OUR SCHOOL

Hamiota Collegiate Institute is a middle & senior years school in Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada, offering grades 6 to 12 to the communities of Hamiota and Kenton. HCI is proud of its traditions, offering an excellent academic program, as well as a quality extra-curricular program consisting of athletics and the arts. Hamiota Collegiate's philosophy is to provide a friendly, cooperative, and supportive environment that fosters the individual growth of all students and staff.

OUR HISTORY

The first school was constructed in Hamiota in 1892, shortly after the completion of the railway. In 1898, a new and larger school was built. Two additions were made in 1908 and 1914 as the school district expanded beyond the boundaries of the village itself. Beginning in 1909, high school grades (9-11) were taught for the first time, but it was not until 1928 that grade 12 was added. 

In 1957 a new 10-room school was built to accommodate Grades 1-12. By 1962, an ever-growing school population had necessitated the construction of a separate 6-room high school. Additional classrooms, labs, a library, and a large gymnasium were added to the Collegiate in 1969. Grades 7 & 8 were moved from the Elementary School to the Collegiate building in 1971. Separate K-6 and 7-12 schools existed until 1988. In 2004, Gr. 6 students joined Gr. 7 & 8 at the high school. Divided by why 21, the two separate schools were considered a unit under the leadership of one principal until 2022. That fall marked a change with HES and HCI getting a principal in each building. 

In June 2024, Hamiota will graduate its 97th class of students.