Good afternoon HCI,

The countdown is on Huskies!! Spirit Wear is only available for one more week! From classic crewnecks and hoodies to t-shirts and more! All items are sold separately and are available to purchase through School Cash Online until Friday, November 6th. Check out the full collection and access the purchase links on the Huskies Sports Centre website. Don't miss out on your chance to rep Humberside!

What a great end to a great week - our Fall Fun Fest was a huge success! Thank you to our Student Council and clubs and associations for all their hard work! It is hard to believe we are already into November next week; while phones take care of this for us these days, a reminder that this weekend the clocks fall back! For those who celebrate, it was great to see so many staff and students in their Halloween costumes today. Thank you for showing such great energy!

 

Week at a Glance

 

HCI Whole School Calendar            TDSB 2026-2027 School Year Calendar

TDSB Parent Concern Protocol      Special Education and Inclusion site Parent Engagement Sessions 2026-2027

 

Monday, November 2nd	- Day 2
Tuesday, November 3rd	- Day 1
Wednesday, November 4th	- Grade Nine - Take Our Kids to Work Day *Reminder info below
Thursday, November 5th	- Day 1
Friday, November 6th	- Semester 1, Term 1 Ends

 

Wednesday, November 4th --> Grade Nine Take Our Kids to Work Day is Canada’s leading career-exploration program, providing young people with meaningful opportunities to experience the world of work, discover diverse career pathways, and connect their learning to future possibilities. HCI’s Grade 9 students have the opportunity to be excused from school to attend a workplace with a parent, guardian or caregiver. Grade 9 students have been given paper permission forms from their period 1 teachers. The form is also posted on the Grade 9 Guidance Google Classroom and attached here.
Completed forms can be dropped off directly at the VPO up until end of day on Monday November 2nd.

 

Save the Date

November 9th --> Applications for Elementary and Secondary Specialized Programs will open on November 9, and close on November 27 at 4 p.m. Programs include the Arts, Math, Science & Technology, Leadership, and International Baccalaureate. Students and families are encouraged to review program-specific eligibility criteria, application requirements, and Demonstration of Knowledge expectations before applying. Please visit the Specialized Programs Website for more information.

A Window into the Classroom

This week students attended the VersaFi Job Shadow day, designed for young women and non-binary students in grades 11 and 12, to have the opportunity to see and experience the many possible careers available in finance. Thank you to Ms. Foley for organizing the trip and attending with some of our HCI business students!

 

Academic Information

OSSLT Parent/Caregiver Information --> EQAO provides resources for parents/caregivers on what to expect and how to navigate assessments. Please visit the following link for more information: Navigating EQAO Assessments: A Friendly Guide for Parents and Guardians

 

School Business

TDSB Verification Forms --> This week, the TDSB sent out it's Verification Forms to parents/caregivers to ensure the information we have in our system is accurate. The primary contact will have received an email titled: Toronto District School Board Data Verification Forms for _______________ (student's name). We kindly ask you to complete this online form as soon as possible. Should there be an address change or change in guardianship, we will follow up with you for supporting documentation.

 

Graduation Photography Session --> Starting on Monday, November 30th, Clear Images School Photography will be helping you to capture your special milestone! A $35 session fee is required at this time, to secure your appointment. This $35 fee includes your photography session, an 11"x14" print of your Graduating Class Composite and secures access to your exclusive Graduation Online Portrait Gallery. During your appointment, the photographer will provide you with access codes to your exclusive Graduation Online Portrait Gallery for you to view and purchase. These photos will be available to view 10 business days after your school's last graduation appointment has been taken.

• Please respect your appointment time and remember to come prepared for your photo session. Collared shirts pair well with the graduation gowns and please bring your smile!
• Please click on the link to book your appointment:

Questions? email us at info@clearimages.ca

 

Did You Know?

Concussions --> If a student has a possible or confirmed concussion please inform their Alpha VP so that we can share required medical forms, track recovery plans, and ensure student safety and wellbeing. Students with concussion symptoms MAY NOT participate in Phys Ed, sporting activities, intramurals, or active classroom activities until they are medically cleared. Please help us protect student brain health at HCI!

 

TDSB Central

Parent Engagement Sessions - November 2026 --> Special Education and Inclusion is pleased to offer a number of sessions for parents/caregivers in November. Please find additional information in this flyer. All parent engagement sessions for the 2026-2027 school year can be found here.

 

Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter – November 2026 Edition --> The November 2026 edition of the Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter for Parents/Caregivers is now available on the Special Education and Inclusion site. This monthly newsletter includes important updates, tips, and resources to support students with disabilities and special education needs, and indeed all students.

HAC Highlights of the Week

Fall Sports Update --> It’s been another exciting week for Huskies Athletics! A huge shoutout to our Varsity Girls Field Hockey team for a strong performance in the Regional Finals, finishing second overall! Congratulations to Ethan and Zadie on an impressive 9th-place finish in the province at OFSAA Tennis! Our Cross Country team also had an amazing day at the City Championships, with our Novice Girls qualifying for OFSAA! Another exciting milestone for Humberside Athletics as both of our Boys Flag Football teams qualified for the Championship Tournament in the school's first-ever mini season of TDSSAA Boys Flag Football! Congratulations to all our athletes on their incredible efforts and accomplishments! Stay tuned for more playoff updates as our fall season continues! Be sure to check out the Huskies Sports Centre for the latest schedules, results, and updates, and follow @hci_hac on Instagram to stay connected with all things Huskies Athletics!

 

Upcoming Winter Season Information --> With our fall sports season still in full swing, we're already starting to prepare for the upcoming winter athletics season! Students interested in joining a winter team are encouraged to check out the Huskies Sports Centre for dates and times of all upcoming interest meetings and tryouts. Be sure to also stay tuned to PA announcements, Grade Google Classrooms, and HAC's Instagram (@hci_hac) for the latest updates!

 

(NEW!) Grade 9 HAC Applications --> Attention Grade 9 Huskies! Interested in getting more involved in Humberside Athletics? Applications to join the Humberside Athletic Council (HAC) are officially open! HAC is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills, help organize intramurals and school events, and contribute to building school spirit! Applications close Friday, November 6 at 4:00pm! Click here to apply!

(NEW!) Intramurals --> Hey Huskies! Volleyball intramurals are back! Sign up as a team, individual, or small group. This season, we're offering three divisions: Junior Competitive (9/10s), Senior Competitive (11/12s), and Varsity Recreational (9-12s). Registration closes Friday October 30th at 11:59pm. Click on the following links to register: Team Sign Up Sign-Up & Individual/Small Group Sign-Up.

 

Happy Friday!