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Comox Valley schools are closed on Monday, October 12. We hope you have an enjoyable weekend! Classes commence on Tuesda...
10/10/2026

Comox Valley schools are closed on Monday, October 12. We hope you have an enjoyable weekend! Classes commence on Tuesday, October 13.

Comox Valley Schools have been running, cheering and raising funds in honour of Terry Fox!Each school brings its own spi...
10/09/2026

Comox Valley Schools have been running, cheering and raising funds in honour of Terry Fox!

Each school brings its own spirit to this annual tradition, helping students learn about Terry’s determination, compassion and enduring legacy. Here are just a few highlights:

• Highland Secondary raised $3,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation, surpassing its fundraising goal! A special shoutout to Mr. Murry, Ms. Lebedoff, Ms. Grutzmacher and Mr. McCubbin for volunteering to face water balloons for a good cause.

• Queneesh Elementary raised $1,700, with $1,100 donated to support the school’s Elder in Residence, who is undergoing cancer treatment in Victoria.

• Mark R. Isfeld Secondary students, staff and community raised an incredible $14,639.70 for the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research.

• Aspen Park Elementary’s assembly included a powerful speech from a student about his own cancer journey. We recognize the courage it took to share his story with the school. Older students also dressed up to cheer on runners!

• G.P. Vanier Secondary students and staff brought plenty of school spirit to a pie-in-the-face event, pep rally, four-kilometre run, barbecue, bake sale and teachers-versus-students dodgeball game, raising funds and awareness while celebrating Terry’s inspiring legacy.

These are just a few examples of the many ways our schools have honoured Terry and supported his cause. Thank you to the students, staff, families and community members who helped make these events possible.

What a wonderful way to start the school year: enjoying the sunshine, coming together and carrying Terry’s message of hope forward.

🗳️ School Trustee Election 2026Most trustee positions for the Comox Valley Schools Board of Education have now been fill...
10/08/2026

🗳️ School Trustee Election 2026

Most trustee positions for the Comox Valley Schools Board of Education have now been filled by acclamation. However, an election will be held for Trustee Electoral Area 1 (City of Courtenay).

Advance voting is now open for eligible voters in Electoral Area 1. School trustees play an important role in setting the strategic direction of the school district, making policy decisions, and helping ensure students have access to high-quality learning opportunities.

If you are eligible to vote in Electoral Area 1, now is a great time to learn more about the candidates and make a plan to vote.

Candidate information and voting details: City of Courtenay Elections https://www.courtenay.ca/city-hall/mayor-and-council/elections

Learn more about the role of a trustee and the 2026 election: Comox Valley Schools Trustee Elections https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/trustee-elections/

Your vote helps shape the future of public education in the Comox Valley.

Learning on the land and pulling together on the water.This morning, the Comox Valley Schools District Leadership Circle...
10/06/2026

Learning on the land and pulling together on the water.

This morning, the Comox Valley Schools District Leadership Circle gathered at Pentlatch Lake (Comox Lake) for teachings and canoe paddling guided by Kwa’kwaxolas, Jessie Everson, Indigenous Knowledge and Engagement Specialist.

Through his knowledge, stories and humour, Jessie deepened our understanding of place and the connections among land, water, people and community. Paddling together brought those lessons to life: listening, finding a shared rhythm and working together with care are as important in our schools as they are on the water.

Gilakas’la to Kwa’kwaxolas for guiding this meaningful morning of learning, and to Chettie and Lelaina for taking care of the group upon our return to shore.

We carry these teachings forward in our work serving students, families and school communities.

Happy World Teachers’ Day!Today, we recognize the incredible teachers across Comox Valley Schools who inspire curiosity,...
10/05/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Today, we recognize the incredible teachers across Comox Valley Schools who inspire curiosity, build confidence and create welcoming places for students to learn and grow.

Thank you for the care, creativity and commitment you bring to classrooms and school communities across the Comox Valley every day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom!

✨ Our schools shine brighter because of you!This Custodial and Facilities Staff Appreciation Day, we are recognizing the...
10/02/2026

✨ Our schools shine brighter because of you!

This Custodial and Facilities Staff Appreciation Day, we are recognizing the amazing people who care for the schools and facilities across Comox Valley Schools.

From keeping our learning spaces clean and welcoming to maintaining the buildings and grounds our school communities rely on every day, our custodians and facilities staff are an essential part of our district.

Thank you for your dedication, care and all you do to support our students, staff and families. We appreciate you!

Comox Valley Schools remains committed to truth, reconciliation, and respect for Indigenous Peoples, cultures, histories...
09/29/2026

Comox Valley Schools remains committed to truth, reconciliation, and respect for Indigenous Peoples, cultures, histories, and rights.

As Truth and Reconciliation Week continues across our schools, students and staff are engaging in learning, reflection, storytelling, art, assemblies, and community activities that deepen understanding of the impacts of residential schools and the ongoing journey of reconciliation.

Recent acts of hate, intimidation, and residential school denialism directed toward the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the work of reconciliation are deeply troubling. We stand firmly against racism, discrimination, hatred, and denialism in all forms.

Reconciliation requires all of us to listen, learn, reflect, and act. We honour Residential School Survivors for sharing their truths and remember the children who never returned home. Their stories continue to guide our commitment to building respectful relationships and creating welcoming, inclusive schools for all.

Today, and every day, we are grateful for the leadership and partnership of Indigenous communities throughout the Comox Valley as we continue this important journey together.

Read the joint statement from Board Chairperson Michelle Waite and Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Morrow below.

As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, students and staff throughout the district are...
09/29/2026

As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, students and staff throughout the district are taking part in meaningful learning, reflection and acts of reconciliation in their schools. Across our communities, schools are gathering for assemblies, sharing circles, drumming, storytelling, classroom discussions, art projects, student-led presentations, moments of reflection and other opportunities to learn about the truths of Canada's history and the ongoing impacts of residential schools.

Throughout the week, students have been creating reconciliation pledges, participating in outdoor gatherings and walks, listening to stories, engaging in Indigenous learning and exploring how their own actions can help build a more respectful future. Schools are recognizing the day in ways that are unique to their communities while sharing a common commitment to learning, understanding and reconciliation.

From drumming circles and student-led assemblies to displays of reflection, community art projects and classroom conversations, students are engaging thoughtfully with the importance of truth, remembrance and action. Schools are also recognizing the children who never returned home, residential school Survivors, their families and communities, and the generations affected by these policies.

At Comox Valley Schools, we recognize that reconciliation is not limited to one day or one week. It is an ongoing responsibility that requires learning, listening, relationship-building and action throughout the year. As a district, we remain committed to ensuring this work is reflected in what we teach, how we build relationships and how we support Indigenous students and families.

Thank you to our students, staff, Indigenous Education team, Indigenous Support Workers, rightsholders, Elders, families and community partners who help make this learning possible.

The September edition of Board Business is now available!At this month’s Board of Education meeting, trustees received u...
09/25/2026

The September edition of Board Business is now available!

At this month’s Board of Education meeting, trustees received updates on district initiatives, committee work and student learning priorities as the new school year gets underway. Highlights include reports from standing committees, an update from the Audit Committee, and discussions supporting student success across Comox Valley Schools.

This newsletter also marks the final regular board meeting for the current Board of Education before the October election. We thank all trustees for their dedication, service and commitment to students, staff and families throughout their terms.

Read the full September Board Business newsletter here:https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/September-2026-Board-Business-.pdf

Last night marked the final public meeting of the current Board of Education before the October election.As the Board’s ...
09/23/2026

Last night marked the final public meeting of the current Board of Education before the October election.

As the Board’s term comes to a close, Comox Valley Schools extends its sincere gratitude to all trustees for the time, care and dedication they have brought to their roles. Thank you to Board Chair Michelle Waite, Vice-Chair Sarah Jane Howe, and trustees Shannon Aldinger, Janice Caton, Susan Leslie, Chelsea McCannel-Keene and Cristi May Sacht for your service to students, staff, families and the wider community.

We offer special thanks to four trustees who are not seeking another term:

• Susan Leslie, completing her first term after being elected in 2022 to represent the Town of Comox.
• Cristi May Sacht, who joined the Board following the Area C byelection in January 2021 and was re-elected in 2022.
• Vice-Chair Sarah Jane Howe, completing her second term after first being elected in 2018 to represent the Village of Cumberland.
• Janice Caton, concluding more than 20 years of service and six terms representing the City of Courtenay.

Serving as a trustee requires a significant commitment of time and energy. Trustees listen to families and partner groups, participate in school and community events, and make important decisions that affect students and employees across the district.

To every member of the Board, thank you for your leadership, thoughtful contributions and commitment to public education. Your collective service has helped guide our district and support the students, staff and families of the Comox Valley.

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