Black Youth Mentorship - Special Event - Tuesday, February 23rd
2021-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Bernie Custis, in partnership with HCCI, will be hosting a special event for all Black youth as part of the Black Youth Mentorship Program. Contact staff sponsors, Ms. Samad and Chad Mcpherson for more information.

Parent Town Hall Event - Tuesday, March 2 (7:00-8:00)
2021-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Parents of Bernie Custis Tigers are invited to a Town Hall event, March 2 from 7-8pm. Melissa Brodie (MSW) Mental Health Social Worker, will be presenting strategies that support youth mental health and wellness. Parents can ask questions during a Q and A session. There will be a brief presentation on how to get involved in School Council. To register, please contact the school.

Parent Town Hall Flyer – multilingual

March 15-19 is BCSS March Wellness Week
2021-03-15 08:00 - 2021-03-19 17:00 (America/New_York)
March Wellness Week
The staff at BCSS recognize that usually students and staff are in a “break” mode this week in March. The focus of this week is to provide students with mini wellness breaks with various activities planned to promote wellness. These include – uplifting music, mindful minute activities, and body break activities. During this week, staff and students are invited to wear their comfiest clothes. This can include pajamas, sweats, tights, etc. BCSS student council will also be sharing wellness activities through social media platforms to encourage at-home learners as well.

School Council - April 6th, 2021 7pm
2021-04-06 19:00 (America/New_York)
Parents of Bernie Custis Tigers are invited to this event. Please use this link to attend the MS Teams meeting. https://bit.ly/2Pvxjyn
For more information, contact the school.

School Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 1st
2021-06-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Parents and Guardians of Bernie Custis students are invited to our final school council meeting. Please use the link below to join the MS Teams meeting. Click here to join the meeting

Agenda

Guest Speakers – Pathways/Compass
Principal’s Report

Graduation Celebrations
Looking Ahead: Secondary Learning Models (quadmester model and e-learning model)
Q and A – Burning Questions for June

School Council – September elections.

For more information regarding the upcoming meetings, please contact the school.

June 21st - Grade 12 Grad Celebration Day
2021-06-08 10:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Grade 12 students of 2021 are invited with their households to celebrate with Bernie Custis staff. Please see the link attached for more information. BCSS Grad Celebrations Day Q & A

Grade 9 Virtual Orientation
2021-08-31 09:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
All incoming Grade 9 students will automatically be registered to attend the program at the Secondary School they’ll be attending in September 2021. Programs will be delivered in an on-line format over MS Teams. It is our hope that we can engage most incoming Grade 9 students with a program that helps them become familiar with their peers, teachers and school in the week before starting their grade 9 year.
For more information, please contact the school.

First day of school - Wednesday, September 8th
2021-09-08 08:50 - 15:10 (America/New_York)

School Council Meeting
2021-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Parents and guardians of Bernie Custis students are invited to the school council meeting.

School Council Elections
2021-09-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Parents and Guardians of BCSS students are invited to the School Council Elections and Grade info night on Monday, September 27th at 7 pm.
This virtual meeting will provide information to support your grade 9 students. There will also be school council elections. If you are interested in self-nominating, please see the form link below All nominations must be completed and returned to school by Friday, September 24th.
https://bit.ly/3lk3Gwi
The link to the Council meeting is below.
Microsoft Teams meeting

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School Council Meeting
2021-11-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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Bernie "Night of Lights"
2021-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Bernie “Night of Lights”
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers of BCSS students and future BCSS students are invited to this walk-through event. Come and see a showcase of the many courses and clubs at our school that make Bernie Custis a great school to attend.

SCHOOL COUNCIL - TUES. FEBRUARY 8th 6pm - 7pm
2022-02-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
To join the School Council meeting, please see the link below.

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School Council Meeting
2022-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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School Council Meeting
2022-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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Parent Engagement Event - June 12th 4:30-6:00
2022-06-10 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Parents/Guardians are invited to an afternoon session of building partnerships with the staff at Bernie Custis. We invite you to help us better serve and educate your students. Please contact the school for more information.

School Council Meeting - Virtual Meeting- Tuesday, June 14th 7pm -8pm
2022-06-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
All parents, guardians and caregivers of BCSS students are invited to the June School Council virtual meeting.

To attend the school council meeting on Tuesday, June 14th from 7pm to 8 pm, please use the link:
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School Council Meeting - Postponed until Feb 9
2023-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

The Ice "Gay-La" Positive Space Party
2023-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
@ Bernie Custis Secondary School.
1055 King Street East, Hamilton, L8M 1E2.
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Doors open for entry from 7:00 – 7:30 pm only.
No re-entry. School ID required.
Cost $5.00.
Event organizer contact info: Mr. E. Dumitru – eldumitr@hwdsb.on.ca Ms. A. Wills – awills@hwdsb.on.ca
Please be aware that attendance at this event is conditional based on adherence to the guidelines outlined in the contract. By signing this contract, students acknowledge and agree to each of the following conditions:

Last Day of Semester 1
2023-01-25

Exam / Evaluation Day (Period 1 Classes)
2023-01-26 08:50 - 10:05 (America/New_York)
Students will write their exams in their classroom spaces and will go home after they finish their exams.
Student Success Teachers will be in the library to support credit rescue opportunities.

Exam / Evaluation Day (Period 2 Classes)
2023-01-27 08:50 - 10:05 (America/New_York)

Exam / Evaluation Day (Period 3 Classes)
2023-01-30 08:50 - 10:05 (America/New_York)

Exam / Evaluation Day (Period 4 Classes)
2023-01-31 08:50 - 10:05 (America/New_York)

Period 1 Exam/Evaluation Day / Student Success / Credit Rescue / Makeup Day
2023-02-01 08:50 - 10:05 (America/New_York)
Students will make up the missed Period 1 Exam/Evaluation this day due to the Jan, 26 snowday.

Professional Activity Day - No School Today
2023-02-02 08:50 - 15:10 (America/New_York)
Students do not attend school today

First Day of Semester 2
2023-02-03
All students attend school today

Dental Health Month - February
2023-02-04 - 2023-02-28
February is Dental Health Month – visit this link for more information on Healthy Smiles Ontario and Free Dental Services in Hamilton.

School Council Meeting
2023-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

Semester 1 Report Cards
2023-02-13
Report cards sent to student email and to parent/guardian email on file with the school.
