Morning Announcements

Attention all students and staff- the final order for health care spirit wear scrubs and hoodies will be placed next week. Order forms can be found in the main office. They are due on Wednesday of next week so be sure to check out the website this weekend if you want to order any scrubs or health care hoodies. This will be the last order for the year. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Bouw in room 246. 

Attention titans- Are you fascinated by the human brain? If so- take part in the University of Waterloo Brain Bee held on Saturday March 1st at the University of Waterloo. This is open to all students from grades 9-12. You will learn about the human brain, neuroscience and the importance of brain research. Winners will advance to the National brain Bee Competition. If you are interested in participating, Please see Mrs. Bouw in room 246 for more information!

Today we will declare the winner of the Valentine's Day Colouring Contest!  Colouring pages are available in the library.  Please make sure you have your submission to Ms. McColeman, in the library, before the start of period 4.  Come by the library at lunch to celebrate Valentine's Day by creating love notes for your friends and loved ones, or anyone who could use some extra love.

The library will be co-hosting a special event with the Norfolk County Public Library.  It's the launch of the NCPL Literary Prize Writing Contest and it's happening this coming Wednesday, February the 19, during period 3.  THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE A YOUTH CATEGORY JUST FOR TEENS!  If you would like to attend, please see Ms. McColeman in the library ASAP!  Space is limited.

Congratulations to the Seventeen swimmers competed at CWOSSA yesterday, and once again, their hard work paid off with many personal bests achieved.

Special shout-outs to Chelsea Haskett, Emily O’Neail, Emilia Brennenman, Meghan O’Neail and Rachael Rogers who are advancing to OFSAA and representing HT at the provincial event in March. 

A big shoutout to the Junior Girls Volleyball team for an awesome game on Wednesday, winning the NASSA championships with a 3-1 win against Delhi! Karsyn Stronks dominated with her serves, Karys Hill smashed some incredible hits, and Lily Morris and Addie Wright held a strong defense. The whole team showed amazing communication and energy—way to bring the hype!

Good luck on Tuesday at the CWOSSA qualifier! Go Titans!

The senior boys basketball team defeated SCS on Wednesday night to secure the AABHN championship final and complete their undefeated season. All players contributed to the win, with KJ Stronks, Trey D’Hondt, Nerraud Thomas, Mike Demaiter and Jack Palermo having an exceptional game.

The boys play on Tuesday to see if they will advance to the CWOSSA championships.

Great work boys!

Do you want to participate in the experience of a lifetime? If so, Join us on our Spain and Portugal Trip in March 2026! 

We will be holding an information meeting on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00pm in the HT library for students interested in travelling with us and their parents. 

See the information board outside the cafeteria for more information and now over to an EF Tours promo. 

(Hopefully the promo works! If the promo doesn't work please still read the announcement and just delete the promo part.) 

A couple of messages from guidance.  

Attention grade 12s: Grade 12 Community Service hours to be considered for graduation awards, are due this Friday.  Please bring your signed volunteer hours that have been completed  for a not for profit organization to guidance before the end of the day on Friday. 

If you require a timetable change, please have a parent email your guidance counsellor with details of what you would like to change.  Guidance is working through the changes in priority sequence, such as level changes or failed courses that need to be repeated.  Elective changes are not a priority.  Students must attend classes until guidance has contacted you.  We are working through changes as quickly as possible, and we are unable to find you to discuss your desired changes if you are not in class.  Many classes are full so timetable changes are not always possible.  We will not make any timetable changes without parent permission and we will not make any changes for teacher preference or to be with friends. 

Course selection presentations will be happening on Thursday during period 2 for any students in grade 12 who are wishing to return for a fifth year.  Any student wishing to return should plan to attend.  
Course selection presentations for Grade 9s will be happening next week Monday-Thursday with your period 1 class.  Grade 10 and 11 students will have a brief refresher of our pre-Christmas presentations on Tuesday Feb. 11th.  MyBlueprint will open on Monday Feb. 10th and selections, activity fees and digitally signed permission forms are due by February 20th. 

This is a reminder to all students who are going on the Quebec trip next week that your form for dog sledding is due today. Please bring this to Madame Vezsenyi today or email a copy of the signed form. 

Also, a reminder for French Club members who requested a hoodie please pay for this using school cash online and come and get your hoodie. If you no longer wish to have this hoodie then it will be available for other members of the club to purchase. Thank you. 

Attention members of the Boys Varsity Hockey Team.

The boys are reminded of their practice tomorrow at 3:00 pm at Talbot Gardens.

Any questions or concerns, contact Mr. VanParys, Mr. Martinow, Mr. Lichty or Mr. Maitz.  

Important announcement for all student tour guides helping with Open House tonight! There is a brief meeting with Mrs. Hanson immediately following announcements in guidance. 

This announcement is from the library.  Students, please remember that there is NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED in the library.  Please be respectful of the space by ensuring you eat before you visit the library, and only bring water into the space.

This is an announcement for all French Club students who ordered a hoodie. Please pay for your hoodie using school cash online, keep the receipt and see Madame Vezsenyi for your hoodie once you have paid. Thanks. 

Any students in grade 9, 10 or 11 that are interested in writing the University of Waterloo math contest must sign up before classes end for the semester. You can sign up with your current math teacher or see Mr. Haak in room 260 at lunch. The first contest takes place on Wednesday, February 26th.

Attention grade 12 STEM university applicants!

The deadline for the Schulich Leader Scholarship is looming.  

Interested students must submit a 1 page summary answering the question “Why would I make a good SCHULICH Leader?"

The submission for the nomination is Jan. 24th. 

The deadline for you to apply is Feb. 19th.

Please speak to Ms. Berta is guidance if you have any questions.

Haldimand County is offering an opportunity for students to participate in the "Principles of Healthy Child Development" course on January 31st  at the Cayuga arena.  If you are interested in signing up for this course, please come to guidance to get more information on how to register.  The cost of the course is $75.25

Congratulations to the girls ice hockey team! Yesterday they defeated Waterford and Delhi in regular season play in Hagersville. The coaches are proud of the team effort and wish all the players success in their 1st semester classes!

Tomorrow is the last Casual Dress day of the semester!