News Releases
2024-2025
April 22 NR – International student homestay host families needed
April 11 NR -Le Concours d’art oratoire winners off to provincials at SFU
March 12 NR – Access to healthy food in schools is increasing thanks to provincial and federal funds
February 25 NR -Experience the Magic of Once Upon a Mattress – A Comedic Musical Adventure
January 13 – NR – New K-3 Primary Learning Community program coming to Airport Elementary
January 8 NR – Robotics71 teams take home top awards at Highland
January 7 – Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens soon
September 20 NR – New child care facility coming to GP Vanier Secondary
November 6 – NR – Youth Climate Action Summit Set to Inspire and Ignite Change
November 28 – NR Comox Valley Schools Board approves new boundary catchment adjustments
December 04 – NR – Comox Valley Schools celebrate success at North Island Regional Drama Festival
December 11 – NR – EDAS team delivers care packages to thousands of people in need
December 13 – Youth Climate Action Summit ignites passion and purpose for attendees
2023-2024
September 13 NR – New website for Grad Attire Program bookings
November 9 NR – New acccessible swingset opens at Hornby Island Community School
November 24 NR – Everybody Deserves a Smile (EDAS) returns and donations needed
November 29 NR -_Board Chair and Vice Chair – Re-elected
December 6 NR – Comox Valley Schools holds successful Careers and Related Activities Week
December 7 NR – Comox Valley Schools shine at North Island Regional Drama Festival
January 10 – NR -_Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025
February 21 NR – Help shape Comox Valley Schools future – Contribute to the Strategic Plan Survey
February 27 NR – Something Rotten! A Comox Valley Schools Musical Production runs from March 5-9
March 15 NR – Comox Valley Schools’ Grad Attire Program Expresses Gratitude to Community Supporters
March 20 NR – Comox Valley Schools’ First Robotics Team 9641 takes home Rookie All Star Award
May 16 NR – Airport Elementary School celebrates 70th anniversary
July 5 NR – Comox Valley Schools International Student Program Seeks Host Families
2022-2023
July 19 – NR Glacier Newcomers’ Alumnae Association recognized for support of Comox Valley Schools
July 13 – NR Comox Valley Schools honours winners of Minecraft Challenge
July 4 NR – Families needed to host students from around the world
June 27 NR – Comox Valley Schools appoints Dr. Jeremy Morrow as Superintendent-CEO
May 25 NR – 33 students receive $1000 for completing apprenticeships
May 16 NR – Cumberland Community School approved to advance to business case development stage
May 11 – NR – Geoff Manning named acting superintendent
Match 13 – NR Robotics71 off to World Championships
March 8 – NR Skills Canada BC NI Regionals 2023
February 24 – NR Humanities week at Isfeld to include Model UN
February 7 – Smaller suits needed and date added for Grad Class Attire Program
January 10 – Kindergarten Registration 2023-2024
December 17 – NR Lake Trail Winter Feast a hit with the kids
November 30 – NR Board Chair and Vice Chair – November 30 2022
November 9 – NR Comox Valley Band and Choir Festival returning after two-year break
November 3 – NR Reward for information about vandalism in SD 71
November 1 – NR SD 71 unveils plans for Student Affordability Fund
October 20 – NR New home for Grad Class Attire Program at Comox Valley Dodge
October 19 – NR Trustee Election Results for SD 71
October 5 – NR Bike, walk and roll week underway at Arden Elementary
September 23 – NR SD 71 to hold Truth and Reconciliation Week Activities
Backgrounder SD 71 Truth and Reconciliation Week Activities
September 8 – Enrolments increasing as Comox Valley Schools open for 2022-2023
2021-2022
June 29 – NIDES-Navigate chosen as Provincial Online Learning candidate
June 28 – Homestay families needed to host international students
June 3 – Comox Valley Schools Dominate Canadian Improv Games
May 30 – School Cycling Program teaches students how to ride safely
May 11 – Indigenous students hit the field for Rugby Day
May 3 – Minecraft Challenge Winners Announced
April 22 – Cumberland child care information night
April 13 – Custodian openings offer a pathway to career stability
Mar 18 – Youth apprentices gain experience and $1000
Mar 10 – Students shine at Skills Canada event
Mar 1 – SpongeBob Musical live at Highland Secondary
Feb 23 – SD 71 acquires additional administrative space freeing up classrooms
Feb 18 – Cumberland-SD 71 Childcare Partnership
Feb 17 – More success for SD 71 Robotics teams at first tournament of 2022
Feb – 16 Boundary changes for Royston-Courtenay schools
Feb 15 – Late Kindergarten Registration 2022-2023
Jan 27 – SD 71 Adopts Equity and Non-Discrimination Policy
Jan 24 – Kindergarten Registration 2022
Jan 19 – SD 71 Return to In Person Learning
Dec 17 – Strong start for Robotics71
Nov 24 – Board Chair and Vice Chair
Nov 17 – Comox Valley Schools will not mandate COVID vaccinations
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
- Jun 28, 2019 – Lake Trail Middle Earns Recognition as a Model School for Inclusiveness
- Jun 17, 2019 – A Valley Educator Teaches her Students to Honour Indigenous Language and Culture through Art
- Jun 3, 2019 – Board of Education Announcement
- May 17, 2019 – New Sport Introduced in Comox Valley Schools Earns a Bullseye in Student Approval
- May 6, 2019 – Board of Education Establishes Charitable Gift Giving to Support Education in the Valley
- May 2, 2019 – Valley Youth Artwork Featured in Province’s Elite Arts Festival for Emerging Artists
- Apr 23, 2019 – Comox Valley Youth Rank High in Skills Canada BC Competition
- Apr 16, 2019 – Administrative Announcement
- Apr 12, 2019 – Community Engagement Required for School District Strategic Planning Process
- Apr 9, 2019 – Valley Students Excel at DI Provincial Tournament
- Apr 5, 2019 – Valley Students Cool it for their Community
- Mar 12, 2019 – Comox Valley Schools receives additional $1.8-million from Ministry
- Feb 14, 2019 – Cumberland Students take Lessons from a Wise Owl to Heart
- Feb 5, 2019 – Valley Students Explore Art to Express Learning Outcomes on Real-World Issues close to Home
- Jan 9, 2019 – Robots gather in the Comox Valley for a STEM Competition
- Dec 6, 2018 – In-District Cross-Boundary Registration Opens in January
- Nov 14, 2018 – Bringing the Outdoors into Classrooms
- Nov 14, 2018 – School District Board of Education takes Oath of Office
- Nov 1, 2018 – Valley Grads will Dance and Delight Audiences at Annual Isfeld Fashion Show
- Oct 24, 2018 – Long-standing Avid Outdoorsman Bids Farewell to Education Centre
- Oct 17, 2018 – Orange Shirt Day Public Presentation Rescheduled
- Sept 21, 2018 – Lake Trail Seismic Upgrade Design Ready for Public Viewing
- Aug 30, 2018 – Valley Education Professionals finalists for Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education
- Aug 23, 2018 – Dr. Claire Has A New Role in Comox Valley Schools
2017-2018
- Jun 13, 2018 – Valley Students Participate in Nation’s Largest Conservation-Based Cleanup Program
- May 11, 2018 – Rare Exhibit Tours Comox Valley Schools Giving Students Unique Education on Reconciliation
- May 8, 2018 – Youth Inspire Inclusivity and Cross-Cultural Understanding through Song
- May 8, 2018 – Valley Art Students Featured at Annual Comox Art Show and Tour
- Oct 7, 2017 – School Calendar Regulation
- Apr 1, 2017 – School District Identity Enhancement Focus Group