Tell Us About Yourself!
OCSB Student Census 2026: Make a Difference
Tell Us About Yourself!
OCSB Student Census 2026: Make a Difference
The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) Student Census is a simple way to help us understand our students and meet their needs. When you and your child share about yourselves, you help us create programs and supports that make every student feel included.
Your answers are voluntary and confidential. Your information will be encrypted and stored in a restricted, MFA-secured cloud-based environment, accessible only to research staff.
Why It Matters: Our first Student Census in 2022 gave us great insights, but our community has grown and changed.
The 2026 census will help us:
- Understand our students better.
- See what’s changed since 2022.
- Improve programs and support.
Upcoming Important Dates
Mark Your Calendar
 Parent Engagement
Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
Parent Engagement
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at St. Paul High School |
Student Census Survey OpenTuesday, February 24 to Friday, March 13, 2026* |
* If you prefer not to participate in the Student Census, you may submit an opt-out form.
It will be available from Monday, February 2 to Friday, February 13, 2026.
You will receive instructions and link before the starting date.
Upcoming Important Dates
Mark Your Calendar
Parent Engagement Virtual Session
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Parent Engagement In Person Sessions
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
at St. Paul High School
Thursday, February 5, 2026
at Lester B. Pearson High School
Student Census Survey Open
Tuesday, February 24 to Friday, March 13, 2026*
* If you prefer not to participate in the Student Census, you may submit an opt-out form. It will be available from Monday, February 2 to Friday, February 13, 2026. You will receive instructions and link before the starting date.
How Your Participation Shapes Our Schools
Turning Results Into Action
How Your Participation Shapes Our Schools
Turning Results Into Action
The information collected in the Student Census helps us understand the needs of our students and families. We use the results to make decisions that improve learning, well-being, and inclusion across all OCSB schools.
Census results will help us:
- Plan programs and services that support student success.
- Understand language, cultural, and identity needs in our schools.
- Improve resources for students with diverse backgrounds.
- Guide equity and inclusion work.
- Identify areas where additional support is needed; and
- Create schools where every student feels safe, welcome, and included.
More Information Coming January 2026
In January, we will update the website with complete details about the Student Census, including FAQs, opt-out instructions, and other important information for families and students.
