Digital Tools for Families

Parent Portal

Parent Portal is a login-protected space that collects useful tools and information for HWDSB families including your child’s grades, attendance and schedule.

Your child’s school can provide support.

The Hub

The Hub is Ontario’s online learning centre where HWDSB educators teach content, assign work and receive submissions in a secure setting. Families can view their child’s assignments.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a unified communications and collaboration tool that is used by staff, students and families.

Hamilton School Bus

Hamilton School Bus is the parent portal of Hamilton-Wentworth Student Transportation Services (HWSTS), which transports eligible students at HWDSB. Gives families details on their child’s stops, JK/SK authorizations and more.

SchoolMessenger

HWDSB and its schools use SchoolMessenger to notify families about unexplained absences, as well as other important announcements. Use the free SchoolMessenger app or website to select how you want to receive these messages – phone, email, app or text (standard rates apply).

HWDSB Helps

HWDSB Helps is a free and anonymous way for students to find help for themselves and one another. Tips may relate to student mental health, bullying, substance use and more. The service receives anonymous messages and shares the report with staff who follow existing Board and school protocols. This is not a crisis line or counselling service.

  • Link
  • Download on Apple and Android app stores.

Get help or share anonymous tips using… 

  • Text to 905-963-0066. Standard rates apply.
  • The HWDSB Helps app for iOS and Android.
  • Web chat In case of emergency, call 911.

If you have questions, please contact your school’s principal.

Kambeo

HWDSB has partnered with Kambeo (formerly Gigit Marketplace) to bring volunteer opportunities from the Hamilton community online. Students, remember to have a discussion with your parent(s)/guardian(s) about using Kambeo, which is optional.

Community Involvement Hours

A web-based resource directly accessible to students, parents/guardians, and community partners on which you can explore and track a student’s community involvement hours.

Access: Use The HUB or visit our Community Involvement Hours web page.

Xello

Xello helps students build a future plan connecting school to real life in ways that can contribute to their academic achievement, classroom engagement, and success in their careers and lives.

  • Access via The HUB. Speak to the Student Services Department at your school for more information.

Safe Arrival

Using Safe Arrival, families can use the web, app or phone to report upcoming student absences, rather than sending notes or contacting the school. This helps our schools respond quickly and thoroughly to all unexplained absences.

  • Overview
  • Link
  • Find the School Messenger app in app stores.
  • Use by phone, calling 1-844-506-4350

If you have questions, please speak with your school office or principal.

School Websites

School websites are public, digital homes for each HWDSB school, where families can find information on student learning, well-being and their school community.

HWDSB’s Website

HWDSB’s website is the public digital home of our school board, where families can find information on student learning, well-being and the school board’s functions and community.