, and supporters for making this season a memorable one.
Fitness Club starts up Monday and Wednesday next week, from 3:20 to 4:00. Meet in the Weight Room.
Today’s canteen workers are Maddy, Rylee, Dana and Charlee
Poppies are available in the office for a cash donation. Your donation supports The Royal Canadian Legion, veterans and those currently serving for our country.
Tomorrow is the school Remembrance Day service and it will be Formal Day. The public is welcome to attend the service.
Our Holiday fundraising orders are due today. Please hand in your order forms and payments to your teacher.
There is Band and Choir today. Junior Band students who are playing O Canada & God Save the King with the Senior Band should join the rehearsal at lunch.
A ring was found in the gym. If it is yours please see Mrs. Hancock in the library.
Grade 8 students who have not finished their ELA project or in-class assignment from Friday meet in Mrs. Lech’s classroom at lunch today to complete your work.
If you borrowed a chromebook for homework please return it to Mrs. Hancock.
Friday November 6th, 2026 Day 1C
Today’s canteen workers are Zayda, Adrienne & Christy
A few housekeeping reminders: Students are not to open the doors to let guests or other students in. Please leave the door up to Ms Betker. The lost and found items are growing. Please go through them and take your items home. If you have to leave school early, you MUST sign out at the office with Ms Betker. Your parent/caregiver must notify the office before you are allowed to leave. No exceptions.
Poppies are available in the office for a cash donation. Your donation supports The Royal Canadian Legion, veterans and those currently serving for our country.
Tuesday, November 10th is the school Remembrance Day service and will be Formal Day. The public is welcome to attend the service.
The Growing Smiles Holiday Arrangement fundraiser is coming to an end. Orders and payments are due Monday, November 9th. Links to order online are on our website and Facebook page.
Attention Elementary teachers: Can I have each teacher from K-6 to stop by the office to pick up a small package for your class.
The library is closed at lunch today.
Thursday November 5, 2026 Day 6B
Senior Girls Volleyball practice is tonight at 7:00 PM.
Please stop by the library to check out the amazing Grade 3/4 Habitat Projects.
🥌 Interested in Curling?
Grades 6–12 (Junior & Senior Curlers): Join us for a curling meeting on Monday, November 9, at 12:15 p.m. in the library. Both new and returning curlers are welcome! If you are interested but cannot attend the meeting, please let Miss Fedak know.
Grades 4–5 (Curling Club Curlers): Your meeting will take place during the first recess on Monday, November 16.
Never tried curling before? No worries! Beginners are welcome. Curling is a fun sport you can enjoy for a lifetime!
Today’s canteen workers are Kylie, Jalynn, Elizabeth T and Emma E.
The Legion has poppies for sale in the office for a donation. They are not free. Your contribution helps support the Legion and veterans.
There is Band and Choir today. The November Schedule has been posted on the music room door and you will get one in class as well.
We are missing the following chromebooks: Blue 11, 16, Red 3, 4, 19, White 14, 22, 26 & Purple 17. Please return them to the carts.
Grade 9 Volleyball girls, please meet Ms. Lowe outside her classroom right after O’Canada.
Wednesday November 4, 2026 Day 5A
The Growing Smiles fundraiser is in full swing. The online link is on the WDS Website and the WDS Facebook page. Head over to these platforms and share the link with everyone! Orders are due Nov 9!
November 10th is the school Remembrance Day service and will be Formal Day. The public is welcome to attend the service.
Senior Girls Volleyball practice is tonight at 7:00 PM.
The library is closed at lunch today for a yearbook committee meeting.
Students in grades 7-9 interested in playing basketball: practice will be on Thursday from 3:30 - 5:00. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Lech.
We are missing the following chromebooks: Blue 9, 10, 11, Red 3, 4, 19, White 9, 22, 26. Please return them to the carts.
Congratulations to the Junior 9s on a great volleyball season! They finished the season off in Lanigan yesterday at Pre-Districts, finishing 2nd overall. Good work, Vikings!
Tuesday November 3, 2026 Day 4J
The Growing Smiles fundraiser is in full swing. The online link is on the WDS Website and the WDS Facebook page. Head over to these platforms and share the link with everyone! Orders are due Nov 9!
November 10th is the school Remembrance Day service and will be Formal Day. The public is welcome to attend the service.
Today’s Canteen workers are James, Teagan, Brenna, Sam and Bailey
There is a Yearbook committee meeting today after school in the computer lab and Wednesday at lunch.
Jr boys volleyball players please meet in the library right after O canada
Students in grades 7 - 9 who are interested in playing basketball, there will be a practice on Thursday from 3:30 - 5:00. If you have any questions, please come and see Mrs. Lech.
Please let Mrs. Hancock know if there is an issue with a chromebook. We are missing the following chromebooks: Blue 11, Red 4, and White 22 & 26. Please return all chromebooks to the carts at the end of class.
Elementary volleyball tomorrow after school.
Monday, November 2, 2026 Day 3I
The Growing Smiles fundraiser is in full swing. The online link is on the WDS Website and the WDS Facebook page. Head over to these platforms and share the link with everyone! Orders are due Nov 9!
November 10th is the school Remembrance Day service and will be Formal Day. The public is welcome to attend the service.
Today’s Canteen workers are Hannah T, Maren, Saige C, Elise and Jean
This week there will be Yearbook committee meetings Tuesday after school and Wednesday at lunch.
Jr Boys Volleyball you have a practice today from 5-6:30 this will be our last practice before pre districts so please let Mr McCreary know if you will not be able to make it.
Students in grades 7 - 9 who are interested in playing basketball, there will be a practice on Thursday from 3:30 - 5:00. If you have any questions, please come and see Mrs. Lech.
Friday, October 30, 2026 Day 2H
The Growing Smiles fundraiser is in full swing. The online link is on the WDS Website and the WDS Facebook page. Call on grandma and grandpa, aunts and uncles, neighbors, teachers, community members - everyone! Orders are due Nov 9!
November 10th is the school Remembrance Day service and will be Formal Day. The public is welcome to attend the service.
Today’s Canteen workers are Jasmyn, Blake and Peyton
Thank you to everyone who helped out with the Halloween Dance last night. A great turn out and fun was had by all! Thank you to Ms Fidyk and the SLC for organizing a great event!
Shout out to these students for winning the following categories in the costume contest:
Scariest - Anna Belgardmaxie
Best group/Dou - Claire Stepp, Copper Hilderman and Kasie Bracken
Most Original - James Rustia
Life of the party - Jake Mullen
Funniest - Emma Beker
Thursday, October 29, 2026 Day 1G
The Growing Smiles fundraiser is in full swing. The online link is on the WDS Website and the WDS Facebook page. Call on grandma and grandpa, aunts and uncles, neighbors, teachers, community members - everyone!
Today’s Canteen workers are Olive, Estelle, Melody, Veronica, Emma B and Saphira
Halloween dance takes place TONIGHT from 7-9Pm for grades 7-12! Come on out and wear your best costume! $5.00 entry fee and you are guaranteed candy and chocolates.
Tomorrow is COSTUME DAY! Let’s see those spooky fun costumes!
Students in grades 7 - 9 who would like to play basketball there will be a practice on Thursday, November 5, from 3:30 - 5:00.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Day 6F
The Growing Smiles fundraiser is in full swing. The online link is on the WDS Website and the WDS Facebook page. Call on grandma and grandpa, aunts and uncles, neighbors, teachers, community members - everyone!
Good luck to our Junior 9’s at league finals today in Lanigan!!
Senior Girls Volleyball practice is tonight at 7:00 PM.
Mrs. Hancock is away today. Teachers please manage the chromebook carts in her absence.
Tomorrow’s Halloween spirit day is Dress in Halloween colours.
There is Band and Choir today!
Jr Boys Volleyball Practice from 4:30-6:30 please let Mr. McCreary know if you can’t make it
Elementary volleyball after school today.
Halloween dance takes place this Thursday from 7-9Pm for grades 7-12! Come on out and wear your best costume! $5.00 entry fee and you are guaranteed candy and chocolates.
Today’s Canteen workers are Maysen, Sophia, Emery, Gwen and Danica
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Day 5E
Elementary volleyball practice Wednesday after school from 3:20-4:30.
Today’s Canteen workers are Olyvia, Alexis and Siena
Tomorrow is Halloween Face Paint day. Let’s see those spooky funny faces!
Halloween dance takes place this Thursday from 7-9Pm for grades 7-12! Come on out and wear your best costume! $5.00 entry fee and you are guaranteed candy and chocolates.
Monday, October 26, 2026 Day 4D
The Jr 7 and 8 girls volleyball hosted a home tournament this weekend. Thank you to everyone who volunteered with linesing, scorekeeping, working the canteen, reffing and making it a great day for volleyball! Congrats to the girls on representing our school with pride!
The Sr. Girls Volleyball team had a busy day at the Quill Lake Tournament, with many close games! The girls continued to work hard, support one another, and stay positive, finishing the day with a win in their final game. We are proud of their teamwork and determination!
Sr. Girls Volleyball players: Please meet at the couches by the office at first break to quickly discuss transportation to Southey tomorrow.
Grade 7 boys volleyball played hard at their tournament in Drake this weekend and came out in 2nd place!
The library is closed for school photos today.
Mr. Wachal is looking for some help in the Weight Room the first half of lunch. If you are interested in Fitness Club, come on down and give him a hand!
Today’s canteen workers are Maddy, Rylee, Dana and Charlee
Jr boys Volleyball Practice today from 5-6:30 please let Mr. McCreary know if you cant make it
Friday, October 23, 2026 Day 3C
Today’s Canteen workers are Zayda, Adrienne and Christy
Don’t forget that Monday is school picture day.
The lost-and-found piles are growing! Please go through the items and take what is yours.
Vegetable Village LAST CALL! Whatever is not picked up today will be thrown out.
Please return all Chromebooks to the carts at the end of each class. We are missing the following Chromebooks: White 22, 27, Blue 11, 12, 13 & 14.
There are still a few cross-country singlets not handed in. Please get them to Ms. Lowe as soon as possible.
Congratulations to the Junior 9s on their win against Watrous last night. Good luck at your final tournament of the season this weekend in Watrous.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 Day 2B
Senior Girls Volleyball practice is tonight at 7:00 PM. Please know your transportation plan and have all required forms ready to bring to practice.
Today’s Canteen workers are Klie, Jalynn, Elizabeth T, Emma E.
Grade 9 girls host Watrous for the final home game of the season. Come out and cheer them on!
Reminder that Monday is school picture day.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Day 1A
Congratulations to our Senior Girls Volleyball team who took the win in Cupar yesterday winning 3 straight sets. Every athlete contributed to our victory. Way to go Vikings!
Sr. Girls Volleyball Meeting at first break in the Library.
Todays Canteen workers are Dale, Cooper Hilderman and Claire. Please meet Ms Betker outside the office after O Canada.
There is a yearbook meeting at lunch in the library.
Monday is school photo day.
Sr. SLC meeting today at noon in Ms. Fidyks room
Sr. Cheer practice today at 5PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Day 6J
Sr. Girls Volleyball is off to Cupar today! Please meet at the couches by 2:40 p.m. so we can head to Cupar on time.
Come out and cheer on the Jr girls today. The grade 7 team takes on Watrous at 3:45 and the grade 8 team plays right after. If you are interested in score keeping or linesing, please let Mrs. Heisler know.
There is a yearbook meeting today after school in the computer lab until 4:30 and tomorrow at lunch in the library.
School photo day is next Monday, October 26th. Also, be sure to check out the October calendar on the school website and FB page to see the fun spirit days for next week!
K to 6 students please come to the library and collect your vegetable village entries.
Today’s canteen workers are James, Teagan, Brenna, Sam and Bailey
There is Band and Choir today!
Sr. Cheer practice is moved to 3:30pm-5pm tomorrow!
Monday, October 19, 2026 Day 5I
We want to take a moment to recognize our Senior Girls’ Volleyball team for an amazing home tournament! We saw so much growth in the girls, not only in their volleyball skills but also in their confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. They battled through some tough sets, supported one another, and showed what they could accomplish when they believed in themselves and each other. One highlight was winning a set 25–2! We are so proud of how far this team has come!
Brooke brought great team spirit to the group and, of course, makes the BEST cookies for the canteen! Rowan impressed us with her libero passing and smart back-row attacks. Austyn showed strong hitting and impressive blocking at the net. Olyvia contributed with her hitting, net play, blocking, and serving. Danica showed great determination in getting the ball up to keep rallies alive. Kierra made her presence felt with strong hitting and blocking at the net. Charlee contributed with her serving, including in the impressive 25–2 set, and did a great job setting. Maddy was a back-row expert with amazing passes and great defensive coverage. Christy impressed us with her incredible digs and strong attacking. Savana brought positivity to the court and did a great job setting up her teammates.
We are incredibly proud of every one of these girls. Congratulations, girls!
We would also like to give a huge thank-you to all our volunteers: Peyton, Hudson, Maysen, Tegen, Christopher, Tenley, Claire, Addy, and Brooke. A special shout-out to Dale and Zadya for being there with us all day and giving so much of their time to help make the tournament a success. We truly appreciate your dedication, support, and willingness to help from start to finish. These events take a team effort both on and off the court, and we couldn’t have done it without all of the amazing volunteers.
Senior Girls, please meet in the library at first break.
Today’s Canteen workers are Hannah T, Maren, Saige C, Elise and Jean.
School photo day is next Monday, October 26th. Also, be sure to check out the October calendar on the school website and FB page to see the fun spirit days for next week!
Come cheer on the Jr boys Volleyball team tonight as they compete in their last league game against Holdfast! The Jr Boys are in need of volunteers to score keep and Lines the game, Please come see Mr. McCreary if you are able to help.
Jr Boys Volleyball players please meet in the Library after O Canada
A big Viking Thank You to our Farmer Day committee. The response from students and staff has been so positive. What an incredible day! Congrats to the BEES for being this year’s Golden Boot champions! The whole was informative, interactive and fun! Thank you to everyone who participated! Reminder to our squash derby winners to come and pick up your prizes in the office. Saphira and Sophia, Sawyer, Adrienne, Dana and Christy.
Congratulations to our Provincial Cross Country runners who ran one of the hardest cross country courses in recent memory at Table Mountain Ski Resort near North Battleford on Saturday. It was a grueling and hilly course with difficult terrain and over 100 runners in the races. Our Vikings showed extreme grit in completing the course and represented WDS with great sportsmanship. Congratulations to Gwen on her 35th place finish, Emery 36th, Sophia 69th, Dana 48th, and Brody 80th. Way to go Vikings!! A huge thank you to Ms. Lowe who went with the team as coach!
Please hand in all cross country singlets to Ms. Lowe ASAP. They do not need to be washed.
Friday, October 16, 2026 Day 4H
Thank you to all the creative drivers who participated in the Squash Derby yesterday. The award for best name goes to Sawyer for Soup-Er Fast.
The best decorated award goes to: Verity the Veggie-Alpha Destroyer Supreme
In the final race Skoreo came in second thanks to some amazing driving by Saphira and Sophia and the 2026 WDS Squash Derby Champion is Verity the Veggie-Alpha Destroyer Supreme, driven by Adrienne, Dana and Christy. Award winners may pick up their prizes from Ms. Betker
We’d like to say a big WELCOME to and thank you to all of our Farmer Day guests and presenters. Thank you for being here!
Students and Staff - please remember you HAVE to wash your hands at the hand washing stations located outside after you’ve been at the petting zoo. This is mandatory before entering the school.
Teachers must take attendance in period 1 then students can move to their first group. Teachers will also have to do period 3 attendance. Thank you.
Congrats to the JR 9s on their win in Viscount last night. Their win clinched a league playoff spot at the end of October.
I would like to take a moment to thank Principal Lech, Vice Principal Kelln and the Farmer Day committee for the endless hours they have put into this years Farmer’s Day. To see the effort put into making this day educational and fun for everyone at WDS is no small task. Thank you for all of your hard work!
Thursday, October 15, 2026 Day 3G
Come cheer on our Senior Girls Volleyball team as they take on Southey today at 5:00 PM! We’re also looking for volunteers to help with line judging and scorekeeping. If you’re able to help, please let Miss Fedak or Mr. Wachal know. Hope to see you there!
The Senior Volleyball Tournament is happening this Saturday, October 17, and we are looking for student volunteers to help with line judging and scorekeeping.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please speak with Mr. Wachal or Miss Fedak for available times and details.
Our canteen will be open all day, with taco in a bag, soup and buns, baked goods, chips, candy, and drinks available!
Today’s canteen workers are Olive, Estelle, Melody, Emma B, Veronica & Saphira
NOTE: Students are NOT to open the school doors to let people into the school. This includes students and visitors. People entering the school during class times must buzz the front door and once let in by office staff, they must report to the office.
Jr Boys Volleyball you have a practice tonight from 7-8:30 pm
Elementary Recycling Group 6 please meet at Mrs. Kelln’s classroom last recess.
A set of earbuds were found in the boys washroom by the office. Please see Ms Betker if you are missing yours.
Please bring your Squash Derby entries to the library this morning.
Tomorrow is Farmer Day. We want to thank Synergy Ag, Strasbourg Lions, Strasbourg All-Ages Club and S&M Meats for sponsoring lunch for us. Lunch will be from 12:00 - 12:30 on Friday.