Ontario Federation of Home & School Associations - OFHSA

09/30/2026

🧡 Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, OFHSA honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, their families and communities.

As parents and school communities, we have a responsibility to listen to Indigenous voices, learn the truth about residential schools, and help children understand why Every Child Matters.

Let today be a reminder to continue this learning and take meaningful action toward reconciliation throughout the year.

09/24/2026

Good afternoon, .
Here are the monthly dates for all of our OFHSA Webinars this school year. Please follow us for updates and registration links.

09/16/2026

Coming This September 23rd 6:30 p.m.
Join us for our September OFHSA webinar:

Creating Communities Families Want to Join

Family engagement has changed — and the way we welcome and involve families needs to change with it.

In this session, we’ll explore what families are looking for today and how Home & School Associations can create welcoming, meaningful opportunities that families genuinely want to be part of.

Registration here!
https://forms.gle/NECusuL2MUBssdYb6

09/11/2026

08/27/2026

OFHSA President and 2 Board members were pleased to attend the ETFO Annual Dinner! It was a wonderful evening of connection and conversation with education partners who share our commitment to supporting students, families, and strong school communities. Thank you, ETFO, for the invitation and warm welcome!

08/24/2026

Important information for Associations - https://mailchi.mp/50c7499eca15/important-information-for-associations

07/07/2026

Happy World Chocolate Day! 🍫

Today is a sweet reminder to take a moment to enjoy one of the world's favourite treats. Whether you prefer milk, dark, or white chocolate, sharing a small indulgence can be a wonderful way to connect with family and friends.

As we celebrate, consider exploring the history of chocolate, trying a new recipe together, or simply enjoying a well-deserved treat. From classroom celebrations to family kitchens, chocolate has a unique way of bringing people together.

Wishing everyone a delicious and joyful World Chocolate Day!

07/01/2026

On July 1, we celebrate the people, communities, and traditions that make Canada such a vibrant and welcoming place to call home.

The Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations extends warm wishes to families, volunteers, educators, and community partners as we celebrate our shared commitment to supporting children and strengthening school communities.

Canada Day is an opportunity to reflect and learn about our diverse cultures, rich histories, and the Canadian values of inclusion, respect, and civic engagement that help our communities thrive.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable Canada Day!

06/26/2026

OFHSA is excited to announce our partnership with LunchUp, a school lunch ordering platform built specifically for Home & School associations. LunchUp connects your school with local restaurant vendors. Parents order and pay online, vendors deliver meals labeled by student name and packed by classroom, and fundraising is collected and transferred to your school automatically every week. There's no cost to schools, no admin work, and no volunteer coordination needed. Your Home & School portal gives you full visibility into orders, deliveries, and fundraising, and you can send email blasts to all families and recruit volunteers for delivery days directly through the platform. OFHSA member schools already on LunchUp have expanded from one lunch day per week to four, raised thousands in fundraising, and launched programs like Sponsor a Meal to support families in need. As an OFHSA member, your school receives priority onboarding, a dedicated account manager, and full access to every platform feature at no cost. Learn more about the LunchUp x OFHSA partnership → www.lunchup.ca/ofhsa

OFHSA partners with organizations that provide value to member associations. Participation in any partner program is entirely optional, and associations may choose the fundraising and lunch management solutions that best meet their local needs. OFHSA may receive revenue from the program, which helps support the organization's operations and member services. This partnership is not intended to replace Zeffy, locally managed lunch programs, or any existing system currently used by associations.