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Ancient Passion, Modern Achievement: Javier A.’s History-Making Summer

For most Grade 10 students, history is a subject on a timetable. For Javier A., it’s more of a calling. That passion carried him...

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Where A Little Seed of Confidence Begins to Grow: Meet Chantal Stewart

Welcome Chantal! We feel so blessed to welcome Chantal Stewart in her new role as Seed Lead Teacher. Chantal is now the primary point...

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Welcome Toni Boer, HCOS’s new Indigenous Family Liaison

Please join us in welcoming Toni Boer, HCOS’s new Indigenous Family Liaison. With over 25 years of experience in education, including many years supporting...

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Free Fall 2026 Parent Webinar Series

This fall, HCOS + Flex are pleased to offer a free three-part Parent Webinar Series presented by Colleen Drobot, Registered Professional Counsellor, educator, adjunct...

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Cassia W.’s Turtle-y Amazing Conservation Work

It started in the summer of 2024 in the East Kootenays, where Cassia was introduced to the plight of the Western Painted Turtle while...

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Build With Us: Learning Without Limits

Dear HCOS & Flex Academy Community, As we count down the final weeks of summer, we are looking ahead with great anticipation. One of...

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Student Highlights 2025/26 Recap

Dear HCOS Families, Every day, our students are growing, learning, and achieving in ways big and small, and we want to share it with...

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Business is Blooming: Anna L.’s Business Journey

Grade 7 Anna L. didn’t set out to start a business. She went to an HCOS Connect workshop, learned something new, and came home...

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Balancing Books & Belts: How Frits Got His Black Belt

It started with a single class. During a PE session, Grade 9 Frits W. was introduced to karate, and by the time he got...

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