Comox Valley Schools
607 Cumberland Road V9N7G5 Courtenay, BC, Canada

#orangeshirtday is widely recognized throughout the District as a time of reflection and to build understanding around our nation's residential school history. On September 30th Lake Trail Middle School created a special interpretive event for the school and surrounding community. Read more on our District news https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/apps/news/article/812722

On Monday, October 5, McDonald's will be thanking teachers and all education support staff across the country with a free medium coffee or tea in celebration of #WorldTeachersDay. #sd71 teachers and all education support staff can visit any Valley store location - Drive Thru or In-Store - show their SD71 ID and receive a free morning bevvie! #lovinit

A special project is underway for next week's #OrangeShirtDay. The Art and Story Walk is open to the public as a self-guided walk on Thursday, October 1st from 2:00 5:00. Lake Trail Middle School invites the community to come and experience the walk, beginning at the back of the school’s top field, off of Lake Trail Road. Read more here.

It is that time of when RCMP & SD71 remind motorist to observe the posted speed limits in school zones and playgrounds, take caution and slow down.

Reminder: Tuesday evening we host our monthly Public Board Meeting at 7 p.m. Mark R Isfeld multi-purpose room. Live-streaming available. Meeting will be held the 4th Tuesday of every month until June unless otherwise posted.

On September 30 we will be wearing orange. Join us because #everychildmatters #orangeshirtday

Local #comoxvalley farmers have been busy again supporting eduication! Blue Haven Farm donated a big batch of blueberries to Georges P. Vanier Secondary School Home Ec classes and students whipped up some delicious muffins! Such an encouraging way to start the year off strong! #communityhelpingcommunity #sd71strong #SupportStudentSuccess

Blessed we are to once again receive a very generous donation of back packs filled with fun loot - age appropriate for elementary and secondary students. This is the third year we've been recipients of the Jiffy Lube Staples Canada Back to School program that helps families with necessary school supplies. Thank you, Terry Comox Valley Record Newsroom for helping unload 200 packs this week at the school board office. A reminder to our #sd71 schools to drop over & grab yo...ur packs! Story details online. https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com//jiffy-lube-staples-tea/

Current air quality in the region addressed in a letter to families from the Superintendent of Schools. Read more online at: http://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/apps/news/article/812287

We posted this handy reference guide that we previously shared with our schools on our website which can be found by clicking on the red Return to School 2020 banner on the homepage comoxvalleyschools.ca The table outlines the recommended steps to follow if there is an illness COVID releated or not in a household. Credit to the South Island and Victoria Divisions of Family Practice for developing the guide.

All schools will remain open Monday September 14. Activity in outdoor spaces will be substantially reduced to limit prolonged exposure to the poor air quality in the region. The District will closely monitor the air quality and seek guidance and direction from the North Island Chief Medical Officer for public health.

Arden Elementary creatively kicked off the school year with an uplifting message for their school community. #letsgiveitachance #sd71strong #theardenway

Plans in place to enhance our reopening plan with outdoor learning spaces, school connections for distance learners, increased health and safety measures, and more mental wellness staff and resources. Read more online. School District 71 Parents Advisory Council - DPAC... #supportstudentsuccess #sd71strong

Yesterday, we gave Dean Stoltz CHEK News a glimpse inside Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School to showcase our readiness level. Have a look! School staff are trained and have implemented rigorours safety measures to reopen and welcome students back! School District 71 Parents Advisory Council - DPAC... #letsgiveitachance #safetyfirst #supportstudentsuccess #bced

Happy weekend #sd71 families. Stay safe and see you next week.

Our Return to School 2020 Plan is online. Visit https://bit.ly/SD71_ReturntoSchool2020 for details and FAQs. As a reminder, visit your school website for school-specific plans andcontact your principals with questions or concerns. We are here to support and offer assitance as we prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.

Tune in to this very informative session with Dr. Charmaine Enns, North Island Medical Health Officer, Island Health, as she explains the prevention measures, rational and risk mitigation approach in deciding to return students to full-time, in-class instruction this September. With gratitude we thank School District 71 Parents Advisory Council - DPAC for arranging and hosting the event. #knowledgeispower #stayinformed

Comox Valley Schools #sd71 is set to begin the 2020-2021 school year in Stage 2 of the 5-stage framework for K-12 Education. Full details of the Return to School 2020 Plan, FAQs and supporting documentation online at http://ow.ly/j2J050B9X2D Looking forward to the school year! School District 71 Parents Advisory Council - DPAC