<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Parents/Guardians,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;We are pleased to announce that the online 2026-2027 Student Enrollment Verification Form for Black Gold School Division will be live tomorrow&nbsp;September 16, 2026 at 9:00AM&nbsp;on the&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/CEAQl1JY-YO5Rus-9GxKVw~~/AAAAARA~/CpqrIGefHqZkIzoyd7s0QdWhqnyb30tsUSw0krRrW28cN7coZa_kEyXoWTFfreLCDZH7_aJOfDGpjzqas-pS0oENdMpSZ11RppyHNwPmBWtZiFhbDx03VfOAcYq4ZxC9r5xg4AUprULl0Szey8mLpQ~~" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PowerSchool Parent Portal</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is essential that this verification process be completed before&nbsp;Friday September 25th, 2026.  Completion of this form ensures that we have accurate information for emergency communication.&nbsp;</strong></b><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you fail to complete this form, your child's ability to leave school grounds for walking field trips, class field trips as well as participating in school teams, class/team photos or being recognized in other school materials may be compromised.&nbsp;</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In order to confirm your child’s registration with Black Gold School Division, you must have: &nbsp;</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An active PowerSchool Parent Portal Account.</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An Internet connected computer, tablet or phone.&nbsp;</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important:  If you do not already have a parent portal account please contact your school, during school hours, for assistance. &nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your cooperation in this matter!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Black Gold School Division&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instructions:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Step 1: Visit </strong></b><a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/CEAQl1JY-YO5Rus-9GxKVw~~/AAAAARA~/CpqrIGefHqZkIzoyd7s0QdWhqnyb30tsUSw0krRrW28cN7coZa_kEyXoWTFfreLCDZH7_aJOfDGpjzqas-pS0oENdMpSZ11RppyHNwPmBWtZiFhbDx03VfOAcYq4ZxC9r5xg4AUprULl0Szey8mLpQ~~" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://powerschool.blackgold.ca/public</strong></b></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Step 2: Login using your Parent Access Account.&nbsp;</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Step 3: From the left-hand menu select “Student Enrollment Verification”.&nbsp;</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Step 4: Confirm the information is correct for each of your children registered with Black Gold School Division.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 for every one of your children registered within Black Gold School Division.</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Frequently Asked Questions</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What if I do not have a Parent Portal Account?</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please contact your school for instructions.&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I'm having trouble completing the form?</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please contact your school for help.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What if I do not have access to a computer?</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please contact your school for help.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Will both parents need to fill out the Student Enrollment Verification Form?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No.&nbsp; The form need only be completed by one parent. Whoever starts it must complete it.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Can I use my phone to fill out the form?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yes. However, you must use an Internet browser to fill in the form. It’s important to choose the desktop version. Parents must not use the PowerSchool App.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What if I make a mistake BEFORE submitting the form?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you would like to make a change, click on the “Previous”&nbsp; button at the bottom of the screen to return to a previous page.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ve completed the form, now what?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When you have finished entering your information, click “Submit.” This will send all the information you’ve entered to your school. If you cannot click on this button, you will need to make sure that you have answered all required questions. Questions that you have forgotten to answer will be indicated by a red required label beside them, click the red number to be brought to the question you need to answer.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What if I need to make a change AFTER submitting the form?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you would like to make a change after you have submitted the form, please contact your school.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What if I have more than one student in the Division?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You will need to do this for each of your registered children because you will need to provide information that is specific for each child. Please return to&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/CEAQl1JY-YO5Rus-9GxKVw~~/AAAAARA~/CpqrIGefHqZkIzoyd7s0QdWhqnyb30tsUSw0krRrW28cN7coZa_kEyXoWTFfreLCDZH7_aJOfDGpjzqas-pS0oENdMpSZ11RppyHNwPmBWtZiFhbDx03VfOAcYq4ZxC9r5xg4AUprULl0Szey8mLpQ~~" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://powerschool.blackgold.ca/public</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;to complete the form for each child.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What if I completed a 2026/2027 New Student Registration Form?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are new to the Division and your child started school before September 1st, 2026, we ask that you also complete the 2026-2027 Verification Form to ensure your school has the most up to date contact information for the new school year. If you click on the Student Enrollment Verification link and you get an error please contact your school. They will be able to let you know whether you need to complete the verification form.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Why do I need to complete my child's medical information again?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important that the Division and your school has the most up to date medical information for your child each year. Please complete this section even if nothing has changed since the last school year.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When is this due?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The due date for submission is September 25th, 2026.</strong></b></p>