Tag: Comox Valley Schools

Over 100 new childcare spaces now available at G.P. Vanier Secondary School

Comox Valley families will now have access to more licensed child-care spaces at a local high school. 

Calendars for next three years approved by Comox Valley Schools

Calendars for the next three school years in the Comox Valley are now available. 

Comox Valley Schools looking to update its Long-Range Facilities Plan, seeking public feedback

Comox Valley Schools is seeking public feedback as it works to update its long-range facilities plan. 

Open House on safe and active schools program in Courtenay March 12

The City of Courtenay and Comox Valley Schools are inviting families to learn more about the Safe and Active Schools program.

Comox Valley Schools seeking feedback on proposed schedules through 2029

Comox Valley Schools is putting together schedules for the next three academic years and is asking parents to provide feedback through an online survey.

Comox Valley Schools offering support to the community following Tumbler Ridge shooting

School District 71 has released a statement following Tuesday’s mass shooting in northern British Columbia. 

Comox Valley Schools seeking public feedback on preliminary budget consultations for 2026-2027

Public feedback is being sought to help shape the preliminary budget for School District 71. 

SD71’s Feeding Futures meal program now reaching nearly half of all students

Comox Valley Schools said it has made significant progress expanding school meals across the district through its Feeding Futures school food program. 

Comox Valley Schools seeking graduation attire donations for students

Comox Valley Schools is asking the community to donate formal wear for next year’s graduating students. 

Vancouver Island school bands to take to Comox Valley stages

Schools from across Vancouver Island will be in the Comox Valley this month to showcase their musical talents. 

Open house to support students walking and cycling to school in Courtenay

The City of Courtenay and School District 71 are looking to keep elementary school students who walk or bike to school safer. 

Comox Valley Schools urging drivers to slow down ahead of school season

Comox Valley Schools wants drivers to slow down, stay alert, and share the road responsibly with children and families, cyclists, and buses. 

Comox Valley school closes due to COVID-19, 4 others record exposures

An independent school in the Comox Valley has closed for a week because of COVID-19 while four others have...

No seat belts coming to Comox Valley school busses

COURTENAY, B.C. – Seat belts won’t be on school busses in the Comox Valley any time soon. That’s in light...
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New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

One of Comox Valley Search and Rescue’s most recent calls proves no call is too big, too small or too unusual for local crews.

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