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LOST AND FOUND

A variety of items were brought to the main office this semester. If you have lost jewelry, glasses, keys or any other item, please check in the main office. All items will be disposed of after June 12th. Updated June 9th, 2009 [top]

MOTOCROSS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

This summer motocross races are being held at the Massey Motocross Track on May 24, June 21, July 19 and August 30. Flaggers, scoring personnel, gate staff and an announcer are needed. This is an opportunity to gain community service hours. See Guidance for sign up and more details. . Updated June 9th, 2009 [top]

MATH TUTOR FOR GR 7 STUDENT

Interested in tutoring? Math your subject? A tutor is wanted for grade 7 math during the summer. For more information, come to the Guidance Centre. Updated May28, 2009 [top]

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Students who need community service hours are reminded there are opportunities available. One is the Food Bank drive on June 2nd from 3:30 – 9:00 p.m. Also – the Relay for Life needs volunteers June 12th and 13th. Come to Guidance for more information. Updated May 28, 2009 [top]

MINING HEAD FRAME COMPETITORS EARN BRONZE

Yesterday the Technology Design class competed in the Mining Head Frame Competition and place third out nineteen entries. The two students were Dylan Hodgins and Dan Strroud. Check out this video of the competition. Updated May 8, 2009 [top]

ICE CREAM SALES START NEXT WEEK

Ice cream sales begin next week at lunch and after school in the caf. Thanks to Stephanie Desjardins for our poem. . Updated May 8, 2009 [top]

FIRST AID AND CPR COURSE CANCELLED

Attention SHSM mining students: The First Aid and CPR training scheduled for Monday & Tuesday is cancelled. Updated May 8, 2009 [top]

DONATE BLOOD

Hospitals always need blood to give to children fighting illness, casualties of fires and car accidents – blood is even used to help patients battling cancer. The blood is donated by people like you! If you are a healthy student 17 years old or older, please sign up in the main office to make a blood donation this coming Monday afternoon (the 11th). Updated May 7, 2009 [top]

FINNISH CANADIANS CAN APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP

If you are of Finnish-Canadian heritage, and are continuing your education at the college or university level, then you are eligible for the Knights and Ladies of Kaleva award. This scholarship is worth $750.00. Deadline for application is July 20, 2009. See Guidance for more information. Updated May 7, 2009 [top]

RELAY FOR LIFE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to help manage the track and hold other duties for this year’s Relay for Life. It will be held on June 12th, beginning at 3:00 p.m. For more information or to sign up, please come to the Guidance Center. Updated May 5, 2009 [top]

GRADUATING STUDENTS CAN WIN $1000 SCHOLARSHIP

If you are a graduating student, you could be eligible to receive the B. Davis Scholarship worth $1,000. The deadline for this scholarship is May 30, 2009. For more information, come to the Guidance Centre. Updated May 5, 2009 [top]

YOUTH SCIENCE AND TECH PROGRAM

Laurentian University is holding a Youth Science and Tech Outreach program in July for grade 10 and 11 students. This camp will give students an opportunity to experience a university environment. For more information, please see the poster outside the Guidance Centre, or come to the Guidance Centre. Updated April 6, 2009 [top

DONATE BLOOD

The next blood donor clinic in Espanola is next Wednesday, April 15th. Students 17 years of age and older are invited to pick up a field trip form from Mrs. Rogers in the main office if they can make a blood donation on the afternoon of April 15th. Updated April 6, 2009 [top

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

If you are in need of community service hours, the Webbwood Public School is looking for volunteers on May 6th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, come to the Guidance Centre. Updated April 6, 2009 [top

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY

Students who need volunteer hours have an opportunity to earn them at the Massey Winter Carnival, February 20, 21 and 22. See the guidance department for details. Updated February 18, 2009[top]

TRIP TO SPAIN

Students still have time to register for the trip to Spain. If you are interested, please see Mrs. McCombs in the guidance centre.. Updated February 18, 2009[top]

OPINION ON RECREATION AND SPORT?

If you have an opinion about active recreation, sport and physical activity; are interested in youth driven development and have a desire to use sport and physical activity for social activity, then you should check out the Activate National Youth Leadership Conference.
For more information, visit www.motivatecanada.ca/activate. Updated February 18, 2009[top]

DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

If you would like to develop your leadership skills and explore social issues, then here’s your chance. The Take Action Academy of 2009 will give you the tools to make a difference. Visit www.metowe.com/leadership/academy to sign up.. Updated February 18, 2009[top]

KNOW OF A SPECIAL TEACHER?

Do you know a special teacher who makes learning come to life? A support staff member who helps kids overcome obstacles? If so, let them know you appreciate them by nominating them for a Premiers Award. Visit www.ontario.ca/teachingawards. Updated January 14th, 2009[top]

TRAVELLING TRUNK SHOW OF STORYBOOK QUILTS

The North Shore Pins and Needles Quilting and Stitchery Guild has prepared a Travelling Trunk Show of Storybook Quilts. They are pleased to offer these pieces for the use of your students and staff for the month of January.

In a unique partnership with the Friends of the Espanola Public Library, members of the NSP&N have created 9 quilts that correspond to books with a quilt theme. These books range from a wordless picture book through all reading levels. All these quilts with the exception of 3 that will be on display in the Espanola High School Library have been made to be used. They invite your students to curl up with these pieces as they enjoy the accompanying books. These books and quilts integrate nicely into reading, writing, math and art classes and will be residing in the library for your use this month until the 28th of January. If there is a particular interest or question the guild members are available to offer assistance. Visit the library for more information on how to get these quilts into your classroom. Updated January 14th, 2009[top]

U OF WATERLOO PROGRAM

The University of Waterloo is offering two programs for grades 11 and 10, to explore university subjects and life at university. For more information, come to the Guidance Centre.
Updated January 14th, 2009 [top]

FOOD DRIVE

Our annual can drive has begun! Remember to bring in as many non-perishable food items as possible in order for your class to win a free pizza lunch. The winning homeroom will be announced at the Christmas Assembly, so collect, collect, collect!
Updated December 9th, 2008 [top]

POISON

Did you know? A single cigarette contains over 400 chemicals, including 200 known poisons and more than 60 carcinogens? Well, if that’s not reason enough to quit, here’s some more facts for you. Quitting smoking makes a difference right away. Twenty minutes after quitting, your blood pressure and heart rate drop. Even after one year, quitting cuts your chances of heart disease in HALF. Finally, quitting smoking saves money. A smoker can expect to save more than $1500 per year! But most importantly quitting smoking saves lives!
Updated December 9th, 2008 [top]

TALENT SHOW

Talent Show Fundraiser. There will be two talent shows on this date featuring students and staff of EHS. The first show will be a period four buy-in and will run approximately one hour. The second show will be held that night and will run from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This fundraiser will also include a Taco Lunch, open to staff and students, and a dinner open to the general public between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Stay tuned for more information. If you would like to join in and showcase your talent by singing, dancing, standup comedy, play skit, etc. we still have room for about 3 more acts.

If interested, please see Mr. Roy or Caitlin Jerome for more information. Proceeds generated from this fundraising event go to students and families of EHS with additional needs.

And, in addition to the talent show, the Talent Sho9w Committee is hosting an Indian Taco Sale next Friday, December 12th. So make sure you come out and support the EHS Taco sale prepared by our own students and staff.Updated December December 4th, 2008 [top]

HIGHLIGHTS FOR HOPE

Highlights for Hope for been rescheduled. It will now be held on January 9th. For more information, please see Mrs. McCombs in the Guidance Centre. Support the fight against breast cancer. Click here for more information.
Updated December 4th, 2008 [top]

BOOK FAIR WINNERS

Congratulations to Emma Lee Peters and Allison Palmer who have each won $25.00 to spend at the book fair. There are only 2 days left – drop in to the library and take a look … there are still some awesome books to buy!
Updated December 4th, 2008 [top]

SEMI FORMAL

Attention students. The winter season is now upon us and our Winter Wonderland semi-formal is quickly approaching. Tickets will be on sale outside of the cafeteria today at lunch for only 5 dollars. The dance is on January 9th, 2009 and remember that tickets will NOT be sold at the door!
Updated December 4th, 2008 [top]

JOSTEN'S RINGS

Attention students! Josten’s will be in our school this year taking ring orders on Thursday, December 4th and Friday, December 5th during the lunch hour. Brochures are now available in the main office for senior to pick up and start designing their custom ring online at www.jostens.com.

Use the NEW Jostens.com ring designer to create your class ring online and bring it to the ring table for the two upcoming days. Print off your ring design and bring it to the Ring Guy for a free prize!
Updated December 4th, 2008 [top]

NEW MATH SITE LAUNCHED!

The Math Department has been working hard on putting the final touches on and INCREDIBLE math site. You can find it on our Department page. Updated December 1st, 2008 [top]

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS

Scholastic book order forms are in the library and have great gifts for the people on your list. They are due December 5th. Updated December 1st, 2008 [top]

SAGAMOK HOMEWORK CLUB

Reminder to all Sagamok students, Homework Club at Waawaasnoode Adult Education Office from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. every Thursday. Updated December 1st, 2008 [top]

WANT A JOB?

Attention all students looking for a part-time job. Espanola Ski Club’s Boogie Mountain is hiring labourers for the hill for the upcoming season. Resumes can be dropped off at the mountain this Saturday morning, to Mr. Diebel, or at the main office. Join the Boogie Mountain team! Boogie Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. Updated December 1st, 2008 [top]

HIGHLIGHTS FOR HOPE

Highlights for hope will be at EHS on December 5th. To sign up, please see Mrs. McCombs or Caitlin Jerome in the Guidance Centre. It is twenty dollars per person and money is to be paid by Tuesday, December 2nd to either Caitlin Jerome or Mrs. McCombs. 50% of the proceeds go toward breast cancer research. Updated December December 1st, 2008 [top]

BOOK FAIR WINNERS

Congratulations to Nicole Sago and Mr. Fallat who have each won thirty dollars to spend at the book fair this week. Updated December December 1st, 2008 [top]

STUDENTS WIN AWARDS

Congratulations to Tyler Lafrance and Amber Holderny for their first place win in this year’s OSSTF Student Achievement Awards. Tyler’s poem entitled “Everything” and Amber’s sculpture called “Captive Audience” have now moved on to the Regional Level of the competition. Well done!

Congratulations to Amanda Smith! Her senior-level visual art entry entitled “I Do Not Compute” has won first place at the district level of this year’s Marion Drysdale Competition. Amanda did an excellent job of interpreting this year’s theme “Beyond the Screen”. Her entry now moves on to the Regional level. Good luck Amanda! Updated November 26th, 2008 [top]

SAVE 7 LIVES BY ROLLING UP YOUR SLEEVES

An auto accident victim is likely to need anywhere from 1 to 50 units of blood. Car accidents happen all the time, and can happen to those we love. Be ready to help when it is needed. DONATE BLOOD!! Sign up to donate on Wednesday, November 12th – that’s next Wednesday – in the office and grab a permission form too. Remember you must be at least 17 years old to donate. Updated November 5th, 2008 [top]

WANT TO GO TO EUROPE?

Students interested in the European trip to Spain should attend a meeting in the Guidance Centre on November 12th at 11:30. For more information, speak to Mrs. McCombs. Updated November 5th, 2008 [top

CHRISTMAS CONCERT VOLUNTEERS

See Mrs. Morley-Riggs if you would be interested in being ap art of the Christmas production. Updated November 5th, 2008 [top

SAGAMOK STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER

Sagamok students – something to think about … the Police MKwa Opportunity circle is looking for students who are interested in becoming a police officer. Come and see Christine Toulouse on Friday, November 7th if you are interested. Updated November 5th, 2008 [top

REPORT CARDS AND PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Progress report cards went home on Monday, October 6th. Parent Teacher interviews are schedule for Thursday, October 9th, in the afternoon and evening in the gym. Updated October 9th, 2008 [top]

SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS

Attention grade 12 students: Please bring your Grad fundraising orders and money from the “Santa’s Little Helpers” brochure to Ms. Blanchard by October 15th. This is a major fundraiser, so please get as many orders as you can.. Updated October 9th, 2008 [top]

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS DUE!

A reminder that this month’s book orders are due to Ms. Hale by noon, Tuesday, October 14th. Free your mind – lose yourself in a book! Updated October 9th, 2008 [top]

STAND UP AGAINST BULLYING DAY

Wear Pink on Thursday, September 11th

Rainbow District School Board is proud to mark its first ever “Stand Up Against Bullying Day” this Thursday, September 11th, 2008.

WEAR PINK. This small gesture will go a long way in showing our collective commitment to safe schools.

“Stand Up Against Bullying Day” began in Nova Scotia.

Secondary school students Travis Price and David Shepherd arranged for dozens of their classmates to wear pink shirts in support of another student who had been bullied for wearing pink.

The Province of Nova Scotia subsequently declared the second Thursday at the start of every school year to be “Stand Up Against Bullying Day”.

The actions of these two young men, along with their fellow students who wore pink to school in support of another student, reverberated across Canada and here in Rainbow Schools.

Jean C. Hanson
Director of Education

Updated September 9, 2008 [top]

GET THOSE FORMS AND STUDENT FEES IN!

The school year has begun and, with it, there was a flurry of paperwork that was sent home last week. Make sure that all forms and the new $60.00 student fee be returned to your homeroom teacher as soon as possible!Updated August 26th, 2008 [top]

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

We look forward to seeing all students and staff return to the halls of EHS on Wednesday, September 3rd! We will start the day with an assembl to herald in the new school year! Updated August 26th, 2008 [top]

CANADIAN RECORD BELONGS TO EHRHARDT!!

What a day it was today. Espanola High School’s most successful day at OFSAA Track and Field in history ! Caroline Ehrhardt of Espanola High School has jumped farther than any other girl in Canadian high school competition. Ever!!! Her fourth round jump of 12.76m beat the Canadian Interscholastic Record set by Olympian Tabiah Charles by 40 cms. That also means that Caroline has qualified to compete at this years World Youth Track and Field Championships in Italy during the first weekend in July! Her first three jumps were a bit shaky. She faulted on her first jump, had a second jump of 11.89 (good enough to get her into the final round of three jumps) and a third round jump of 11.54m. They whittled the field down from 24 of the best jumpers in Ontario to 8 and Caroline was in second place as the leader had a jump of 12.08m down. However, we knew that Caroline was ready to put on a performance for the crowd and she had full crowd support. People started clapping i
n rhythm as she stood on the runway ready to start her jump and when she landed it she was well past the little Canadian flag and the OFSAA sign that marked where the old records stood. The crowd went wild (there were some tears of joy and pride shed as well. Truth be told.) Her fifth round jump was even further.....alas the red flag went up signalling a fault (much disputed by a biased crowd - me included, except I’m not biased - it clearly wasn’t a fault). Anyways she jumped 12.56 on her final jump and eventually ended up on the top step of the podium. Caroline’s is the ONLY Canadian Interscholastic Record set at the meet so far. To set a record like that takes such skill, effort, determination, poise and ....you get the idea, it’s hard to put it into words the level at which she is operating. Needless to say, it capped off a tremendous day.

I certainly do not want to leave out the spectacular performance of Karen Dubreuil. She entered the competition with a best long jump of 4.70m in Junior Girls. And then on her first jump, jumped 4.90m putting her in third place after the first round. And she continued to jump farther. Karen qualified for the final round of three jumps in 5th place. Her best jump was 4.93 m. However, on her last jump she pulled a 4.99m out of her hat and that moved her up to fourth place in the province of Ontario for Junior Girls Long Jump. An incredible achievement for someone who just decided to come out at the last minute. Many congratulations to Mr. Bertrand here and the work he has done with her to get her ready for this event!

Sadly the day didn’t go so well for Matt Brown who bowed out of the Midget Boys high jump after clearing one height. He was well below his personal best, but he gave it his best and he made it to Ontario’s biggest stage, so we’re all proud of him for making it here. Updated June 8th, 2009 [top]

VOTE FOR OUR ATHLETES!

The Sudbury Star is having an Athlete of the Year vote. Our own Caroline Ehrhardt and Edward Paibomsai have been nominated. Show your Spartan spirit and vote for our Spartans! Updated June 9th, 2009 [top]

GIRLS' SOCCER TEAM

Friday May 29th is the last day to pick up Athletic Banquet tickets. NOSSA track athletes are reminded to pick up your banquet tickets before you leave on Thursday. Updated May28, 2009 [top]

GIRLS' SOCCER TEAM

The girls’ Spartan soccer team played a fantastic game last night. Although Sacre Coeur got off to a quicker start with a goal in the first half, our Spartans battled back with a beautiful goal by Taylor Savard to tie the game.. Updated May 7, 2009 [top]

BOYS' SOCCER TEAM'S FIRST VICTORY

Last night the Spartan boys’ soccer team enjoyed their first victory in true Spartan fashion … the massacring of the North Stars from Sudbury Secondary. The boys not only pulled three team points out of the match, they managed to get to plus two in the plus/minus column. Our goal scorers were Robert Diebel and Justin Massicotte with two goals a piece, and captain Scott Anderson with one. Daniel Young and Tyler Rydall shared the shut-out by stopping a total of one shot between the two of them.

The Spartan’s next game will be Monday here in Espanola. With last night’s victory, the boys have moved into a three-way tie for 6th place, the final playoff spot. The boys are calling upon all Spartans to come out to cheer and support them on Monday night at 5:30 p.m. Updated May 7, 2009 [top]

BOYS' SOCCER TEAM FALLS SHORT

The Spartans’ soccer team played against the number 1 team in the league last night – the MacDonald Carter Panthers. The boys fought hard and defended well through 80 minutes, holding the league’s number one goal scorer to just four shots. However, the experienced offence was just a little too much for our young Spartans as they potted two goals in the last 10 minutes. It should be noted that the defensive and offensive plays of our midfields Josiah Faulkner, Tyler Rydall, Brian Mailloux and captain Scott Anderson flustered and frustrated the opposite team on several occasions.

It is now halfway through the season, and after having faced three of the top five teams in the league, and having stolen a point from all of them, we now turn to the latter half. In this second half, our boys will face teams that are equal or below us in the standings. It must be our top priority to win in the coming games in order to keep our goal, making the playoffs. Updated May 5, 2009 [top]

THE CAROLINE AND JOE SHOW

Caroline Ehrhardt and Joe Burke brought their track talents down to the Cardinal Carter Track Classic in Toronto last Thursday and Friday. In brutal conditions on Thursday night, Caroline out-jumped and outlasted her competitors, taking the gold by jumping 5.36 meters – just 1 centimeter shy of the meet record. That same night Joe Burke ran a personal best 52.5 seconds in the 400 meters to finish 3rd overall.

On Friday Caroline was leading the triple jump competitors from the start, until the second-last jumper jumped 12.21 meters to take the lead. With one jump left, Caroline leaped to 12.39 meters for the gold and a new meet record.

Caroline topped off her day by entering the Senior Girls’ 200 meter race, qualifying for the final and running a very fast 26.2 seconds to finish in fourth place.

Joe Burke ended his day with the Senior Boys’ 800 meters and set a new school record by running 2:01.4, finishing in fourth.

Good work folks! Updated May 4, 2009[top]

SPARTANS TAKE ON EAGLES

Last Thursday, your fellow Spartans played in the Valley against a powerful adversary, the Horizon Eagles. Having scored 6 goals in their prior game the Eagles were hungry again to load up on their stats. The defensive game of our Spartans, more specifically Mackenzie Muncaster, Justin and Darren Nicholson, Josh Barrer and Daniel Young, held their offense to just one goal, and even that one was a questionable call from the official. Our offense, however, did meet their match. Out of the 5 shots that were directed towards the net, their goalie stopped 3, making incredible saves on all 3. The game ended in a 1-0 win for the Eagles. Despite the rain, and the non-stop efforts to try to score, our boys just could not put one away. The Spartans take to the battle field today against the Panthers. If you do see a fellow soccer Spartan, give him good pat on the back and wish him well for today’s battle. Updated May 4, 2009 [top]

SR GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL

Caroline Ehrhardt, Joe Burke and Ed Paibomsai competed on Friday at the Hamilton Indoor Games Track and Field Meet in Copps Coliseum. Caroline continued where she left off last season in the long jump, easily winning the event with a jump of 5.14 metres. She also ran a tremendous 300 metre race too in a time of 44.6 seconds that dominated her heat and placed her second overall. Joe Burke ran a very strong 300 in 41.3 seconds to win his heat and place 13th, and improved in his 600 metre race with a fast time of 1 minute 29 seconds to finish in 5th place. Ed Paibomsai ran his first 1500 metre race of the year in a personal best time of 4 minutes and 54 seconds, and that race took a toll on Ed as he put in a full effort but ran out of gas in his 600m race to finish a bit behind the pack. Caroline and Joe continued on to York University to compete in the Ontario Youth (age 17 and under) Indoor Track and Field Championships. Against a stacked field of Ontario’s best, Caroline dominated the Triple Jump, jumping 11 metres 70 to win the championship by a full metre. She continued her winning ways in the long jump by improving on her distance from the Hamilton meet to jump 5 metres 52 centimetres to win the event by 8 centimetres. Joe Burke continued his speedy ways running a fast 54 seconds in the 400 metre event to finish a tremendous 7th overall and improving on his 2:16 in the 800 two weeks ago, Joe ran 2 minutes and 4 seconds to win his heat and finish in 6th place overall. Congratulations to both! Updated February 23, 2009[top]

SENIOR BOYS' BASKETBALL

The senior boys’ basketball team finished second yesterday after a hard-fought very well-played loss in yesterday’s final at CASS. Your Spartans were valiant in defeat. Fighting until the very end, they came up just a little short, losing 53-47. In finishing second, the boys qualified for NOSSA next weekend. They also represented themselves, the school and their coach very well. Good job boys! Updated February 23, 2009[top]

MIDGET BOYS' BASKETBALL

The mighty midget boys’ basketball team took their war machine to the unfriendly confines of the evil Elliot Lake Atoms. The Spartans’ relentless attack and unyielding defence resulted in Spartan glory and the NSSSA championship. Next week the mighty midgets hit the road on a quest for more Spartan glory at NOSSA. Knights, Lancers or Vikings – be prepared for battle! Updated February 23, 2009[top]

SR GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL

The senior girls’ volleyball team had an amazing day at MSS where they beat the first place Elliot Lake team, and split with 2nd place W.C. Eaket. Great job girls. Updated February 18, 2009[top]

JUNIOR GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL

The junior girls’ volleyball team finished their season in spectacular form. In our first game we came back from 24-20 to defeat Manitoulin 26-24 with great serving from Taylor Scully. We won the second set 25-20.

We then played Elliot Lake and defeated them 25-7 and 25-8. Finally we defeated Blind River too finish the season with 8 wins and 2 losses. We will host the NSSSA Championship on Wednesday next week. The girls played well with great defence and good hitting. The coach is very proud of the team!
Updated February 18, 2009[top]

SENIOR BOYS' BASKETBALL

Congratulations to the senior boys’ basketball team who defeated MSS 65-18. Top scorers for the Spartans were Sheldon Mejaki, Andrew McCulloch, Darren Sabourin and Nick Hannah who had a game-high 16 points. Great win boys!

Congratulations to the senior boys’ basketball team who delivered a special birthday present to Kenny Gallinger with a 51-44 win over CASS. Great defence and rebounding paved the way for the victory. Dan Young had a season-high 27 points. Other top scorers were Randy Thibeault and Brad Nielsen. Great job boys!
Updated January 14th, 2009[top]

JR. BOYS' BASKETBALL

The junior boys’ basketball team played their first two games of the season Friday losing two close games by a total of 3 points. On Saturday, however, they put together 3 great games defeating Northern from Sturgeon Falls, Parry Sound & White Pines from the Sault to capture the “C” Championship Trophy. Zac Martin was selected first team All Star followed by Darcy Lellievre and Cory Bouwmeester with honorable mention. The entire team deserves recognition for an outstanding weekend of basketball playing five games in just two days. Well done Nathaniel, Chad, Caleb, Myles, Nathan, Jeremy, Darcy, Bobby, Jordi, Zac and Cory. Practice today at 3:00 p.m.Updated December 9th, 2008 [top]

SENIOR GIRL'S BASKETBALL TAKE ANOTHER WIN

Yesterday the senior girls’ basketball team played Blind River in the semi-final game. The girls played an excellent game that ended with a heart-pounding double overtime. An amazing shot by Arielle Brown, intensity by Morgan Stables, awesome shooting by Kelsey Bender and Kelsey Leclair, great drives by Steph Auge and an enormous team effort helped us to a victory of 55-47. Thanks to all the fans. The girls will play in the NSSSA championship tomorrow in Elliot Lake. Wish them good luck! Updated November 5th, 2008 [top]

CROSS COUNTRY

Espanola High School was proudly represented at Sarnia this past weekend at the OFSAA Cross Country Running championships. The midget boys’ team of Jared Cooke, Curtis Gallinger, Rhys Powers, Tristan Emiry and Justin Weaver learned a lot from their experience, placing 34th overall in the race as a team.

In the junior boys’ race, Ed Paibomsai ran extremely well against the best in the province and placed 73rd overall in his 6km race in a time of 22 minutes and 23 seconds.

In the senior girls’ race, Caroline Ehrhardt had her best race ever at OFSAA Cross Country to finish 46th in her 5km race in a time of 19 minutes and 22 seconds, breaking through the elusive 20 minute barrier.

Congratulations to all athletes on a phenomenal season! There will be no running after school all this week, but stay tuned for announcements regarding the team party. Updated November 4th, 2008 [top]

SENIOR GIRL'S BASKETBALL...SWOOSH...ALL NET!

Yesterday the senior girls’ basketball team played Blind River in a real nail-biter of a game! The lady Spartans pulled off a win with a score of 41-40. Top scorers were Kelsey Leclair with 13 points, and Kelsey Bender with 10 points. Great job ladies! Updated October 9th, 2008 [top]

GO TO YOUR HOME LITTLE BALL...

At the NOSSA golf championship held in Blind River on Friday, Tyler Morin, Alex Rogerson, Clancy MacNeil, Joel Berry and Brady Polden represented the EHS boys’ team. They played well under cold weather conditions and a frost delay, but will have to take this year’s experience to prepare for next year. Joel Berry had a very good score of 81. Congratulations boys for a successful season!

In the girls’ division, Casey MacNeil represented EHS as a single entry and after easily capturing the NSSSA District Golf Individual Girls’ overall championship only 2 weeks ago, won the individual overall girls’ NOSSA championship on Friday with a score of 89. She is now eligible to compete at the OFFSA girls’ championship golf festival being held on October 15th and 16th in Oakville. Congratulations Casey! Updated October 6th, 2008 [top]

SPARTANS HIT GOLD AGAIN!

AAt the NSSSA (district) Gold Championship held yesterday in Blind River, Casey MacNeil easily captured 1st place overall in the individual girls’ division.

Also, in keeping with the superb team champion tradition, the Espanola Boys’ Golf Team came home with the NSSSA team trophy. Top players on the boys’ team were Alex Rogerson (who placed second in the individual boys overall), Clancy MacNeil, Tyler Morin, Brady Polden, Joel Berry, Sean Morin and Joe Burke. This is the seventh year in a row that EHS has won the Boys’ NSSSA District Championship. Our top five boys – Alex, Clancy, Tyler, Brady and Joel, along with Casey, now advance to NOSSA being held next Friday. When you see these students today, be sure to congratulate them on their tremendous success? Updated September 23, 2008 [top]

INDOOR SOCCER...GOOOOAAAAALLLL!

A big hearty Spartan congratulations goes out to Mr. Vermeer who claimed victory in yesterday’s Espanola Duathalon. Way to go Mr. Vermeer! Updated September 22, 2008 [top]

MR. V IS DUATHALON CHAMP

Any girls interested in playing indoor soccer may register at the Indoor Soccer Centre on Falconbridge Road on Sunday, September 28th and October 12th from 10:00 to 4:00 or at Ambrosia Jewelry. For more information, call 566-3923.. Updated September 23, 2008 [top]

BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS

Attention all boys interested in playing on this year’s senior boys’ basketball team -there will be an important information meeting on Wednesday, September 10th at lunch in G8. That’s senior boys’ basketball meeting this Wednesday in G8.

Attention junior girls’ basketball players. Tryouts will be held this week both Wednesday and Friday after school at 3:00 p.m. in C3C5 gym. Remember to sign up for the late bus if needed. Also, would all interested girls please see Mr. Jacques today at the start of lunch in the gym.

Updated September 8th, 2008. [top]

GOLFERS NEEDED!

Attention golfers: Students interested in trying out for the golf team – please meet in room B9 Tuesday at the beginning of lunch for a very brief but important meeting. First try out/practice is Wednesday at the golf course – tee-off at 3:00 p.m. Bring your clubs to school Wednesday morning and store them at the main office. For more information, please see Mr. Baxter.. Updated September 3rd, 2008. [top]

VOLLEYBALLERS NEEDED!

Boys interested in playing volleyball this year are invited to come out to play Thursday, September 4th. We are in the B1 gym from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Updated September 3rd, 2008. [top]

SPARTAN YOUTH RADIO EXECUTIVE

Congratulations to Caitlin Dougon, Madeline Lemire, Brad Bourcier, Jessi Burk and Adam McLandress: the 2009-2010 SYR Expecutive. Updated June 18th, 2009 [top]

STRATFORD TRIP

Students going on the Stratford trip are reminded to sign the rooming list on Mrs. McCombs’ door in the Guidance Centre. Payments are also due. Updated May 27, 2009 [top]

IKBAR'S BAZAAR IS NOW OPEN

Ikbar is the name of our school’s mascot and is also now the name of the re-launched and improved corner store. We did a survey of 100 students and staff to determine the items you would like us to sell. Unfortunately, we’re not allowed to sell food but we do carry most of the school supplies you need including graph paper, scientific calculators, bristol board and more. Ikbar’s Bazaar is open all day in the Spartan Youth Radio studios. Updated May 8, 2009 [top]

YEARBOOK GRAD SURVEYS AND BABY PHOTOS DUE

The yearbook needs all completed Grad Surveys and baby photos by the start of next week. Please get them in as soon as possible!. Updated May 8, 2009 [top]

NAME THAT POORLY DONE CELEBRITY IMPERSONATION CONTEST

Dozens of people entered the “Name That Poorly Done Celebrity Impersonation” contest on Spartan Youth Radio. Winner of a t-shirt is Calvin Henderson. Stay tuned for more contests and chances to win loot. Updated April 6, 2009[top]

STUDENT PARLIAMENT MURAL CONTEST

Attention all artists! Student Parliament is holding a contest for a mural that will be drawn in the cafeteria. Anyone who is interested, please make an original drawing that shows school spirit. Express your creativity! Please submit your drawing to the student council mailbox by no later than April 17th. First place will receive a prize and have their mural painted! Updated April 6, 2009[top]

MUCH MUSIC VIDEO DANCE PARTY

EHS will be having a Much Music Video dance on April 23rd. Tickets go on sale today for $7.00 each. The dance goes from 8 to 12. Tickets will not be sold at the door.! Updated April 6, 2009[top]

REACH FOR THE TOP TEAM IS REACHING FOR THE TOP!

The Senior Reach for the Top team is slowly climbing the school rankings at their tournaments. They beat the team that beat Lo-Ellen. Way to go team! Updated February 23, 2009[top]

NEED A BOATING LICENSE?

Interested in obtaining a boating license? If so, a class will be held on March 9th at the Legion from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, please come to the Guidance Centre.Updated February 23, 2009[top]

IMPROV TEAM MADE IT TO SEMIFINAL ROUND

Congratulations once again to the Spartan Improv team who made it to the semifinal wild card round of the Northern Ontario Improv Games. The team performed brilliantly and finished fifth overall, losing out to Bracebridge S.S. for a spot in the final. Bracebridge went on to win the gold medal. There will be an Improv meeting Wednesday at lunch.Updated February 18, 2009[top]

CALLING ALL ACTORS

CALLING ALL ACTORS AND BACKSTAGE CREW...the SPARTAN PLAYERS THEATRE TROUPE has just been formed and will be presenting their first play, CANDID by Michael Scanlan. The play is funny, dramatic and is considered by critics to be one of the top 10 high school plays. Auditions will be held after school on Wednesday, February 18th. Sign up for auditions and pick up a Drama Troupe membership package from the Spartan Youth Radio studios. Non-actors who want to work on the crew can also pick up a membership package. See Mr. Stewart, Ms. Wilson or Mr. Madill for more information.Updated February 5th, 2009[top]

EHS WEBSITE NEEDS YOUR HELP

Mr. Stewart is looking for one or two students to help maintain the EHS website. No experience is required. Earn community service hours and/or a letter of reference. Updated January 14th, 2009[top]

CORNER STORE

Spartan Youth Radio runs a corner store. Though we sell an array of school supplies like Bristol board, glue, pencil crayons and pens, we also sell CDs for only 5 bucks. New to our collection are CDs by Delta Goodrem, Sam Sparro, U2, Greenday and Godsmack. The Spartan Youth Radio corner store is open most lunches and occasionally throughout the day. Updated January 14th, 2009[top]

SYR AND SKYTALE IN THE NEWS!

The MidNorth Monitor ran a glowing and humorous article about Spartan Youth Radio and the Spartan Skytale (the school paper.) Click here to read the article.
Updated December 9th, 2008 [top]

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS NEEDED

Do you have the Christmas spirit or are you a grinch? Show your festive cheer and earn some community service hours. Talk to Mr. Stewart about Christmas caroling or visit the link on the Espanola High School website.
Updated December 9th, 2008 [top]

NEW SCHOOL NEWSPAPER NEEDS REPORTERS

Espanola High School’s new newspaper, the skittaly, needs your help! You can write articles, give us your photos, tell us what you think about issues, draw cartoons or even sell or buy things in our classifieds section. The Spartan Skytale … news about you. Drop off submissions at Spartan Youth Radio or in our mailbox in the office.

Did you know the school newspaper, the Spartan Skittaly, can be picked up in the main office, the library, Spartan Youth Radio, the Student News Conference on First Class and can be read at the Espanola High School website? Updated December 9th, 2008 [top]

MUSE COFFEEHOUSE POSTPONED

Due to extreme weather conditions, the Muse Cofeehouse was postponed until Wednesday, December 10th. Remember to bring a small gift if you want to be a part of the gift exchange!
Updated December 4th, 2008 [top]

HELP THE WORLD AND WIN SOME TECH!

How would you like to win a DVD player or a gumball machine? Come on out to the World Vision toonie toss at lunch, starting this Friday and going all through December. All proceeds will go towards World Vision.
Updated December 4th, 2008 [top]

SPARTAN YOUTH RADIO IS IN THE PAPER

Click here to read the article from the MidNorth Monitor.
Updated December 2nd, 2008 [top]

THE YEARBOOK WANTS YOUR IDEAS

The yearbook staff would like to inform all students and teaching staff of the yearbook idea box, located in our library. All reasonable suggestions will be considered. Thank you for your support. Updated December 1st, 2008 [top]

SPARTAN YOUTH RADIO EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Spartan Youth Radio’s Employee of the Month for November - Morgan Kagesheongai. You can hear her newest show on Spartan Youth Radio: 8 Bit Chipper Channel, Episode 1: Fresh Cartridge. Updated December 1st, 2008 [top]

ICE CREAM SHOP UP AND RUNNING AGAIN!

ENVIRONMENT CLUB NEEDS MEMBERS

TAKE A HIKE..WITH THE OUTDOORS CLUB

SPARTAN YOUTH RADIO STAFF APPLICATION FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!