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OCSB Resources and Forms:
How to update your contact information via the Parent Portal
OCSB Math at Home - Resources to support math learning at home
Interested in being a volunteer? Apply to be a volunteer!
Other Resources:
Crossroads Children's Mental Health Centre
Transportation, Entry, and Dismissal Procedures.
Getting to and from school - bus, walk, park and walk-a-block information.
Good Shepherd Transportation, Entry and Dismissal Procedures 2025-26.
Please note that your email in the OCSB Parent Portal must match the one you use with the Bus Planner if you want to receive updates!
Update your email here: Parent Portal
Download the OSTA Phone App here
Parents/Family To Do List!
1) If you haven't done so yet, please create your Parent Portal account. Go to Parent Portal – The Ottawa Catholic School Board and follow the instructions for registering for an account. There are important forms in the parent portal for parents to complete for a successful transition to school.
2) Please register for School Cash Online which is used for purchases or partake in any fundraising events (ie Pizza Lunches)
3) Create your SchoolMessenger account
Our schools use the SchoolMessenger communication platform to send automated phone calls and emails to parents. We use this system for attendance and emergency messages, as well as for general messages including newsletters and school updates.
Go to ocsb.ca/SchoolMessenger to learn how to create your account. Create your account using the email address you provided when you registered your child for school. To receive all types of email messages, you must opt in. Otherwise, we will only send you emergency and attendance email messages. To receive any emails sent by the school, your preference must be set to “yes” for General Messages. To receive any emails that may be sent by your child's teacher, your preference must be set to “yes” for Teacher-to-Parent Messaging.
Have questions? If you are having difficulty creating your parent account, please email the OCSB at School.Messenger@ocsb.ca
Catholic School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Draft Constitution and By-Laws for 2025-26
GOO School Council Constitution and Bylaws for 2025-26 - subject to review and approval on September, 23, 2025
2025 - 2026 School Council members:
Chair: -open-
Vice-Chair: -open-
Secretary: -open-
Treasurer: -open-
Community Representative: -open-
Parish Rep: -open-
Catholic School Parent Association: -open-
Teacher Representative(s): Elissa Pharand and Patrice Hall-Johnson
Support Staff Representative: -open-
Principal: Krista Sarginson
Members at Large: -open-
School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:
local calendar of events and activities
school code of student behavior
school curriculum and program goals
selection of the Principal through the identification of a profile-type for the school
school budget priorities
school-community communication strategy ie methods of reporting to parents and the community
extra-curricular activities in the school
The School Council needs your voice, your input, your contribution to make the school better for all students, including yours!
Meeting Dates & Minutes
September Minutes
October Minutes
November Minutes
January Minutes
February Minutes
March Minutes
April Minutes
May Minutes
June Minutes
Board-wide Parent Organizations
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA)
The Ottawa Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all OCSB parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, social media, and email newsletters, they provide updates on education in Ottawa & Ontario, as well as tips, resources and information to help parents support their children in school. All parents are welcome and encouraged to join their e-mail list, follow them on social media @OttawaCSPA, and register to attend their meetings or events via EventBrite.
OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, the Director of Education, an elementary and high school principal, and other school board staff as required. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage, and enhance parent engagement at the school board level to improve student achievement and well-being. PIC is a subcommittee of CSPA, and parent members are appointed by CSPA.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The OCSB’s Special Education and Advisory Committee (SEAC) makes recommendations to the Board in respect of any matter affecting the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils.
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