- Second elementary school site will benefit future students in Langford May 18, 2018A new site for a future elementary school has been purchased in Langford, the fastest growing community in the Capital Regional District.
- Safer school for École Armstrong Elementary students May 17, 2018Almost 400 young students in Burnaby can look forward to having a safer school with the announcement of a $6.7-million seismic upgrade at École Armstrong Elementary.
- Improving supports for students is the focus of inaugural two-day mental-health conference May 11, 2018For the first time, representatives of B.C.’s public, independent and First Nations schools, police, health authorities, and child and youth mental-health workers have come together under one roof, focused on how to make life better for students struggling with mental-health issues.
- Programs that enhance student well-being receiving $300,000 May 9, 2018Two organizations that help at-risk students improve their physical and mental well-being will each receive grants of $150,000 from the Government of British Columbia.
In January 2018, the school district’s School Calendar Committee was convened to develop a School Calendar for the 2018-2019 school year.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s School Calendar Regulation, non-instructional days were scheduled in the 2018-2019 school year for the purpose of providing teachers with an opportunity to participate in discussions and activities relating to the implementation of the curriculum.
The Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 School Calendar at its February 28, 2018 Regular Board Meeting with final approval recently received from the Ministry of Education.
The first day of school for the 2018-2019 school year will be Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
To view or download the 2018-2019 School Calendar and Backgrounder, please access the following links:
CMSD82 2018-2019 School Calendar
CMSD82 2018-2019 School Calendar – Backgrounder
(click on the links to open in PDF Format)
A letter to parents/guardians from our Superintendent of Schools, Katherine… Continue reading
CMSD82 News Release – Vincent Dikaitis, Hazelton Secondary School Principal Appointment – August 1, 2018 (PDF Format Bulletin)
The Board of Education for Coast Mountains School District is pleased to announce the leadership staffing appointment of Vincent Dikaitis to the position of Principal at Hazelton Secondary School effective August 1, 2018.
An experienced and respected educator, Vincent currently serves as the Principal at Chief T’Selehye School in Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories (Sahtu District Education Council). He has worked at all levels of education in rural, remote, urban and Indigenous school settings within Alberta and the Northwest Territories, and deeply understands the diverse cultural backgrounds and unique educational needs of urban and rural learners.
Vincent’s academic background includes a Master of Education in school administration from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Saskatchewan, Aurora College, Fort… Continue reading
The National Day of Mourning is observed annually in Canada on April 28 to honour those who have lost their lives while working on the job. The purpose of the National Day of Mourning is two-fold … to remember and honour those lives lost or injured and to renew the commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace … to prevent further deaths, injuries and diseases from work.
Every year workers, families, employers, communities and others come together at ceremonies held around the province and the country to remember those who have lost their lives to work-related incidents or occupational disease, and to renew their commitment to creating safe workplaces. Since its inception, the observance has spread to over 80 countries around the world, but is known in most other countries as the Workers’ Memorial Day.
The Canadian flag on Parliament Hill is typically flown at half-mast on… Continue reading
CMSD82 News Release – C. Byrd, MEMSS Vice Principal Appointment – Aug. 1, 2018
The Board of Education for Coast Mountains School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Byrd to the position of Vice Principal at Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary School effective August 1, 2018.
Christine has demonstrated steadfast leadership in serving as Vice Principal at Nechako Elementary School since March 1, 2014 and is a valuable addition to the leadership and instructional team at Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary School.
She holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Victoria and a Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership from the Vancouver Island University.
Christine is an exceptional educator and she is passionate about success for all learners, including those from diverse and rich cultural backgrounds. Her experience includes 21 years of teaching, supporting teachers with the implementation of new instructional practices, and a thorough… Continue reading
Dear CMSD8
2 Employee,
The second of two Curriculum Implementation Days for the 2017-2018 school year will be held on Friday, April 13. These days are specifically dedicated to BC’s redesigned K-12 curriculum.
The following Curriculum Implementation Day sessions have been planned in Hazelton, Kitimat, Terrace and Thornhill on Friday, April 13 … to view the program or “shape of the day” for these venues, please click on the links below:
Hazelton-Kitwanga K-12 Teachers – Hazelton Secondary School
Kitimat K-12 Teachers – Nechako Elementary School
Terrace-Thornhill-Stewart K-6 Teachers – NTETC
Terrace-Stewart Grades 7-12 Teachers – Caledonia Secondary School
Should you have further questions or require additional information, please contact your School Principal for assistance.
A friendly reminder that all teaching staff are expected to be in attendance in one of the full-day sessions. Sign-in sheets will be on-site to document attendance. Individuals not present at a… Continue reading
