News & Announcements

In the lead-up to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, schools throughout the Sea to Sky School District will be holding ceremonies at each school site. These ceremonies are dedicated to honouring survivors, remembering those who never returned, and reflecting on the ongoing legacy of Residential Schools. We encourage all members of our school communities to take time for reflection and learning during this important period of reconciliation. Take action and be part of the journey. Visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s website here.

Sea to Sky Community Services is launching an important initiative focused on gathering insights from families, youth, and service providers in the Sea to Sky region. The goal is to better understand the barriers to accessing services for children and youth with either diagnosed or undiagnosed disabilities and/or diverse abilities who need support to participate meaningfully in family and community life. A major focus of the project is to identify areas where we can improve access and inclusion. Please see the linked flyer for more information and a link to the survey.

All of B.C.’s provincial education partners for K-12 schools, joined by Minister Rachna Singh, are standing together in solidarity to ensure every school is a place where all students feel welcome, included and respected in a safe learning environment while being fully and completely themselves. Read the Joint Statement on Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools by clicking on the headline.

Minister Singh wishes everyone in the K-12 system a great start to the 2024/25 school year. Read the Back to School Letter from the Minister of Education and Childcare by clicking on the headline.

We look forward to welcoming all students back to school on September 3, 2024. Please take a moment to explore the Back to School Package for the 2024/25 school year. It includes welcome messages from the Board Chair and the Superintendent of Schools, along with important information about our school district.

The Health Connect Registry is available across British Columbia to help you
find a local family doctor or nurse practitioner who can support your
everyday healthcare needs. You can register yourself, your family, and anyone in your care on the Health Connect Registry to get matched with a primary care provider. You can easily register online by clicking on the headline of the news story.

We're excited to participate in the French Teacher Virtual Job Fair on August 27, 2024, from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT. This is your chance to connect with our recruiters, explore teaching opportunities, and discover why Sea to Sky is a great place to advance your career. Register Here and join us in shaping the future – en français!

Discover how a community gathers around a fire to reconnect with Indigenous traditions at Signal Hill Elementary School. Led by Líl’wat Knowledge Keeper Lakál’t Tanina Williams, the pit cook event bridges cultures, fostering learning and reconciliation. Through cooking, storytelling, and ceremony, students and staff explore the deep cultural roots of the land, learning alongside Indigenous leaders. Read more about this event in an article written by Lisa Richardson in Edible Sea to Sky Magzine.

Matthew Van Oostdam, the dedicated Land-based Coordinator at St'a7mes School, alongside Principal Alysa Patching, facilitated a remarkable initiative involving the school's Indigenous Leadership Group. Their mission: to weave the rich cultural tapestry of the Squamish Nation into the fabric of a new community playground at Sp’akw’us Feather Park, formerly known as Nexen Beach.

Please check out the 2023/24 End of Year Letter from the Superintendent of Schools, Chris Nicholson. Wishing you all a wonderful summer!