News & Announcements

In February, SD48 celebrates Black History Month to honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. Learn more about Black History Month by clicking on the headline.

School District No.48 (SD48) is welcoming new registrations for the upcoming 2024/25 school year starting January 23, 2024, at 8:00 am.

During these winter conditions, we want to share a friendly reminder that schools will remain OPEN unless significant damage to a school site or similar circumstances makes it impossible to operate safely (e.g., with no heat). In the unlikely event that there is a school closure, the School District will do its best to communicate this by 7:00 am. More information related to school procedures for inclement weather can be found here.

School District No. 48 (SD48) offers Early French Immersion for the Squamish area and Late French Immersion for Whistler and Pemberton. Families are invited to attend an in-person information session in one of these communities to learn more about this program of choice. Click here for more information.

The Board of Education follows a budget development process each school year in order to establish the final annual budget for submission to the Ministry of Education and Child Care. This process begins with providing an opportunity for partners to share input toward decision-making through a survey. The survey will be open for input until November 29, 2024. Thank you for your engagement in this important process. Click here to access the survey.

May this season bring you warmth, laughter, and cherished time spent with family and friends, allowing for well-deserved rest and rejuvenation. Read the letter from the Superintendent here.

As we near the end of 2023 and the beginning of winter break throughout B.C., Minister Singh would like to wish everyone in the education system a wonderful holiday season.

This presentation will provide parents/caregivers of school-aged students within SD48 with a snapshot of current trends and concerning apps to equip you with a digital parenting strategy. Join this free virtual event at 6 PM on February 8th, 2024. For more details and to register, click here.

Transitioning from a first-come-first-serve approach to a more equitable lottery system for families, this adjustment will be applicable to families who preregister through an online webform, set to become available on January 23, 2024. Read full article here.

Capilano University is pleased to announce applications are now open for programs beginning at its new Squamish campus in September 2024. Read the press release here.