The Qualicum School District would like to wish a warm welcome to all students, parents, and caregivers as we look forward to another school year. Our classrooms and hallways are fully prepared for the school year, thanks to the diligent efforts of our custodial staff. Please check your school and district communications about the first week of learning, and stay updated regarding any upcoming changes. See you out there!

Back to School Info

Busing Service is Well on the Way!

Our transportation team has been hard at work updating the bus route system with the help of our new software, and has made significant changes to how we register students, determine pick-up and drop-off locations, and monitor students travelling on the bus. More changes will follow as a result of a more fulsome review to take place later this year.

*Please note that all registered riders have already been notified of their student's bus route, including the time and location for pick-up and drop-off.

Transportation Link

Ministry of Education and Child Care Cell Phone Use

Personal Digital Devices

Media has provided significant coverage over the last several months regarding new limits on cell phone use in BC schools and the need for more learning around the impacts of technology.

Please review your school's "Code of Conduct" for updates in support of our updated Policy 700 and its attendant Administration Procedure.

Board Policy 700

Student Attendance

Schools will be focusing on communication, meaning more letters for sure, but certainly more personal phone calls and conversations. More importantly, it will mean harnessing the Give, Grow, and Belong aspects of the Strategic Plan, and really getting at the barriers that we hear about whenever we talk to students about what prevents them getting to school to Learn. Look for more information from schools as to how you can help support better student attendance in the Qualicum School District.

Your Office Team Gearing Up to Welcome the Students Back

School support staff were back at it again this year touching base with senior leadership on school start-up practices. We look forward to seeing all the students' smiling faces next week.

Operations Updates

While we hope you have had a restful summer this year, our Operations and Maintenance staff have been busy with lots of project updates! Click on the link to see what we have been up to.

O&M Updates

RACE YOU TO THE TRACK

Great news ... we're right on track—literally! It looks like we're sticking to our original timelines to get the track completed. A little rain might slow down the concrete pouring, but we're still on course to wrap things up by the end of November 2024. Stay tuned for the final sprint to the finish line.

Upcoming Important Dates

September 3rd

Schools open with a regular start time and dismissal three hours early.

Ballenas and Kwalikum Secondary will be grade 8 students only on this day.

September 4th

All schools open at their regular start and end times

Please note that this is the first day for Grade 9-12 students at Ballenas and Kwalikum Secondary.

September 30th

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Class is not in session.