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Holy Trinity High School Parent Newsletter | August 28 2026
Message From the Principal
Good afternoon, Holy Trinity Families;
With that, the school year draws to a close, and this is our final newsletter. I'll take this time, as I often do, to highlight some more Trinity Excellence! We are excited to announce that three Gr. 10 students, all members of the Holy Trinity Boys' Varsity hockey team, have been drafted by Junior Hockey organizations! Brody Schulz was drafted to the OHL in the 5th round, 83rd overall by the Sudbury Wolves and Marcus Smolcic was drafted to the OHL in the 8th round, 159th overall by the Ottawa 67s. Sam Watzenboeck was drafted to the CJHL in the 60th round to the Rockland Nationals. All students have worked incredibly hard to get to this point and truly represent what it means to be a Holy Trinity Tornado. I include some photos below. The following students placed in the Gold and Bronze level in the province for the Sigma online Mathematics contest offered by Mohawk College: Shaun Brennan and Reilley Charron (Gold) and Daniel Vega and Ava Hyacinth (Bronze). We are so proud of all of our students!
Our Gr. 12 students wrote their last exams today. Next Monday and Tuesday, our Gr. 9 students will be finishing RSTs, and our Gr. 10 & 11 students will be finishing their exams. Our Gr. 7/8 students are looking forward to Monday, where they will be spending the day at Calypso, at the movies, or having a fun day at school. Next week, we will have our Gr. 7/8 Athletic and Extracurricular Awards as well as our Academic Awards celebrations. Gr. 7/8 final report cards will be available on the Parent Portal as of Wednesday, June 24th, and they will also be distributed to students as paper copies on the same day. Gr. 9-12 semester 2 final report cards will be available on the Parent Portal as of Thursday, July 2nd.
In preparation for the summer and the new school year, please remind students to take home everything from their lockers and to clean out any garbage as well. They should also check the lost and found in the atrium, where all items are on display. It is also required to return any textbooks, team uniforms/equipment and any other school-owned items. Thank you!
I continue to be so proud to serve as principal of Holy Trinity! I am reminded daily of the excellence that abounds in our student body - in all areas. The creativity and hard work of students and staff always impress and amaze me. I'm most proud of not just the accolades and awards, but of every time a student steps outside of their comfort zone and tries something new. Most importantly, I love being part of our collective community and witnessing all of the small kindnesses shown towards others in our school community daily.
I wish you all a wonderful summer. To our graduating students - I will see you next Thursday and shake your hand as you cross the stage! To those not returning to Trinity in September, I wish you all the best in all of your future endeavours.
Cori Pinault
Principal
From Parent Council
HT Parent Council Meeting and Nominations
Our first Council meeting will be Tuesday, September 15th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Learning Commons at Holy Trinity. The first part of the meeting will be dedicated to electing the Holy Trinity School Council for 2026-2027. If you would like to be considered for a position on this year’s School Council, please use the following link to complete the form by Sunday, September 13 at 8pm. HT School Council Nominations 2026-2027. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
OSTA Updates
Presto Card Holders
Please note transportation has changed for many students as OSTA has allocated Holy Trinity with more yellow school busses. Please verify your students transportation on the OSTA Parent Portal befoire the start of the school year. If your student has been designated a student bus pass, they will be able to pick it up during the first week of school. An announcement will be made as to when and where pickup will take place.
Notice: Important Update Regarding OC Transpo for 2026–2027 School Year:
Due to ongoing OC Transpo service issues, transportation for Holy Trinity Intermediate/High School is being adjusted. Parts of the current OC Transpo service area will transition to yellow bus service, utilizing large buses, small buses, or in some rare cases, vans. Please see THIS MAP for more details.
Next Steps for Families
We are currently finalizing the revised route schedules. Your child’s specific bus stop location and schedule will be available on the OSTA Parent Portal in mid-August.
If you already have an account: Please log in during mid-August to review the updated schedule and familiarize your family with the new routine.
If you do not have an account: You will need to create one. When registering, please ensure you use the exact email address your child’s school has on file so your records sync correctly.
Joint Custody
OSTA has extended the deadline for NEW joint custody forms for families impacted by this change. Applications are now due by June 19 to ensure transportation can begin on the first day of school in September.
Stay Informed in Real-Time
To track your new route and receive instant updates, we highly encourage all parents and caregivers to download the OSTA web app once your new route information is available. This is the fastest way to receive push notifications regarding weather-related cancellations or unexpected delays.
Student Services Updates
Riparia 2026 Program Applications Now Open!
Volunteer Opportunities for Students
Volunteer Ottawa aims to guide youth through the volunteering process with these free resources. As a high school student, it is important to understand where to look for an opportunity and the proper steps to take. Browse these resources to get started!
IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
The IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are coming to Ottawa in September and a lot of volunteers are needed to make this event a success.
Earth Rangers Teens
The ER Teens program is open to youth ages 13-18 and offers flexible, real-world ways to take environmental action. Participants complete hands-on projects at home, at school, or within their community, building leadership skills while making a positive local impact. Access more information
How to Report Absences with SafeArrival
Important Dates
Sept. 1 - 1st Day of new school year (Tuesday)
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