Good afternoon HCI,

It has been great to see how many students are putting their name in the ring for one of our many student leadership positions. There are so many different ways to lead, sometimes it is with a formalized position, sometimes it is through participation within an organized club/team/association/event, and sometimes it is just through the day to day interactions our HCI students have. We are working hard at helping our students understand what it means to be a 'Humberside Citizen' and we are so pleased to see it in action every day!

I would like to take a moment to address school sanctioned events versus unsanctioned events. Please note that any school event will be both advertised via official school channels (the bulletin and the school calendar) and will be supervised by HCI staff. If your child is attending an event, that may seem like an HCI tradition but it does not have TDSB staff present, then it is not a school sanctioned event. Students that are attending events outside of school that result in a negative effect on the school climate or pose a safety risk, can be investigated and school based consequences may apply.

Please see below for important updates for the upcoming week.

Week at a Glance

Save the Date

Thursday, May 28th --> HCI Prom

Tuesday, May 26th --> Student Council Executive and Valedictorian Assembly and Voting

Thursday, May 28th --> HCI Prom

Humberside Celebrates

Camp Pinecrest --> Some of our student leaders have just returned from a fantastic experience learning about leadership styles and strategies, so that they can bring that back to the clubs, teams and associations they contribute to. Thank you to our Peer Leaders, HAC and SAC, along with the staff supervisors (Ms. Bernknopf, Mr. Matheson, Ms. Bumstead and Mr. Seidu)

Academic Info

Culminating Activities --> Teachers will begin introducing the culminating activities that students will complete as a part of their final 30% mark. Each course has its own mark breakdown that is communicated via the course outline. It is always a good idea to ask your child to review this document in order to be clear on final expectations and tasks. Some courses may only have a culminating, whereas others may have a combination of a culminating task and an exam. Demonstration of learning for culminating tasks is primarily completed in class under the teacher's supervision; therefore attendance remains very important up until the last day of classes.

Missed Evaluations → Please note that family vacations are not considered a legitimate absence. Every effort should be made to avoid scheduling family vacations during school time. Holiday dates are published in the school calendar and on the TDSB website, http://www.tdsb.on.ca. In the event of a missed evaluation due to a family vacation, teachers are not required to provide an alternative form of evaluation. In the case of examinations, no make-up exam or alternative arrangements will be made. In person students will not be made Virtual Learners in order to accommodate.
*Please note that this Evaluation Reminder also applies to summer plans that may begin before the academic year comes to an end. Please do not book summer plans to begin during the examination or culminating period.

School Business

1:1 Chromebook Device Collection (Grade 12s) --> Please note that all graduating students that were provided a device by the TDSB are to return the device as soon as they no longer require the use of it. We are not permitted to load out the 1:1 devices during the summer (should you be taking a summer course). Please return your device to the library.

TDSB Central

TDSB Mental Health Resource Fair--> "Navigating Pathways to Wellness" On May 30th, the Social Work/Attendance and Child and Youth Services departments warmly invite students, families, and parents/caregivers to the inaugural Navigating Pathways to Wellness: A TDSB Mental Health Resource Fair for All students and Families.
See the flyer for registration and full details. This dynamic, community-powered event will feature an incredible lineup of presenters and partners from the City of Toronto, Toronto Public Health, and leading mental health and community agencies across the city. Together, they will offer engaging sessions, resources, and supports to help families navigate well-being, connection, and care as we head into the summer months. Grounded in the deep connection between mental health and developmental needs, this event creates a vibrant space to learn, connect, and access support.

Student Council

HUH --> Humberside Ultimate Hype is back! Are you looking for the perfect end of year event to celebrate after a year of hard work? Join Student Council as well as many other clubs on May 22nd at lunch on the lower field to check out our many attractions. Be ready with your tropical shirts and floaties, because this year's theme is… Beach! Stay up to date with this event and many more to come on the Student Council instagram @humbersidesac

HAC Highlights of the Week

Spring Sports Update --> It has been another fun and exciting week for Huskies Athletics! Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team and Varsity Boys Rugby team on an awesome season! We would also like to give a big shoutout to our Senior All Gender Ultimate Team for winning the West Region title, as well as our Track & Field Team for an incredible performance at Regionals yesterday, where they earned the titles of Best Overall Girls Team and Best Overall Novice Girls Team. Good luck to the Varsity Girls Soccer team, Varsity Boys Soccer team, Varsity Boys Lacrosse team, Varsity Girls Slo Pitch team, Varsity Boys Baseball team, and our Tennis team as they compete in playoff action next week. Be sure to check out team recaps, highlights, and updates on Instagram at @hci_hac. Go Huskies!

Athletic Banquet Update --> The Humberside Athletic Banquet is back! Join us on Monday June 8th from 5:00–9:00pm at the Crooked Cue as we celebrate an incredible year of Huskies athletics, spirit, leadership, and community. Tickets are currently available via Cash Online until Friday May 22nd. Please note that only 350 tickets are available, and tickets are already more than halfway sold out, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone! Tickets are $50, and all students who participated in a Humberside sports team, intramurals, or Huskies VS are eligible to attend. For more information and updates, be sure to follow @hci_hac and check your grade Google Classrooms regularly.

NEW! HAC Applications 2026-2027 --> The Humberside Athletic Council is excited to announce that applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be coming out next Wednesday May 20th! Please check out your grade google classroom and/or @hci_hac on Instagram for the application link.

NEW! World Cup Soccer Intramurals --> We are kicking off the final intramural season of the year with some World Cup soccer! Sign-ups will be available until tonight (Friday May 15th) at 11:59pm! Pick your World Cup country and compete in either the Rec or Competitive division! Please check out your grade google classroom and/or @hci_hac on Instagram for the sign-up links.

School Council

School Council Meeting --> The last school council meeting of the school year is coming up on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30pm in the school library. Come out to hear updates from Principal Pearson, student leaders, and learn more about what is going on in the school community.

"Just Ask Jessica" --> Do you have a question for Principal Pearson? Submit it to us by email at [email protected]. We will group and summarize relevant questions for Ms. Pearson before our next meeting. You can attend the meeting to hear the answers, or read them afterward in our meeting minutes. All questions will be kept anonymous. This feature is for general topics only, not for questions about individual students or teachers.

Happy Friday!