Clubs and Sports

Anime and Book Club

Ms Cannon

See Ms Cannon in the library and listen to the announcements for meeting times and locations.

Athletics Club

Mr Clarke

The Athletics club organizes spirit week and many more activities in our school

Book Club

Ms Cannon

Members read a different title every month and meet weekly at lunch, as well as have discussions after school once per month. Google Classroom code: gn4n2bq

Caf Jam

Mr Witterick, Mr Scott, Mr Scott

The Caf Jam is a student-run variety show that happens three times each school year. It is an evening showcase of student talent, featuring rock bands and singer/songwriters. It is open to all students.

Chess Club

Mr Arndt

Listen to the announcements for meeting times and locations.

Eco Club

Mr Schilkie

Listen to the announcements for meeting times and locations.

Dungeons and Dragons

Mr Arndt

Listen to the announcements for meeting times and locations.

Hoya Leadership Council (HLC)

Mrs V Taylor

Improv

Ms Nicole Taylor

Improv meets every Thursday at lunch in the Drama Room. Students may participate or watch.

Link Crew

Link Crew is a team of senior students that work to welcome new HHS students to our school. They visit Grade 8 classrooms in June and organize and run the annual Grade 9 welcome dance. They participate in events throughout the school year that welcome guests into our building. The centerpiece of the Link Crew experience is the opportunity to deliver an amazing orientation day experience to our new students in September.

Math Circle

Mr Baumgart

Open to anyone with an interest in mathematics! Meet with Mr. Baumgart and Memorial University Professor, James Munroe, to work with some interesting math topics outside of the usual curriculum. This is intended to be a fun challenge for students who like to solve problems and might be interested in preparing for some upcoming math contests. Weekly meetings will usually be Monday or Thursday after school.

Music

Most ensembles run all year long, and all students who take music are encouraged to participate. Our bands compete in local festivals every year. Annual band trips have been to American cities like Chicago, Cleveland, and New York. HHS Bands have also travelled to France twice and to Cuba four times. Senior Band: Meets Thursdays at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Google Classroom code: TBD Grade 9 Band: Meets Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. HHS Vocals: Meets Tuesdays at lunch. Google Classroom code: TBD Jazz Band: Meets Mondays at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Google Classroom code: TBD

Musicals

HHS produces top quality musicals. We audition in the spring of odd numbered years with the performance at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville during the next school year.

Ontario Skills

Mr Spiers, Mrs Spiers, Mr McTavish, Mr Brady, Mr Littlefield, Mr Lomas, Mr Palmer

Skills Ontario are competitions in a wide variety of areas including baking, construction, robotics, welding, and robotics. Students should contact the tech and art teachers in the fall to find out details.

Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA)

Ms Potts and Mrs Cooper

The SAGA club at HHS is for anyone who is looking for a safe space to eat lunch, socialize with fabulous folks, and discuss or debate topics of inclusion and acceptance! Typical meetings may include games, sharing of stories, Q & A, planning pride events, and so much more!

Student Mental Health Committee (MHC)

Mrs Beattie

MHC is a student developed and led committee that focuses on mental health promotion at HHS. We share information/resources and organize events and opportunities for fellow students and staff to engage in taking care of their own mental health, challenge stereotypes and reduce stigma.

Robotics

Mr McTavish and Mr Palmer

Since 2016, Hoya Robotics team 4152 has wos awards in every district event they competed in. Google Classroom code: TBD Some highlights include: – Winner of the Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors at Georgian College FRC event 2019 – winner of the Team Spirit Award sponsored by FCA Foundation at the Ontario provincial Championships – Winner of the Excellence in Engineering Award sponsored by Delphi at the North Bay FRC event – Winner of the District Engineering Inspiration Award at the Durham College FRC event. In the fall, students participate in a training camp then learn the skills necessary for the sub-team they apply for. From January to February the team builds a robot from using tools such as a CNC router, 3d printers, laser cutters, drill press and more! Competitions are in March and April, with provincial and world championships following. There are a variety of roles for students from the technical to business, photography and essay writing. There are also great scholarships!

Techno Girls

Only 12 percent of university computer science students are female. The Robotics team has created Techno Girls to level the playing field. Techno Girls have competed in programming competitions, learned how to design using CAD and made robots.