Bernie Custis

Holiday - no school
2024-03-29, 2024-04-01, 2024-05-20

Family-Teacher Conference
2024-04-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Family-Teacher Conference Information
Dear Parents and Guardians of Bernie Custis Secondary School,
We will be holding Family-Teacher Interviews at the school on Thursday, April 4th from 5:00 –7:00 pm.
This semester, you will be able to schedule your Family-Teacher Interviews online. If you wish to schedule a meeting with any of your child’s teachers, please follow the instructions printed further down the page.
You will be able to schedule appointments March 18th at 8:00 am until April 3rd at 11:00 pm.
Instructions

Prepare a list with the names of each teacher you would like to meet
Go to the Bernie Custis scheduling website at https://parentinterview.com/s/berniecustis
Enter your child’s student number and click “Sign In”
Fill in your contact information and click “Continue to Make Appointments”
Click on the name of a teacher with whom you wish to schedule an appointment
Click on an “Available” time at which you wish to meet with that teacher
Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until you have scheduled all the teachers you wish to see
Click on “My Schedule” (top left of the page)
Print out, email or copy down your schedule

If you experience any difficulty using the service, please email support@parentinterview.com
We look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
The Teachers and Administration of Bernie Custis Secondary School

PA Day - no school for students
2024-04-08

Graduation Photos
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-12
To book your session you will need to:
1. Go to bookmygrad.ca
2. Enter school code: IPT
3. Enter student number (located on your report card or student card)

OSSLT (Session A)
2024-04-16 10:15 - 11:30
All grade 10 students will be writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test on April 16 (Session A) and April 18 (Session B) in their homeroom classes.
Test Preparation
Grade 10 teachers will be delivering literacy prep lessons in their classes leading up to the OSSLT test day. The test prep is linked here: OSSLT Preparation
You can get more information about the OSSLT and access a practice test by visiting the following link: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) – EQAO.
What do you need?
Come to school with a FULLY CHARGED SCHOOL-ISSUED DEVICE (iPad or laptop). You need to have the Safe Exam Browser (SEB ) installed.
Accommodations?
If you need to write at a later date – due to religious observance, or a medical appointment, please contact your teacher.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions or concerns please contact the VP Ms. Boulton (jboulton@hwdsb.on.ca) or Ms Samad (msamad@hwdsb.on.ca)

The OSSLT is a graduation requirement. Students who are successful in Grade 10 will not need to write the test again. Students who are unsuccessful will have another chance next year.

OSSLT (Session B)
2024-04-18 10:30 - 11:30

School Council Meeting - virtual
2024-04-18 18:00 - 19:00
Link for meeting will be provided closer to the meeting date.

Spring Semi Formal
2024-04-25

Speaker Series Event - Invitation to Families
2024-05-09 17:00 - 18:00

Commencement Breakfast & Valedictorian Speeches
2024-05-23 09:00 - 09:30
Grade 12 students are cordially invited to attend a commencement breakfast today, enjoy a delicious meal with your cohort, listen to valedictorian speeches and vote on which candidate you would like as valedictorian for the Class of 2024.

Prom
2024-05-30 18:30 - 22:30
Grade 12 prom is open to all grade 12 and 12+ students.

Cost: $60/student, $65/guest
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm
Location: Liuna Station, 360 James Street N, Hamilton (Please use back entrance off of John Street)

Year End Music Concert
2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:00

Culture Fest 2024
2024-06-07

School Council Meeting - virtual
2024-06-13 18:00 - 19:00
Link for meeting will be provided closer to meeting date.

Commencement Ceremony
2024-06-27
Attention all grade 12 students!
Commencement is going to be held on Thursday, June 27th at The Hamilton Convention Centre from 4-6 pm. Four tickets issued per student to be picked up when students retrieve their cap and gown.
BCSS Class of 2024 Commencement
Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summer’s Lane, Hamilton
Thursday June 27, 2024
Students Arrive: 3:00pm
Ceremony: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Directions and Parking

Grade 9 Orientation Day
2024-08-29
**Grade 9 Orientation Day has had a date change from August 28th, 2024 to August 29th, 2024.
Hello Bernie Families;

We’d like to welcome all our new grade 9 Bernie Custis Tigers at our Grade 9 Orientation on Thursday Aug 29th 9:30-1:30 pm.
Check in from 9:30-10 am in the front foyer. Pizza lunch included.
*There is an opportunity for students to have their picture ID done on this day. Please have electronic device permission form complete for students to receive their laptops.
See you then!

Parent's Night - Oct 23, 2025 - 5:00-7:00 PM
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00
Family-Teacher Conference Information
Dear Parents and Guardians of Bernie Custis Secondary School,
We will be holding Family-Teacher Interviews at the school on Thursday, October 23rd from 5:00 –7:00 pm.
You will be able to schedule your Family-Teacher Interviews online. If you wish to schedule a meeting with any of your child’s teachers, please follow the instructions printed further down the page.
You will be able to schedule appointments October 6th at 8:00 am until October 22nd at 11:00 pm.
Instructions

Prepare a list with the names of each teacher you would like to meet
Go to the Bernie Custis scheduling website at https://parentinterview.com/s/berniecustis
Enter your child’s student number and click “Sign In”
Fill in your contact information and click “Continue to Make Appointments”
Click on the name of a teacher with whom you wish to schedule an appointment
Click on an “Available” time at which you wish to meet with that teacher
Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until you have scheduled all the teachers you wish to see
Click on “My Schedule” (top left of the page)
Print out, email or copy down your schedule

If you experience any difficulty using the service, please email support@parentinterview.com
We look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
The Teachers and Administration of Bernie Custis Secondary School

PA Day Oct 24, 2025
2025-10-24

Halloween Dance
2025-10-30 19:00 - 22:00
Halloween Dance
BCSS Cafetorium
Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 from 7pm-10pm
$5
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

Grade 7 & 8 Information Night
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:30
Grade 8 Info Session

OSSLT Nov 19 & 20
2025-11-19 - 2025-11-20
The Fall Session of OSSLT will run on November 19 (Session A) and November 20 (Session B).
Eligibility:
All Grade 10 students will write the test on November 19 and November 20. (Students who are in grades 11, 12 or 12+ will write in the spring). There are some exemptions.
Attendance:
Students must attend both days to complete the test.
Time and Location:
Students are expected to report to the Cafeteria to write the test during Period 1 and Period 2 on both days. All students have extra time (if needed) to complete each session. Students with IEPs have the opportunity to write in Learning Resource and are expected to check in with the Learning Resource teacher beforehand, to ensure they will have the proper accommodations. If your student is writing in Learning Resource, they are expected to report there NOT the cafeteria.
Preparing for the Test:
Our Grade 10 teachers will be running OSSLT preparation sessions for students who are taking English this semester. Students who are not in English this semester are encouraged to visit Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) to prepare for the test. Students can also access a practice test by visiting the following link Practice Test.
Technological Requirements:
Students are required to use their board issued device to complete the test and the Safe Exam Browser (SEB) must be installed. Any necessary updates to devices should be done before the test. Personal devices are not allowed. During the test students can have access to headphones for listening to test questions/calming music. We request that students bring in their own headphones that can be plugged into their devices.
Questions/Concerns:
Vice – Principal Ms. Kantiono: rkantion@hwdsb.on.ca
Student Success Teacher Ms. Narancic: gnaranci@hwdsb.on.ca

PA Day
2025-11-21 08:00 - 17:00

Photo Retake Day
2025-11-25 08:00 - 17:00
