News & Community Updates
East Urban Community Elementary School Study
The OCDSB is excited to be building a new elementary school with 674 pupil places, located in the East Urban community at 700 Spring Valley Drive. The New East Urban Community Elementary School will welcome students in September 2026.
To prepare for the opening of the new school, they must establish a boundary, define program offerings, and determine the initial grade configuration. They are seeking feedback on these topics from the community schools and the broader public.
Promise Made, Promise Kept - New English Catholic High School Funded
Last week, MPP Stephen Blais successfully secured a $74.7 million provincial investment for a new English Catholic high school in Orléans….
School Board delays new Catholic elementary school
Like many of you, I learned that the Ottawa Catholic School Board is delaying the new elementary school in south Orléans from CTV News, despite speaking with the Chair of the Board and the Director of Education only days beforehand…
Sports dome at Garneau coming along
Stephen was thrilled to see the progress of the sports dome at Garneau HS with School Trustee Bob Rainboth. Class…
Progress on Collège Mer Bleue school addition
Thank you to school Principal, Chantal, and student President, Blanda, for the tour of the new expansion under construction at…
Stephen advocates for Orléans school construction
Everyone in Orléans knows just how quickly our community is growing. If we are going to ensure our kids have…