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Sun Run trip a valuable experience for Harwin students

April 18, 2019

April 18, 2019 -- Before they arrived at the start line of the Vancouver Sun Run, a group of 21 Harwin Elementary School students had already completed a long journey. Their trip, which started in September, honed their physical fitness and helped them make long strides in their literacy skills....

Around Our Schools

April 17, 2019

April 17, 2019 -- Retirements at Morfee On her last day at Morfee Elementary, teacher MaryAnn Rice did something that came as a surprise to no one at the Mackenzie school – she gave homemade cookies to all the staff members and students. Rice retired from Morfee on March...

More consultation planned regarding future of Mackenzie Elementary

April 17, 2019

April 16, 2019 -- School District No. 57 commits to further consultation with community members following a public meeting regarding the proposed demolition of Mackenzie Elementary School. "I don't have any information as to what that is going to look like yet," Board Chair Tim Bennett told those in attendance....

Beaverly team triumphs at District Battle of the Books

April 17, 2019

April 17, 2019 -- Adleigh Scheck, Dylan Kennedy and Carmen Aubichon were rewarded for their dedication to reading during the District Battle of the Books. The three Beaverly Elementary School students formed the winning team at Tuesday's Battle of the Books, which challenged participants to correctly answer questions about the...

District taking step to examine food programs in schools

April 15, 2019

April 15, 2019 -- A motion to form an ad hoc committee to review School District No. 57's food programs as they relate to the provincial government's new poverty reduction strategy received unanimous approval from trustees at last week's Board of Education regular public meeting. The motion was put forward...

Acclaimed international speaker visits School District

April 11, 2019

April 11, 2019 -- Principals, vice principals and administrators from School District No. 57 attended a Thursday information session in Prince George led by globally-recognized speaker Eric Termuende. Termuende, named one of American Express' Top 100 Emerging Innovators Under 35, specializes in empowering organizations to build better teams and...

Blackburn Elementary School hosting District Battle of the Books

April 09, 2019

April 8, 2019 -- A war of words is on the horizon. On April 16 at Blackburn Elementary School, students from School District No. 57 will participate in the District Battle of the Books. The event runs from 9:15 a.m. until noon. Twenty-seven teams, formed by students in Grades 5...

Employment Opportunities

March 15, 2019

School District No. 57 (Prince George) invites applications for the following positions: 2019.03.15 Principal Aboriginal Education Posting.pdf 2019.03.15 Principal Readiness Pool, March 2019, Posting.pdf 2019.03.15 Vice Principal Readiness Pool, March 2019.pdf ...

Information about Online Safety

February 28, 2019

As you may be aware, there have been recent media reports about a circulating online issue entitled "Momo Challenge". The North American Centre for Threat Assessment & Trauma Response and Safer Schools Together have provided the following information on this topic, for parents, students, staff, and the broader community: The...

Student Registration

January 09, 2019

To find out more about Kindergarten registration, the Student Transfer Process and the 7-8 Student Transition process please click here Click here to open the Online Kindergarten Registration page ...

Parent Survey Results Spring 2018 - Edgewood Elementary and French Immersion Programming

July 11, 2018

Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent consultation process. Collected feedback will be reviewed over the upcoming weeks. The Board of Education is committed to keeping the public updated regarding next steps. Please refer to the below parent survey results: Edgewood Elementary - Parent Survey Results.pdf ...

School District Calendars

April 12, 2018

2018-2019 Calendar Amended - Approved 2018.05.01.pdf
2018-19 Calendar Robson Valley Approved 2018.05.01 .pdf
2019-2020 Calendar - Approved 2018.05.01.pdf

Press Releases from Regular Public Meeting - September 26, 2017

September 27, 2017

The below press releases were provided at the regular public meeting held on September 26, 2017 : 2017.09.26 Second Annual Community Voices Key Direstions Event, September 22, 2017.pdf 2017.09 .26 Annual Board Effectiveness Self-Assessment Review, September 2017.pdf

New Emergency Procedures

September 01, 2017

School District No. 57 (Prince George) new EMERGENCY PROCEDURES are now in effect. 2017.09.01 New Emergency Procedures.pdf

Air Quality in Schools

June 12, 2017

Marilyn Marquis-Forster, Superintendent of Schools has provided the following information regarding air quality in school district schools: 2017.09.14 Air Quality in School District Update.pdf June 2017 Air Quality in Schools.pdf

Strategic Plan and Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

June 07, 2017

At the regular public meeting held on June 19, 2018 the Board of Education approved the operationalized School District No. 57 (Prince George) Strategic Plan 2016-2021, Inspiring Learning Anywhere as revised below and the updated Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 2017-2021:
2018.06.19 Approved Strategic Plan.pdf 2018.06.19 Approved Framework for...

Lead Mitigation Updates

July 08, 2016

The purpose of this communication is to keep you informed regarding the ongoing provision of safe drinking water to our students and staff.
2018.10.09 - Lead Mitigation Plan Update.pdf 2018.04.24 Lead Mitigation Plan Update.pdf 2018.02.06 Lead Mitigation Plan Update.pdf 2018.01.04...

Digital Citizenship

June 10, 2015

With the growing use of technology by students both inside and outside of school, it is important to teach them how to be safe. Learning to be safe online is one thing that can stay constant in an ever changing technological world. This website provides resources, lessons, websites, and...