Comox Valley Schools Cap Off a Successful Mental Health Awareness Week

As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, schools across the Comox Valley are reflecting on a week filled with impactful activities and initiatives aimed at promoting mental wellness. This year’s theme, “Compassion Connects,” resonated deeply across the district, highlighting the importance of supportive environments for nurturing mental health among students and staff. Mark […]

Joe Heslip Appointed as New Associate Superintendent of Schools and Lelaina Jules appointed Assistant Principal of Indigenous Education

Comox Valley Schools is very pleased to be welcoming Joe Heslip and Lelaina Jules into two new roles that will perform vital work for our school community. Introducing Joe Heslip, Associate Superintendent of Schools We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Joe Heslip as the new Associate Superintendent of Schools, a visionary educational leader […]

Personal Digital Devices in Schools – Survey Underway Now!

Comox Valley Schools values your insights and contributions as we work together to create safe and productive learning environments. To promote consistency across the province and ensure that our district has the right policies in place, we invite you to participate in a survey about the use of personal digital devices in schools. This survey […]

May 3, 2024 – Busing Update for Hornby & Denman

Due to ongoing mechanical issues, BC Ferries has issued a revised schedule for both the Hornby and Denman sailings. Please see below for how busing will accommodate. This morning: Route 804 —> Shingle Spit for 7:30 AM ferry. No busing changes. Route 807 —> Denman West for 9:00 AM ferry. No busing changes. Route 818 […]

École Robb Road presents Willy Wonka Kids! May 1-3, 2024

École Robb Road presents Willy Wonka Kids! from May 1-3, 2024. Dates: *doors open at 6pm • Wed, May 1 at 630pm • Thu, May 2 at 630pm • Fri, May 3 at 630pm Location: École Robb Road school gym Length is about 45mins Cost is FREE but a ticket is required Book here: https://musical.tickit.ca/events/23906 […]

Grad Attire Program expresses gratitude to community supporters

The Comox Valley Schools Grad Attire Program extends heartfelt appreciation to the community for their overwhelming support over the years and generous contributions towards ensuring every student’s graduation day is memorable and with style. Graduation season is fast approaching, and while the outpouring of support has been instrumental in ensuring students have access to appropriate […]

Local Robotics Teams Rock the Provincial Championships

Despite some challenging obstacles that conspired to prevent our intrepid group of roboteers from competing in this season’s Provincial Championships, namely a team bus breakdown combined with heavy snowfall, they all managed to make it to the tournament hosted on Saturday, March 2nd at Brentwood Collegiate School (BCS) in Mill Bay. A huge amount of […]

Calendars for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 now online

You can see the calendars here:  2024 – 2025 Calendar_SD71 2025 – 2026 Calendar_SD71 2026 – 2027 Calendar_SD71 All BC school districts are required by the provincial School Act and the School Calendar Regulation B.C. Reg. 314/12 to prepare an annual school calendar for their school district. Prior to 2012, the provincial Ministry of Education established a Standard School […]

SOLD OUT — Something Rotten! A Comox Valley Schools Musical

Tickets are all sold out!!  Comox Valley Schools proudly presents the entertaining musical production of “Something Rotten,” set to run from March 5 to 9, 2024 at Highland Secondary. This comedic musical promises an uplifting night of “culture and art” for audiences aged 13 and up. Directed and produced by Lisa Williams, with musical direction […]

Help shape Comox Valley Schools’ future: Contribute to the Strategic Plan Survey

Comox Valley Schools is embarking on the development of a new Strategic Plan to guide the district and is seeking valuable input from staff, parents, students, and community members. The Board of Education will be conducting in-depth focus groups and is requesting feedback from staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members through an online survey portal […]