On May 15, staff across Comox Valley Schools took part in Indigenous Brilliance Day of Learning, a district-wide professional learning opportunity focused on reflection, relationship building and deepening understanding through Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing. The day began with a powerful opening session at G.P. Vanier Secondary featuring Carolyn Roberts, whose presentation encouraged reflection […]
Comox Valley Schools students, staff and district leaders have been taking part in meaningful learning experiences at Kumugwe Big House on the K’ómoks First Nation through a collaboration led by the district’s Indigenous Education Department. The sessions created opportunities for participants to learn directly from Indigenous knowledge holders in a culturally significant space rooted in […]
On Hackergal Day the School Board Office was filled with creativity and excitement as approximately 40 girls and gender diverse students, supported by dedicated Teacher Librarians, took part in the Hackergal National Hackathon. This year’s theme, “Stories That Spark Change,” invited students in grades 6–9 to explore how storytelling and technology can drive innovation and […]
We are writing to inform you of a recent cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, an online learning platform previously used by Comox Valley Schools. Although Comox Valley Schools no longer uses Canvas, the system was in use between 2018 and 2024, and some historical account data remains within the platform. We became aware of this incident […]
The Board of Education of School District No. 71 (Comox Valley Schools) hereby provides notice of a Special Regular Board Meeting to be held: Date: May 19, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: School Board Office (2488 Idiens Way, Courtenay, BC) Purpose: 1st Reading of the 2026/27 Annual Budget Bylaw. Further details, including the agenda, will be posted on the district […]
Comox Valley Schools is celebrating the success of the second annual Enduro Mountain Bike Race, held April 29 in Cumberland, bringing together student riders from across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Approximately 130 students in Grades 8 to 12 took part in the event, representing 18 schools, including 16 from Vancouver Island and two […]
Students at Highland Secondary recently had the opportunity to learn from local K’ómoks First Nation carver Trevor Hardy during a special classroom visit that brought together art, culture and hands-on learning. Hosted by Highland art teacher Barbara Mareck, Hardy visited both Art 9/10 and Art 11/12 classes, where students are currently exploring carving through clay […]
On the first day of spring, we had the opportunity to visit the Heartwood Learning Community in the Comox Valley for their spring equinox gathering, held at Cottonwood Rose Farm in the Black Creek area. Heartwood operates within a farm and nature-based learning environment, where students connect deeply with the land as part of their […]
Comox Valley Schools Robotics71 team 7842F (Fractal) attends the 2026 World Championship from April 21-24 in St. Louis, Missouri. The team earned the opportunity to represent Vancouver Island on a world stage by winning the Vancouver Island Regional Championship’s Design Award in late February. The VEX Robotics World Championship event hosted 865 teams from around […]
The Comox Valley Board of Education has approved district school calendars for the 2026–2027, 2027–2028 and 2028–2029 school years. These calendars establish the start and end dates of the school year, as well as key holiday breaks and non-instructional days. Planning school calendars several years in advance helps provide greater predictability for students, families and […]