news - announcements
Terry Fox Foundation Recognizes Local Schools
- May 21, 2024
- Aaron Callaghan
The Terry Fox Foundation recently recognized several CMSD schools for their dedication and commitment to the 2023 Terry Fox School Run.
Draft Policy Impacting Students' Use of Cell Phones in Schools - Feedback Solicited
- May 21, 2024
- Aaron Callaghan
The Board of Education is seeking public feedback on draft revisions to Policy 1090: Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT), impacting students' use of cell phones in CMSD schools. Input will be accepted until Tuesday June 4, 2024.
Board Meeting on May 22
- May 20, 2024
- Carole Gagnon
Just a reminder that the next hybrid Regular (Public) Board of Education Meeting for Coast Mountains School District 82 will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. at Bear Valley School located in Stewart and via Zoom
Resignation of Superintendent Aaron Callaghan
- May 18, 2024
- Carole Gagnon
Board Chair Margaret Warcup, on behalf of the Board of Education, shared with regret that Superintendent Aaron Callaghan will be resigning from his position with Coast Mountains School District
Leadership Staffing Announcement for 2024-25
- May 14, 2024
- Aaron Callaghan
Coast Mountains School District is pleased to share a number of leadership staffing updates in advance of the 2024-25 school year.
Gitxsan Immersion Program Launching in September 2024
- May 13, 2024
- Aaron Callaghan
The Gitxsan Language Immersion program approved by the Board of Education at its February 2024 Regular Meeting will launch this September, beginning with the introduction of a Kindergarten class at Majagaleehl Gali Aks Elementary School in Hazelton.
Decision Made by Board Involving Terrace Schools' Catchment Area
- May 06, 2024
- Aaron Callaghan
At their April 24th meeting, the Board of Education accepted the recommendation of the Catchment Area Review Team, deciding not to make any adjustments to the current boundary separating Suwilaawks Community School and Cassie Hall Elementary in Terrace.
May 5 Red Dress Day - Honouring Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)
- May 03, 2024
- Carole Gagnon
On Sunday, May 5, Coast Mountains School District recognizes both Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)
Hazelton/Kitwanga Schools Closed Due to Power Outage - April 30 (Afternoon)
- Apr 30, 2024
- Carole Gagnon
Please be informed Coast Mountains' schools in the Hazeltons and Kitwanga will be closed this afternoon, April 30, due to a prolonged power outage. BC Hydro estimates power restoration by the end of today.
2024-2025 Budget & Planning Survey - Coast Mountains School District
- Apr 30, 2024
- Carole Gagnon
As a requirement of the School Act, Boards of Education are required to prepare and submit annual budgets to the Minister of Education and Child Care. The budget funds all the activities within our school district and is prepared to support the strategic priorities and