Current Families: Time to Re-Enroll!

RE-ENROLL NOW!

Your (re-)enrollment process

• Priority for current students and siblings – until Monday, February 9, our current families – including returning and new students enrolling for the first time – have priority for spaces for the 2026-2027 school year.
• IMPORTANT: spaces for next year are already limited for Kindergarten, Grade 1 , Grade 2 and Grade 3!
• Re-enrollment emails – all families have received a separate email directly from PowerSchool, our student enrollment system, with instructions and a unique re-enrollment code for each returning student.
• Who receives the email(s) – the parent listed as “Parent 1” in each child’s most recent Gray Academy enrollment will have received this email, based on how you submitted your information in your most recent re-enrollment.
• A quick and easy process – re-enrollment process should take about 10 minutes per child. Most fields will be pre-populated with the information you entered last year.
• Adding a new sibling – once you are done re-enrolling all current students in your family, you will be able to enroll any siblings starting Gray Academy for the first time, if applicable.
• Submit your form(s) and payment – once you have completed and submitted your form(s), you will need to submit payment for your deposit(s) of $400 per child, along with the student fee of $180 per child ($90 for half-day Junior Kindergarten). Re-enrollment and placement for next year are not secured until the school receives this payment.
• Ways to pay – you have several options to pay your deposit(s) and student fee(s) for all students with one payment by:

1. E-transfer to finances@grayacademy.ca. IMPORTANT: If you choose this payment option, you must add the name(s) of all students and the word DEPOSIT in the Notes/Messages section of your e-transfer. This is a critical step to ensure we can easily match your payment to your re-enrollment file.
2. Cheque, dated no later than February 9, 2026, payable to Gray Academy of Jewish Education, submitted to the office in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Finance Department.
3. Credit card, through our third-party processor, Plastiq. Please note that Plastiq and your financial institution will charge additional fees for this option. Fees vary by financial institution.
4. Automatic withdrawal, if you already pay monthly for school by automatic withdrawal, our Finance Department can add your deposit(s) and student fee(s) to an upcoming monthly withdrawal for the current school year.

Next steps on our end

• Processing your re-enrollment(s) – the school will review your enrollment form(s) and payment to make sure all information is correct and payment has been received.
• Email confirmation – once your form(s) and payment are complete, you will receive an email for each child, confirming placement for 2026-2027. This email will come directly from PowerSchool.
• Statement of account – the school will send each family a Statement of Account in the spring detailing your total Parental Contribution for 2026-2027, including your Bursary Assistance amount, if applicable.

We’re here to help!

• Finance Handbook – for more information about re-enrollment payments and policies, we encourage you to review the latest edition of our Gray Academy Finance Handbook . This helpful guide is always available to our families at grayacademy.ca.
• Assistance with re-enrollment – if you need help with your (re-)enrollment, you can always contact us during school hours at admissions@grayacademy.ca or (204) 477-7425. We will get back to you by the next school day.

Avoid late fees – (re-)enroll on time!

• Our deadline for priority re-enrollment is Monday, February 9. Our deadline for all re-enrollments is Friday, February 27.
• A late fee of $150 will apply to re-enrollments, including deposit(s) and student fee(s), received after February 27, 2026.
• A late fee of $250 will apply to re-enrollments, including deposit(s) and student fee(s), received after March 27, 2026
• Late fees are over and above the Parental Contribution.

Financial supports

• Our commitment to accessibility – the Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education remains committed to ensuring no child is turned away because of a family’s inability to cover the full Parental Contribution.
• Financial supports – click here to access information and applications for needs-based Bursary Assistance.
• Bursary forms – links to the application forms for needs-based bursaries will also be available to you on the confirmation page after your (re-)enrollment form is submitted.
• Bursary application deadline – the deadline for Bursary Assistance applications for the 2025-2026 school year is Monday, March 9, 2026.
• IMPORTANT: Bursary Assistance applications will only be processed for families who have completed all steps in the (re-)enrollment process, including submission of the form, deposit and student fee for each child.

You’ve Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

Q. How do I get started with re-enrollment?
A. You will need a unique code to re-enroll each child. You will receive a separate email for each current student with this code. You will not need a code to enroll a sibling who is starting Gray Academy for the first time (see below for details).

Q. Why does only one parent receive the re-enrollment email(s)?

A. When families re-enroll, the data they provide populates each child’s record in our PowerSchool student information system (SIS). PowerSchool is set up to receive only one re-enrollment submission per student, which is why we send this email to only one parent.

The parent listed as “Parent 1” in each child’s most recent Gray Academy re-enrollment is set up to receive these re-enrollment email(s).

The choice of which parent is designated as Parent 1 and Parent 2 is up to each family. If you would like to change which parent is listed as Parent 1 and/or Parent 2, we can do that for you after your re-enrollment for 2026-27 is completed.

No matter which parent is designated as Parent 1, all (re-)enrollment information will always be shared with Parent 2, if applicable.

Q. How do I access my re-enrollment account?
A. When you click the code in your re-enrollment email, you will be directed to PowerSchool, our online student (re-)enrollment system. You will land on a screen asking you for your username and password.

Your username is the email address you used for enrollment last year. Even if your email has changed, please use the email you used to enroll last year. Once you have signed into PowerSchool, you can click on your initials in the upper right corner of your screen to change your enrollment email for next time, if you wish.

If you have any trouble recalling your password, you can use the “Forgot My Password” function. Please use the same account to re-enroll multiple children, if applicable. If you need to pause during the process, all the information you have entered up to that point will be saved securely, and you can return to it later.

Q. What if I make a mistake?
A. The information you input in PowerSchool is the exact information we will have on file at school for your child. Please take care to enter all information correctly. If you are concerned that you made an error or would like to make a change during the process, click on the underlined field or click “Prev” to return to a previous page.

If you are concerned that you made an error after you have already hit SUBMIT, you can always contact us, and we can help.

Q. What if I have more than one child to re-enroll?
A. You will need to use a unique code and complete a separate form for each child. Please submit one re-enrollment at a time. The good news is, if you are re-enrolling another child (or enrolling a sibling for the first time), all the family information common to both children will be populated for you, saving you time and effort.

Q. How do I enroll my child who has never attended Gray Academy before?

A. If you are enrolling a new student for the first time, you do not need a code. Once you are done re-enrolling your current child(ren), you will be able to add a new enrollment from the “Confirmation” page OR your PowerSchool dashboard (upper right corner of your screen).

Q. I’ve completed my (re-)enrollment form(s); now what?
A. When you have finished entering all the required information, click “SUBMIT.” This action will send your completed form(s) to the school. If you are not able to click “SUBMIT,” please check to make sure you have completed all required fields throughout the form.

Once all (re-)enrollment forms are submitted, the next step is to pay the $400 deposit and $150 student fee for each child. Your (re-)enrollment is not complete and your child(ren)’s placement is not secured until the school receives these payments.

Q. How do I pay the deposit and student fee?
A. There are several payment options available:

Payment by cheque – drop your cheque off at the school office in a sealed envelope, marked clearly with your child(ren)’s name(s), to the attention of our Finance Department.

Payment by e-transfer – email your payment to finances@grayacademy.ca. IMPORTANT: Please be sure to add the name(s) of all students and the word RE-ENROLLMENT in the Notes/Messages section of your e-transfer. This is a critical step to ensure we can easily match your payment to your re-enrollment file.

Payment by credit card – NOTE: if you choose to pay your deposit(s) and student fee(s) by credit card, fees will apply. These fees are applied by our third-party payment processor and your credit card company. The credit card fee will vary, depending on the card/financial institution you use.

Added to your monthly payment – if you pay for school monthly by automatic withdrawal, you can opt to have the amount owing for your deposit(s) and student fee(s) added to your next withdrawal.

Q. Do I need to make separate payments for each child?

A. No, you can pay for all students you are (re-)enrolling all together in one payment.

Q. I would like to apply for Bursary Assistance. How can I determine whether I qualify?

A. Families with a total annual household income less than $175,000 are eligible to apply for need-based Bursary Assistance for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Click here to use our quick and easy calculator to get a sense of what your total Parental Contribution could look like.

Q. When are Bursary Assistance applications due?

A. Applications for 2026-2027 are due on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Q. Should I wait to submit my Bursary Assistance application until I have my 2025 Notice of Assessment from my income tax return?

A. No, it is very important to submit your application by the March 9 deadline. Follow the instructions on the application for individuals who have not yet completed their 2025 income tax return. You will need to submit your 2025 Notice of Assessment to the school by May 29, 2026.

Q. When will I find out how much Bursary Assistance I will be receiving?

A. Families who submit their application by the March 9 deadline will receive a Statement of Account detailing their total Parental Contribution for 2026-2027, including the amount of Bursary Assistance, in the spring.

Q. When can I sign up for school supervision programs?

A. Applications for Gray Academy extended hours, holiday and in-service supervision programs for 2026-2027 will open in the spring. You can click here now to see our programs and pricing for next year.

Q. What are your policies regarding deposits, late re-enrollment and withdrawal fees?

A. All information regarding deposits, late fees and withdrawal fees can be found in the 2026-2027 Gray Academy Finance Handbook.

Q. Can I request a specific class placement for my child for next year?

A. The school invests a great deal of time and care in the placement of all students, with serious consideration for the academic, emotional and social needs of each child. This includes pairing students with teachers who fit their learning needs best. For these reasons, we do not accept placement requests, and the school’s decisions regarding class placements are final. All families will receive their child(en)’s class placements a few days before school starts.

Q. When will my High School child(ren) select their electives for next year?

A. Our High School Principal, Tracy White, will discuss elective choices with all High School students in the spring.

Q. When can I order uniforms for next year?

A. You can order uniforms anytime! Visit topmarks.ca and use code GA01 to order everything you need anytime. New information and order forms for next year will be available in the spring. We always have a representative from Top Marks come to the school in June, if you would like to have a fitting for your child(ren) for next year. Stay tuned for appointment details.

More Questions?

About (re-)enrollment: If you have additional questions that are not covered here, please contact our Admissions Department anytime during school hours throughout the re-enrollment period.

Technical issues: if you are experiencing technical challenges with your (re-)enrollment, please contact us, providing as much detail as possible about the specific issue you are encountering.

Financial questions: If you have questions about payments, deposits or other finance-related matters, please review our helpful Finance Handbook for Gray Academy families.

Todah Rabah!

Thank you, once again, for choosing Gray Academy and for entrusting us with the care and education of your children. We look forward to seeing your re-enrollment in the weeks ahead!