February Newsletter
Message from the Principal:
Welcome back, Nantyr Shores students and families. I hope students are feeling recharged and ready to begin second semester with a strong sense of purpose and pride. A new semester offers a clean slate—an opportunity to set fresh goals, build positive habits, and take ownership of their learning. The entire staff is excited to support all students in the weeks ahead.
One of the most important ways to set students up for success is by being on time—for school in the morning and for every class throughout the day. Arriving promptly shows respect for teachers, classmates, and the students learning. It ensures students don’t miss key instructions or fall behind before the lesson even begins. Those few minutes truly matter.
The staff want to remind students of the value of completing their assignments and homework consistently. Doing work early in the semester helps students develop the skills, confidence, and understanding they’ll rely on as the coursework becomes more challenging. Strong habits now will support students all the way to June.
Let’s make this semester one defined by effort, growth, and pride in what students accomplish. I’m looking forward to seeing students at their best.
Sincerely,
Brian MacIsaac
Principal, Nantyr Shores Secondary School
Upcoming Events:
Black History Month - February
Chinese Heritage Month - February
Low Vision Awareness Month - February
World Hijab Day - February 1
First Day of Semester 2 - February 2
School Council Meeting - February 2
Report Cards - February 13
Valentine’s Day - February 14
Family Day Holiday - February 16
Grad Photos - February 17
Lunar New Year - February 17
Ramadan - February 17 – March 19
Pink Shirt Day - February 25
March Break - March 16-20
For a complete list of 2025/2026 holy days and days of awareness, please visit the SCDSB website at: www.scdsb.on.ca/about/equity_and_inclusion
Absence reporting:
To report a student absence, please call 1-888-885-8065 or email [email protected] Callers will be prompted to identify the school before leaving a message. Please include the student’s name, dates and reason for absence.
If you need to pick up your student during school hours, please provide as much advance notice as possible. This helps us ensure your student is ready and available for a timely and smooth pickup. Thank you for your cooperation!
Nantyr Student cards are required for Prom!
Avoid the last minute rush and order yours today on School Cash online.
January 2026 Guidance Department Update:
For the latest
information, follow us on Instagram @NantyrGuidance
Course Selections for 2026-2027
School Year
Course
Selection is now open in My Blueprint (www.myblueprint.ca/simcoe)
for the 2026-2027 School year. A slideshow presentation that reviews the steps
for selecting and submitting your course requests was emailed to parents and
students. There is also a video to watch HERE .
Course descriptions are available in My Blueprint and in our 26/27 Course
Calendar that can be found on our website (https://nss.scdsb.on.ca/departments/guidance/course_calendar).
Guidance
is visiting ALL classrooms at the beginning of Semester 2 to assist students
with selecting their courses for next year.
PLEASE NOTE: All course selections must be submitted
by February 28, 2026.
Graduating Students and Parents
The equal consideration dates for University and College applications were January 15th and February 1st respectively.
Students who will meet their graduation requirements are still encouraged to apply at either www.ouac.on.ca (university) or www.ontariocolleges.ca (college).
Students Taking Night School or Independent Learning Credits
Students taking courses other than regular day school and who are applying to college or university need to inform Guidance of the credits ASAP. Counsellors must manually change an applicant’s status with OUAC or OCAS; not doing so may jeopardize acceptance to a program.
Edutravel
The SCDSB has once again partnered with EduTravel to offer SCDSB students the unique opportunity to earn secondary school credits while travelling abroad. March Break and Summer School options are available.
For more information about the programs we are offering this year, please visit www.edutravelforcredit.com
Attention Grade 12 Graduates!
We are excited to announce that grad photos will take place at the school starting on February 17
You must book an appointment to have your photo taken. https://booking.edgeimaging.ca/portal/book/NAN
*Students will be provided with a gown to use on the day of photos
*A dress shirt and tie or white blouse complements the gown nicely (this is not provided by the photographer)
Math Contests:
Any students interested in writing the Pascal (Grade 9), Cayley (Grade 10) and Fermat (Grade 11) Math Contests on Wednesday February 25, 2026, during first period at Nantyr Shores Secondary School, please register on School Cash with a $6 deposit. This is a great opportunity for students who demonstrate an interest in mathematics to participate in fun and challenging math questions for 60 minutes and expand their mathematics education. Please forward any questions to [email protected].
Information and updates from the SCDSB:
This month, the SCDSB is sharing information related to the below topics. To read this information, visit the SCDSB website.
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Inclement weather and bus cancellation information reminder
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Black History Month
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SCDSB Code of Conduct
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Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Dreams Delayed: Addressing Systemic Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination in Ontario’s Public Education System – Consultation
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SCDSB families invited to explore math games and activities at Family Math Nights in February 2026
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Up, down, east, or west – these activities will put your math skills to the test!
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Feelings flashcards
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Kindergarten registration for September 2026 is open!
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Is your child turning four in 2026? Get ready for Kindergarten with us!
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How is your infant, toddler, or preschool child developing?
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Licensed March Break school age child care programs
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Check out the SCDSB News video series
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Character recognition nominations
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Registration now open for summer eLearning!
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Summer eLearning opportunities for students entering Grade 9!
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Understanding the language report card mark
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Verify your family’s contact information
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Cold weather