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| founded = 1961
| founded = 1961
| schoolboard = [[Ottawa Carleton District School Board]]
| schoolboard = [[Ottawa Carleton District School Board]]
| principal = Geordie Walker
| principal = Dinu Chande
| staff = 47 (2015)
| trustee = Nili Kaplan-Myrth
| superintendent = Reg Lavergne
| administrator = Joanne Tanner
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| staff = 50 (2022)
| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
| grades = 9-12
| grades = 9-12
| enrollment = 493<ref>{{cite web |title=Enrolment Statistics Summary |url=https://www.ocdsb.ca/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=38238124 |website=OCDSB |access-date=13 December 2022 |archive-date=22 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122223015/https://www.ocdsb.ca/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=38238124 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| enrollment = 485
| enrollment_as_of = 2015
| enrollment_as_of = 2022
| campus = [[Suburb]]an
| campus_type = [[Suburb]]an
| colours = blue, red and gold {{color box|blue}}{{color box|red}}{{color box|Gold}}
| colours = Blue, red and gold {{color box|blue}}{{color box|red}}{{color box|Gold}}
| mascot = Hawk
| mascot = [[Hawk]]
| team_name = Hawks
| team_name = Hawks
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.hillcresths.ocdsb.ca}}
| homepage = {{URL|https://hillcresths.ocdsb.ca}}
}}
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'''Hillcrest High School''' is an [[Ottawa-Carleton District School Board]] high school in the [[Elmvale Acres]] neighbourhood of [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]], Canada. The school was opened in 1961. Its sports teams are nicknamed "The Hawks". Its exclusive catchment area covers the neighbourhoods of [[Riverview, Ottawa|Riverview]], [[Faircrest Heights]], [[Playfair Park]], [[Elmvale Acres]], [[Urbandale, Ottawa|Urbandale]], [[Hawthorne Meadows]], [[Sheffield Glen]], [[Hunt Club Park]] and part of [[Greenboro, Ottawa|Greenboro]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL, Grade 9 to 12, English and Immersion Attendance Boundary |url=https://cdn5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/File/About%20Us/Contact%20Us/Our%20Schools/Student%20Transcript/OCDSB%20-%20Schools/Secondary%20Attendance%20Boundary%20Maps/Updated/HILL_ENG_IMM_9to12.pdf}}</ref>
'''Hillcrest High School''' is an [[Ottawa-Carleton District School Board]] [[high school]] in the [[Elmvale Acres]] neighbourhood in [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]], Canada, in School Zone 6.


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Hillcrest High School is an ethnically diverse school. The surrounding area includes significant [[Black Canadians|Black]], [[Arab-Canadian|Arab]], [[Indian-Canadian|Indian]], and [[Somali Canadian|Somali]] communities, among others. Hillcrest also offers a full-immersion French program.
The school was opened in 1961. In 2011, it enrolled 800 students. Its sports teams are nicknamed "The Hawks".


==Sports==
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Hillcrest High School is a very ethnically diverse school, with many different kinds of people living in and around the surrounding community, including [[Black Canadian|Blacks]], [[Arab-Canadian|Arabs]], [[Indo-Canadian|South Asians]], [[Somali Canadians|Somalis]], and [[White Canadian|Whites]]. Hillcrest enrolls students from over 100 countries and offers a full-immersion French program.


Hillcrest has a long history of success in sports. The school has won numerous boys' rugby, basketball and hockey championships. The senior boys' rugby team was considered the top in the city, years 2006–08. The junior basketball team was considered the top in the city in the year 2008–09. Hillcrest's varsity girls' hockey team claimed the tier 2 championship, two years in a row 08-09 and 09–10. Also notable is their track team's long history of success at the city and provincial levels. Many players on the [[Ottawa 67's]] attend Hillcrest during the season as well.
Hillcrest has a long history of success in sports. The school has won numerous boys' rugby, basketball and hockey championships. The senior boys' rugby team was considered the top in the city, years 2006–08. The junior basketball team was considered the top in the city in the year 2008–09. Hillcrest's varsity girls' hockey team claimed the tier 2 championship, two years in a row 08-09 and 09–10. Also notable is their track team's long history of success at the city and provincial levels. In the past, players on the [[Ottawa 67's]] attended Hillcrest during the season (prior to changes to the cross-boundary transfer process).


==Allegations==
Hillcrest has a university Advanced Placement program, which is a method of extending classroom learning through activities and travel; a co-curricular program; and a computer technology program in information management. The school is also involved in the community; students raise money for the [[Canadian Cancer Society]] every year.
In June 2022, a petition was circulated to remove the principal over allegations of racism.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ottawa high school students petition to remove principal over alleged racism|url=https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-high-school-students-petition-to-remove-principal-over-alleged-racism-1.5963933|date=June 26, 2022|publisher=CTV News|access-date=June 26, 2022}}</ref> The Principal and other teaching staff were alleged to have singled-out Black and Arab students for discipline, including monitoring washrooms for vaping, subjecting them to searches, and following procedures set by the board for mandatory police contact. The [[Ottawa-Carleton District School Board]] have stated that an investigation into these allegations is ongoing.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
{{alumni|date=September 2015}}
{{alumni|date=September 2015}}
*[[David Azzi]] - pro football player for the Ottawa Renegades (CFL), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL); Grey Cup Champion
*[[David Azzi]] (football player)
*[[Belly (rapper)|Belly]] - rapper
*[[Belly (rapper)|Belly]] (rapper)
*[[Nick Boynton]] (hockey player)
*[[Nick Boynton]] - ice hockey player, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes, Florida Panthers, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers; Stanley Cup Champion 2010
*[[Barry Brown (Canadian musician)|Barry Brown]]<ref name="myevent.com">{{cite web|url=https://hillcrest-ottawa-alumni.myevent.com/page.php?groupingID=miscellaneous4|title=Hillcrest High School|website=hillcrest-ottawa-alumni.myevent.com}}</ref>
*[[Barry Brown (Canadian musician)|Barry Brown]] (musician)<ref name="myevent.com">{{cite web|url=https://hillcrest-ottawa-alumni.myevent.com/page.php?groupingID=miscellaneous4|title=Hillcrest High School|website=hillcrest-ottawa-alumni.myevent.com}}</ref>
*[[Sophie Buddle]] - comedian, Juno Award winner for Comedy Album of the Year in 2019
*[[Sophie Buddle]] (comedian)
*[[Al Charron]] - rugby player
*[[Al Charron]] (rugby player)
*[[Logan Couture]] - ice hockey player, San Jose Sharks (NHL)
*[[Logan Couture]] (hockey player)
*[[Chris Gardner (curler)|Chris Gardner]] - curler
*[[Chris Gardner (curler)|Chris Gardner]] (curler)
*[[Stewart Gavin]] - NHL player<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Stewart Gavin]] (hockey player)<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Derek Joslin]] - ice hockey player, San Jose Sharks (NHL), Worcester Sharks (AHL)
*[[Derek Joslin]] (hockey player)
*[[Corey Locke]] - ice hockey player, Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL)
*[[Corey Locke]] (hockey player)
*[[Mark Mancari]] - ice hockey player, Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Rochester Americans (AHL)
*[[Mark Mancari]] (hockey player)
*[[Massari]] - hip hop singer
*[[Massari]] (singer)
*[[Grant Marshall]] - NHL player<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Grant Marshall]] (hockey player)<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Jamie McGinn]] - ice hockey player, San Jose Sharks (NHL), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Anaheim Ducks (NHL)
*[[Jamie McGinn]] (hockey player)
*[[Terry McGurrin]] - comedian, actor, writer
*[[Terry McGurrin]] (comedian, actor, writer)
*[[Bryan McSheffrey]] - NHL player<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Bryan McSheffrey]] (hockey player)<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Sean Monahan]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/canada/ottawa-citizen/20111026/281925949787856|title=Four 67's to Face Russian Team|last=Campbell|first=Don|date=October 26, 2011|website=Ottawa Citizen|access-date=2018-03-15}}</ref>
*[[Sean Monahan]] (hockey player)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/canada/ottawa-citizen/20111026/281925949787856|title=Four 67's to Face Russian Team|last=Campbell|first=Don|date=October 26, 2011|website=Ottawa Citizen|access-date=2018-03-15}}</ref>
*[[Mike Murphy (Canadian football)|Mike Murphy]] - CFL player<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Mike Murphy (Canadian football)|Mike Murphy]] (football player)<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Dale Potter]] (football player)
*[[Dale Potter]] - former Hillcrest Hawk and linebacker (1974–84) for the Edmonton Eskimos and Argonauts; six-time Grey Cup Champion
*[[Glenda Reiser]] - runner<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Glenda Reiser]] (runner)<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Ken Rockburn]] - Journalist<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Ken Rockburn]] (journalist)<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Tom Schultz (Canadian football)|Tom Schultz]] - CFL player<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Tom Schultz (Canadian football)|Tom Schultz]] (football player)<ref name="myevent.com"/>
*[[Tyler Toffoli]]
*[[Tyler Toffoli]] (hockey player)
*[[Michael Woods (cyclist)|Michael Woods]] - professional cyclist and Olympic athlete <ref>Hillcrest High School Year Book, 2003-04</ref>
*[[Michael Woods (cyclist)|Michael Woods]] (cyclist)<ref>Hillcrest High School Year Book, 2003-04</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of high schools in Ontario]]
* [[Education in Ontario]]
*[[List of secondary schools in Ontario]]
*[[list of Ottawa, Ontario schools|List of Ottawa schools]]
*[[list of Ottawa, Ontario schools|List of Ottawa schools]]


Latest revision as of 00:18, 9 August 2024

Hillcrest High School
Address
Map
1900 Dauphin Road

Ottawa
,
Ontario
,
K1G 2L7

Canada
Coordinates45°23′55″N 75°38′22″W / 45.39861°N 75.63944°W / 45.39861; -75.63944
Information
Founded1961
School boardOttawa Carleton District School Board
SuperintendentReg Lavergne
Area trusteeNili Kaplan-Myrth
AdministratorJoanne Tanner
PrincipalDinu Chande
Staff50 (2022)
Grades9-12
Enrollment493[1] (2022)
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)Blue, red and gold    
MascotHawk
Team nameHawks
Websitehillcresths.ocdsb.ca

Hillcrest High School is an Ottawa-Carleton District School Board high school in the Elmvale Acres neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The school was opened in 1961. Its sports teams are nicknamed "The Hawks". Its exclusive catchment area covers the neighbourhoods of Riverview, Faircrest Heights, Playfair Park, Elmvale Acres, Urbandale, Hawthorne Meadows, Sheffield Glen, Hunt Club Park and part of Greenboro.[2]

Hillcrest High School is an ethnically diverse school. The surrounding area includes significant Black, Arab, Indian, and Somali communities, among others. Hillcrest also offers a full-immersion French program.

Sports

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Hillcrest has a long history of success in sports. The school has won numerous boys' rugby, basketball and hockey championships. The senior boys' rugby team was considered the top in the city, years 2006–08. The junior basketball team was considered the top in the city in the year 2008–09. Hillcrest's varsity girls' hockey team claimed the tier 2 championship, two years in a row 08-09 and 09–10. Also notable is their track team's long history of success at the city and provincial levels. In the past, players on the Ottawa 67's attended Hillcrest during the season (prior to changes to the cross-boundary transfer process).

Allegations

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In June 2022, a petition was circulated to remove the principal over allegations of racism.[3] The Principal and other teaching staff were alleged to have singled-out Black and Arab students for discipline, including monitoring washrooms for vaping, subjecting them to searches, and following procedures set by the board for mandatory police contact. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board have stated that an investigation into these allegations is ongoing.

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Enrolment Statistics Summary". OCDSB. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  2. ^ "HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL, Grade 9 to 12, English and Immersion Attendance Boundary" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Ottawa high school students petition to remove principal over alleged racism". CTV News. June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Hillcrest High School". hillcrest-ottawa-alumni.myevent.com.
  5. ^ Campbell, Don (October 26, 2011). "Four 67's to Face Russian Team". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
  6. ^ Hillcrest High School Year Book, 2003-04
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