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J.L. Ilsley High

138 Sylvia Ave, Halifax, NS

(902) 479-4612
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Daily Announcements

Monday April 29th Announcements

  • Girls softball tryouts today and tomorrow from 4:00pm-5:30pm at Graves Oakley Field. Make sure you join the Google Classroom for all updates!
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  • Mandatory meeting today for all Students' Council members and next years Executive applicants. Room 326 and meeting will begin at 12:05 sharp. Please be there. Applications for remaining Representative positions can also be found at this meeting. That's room 326 at lunch.
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  • Spring Fling Dance is this Thursday May 2nd from 7-10pm. You can pay admission early all week in the cafeteria at lunch for only $7. Admission will be $10 if you pay at the door. Like last time there will be cash canteen, activity rooms, DJ, lights, and lots of fun. There will be bag checks, and once in the dance, if you leave the school, you cannot re-enter. Come out for one of the last big school events of the year.
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  • Horizons Conference at JL Ilsley on May 15th. This is a one day student leadership conference with keynote speakers, student led activities, lunch, snacks, and prizes. The cost is $25 to attend and you can register now. Look for the QR codes on the orange posters around the school. You can also see Mr. Burbridge in room 326 if interested or need more info. Students must register by May 9th to attend.
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  • Jam club on wed after school
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What's New

April 12th, 2024

We will be hosting parent-teacher for semester 2 on Thursday, April 18th from 1:00-3:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm.

Appointments with teachers must be booked in advance using the link below.

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March 20th, 2024

Please join us April 4-6 for our presentation of the musical Mean Girls.

MEAN GIRLS - Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and...

February 21st, 2024

See information attached regarding course selection for current grade 9s, 10s and 11s.

 

Grade 9 Course selection has begun. Below you will find a copy of the presentation from Feb...

February 1st, 2024

Reminder that February 1st is the assessment day. There is no school for students.

Semester 2 starts on Friday, February 2nd. It will be a Day B in the schedule.

January 30th, 2024

Calnen's will be back on site to take grad photos/grad retakes on February 13 and 14 (if enough bookings).

Use the link below to make an appointment.

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January 10th, 2024