Ottawa Carleton District School Board

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, on February 16, 2021, Board Chair Lynn Scott wrote a letter to Health Minister Christine Elliott and Education Minister Stephen Lecce requesting the prioritization of education workers as part of the Ontario vaccination strategy.

The OCDSB is planning to welcome students and staff back to school in September 2021. We believe that student learning and well-being is best supported through in-person learning.

On March 1st, 2021 at 3:30 p.m., the OCDSB is pleased to present a webinar with Dr. Clyde Ledbetter Jr., Mentorship Program Manager at Jaku Konbit. This webinar will discuss ways in which Black youth (and their allies) can use Black Future Month to create effective strategies to enhance the well-being of their local and global community.

What does Black Excellence mean? How can we work together as a community so that African, Black, African-Caribbean (ABC) students can envision and feel empowered to reach their goals and achieve their full potential?

The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents two webinars with Theland Kicknosway for OCDSB staff and students. The first session will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd, for Grade 7 to 12 students. The second session will feature Theland and his mother Elaine talking about "Boys with Braids", and will take place on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021.

Report cards are now available to parents through the secure online Report Card Portal.

Is your child exploring future career pathways or considering a career in the trades? On February 25th, 2021 the OCDSB hosted a virtual event for parents and students with Job Talks Executive Director Dr. Jon Callegher. Watch the recording now!

The Sankofa Centre of Excellent Graduation Coach Program is committed to advancing the academic success of African, Black and Caribbean students in the OCDSB.

Every February is recognized as Black History Month in Canada. It’s a time to celebrate Black culture and history and to applaud the achievements and significant contributions Black Canadians have made to build Canada and to make this country the diverse, welcoming and the strong nation it is today.