School District No. 33 - Chilliwack

🎓Congratulations to students from Imagine High Secondary School! Imagine hosts its commencement ceremony this evening.

Find the livestream link in the comments.

🎓Congratulations to students from Kw'íyeqel Secondary School! KSS hosts its commencement ceremony this afternoon.

The Board of Education holds its meeting in public tonight (Tuesday, June 16, 2026) at 5:30pm. We missed sharing the action items in our previous post. Please find them below!

Presentations:
◾️Student Presentation: Indspire Soaring Youth Empowerment Gathering
◾️Delegation Presentation: French Language Advisory Committee
◾️Strategic Plan Update: School Progress Checkpoints

Action items:
◾️Annual Budget Bylaw 2026-27
◾️Restriction of Accumulated Operating Surplus
◾️Annual 5-Year Capital Plan
◾️Eligible School Site Proposal (ESSP)
◾️Bylaw 2: Trustee Elections (Revised)
◾️Schedule of Board Meetings for 2026-27
◾️Policy Amendments – 200 & 300 Series Barrier Scan
◾️Budget Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services

While Italy hosted the Winter Olympics in February, Rosedale Traditional Community School hosted its own Olympic competition - in fact fluency! Four student teams - red, blue, green, and pink - worked together throughout the event. They earned medals for mastering new skills, from counting patterns to multiplication facts.

Learn more: sd33.bc.ca/news/rtcs-builds-numeracy-skills-fact-fluency-olympics.

Students are finding connection and belonging with a new Indigenous Leadership course at Sardis Secondary School.

The course has a strong emphasis on personal and cultural identity. It’s rooted in cultural revitalization including language, traditional governance structures, and community engagement. Learn more: sd33.bc.ca/news/students-find-connection-indigenous-leadership-10.

The Board of Education meets Tuesday, June 16, at 5:30pm for a Board of Education meeting in public.

Presentation Items:
◾Student Presentation: Indspire Soaring Youth Empowerment Gathering
◾Delegation Presentation: French Language Advisory Committee
◾Strategic Plan Update: School Progress Checkpoints

On the agenda:
◾Education Policy Advisory Committee Report
◾Audit Working Committee Report (Minutes)
◾Trustee Written Reports
◾BCSTA Report
◾Indigenous Education Council Report
◾Board Performance Review Report

Capacity is limited. Find the agenda or livestream the meeting: sd33.bc.ca/board-meetings-2025-26.

Students at Vedder Middle School are showcasing their hard work at today's entrepreneur fair!

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It's an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to shape our community.

Learn more: sd33.bc.ca/news/june-national-indigenous-history-month.

Pictured: The Indigenous Education Department and International Student Program (ISP) welcomed international students to Chilliwack with a half day of learning at Coqualeetza Cultural Education Centre in September.

Chilliwack School District is proud to support safe and inclusive schools. We recognize the strength and leadership of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, families, educators and community members who enrich our schools and communities.

Members of the District IDEA Advisory Working Committee gathered at the district office to raise the Pride flag last week.

Learn more about our inclusive schools: inclusiveschools.sd33.bc.ca/.