Good morning HCI,

November is now upon us, which has brought the time change. While the morning light is appreciated, it does mean it is getting darker much earlier; please remind our HCI students about being extra careful to be seen by cars and the TTC! We have now crossed over the halfway mark of semester one, with mid-term report cards being sent out electronically by the end of next week. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher and care team here at HCI, should they need more support academically or social-emotionally. We have a variety of supports that can be put in place; every student should feel that they have a 'team' here at HCI that is in their corner!

FINAL CALL! Humberside Spirit Wear --> Today is the last day to purchase SPIRIT WEAR! 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 tonight. 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!

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

Save the Date

Monday, November 16 & Tuesday, November 17 --> OSSLT writing days for grade 10 students. OSSLT Practice information will be provided to students in their classes next week and will also be sent directly to families/caregivers with grade 10 students. Previously Eligible students will be contacted individually and be provided with an OSSLT day during the week of November 23.

Friday, November 20 --> Elementary and Secondary PA Day

Monday, November 30 --> Grad photo bookings begin

Humberside Celebrates

HCI Breakfast Program → Our breakfast program is fortunate to have students who are willing to come in early each morning to support in making sure that Humberside students get a nutritious and delicious breakfast every day! Twelve student volunteers also took part in the Safe Food Handling Training Course that has been developed for volunteers who support with breakfast programs. This course is accepted by all TDSB schools who offer nutrition programs and is approved by the Ministry of Health. This accreditation is an asset that can be added to a resume as well! The students learned about safe food handling, hygiene and safe operating practices and how to safely prepare food. Students are able to earn volunteer hours that count towards their 40 hours of required community service hours and this is a great opportunity to be involved in school community. Way to go Breakfast Program Team!

A Window into the Classroom

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) --> On Friday, 30 October, some of our Health & Wellness SHSM and other senior students explored Seneca Polytechnic. They were given the opportunity to tour the Newnham Campus as well as see what it might be like to be in programs such as Environmental Technician, Fashion Arts, Building Systems Engineer, and Business Studies. Seeing the possibility of hands-on learning at a post-secondary institution was quite educational and exciting!

Academic Information

NEW! Experiential Learning → A website for HCI's Experiential Learning Department has been launched! If your student is interested in taking their learning into the community, there are many rich and vibrant opportunities. Please explore the new website for information on Co-operative Education, OYAP, Dual Credits, and Health & Wellness SHSM.

Guidance Updates

Continuing Education & e-Learning Day School Registration Coming to myBlueprint --> Exciting news for TDSB students! Starting in November, TDSB students will be able to select and register for Continuing Education and e-Learning Day School courses directly within myBlueprint. This new feature will provide a more streamlined and convenient registration experience for students planning their educational pathways. We encourage students to log in to myBlueprint and take advantage of this new, simplified registration process when registration opens.

Need Help? Check in with your Guidance Counsellor for support and/or check out this myBlueprint video for tips

Registration Dates:

• November 17, 2026 --> Semester 2 - Remedial Night School Program registration opens @ 10:00 AM
• November 24, 2026 --> Semester 2 e-Learning Day School registration opens @ 10:00 AM
• December 1, 2026 --> Semester 2 - Remote Full Credit and eCredit registration opens @ 10:00 AM 

HAC Highlights of the Week

Fall Sports Update --> It’s been another exciting week for Huskies Athletics! A huge congratulations to our Senior Boys Volleyball team, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 Ultimate Frisbee teams on fantastic seasons! A special shoutout to our Boys Flag Football team for making history as City Champions in Humberside’s first-ever mini season! An incredible accomplishment for a team that is helping pave the way for a new TDSSAA league in the coming years!

Best of luck to our Novice Girls Cross Country team as they head to Sudbury to compete at OFSAA this weekend! We’re also cheering on our Varsity Girls Basketball and Junior Boys Volleyball teams as they prepare for Regional Playoffs next week!

Congratulations to all our student-athletes and coaches on their hard work and accomplishments! As our fall season wraps up, stay tuned for more playoff updates and exciting results! Be sure to check out the Huskies Sports Centre for the latest schedules, scores, and updates, and follow @hci_hac on Instagram to stay connected with all things Huskies Athletics!

Upcoming Winter Season Information --> While our fall sports season is still going strong, we’re already gearing up for an exciting winter athletics season! Several winter teams have already started their tryouts, with many more getting underway in the coming weeks! Students interested in joining a winter team are encouraged to regularly check their grade google classroom, listen to PA announcements, and follow @hci_hac on Instagram for the latest information on interest meetings, tryout dates, and schedules. A few more teams were announced this past week, so be sure to join their Google Classrooms to stay updated!

• Varsity Girls Hockey: u52cx4a
• Varsity Girls Indoor Soccer: go3zwlvo
• Swim Team: 2noqf2oc

For a full list of winter sports offered, please click here.


Volleyball Intramurals --> Hey Huskies! Volleyball intramurals are off to a great start! Be sure to check out our Intramurals Website for the latest schedules, standings, and updates. We’ve also launched a new Intramurals Google Classroom to make it easier for everyone to stay in the loop! All participating students are encouraged to join using the code hxrv3zai so you don’t miss any important announcements. See you on the court!

Happy Friday!