To report a Junior High absence, you can use any of the following methods:
1. PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal Parents/guardians can log in to https://sishrsb.ednet.ns.ca/public/ to access the SchoolMessenger website to report future absences. If signing in for the first time, follow the instructions at the bottom of the page Select the SchoolMessenger link from the left-hand menu Select Attendance from the menu, then select Report an Absence Follow the prompts
2. SchoolMessenger App Parents/guardians can download the SchoolMessenger app for Android and iOS devices and use their username and password for the PowerSchool Portal. Sign up using your PowerSchool username (full email address) that the school has on record for you Click on Attendance Follow the prompts
3. Toll-Free Number Parents/guardians can call 1-833-582-6940 to report future absences using an automated system. • If the system does not recognize your caller ID, you will be asked to enter a phone number that the school has on record for you • Follow the instructions to report an absence
All three methods are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Absences can be reported at any time before the start of school on the day the student will be absent. Up to five consecutive absences can be recorded at once.