HackBI

What is HackBI?

HackBI is a student-run hackathon at Bishop Ireton High School. You'll have 24 hours to learn a variety of new things through our workshops, collaborate, and create a project!

What is a hackathon?

Hackathons are fun events in which teams and individuals create their own custom programming projects to showcase and potentially win prizes for!

Why should I come to HackBI?

Whether you've never programmed before or have been doing it for a few years, HackBI will be a great place to better your skills, learn new things, and meet new people - all while having a lot of fun doing so! Plus, we'll have games, raffles, free food and more!

Do I need any programming experience to come?

No! HackBI is the perfect place to learn! We'll have workshops throughout the event to teach you new things.

Who can attend HackBI?

HackBI is open to all high schoolers, who will do a full 24 hours of hacking, and middle schoolers, who hack for a day.

If you're an adult and would like to come, consider volunteering!

How much does HackBI cost?

HackBI is completely free!

Are there prizes?

Of course! There will be prizes for each category given to each individual in a team (4 people max). The grand prize will be a paid summer internship at Decipher Technology Studios!

What should I bring?

A computer and charger.

Do I need to come with a team?

You can come with a pre-determined team if you want. If you're coming individually, there will be an opportunity at the beginning to join a team if you'd like.

HTML & CSS

Learn how to use HTML and CSS to design a website!

Video Editing

Learn to use Adobe Premier to create films!

Linux

Learn how to install and use arch linux!

Photoshop

Use Photoshop to edit photos professionally!

App Inventor

Create basic apps easily with App Inventor!

Java

Learn how to code with one of the most popular programming languages!

Electronics

Learn circuits and engineering to create your own light up signs and messenger bags!

React

Make interactive websites with React!

GitHub

Learn how to use GitHub, GitBash, and some basic commands!

Pygame

Create your own video games with the use of Python!

Creative Cloud

Learn how to engineer your ideas onto a digital platform using Creative Cloud!

Python

Learn a simple yet robust language used by beginners and experts alike!

AI/Machine Learning

Learn the basics of data visualization and classification with Python!

Robots (Java/Finch)

Make finch robots do anything you want with Java!

Cybersecurity

Learn about the dangers of the Internet and how to stay safe surfing the web!

Pi-Top Robotics

Learn to program a Raspberry Pi-Top robot to drive through a maze using sonar and vison sensors!

All workshops are on January 28, 2023
Blocks	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3	Room 4	Room 5
Block 1	Intro to Python	Intro to Java	Video Editing	*Messenger Bags	Quantum Computing
Block 2	----	*Pi-Top Robot Pt. 1	AI/Machine Learning w Python	Linux	Mobile Apps w React Native
Block 3	HTML	Adobe Suite Design Tools	Finch Robots Pt. 1	Photoshop/ Photopea	Quiet Hacking Time
Block 4	*Pi-Top Robot Pt. 2	App Inventor	Finch Robots Pt. 2	Intro to Cyber Security	Quiet Hacking Time
Block 5	-----	Python(Pygame)	GitHub	*Light-up Signs	Quiet Hacking Time

January 20-21, 2024

About

HackBI is a 24-hour hackathon by students, for students. You'll learn new things, collaborate with others, and make your idea come to life! Keep scrolling for the key info in our FAQ.

Learn.

Collaborate.

Pitch.

Celebrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't see your question here? Contact us!

What is HackBI?

HackBI is a student-run hackathon at Bishop Ireton High School. You'll have 24 hours to learn a variety of new things through our workshops, collaborate, and create a project!

What is a hackathon?

Hackathons are fun events in which teams and individuals create their own custom programming projects to showcase and potentially win prizes for!

Why should I come to HackBI?

Whether you've never programmed before or have been doing it for a few years, HackBI will be a great place to better your skills, learn new things, and meet new people - all while having a lot of fun doing so! Plus, we'll have games, raffles, free food and more!

Do I need any programming experience to come?

No! HackBI is the perfect place to learn! We'll have workshops throughout the event to teach you new things.

Who can attend HackBI?

HackBI is open to all high schoolers, who will do a full 24 hours of hacking, and middle schoolers, who hack for a day.

If you're an adult and would like to come, consider volunteering!

How much does HackBI cost?

HackBI is completely free!

Are there prizes?

Of course! There will be prizes for each category given to each individual in a team (4 people max). The grand prize will be a paid summer internship at Decipher Technology Studios!

What should I bring?

A computer and charger.

Do I need to come with a team?

You can come with a pre-determined team if you want. If you're coming individually, there will be an opportunity at the beginning to join a team if you'd like.

Workshops

Workshop Schedule

Contact Us

Contact Form

Your Name

Your Email

Subject Line

Text

Or email us at HackBI@bishopireton.org

2023 Sponsors

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact us!

January 20-21, 2024

About

HackBI is a 24-hour hackathon by students, for students. You'll learn new things, collaborate with others, and make your idea come to life! Keep scrolling for the key info in our FAQ.

Learn.

Collaborate.

Pitch.

Celebrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't see your question here? Contact us!

What is HackBI?

HackBI is a student-run hackathon at Bishop Ireton High School. You'll have 24 hours to learn a variety of new things through our workshops, collaborate, and create a project!

What is a hackathon?

Hackathons are fun events in which teams and individuals create their own custom programming projects to showcase and potentially win prizes for!

Why should I come to HackBI?

Whether you've never programmed before or have been doing it for a few years, HackBI will be a great place to better your skills, learn new things, and meet new people - all while having a lot of fun doing so! Plus, we'll have games, raffles, free food and more!

Do I need any programming experience to come?

No! HackBI is the perfect place to learn! We'll have workshops throughout the event to teach you new things.

Who can attend HackBI?

HackBI is open to all high schoolers, who will do a full 24 hours of hacking, and middle schoolers, who hack for a day. If you're an adult and would like to come, consider volunteering!

How much does HackBI cost?

HackBI is completely free!

Are there prizes?

Of course! There will be prizes for each category given to each individual in a team (4 people max). The grand prize will be a paid summer internship at Decipher Technology Studios!

What should I bring?

A computer and charger.

Do I need to come with a team?

You can come with a pre-determined team if you want. If you're coming individually, there will be an opportunity at the beginning to join a team if you'd like.

Workshops

Workshop Schedule

Contact Us

Contact Form

Your Name

Your Email

Subject Line

Text

Or email us at HackBI@bishopireton.org

2023 Sponsors

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact us!

HackBI is open to all high schoolers, who will do a full 24 hours of hacking, and middle schoolers, who hack for a day.

If you're an adult and would like to come, consider volunteering!