Morning Announcements

Friday, April 25, 2025

Day 3

Griffy’s Grill Lunch Special:

Daily Special: 

Sloppy Joes / Side

Pasta

All specials are $7.00

General Announcements

• Starting Monday April 28 , we’re starting a new group that will meet every Monday at lunch in room 2112 with Ms. Ernest and other female staff. This is a space just for girls and female-identifying students to connect and talk about what it’s like to be a girl in today’s world. If you’re curious or think this might be something you’d enjoy, feel free to stop by and ask Ms. Ernest any questions before the 28th, or email her at jillian.ernest@gnspes.ca.
• The grade 9 students that are volunteering with Mr. Routledge for the May 14th grade 8 orientation are reminded of their next meeting on Monday at 1:15 in Ms. Jarmash’s room 2615 at the entrance to the yellow wing. 
• Today at lunch the Environmental Club is showing a documentary at lunch titled Life on Our Planet, everyone is welcome and encouraged to come down and watch! Today’s fun Earth Day fact is; Canadians throw away over 3 million tons of garbage each year! Going along with the fact about landfills, our way to help the environment today is taking the short time to quickly sort your waste. A little difference makes a huge impact with what materials go into landfills and what is properly composted or recycled. Reminder of the visioning meeting with the Ecology Action Center for teens interested in climate change! It is an online meeting on the 28th of April, it provides an opportunity to discuss issues with other teens from across Nova Scotia. See the student google classroom for more details. Please remember Earth Day and Earth Day week should not just be forgotten the rest of the year. Continue doing your part and advocating for the health of our planet beyond this week. Take the facts you learned into consideration and keep remembering to do the simple ways to make a difference to our environment! Thank you everyone for your participation this week! 
• Student Vote Day is just around the corner! Monday, April 28 is the federal election. Just like adults across the county, Horton students will have the chance to vote for the candidates running in our area. This weekend, take some time to learn about your local candidates, the parties they are part of and what they stand for. Consider what issues matter to you and come prepared to make an informed choice on Monday. It’s your chance to practice being an active citizen and to see what voting is really like. Get ready to step up, speak up, and make your vote count!

• Do you like trivia? I sure hope so! The Duke of Edinburgh club is putting on a trivia night! Thursday May 1st at 7pm here at Horton high school with baked goods, drinks, popcorn, and chips for purchase.  Hope to see you all there! 

Student Services Announcements

• Grad Class 2025!  Our webpage is filled with opportunities for you to apply for a wide variety of scholarships.  New ones are being updated regularly.   Please check the site to see if you qualify and then APPLY!   This is the type of homework you actually can be PAID to do!   Go to Horton Website/Students/Scholarships and Bursaries and review regularly! 
• Students accepted or interested in the EXPLORE program and/or other Personal Development Credits are to see the School Counsellor for further instructions.  There are official documents needed in order for your experiences to count for credit.  These cannot be completed AFTER your EXPLORE experience.  

Clubs and Activities Announcements

• Reminder there is a Relay for Life volunteer committee meeting today at recess in Ms. Jarmash’s room!

Music Dept Announcements

• There will be a Fiddle Club rehearsal today at lunch. 
• On Monday, there will be a Concert Band rehearsal at 7:30am. 

• If you’re interested in performing in the coffeehouse during PTIs on April 30, please check the student Google Classroom for more information. Today is the last day to sign up! 

Athletics Announcements

• Track practice after school today at Acadia for all events except hurdles, shot put and discus
• Good luck to Arlo Kelday, Autumn Kuryluk and Ben Le who head to CEC for badminton provincials tomorrow.