Daily Announcements and Schedule

Morning Announcements
Monday October 19 2026

Land Acknowlegement

We are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee, who have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide. We acknowledge the history, the on-going impacts, and systems of colonialism. We are committed to learning more to promote healing and resilience as we move forward in true reconciliation. We are dedicated to building a future and community that is better for all.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fall Media Day

TODAY IS MEDIA DAY!!! Please listen to the announcements and look at the schedule posted in the Athletics hallway and in the library so you know when you are supposed to go to Room 100. Clubs and Teams will be called down. Be sure to have your uniform handy!!!

Last Week to Order BSS Hoodies

BSS Hoodies will be on sale all this week at lunch in front foyer. This is the last week to order a hoodie and all orders are due to Mr. Cusson by the end of the school day on Friday October 23rd. Don't miss out ... get your order in today !!!!

ATHLETICS

Jr. Boys Volleyball

On Saturday BRIGHT and early your jr. boys volleyball team competed in a tournament at Regi. The team battled hard all day finishing 3rd in their pool. Taking that momentum forward into the playoff round and finished 3rd overall. Player of the tournament goes to Garnet Byers who sealed the 3rd place finish by starting the final set with 15 straight serves, and the match point. Congratulations to all members on the great day.

COUNCILS AND CLUBS

Mathletes

Did someone say Mathletes? No?! Well that's okay, cause I'm saying it!! Senior Mathletes starts this Wednesday at lunch in room 203!! Be there or be square!

Music Council

A reminder to all music enthusiasts - Music Council meets today after school in the music room. New members welcome.

Writer's Club

Meets today at lunch in the Drama Room. Bring your creativity. All are welcome!

Morning Announcements
Tuesday October 20 2026

Last Week to Order BSS Hoodies

BSS Hoodies will be on sale all this week at lunch in front foyer. This is the last week to order a hoodie and all orders are due to Mr. Cusson by the end of the school day on Friday October 23rd. Don't miss out ... get your order in today !!!!

ATHLETICS

Field Hockey Ends Regular Season With Shutout

Yesterday afternoon, our field hockey team capped off their regular season with a 4–0 shutout victory over Marie-Rivier! Olivia Spada and Quinn Jastak each scored twice in the win. With this convincing win, the team achieved their goal of finishing in the top six of the 11-team league, earning a spot in the KASSAA Tier 1 playoffs, featuring the top six teams in the league. Bayridge will play their quarterfinal game this Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Caraco Field (Invista). Let’s pack the sidelines with Bayridge support! Come out, bring your school spirit, and cheer on the girls as they begin their playoff run.

COUNCILS AND CLUBS

Attention concert band- there will be no rehearsal after school today. Practices will resume next week in the music room as usual.

Equity Club

Equity Club is meeting today at lunch in Rm. 108! New members are always welcome, come help us make BSS a welcoming and supportive place for all!

Mathletes

Did someone say Mathletes? No?! Well that's okay, cause I'm saying it!! Senior Mathletes starts this Wednesday at lunch in room 203!! Be there or be square!

Writer's Club

Meets today at lunch in the Drama Room. Bring your creativity. All are welcome!

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Morning Announcements
Wednesday October 21, 2026

Last Week to Order BSS Hoodies

BSS Hoodies will be on sale all this week at lunch in front foyer. This is the last week to order a hoodie and all orders are due to Mr. Cusson by the end of the school day on Friday October 23rd. Don't miss out ... get your order in today !!!!

Student Vote

Hey, Blazers, it's election season and you get a say! That's right: Student Vote is here. For the next two days listen in to get to know your candidates and on Friday, after the assembly, you get to vote. This morning we will hear about the four people running for mayor, Bryan Paterson, Connie Glenn, Vanessa Mensah, and Grant Bedard. Bryan Paterson is the current mayor and has been on City Council for 16 years. His focus is on housing and community safety. He is an associate professor of economics at RMC. Connie Glenn is currently a city councillor and has been on City Council for 4 years. Her focus is on affordability and transparency at City Hall and is a professional kinesiologist. Vanessa Mensah is a community leader in non-profits and health care. A therapist by training she worked for 5 years at the City in the equity office. Her focus is on jobs and community well-being. Grant Bedard is a community advocate for mental health and supports for those experiencing homelessness and addiction. He is a proud father and husband.

ATHLETICS

Girls Hockey

If you're interested in playing Girls Hockey for Bayridge this year, see Mr. Swaine as soon as possible. Tryouts are coming up soon!

Sr. Boys Volleyball

Congratulations to the Sr Boys Volleyball team for ANOTHER HUGE WIN last night! Your Blazers took down the Holy Cross Saints in 3 straight sets to clinch the victory. Huge shout out to Ryder McCallum for leading the offense with incredible sets. Also to Sebastien Cirelli and James Raymo for outstanding defense in the back row. Big blocks came from Torin Murphy and Alex Locke in the middle. Next up; Napanee in the Blazer Dome Thursday afterschool!

COUNCILS AND CLUBS

BCSP Meeting - Gr 9/10

If you're a grade 9 or 10 in the BCSP, you have a meeting on Friday at lunch in room 140. See Mr. Swaine with questions.

Choir

Choir sings today at lunch - come to the music room - new members are welcome!

Mathletes

Did someone say Mathletes? No?! Well that's okay, cause I'm saying it!! Senior Mathletes starts this Wednesday at lunch in room 203!! Be there or be square!

Morning Announcement
Thursday October 22 2026

Hot Lunch This Week

Good Morning Bayridge! Get ready to treat your taste buds! This Friday’s hot lunch is serving up some serious comfort food goodness! Pulled Pork Sliders Creamy Coleslaw Fresh, Crispy Onion Rings Homemade Butter Tart to finish on a sweet note! All this deliciousness for just $7.00! Bring your appetite and get ready for a tasty Friday! We can’t wait to see you there!

Last Week to Order BSS Hoodies

BSS Hoodies will be on sale all this week at lunch in front foyer. This is the last week to order a hoodie and all orders are due to Mr. Cusson by the end of the school day on Friday October 23rd. Don't miss out ... get your order in today !!!!

Student Vote

Hey, Blazers, it's election season and you get a say! That's right: it's day two of sharing information for Student Vote which takes place tomorrow after the assembly. This morning we will hear about the two people running for City Councillor in our area and the two people running for School Board Trustee in our area. BSS sits in the middle of District 3, Collins-Bayridge. Running for councillor are Lisa Osanic and Joel Bruce. Councillors are the feet on the ground for city life who represent us at City Hall. Lisa has served on City Council for 20 years. She has a Master of Business Administration and also works for the Ontario Ministry of Health. Her passion is the environment and maintaining the urban tree canopy. Joel Bruce has a Masters of Public Administration. He has a background in Corrections and federal and provincial government agencies. Joel was a member of the Princess of Wales Own Regiment for 22 years. Running for School Board Trustee are Joe Gratton and Katherine Hiekkila. School Board Trustees oversee Limestone's Policies and bring a democratic and community perspective to what schools do. Joe is a project supervisor in a neighbouring municipality. He served 22 years in the Armed Forces and has two children in LDSB schools. Katherine is an educator who as taught at Queen's, SLC, and LDSB. She currently teaches at Kingston Literacy and Skills and has a child in Limestone.

ATHLETICS

Girls Hockey

If you're interested in playing Girls Ice Hockey for Bayridge this year, see Mr. Swaine as soon as possible. Tryouts are coming up soon!

COUNCILS AND CLUBS

BCSP Meeting - Gr 9/10

If you're a grade 9 or 10 in the BCSP, you have a meeting on Friday at lunch in room 140. See Mr. Swaine with questions.

Guitar

Guitar Ensemble practices today at lunch in the music room.

Student Vote

Today is the Student Vote for the Kingston Municipal Election! During Periods 2, 3, and 4, students will be called down by grade to vote in the library. Stay tuned and listen for your grade to be called!

Writer's Club

Meets today at lunch in the Drama Room. Bring your creativity. All are welcome!

Let's Have a Thankful Thursday, Blazers!

Morning Announcements - Broadcast on Blazer News
Friday October 23 2026

Broadcast on Blazer News!

Have a Fantastic Friday and a Wicked Weekend!