Education 2023 -- Other School Districts of the Northwest

Our quick reference and archive of items on Education in other communities of the North Coast and North West.


Lax Kw'alaams


October

October 30 -- SD52 among Northwest School Districts to benefit from new teacher hiring incentive program from BC Government NCR

October 26-- Nomination period now open for 2023 Premie's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport 

September

September 15 -- "I was careless': Former BC principal ordered to pay $175K for misappropriating school funds 

September 13 -- Disgraced former Lax Kw'alaams principal loses teaching licence 

September 13 -- BC principal who took up to $337K from school has licence stripped

September 13 -- School Districts working to develop local Indigenous education courses as new graduation requirements take effect 

September 12 -- Ex principal loses BC teaching licence after misappropriating funds from First Nations school 

September 12 -- Former Principal of BC First Nations school who misappropriated funds loses licence 

September 12 -- BC principal banned from teaching after defrauding school of nearly $350,000

September 12 -- Former Lax Kw'alaams Principal fired in 2018 amid financial irregularities has teaching license cancelled  

September 1 --  Province offering benefits for parens with pre-school and school-aged children

August

August 31 -- New childcare savings provide more flexibility for parents of school-aged kids 


May

May 4 -- Lax Kw'alaams members gain update on education themes as part of Community presentation  NCR

April 

April 5 -- New School Food Program funding will provide healthy meals for Students in every District in BC

April 4 -- Province announces $214 million for school food programs

March

February

January

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Haida Gwaii

October

October 30 -- SD52 among Northwest School Districts to benefit from new teacher hiring incentive program from BC Government NCR

October 26-- Nomination period now open for 2023 Premie's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport 

September

September 13 -- School Districts working to develop local Indigenous education courses as new graduation requirements take effect 

September 1 --  Province offering benefits for parens with pre-school and school-aged children

August

August 31 -- New childcare savings provide more flexibility for parents of school-aged kids 

April 

April 5 -- New School Food Program funding will provide healthy meals for Students in every District in BC

April 4 -- Province announces $214 million for school food programs

March

March 21 -- Haida Gwaii's GKNS boys basketball team places 9th at provincials 

March 1 -- Haida Gwaii GKNS Breakers win spot in provincial basketball tourney 

February

February 13 -- Ferry fares are not fair, Haida Gwaii school principal says 

January

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Smithers/Bulkley Valley/Lakes District

December

December 26 -- Houston Secondary students vs teachers 

December 21 -- School Board chooses chair, vice chair for 2024

December 18 -- Retiring assistant superintendent takes on a new position 

December 16 -- Silverthorne Elementary School puts on a show 

December 16 -- Twain Sullivan Elementary School performs 

December 15 -- Matthew Monkman leaves behind a legacy as he retires from SD54

December 14 -- Salmon arm students propose Smithers flag redesign 

December 13 -- Parents vs kids basketball night in Burns Lake

December 4 -- Bulkley Valley high school volleyball teams back home after competing at the provincials 

November 

November 30 -- Unisex washrooms on the way for Smithers Secondary 

November 29 -- Students are tanning the Houston High School 

November 29 -- Houston High school food haven

November 27 -- Centennial Christmas Parade 

November 22 -- Seniors group seeks to redirect funding for French school 

November 21 -- Gender Neutral washrooms coming to Smithers Secondary school 

November 9 -- Burns Lake student science fair project showcased at international science exhibition 

November 7 -- Burns Lake student participated in international science exhibition 

November 3 -- Fright production unrolls help from Houston drama students 

November 2 -- High School student raises funds to create annual scholarship  

November 1 -- Pie fundraiser in Houston 

November 1 -- New principal named for Silverthorne 

October

October 30 -- Thee Smithers Secondary school educators receive Premier's education awards 

October 30 -- SD52 among Northwest School Districts to benefit from new teacher hiring incentive program from BC Government NCR

October 27 -- Premier awards issues for three Smithers teachers

October 27 -- Bulkley Valley, Nechako Lakes School Districts to receive more teachers following provincial recruitment initiative  

October 26 -- SD54 hires new Assistant Superintendent

October 26-- Nomination period now open for 2023 Premie's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport 

October 24 -- Young athletes compete in cross country race 

October 20 -- High School students show off woodworking skills in anti-littering initiative 

October 18 -- Fall TEK day at Owen Lake

October 11 -- Hot meals bringing community together 

October 11 -- Volleyball at Houston Christian School 

October 11 -- Houston Girls Volleyball

October 4 -- Truth and Reconciliation Day at Twain Sullivan Elementary

October 4 -- Decker Lake Orange Shirt Day

October 4 -- WKE Orange Shirt Day Assembly

September

September 27 -- SOGI 123 protest in Burns Lake 

September 13 -- Clive the therapy dog does school visits in Burns Lake

September 13 -- School Districts working to develop local Indigenous education courses as new graduation requirements take effect 

September 6 -- Back to School

September 1 --  Province offering benefits for parens with pre-school and school-aged children

August

August 31 -- New childcare savings provide more flexibility for parents of school-aged kids 

August 28 -- BCTF President frustrated over lack of clarity on teacher shortage 

August 23 -- Teacher shortage in Burns Lake and area

July

July 10 -- Art comes alive 

July 5 -- Houston Secondary School graduation 

July 5 -- Houston Christian School graduates 

June

June 28 -- Christian school grads enjoy a variety of activities 

June 23 -- Letter grades removed for all BC students below Grade 10

June 21 -- Graduating Day 

June 15 -- Province funds new building for French school in Smithers 

June 14 -- Houston  Secondary grads celebrated on June 16

June 7 -- Fun adventures at Silverthorne Lake 

June 1 -- SD54 bus driver named 2023 BC Driver of the Year 

May

May 31 -- Houston secondary grad pursues occupational therapy program in Prince George 

May 30 -- Nearly two-thirds of BC teachers dealing with increased workload, more on-the-job stress

May 29 -- Congratulations language teachers 

May 25 -- Plane crash scenario ran at Smithers airport 

May 24 -- Local kids growing from STEM of science 

May 17 -- Houston Secondary School golf team 

May 10 -- School district is expanding its food programs 

May 9 -- School trustees to get pay increase July 1

May 4 -- School District is revising outdated weapons policy 

April 

April 20 -- Babine Elementary Secondary principal to retire this year

April 6 -- School District roundup: student activities, calendars, budget and policies

April 5 -- Town allows Francophone school some variances for its temporary setup

April 5 -- New School Food Program funding will provide healthy meals for Students in every District in BC

April 4 -- Province announces $214 million for school food programs

April 4 -- School food programs in BC receive substantial investment from province 

April 3 -- Northern promise aiming to put more money for education in student pockets 

March

March 29 -- Results of 65th Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts 

March 29 -- Congratulations language teachers 

March 26 -- BC Public School Workers getting 6.75%inflationary wage hike

March 16 -- Beautiful vocals at the 65 annual Festival of Performing Arts 

March 16 -- More from the 65 annual festival of Performing Arts 

March 15 -- Houston Secondary student wins welding skills competition 

March 15 -- Burns Lake shines at district science fair

March 13 -- Performing arts on its 65 year in Burns Lake

March 10 -- The 65 annual Festival of the Performing Arts 

March 7 -- Bulkley Valley and Lakes District schools given mixed results in the Fraser Institute report card

March 6 -- Students showcase talents at Skills Canada trades competition in Terrace 

March 6 -- Bulkley Valley Christian School finishes 11th at Girls Basketball Provincials 

March 1 -- New stoves add to school food program efficiency 

March 1 -- Pink Shirt Day in Burns Lake

February 

February 28 -- Slam Dunk finish for Smithers Secondary

February 27 -- Ècole La Grande-ourse to get new school

February 22 -- Few drivers make for long rides on rural Burns Lake route 

February 22 -- Houston Christian school girls volleyball teams to sport New Jerseys this fall

February 22 -- Outdoors knowledge spurs Twain Sullivan Educational Day

February 16 -- Telkwa Fire Rescue trucks will display students artwork for a year 

February 15 -- Driver shortage alters school hours at Grassy Plains

February 8 -- Friendship Dance 

February 8 -- Decker Lake Science Fair - Einsteins in the making

February 8 -- Christmas and Spring Break times shifted in revised school calendar 

February 3 -- SD54 buses canceled today

February 2 -- School District drafts a second round of school calendars, based on public input 

February 1 -- Former Hazelton teacher's anti-vaccine outburst leads to disciplinary action

February 1 -- William Tonkin celebrates Winter Carnaval

January

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Terrace/Kitimat/Skeena 

December

November

November 3 -- Coast Mountain School trustee punished for breaching confidentiality 

November 2 -- Cal teacher recognized for leadership 

October

October 30 -- SD52 among Northwest School Districts to benefit from new teacher hiring incentive program from BC Government NCR

October 26-- Nomination period now open for 2023 Premie's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport 

September

September 20 -- Terrace City Hall becomes flashpoint for SOGI curriculum protests 

September 20 -- Prince Rupert and Terrace residents counter protest 1 Million March for Children 

September 13 -- School Districts working to develop local Indigenous education courses as new graduation requirements take effect 

September 8 -- Free student transit made permanent in Kitimat 

September 1 --  Province offering benefits for parens with pre-school and school-aged children

August

August 31 -- Kitimat Fare program (video)

August 31 -- New childcare savings provide more flexibility for parents of school-aged kids 

July 

July 20 -- Skeena Middle School Band controversy (video)

July 13 -- Growing enrolment at Terrace's Suwilaawks Community School spurs need for more classrooms 

June

June 15 -- Students at Terrace's Caledonia Secondary School chip in at local wildlife sanctuary.

June 4 -- BC Highway patrol stages mock collision at Terrace's Caledonia Secondary School 

June 2 -- New Standards set for First Nations School Design 

June 2 -- Terrace's Caledonia Secondary School got team to compete in provincial tournament 

June 1 -- Thornhill trustee gauges public opinion on role amid school communication strains 

June 1 -- Nechako Elementary class hatches chicks and ducklings 

May

May 12 -- Coast Mountains School  District seeks public input on 2023-24 budget priorities 

May 4 -- High school student represents Kitimat at world robotics competition  

May 4 -- Kitimat teens lead cleanup around high school 

April 

April 5 -- New School Food Program funding will provide healthy meals for Students in every District in BC

April 4 -- Province announces $214 million for school food programs

March

March 9 -- Caledonia drama students off to provincial competition in May 

March 6 -- Students showcase talents at Skills Canada trades competition

March 6 -- Young musicians host a telethon to raise funds 

 

February

February 28 -- Speech arts, music and more fun from this Terrace student 

February 24 -- School Bus runs in Terrace area will see minor changes today, though most are going ahead as scheduled 

February 23 -- Caledonia alumnus honoured with Governor General's award  

February 22 -- BC School Sports Curling Provincials head to Terrace 

February 14 -- On-going Mechanical issues force more bus run cancellations in SD 82, proposal to provide maintenance being accepted through Friday

February 10 -- SD82 cancels multiple bus runs due to road conditions and on-going mechanical issues

February 3 -- SD82 cancels bus runs in the Hazeltons and Kitwanga today, Schools Remain open

January

January 17 -- Terrace robotics program alumni pursue degree at UBC

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Nisga'a Lisims

December

December 18 -- Retiring assistant superintendent takes on a new position 

November

October

October 30 -- SD52 among Northwest School Districts to benefit from new teacher hiring incentive program from BC Government NCR

October 26-- Nomination period now open for 2023 Premie's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport 

September

September 13 -- School Districts working to develop local Indigenous education courses as new graduation requirements take effect 

September 1 --  Province offering benefits for parens with pre-school and school-aged children

August

August 31 -- New childcare savings provide more flexibility for parents of school-aged kids 

April 

April 5 -- New School Food Program funding will provide healthy meals for Students in every District in BC

April 4 -- Province announces $214 million for school food programs

March

February

January

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Central Coast

October

October 30 -- SD52 among Northwest School Districts to benefit from new teacher hiring incentive program from BC Government NCR

October 26-- Nomination period now open for 2023 Premie's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport 

September

September 13 -- School Districts working to develop local Indigenous education courses as new graduation requirements take effect 

September 1 --  Province offering benefits for parens with pre-school and school-aged children

August

August 31 -- New childcare savings provide more flexibility for parents of school-aged kids 

August 18 -- Bachelor of Education graduates celebrated in Bella Coola

April  

April 4 --

April 5 -- New School Food Program funding will provide healthy meals for Students in every District in BC

April 4 -- Province announces $214 million for school food programs

March

February

February 4 -- Bachelor of Education Students studying in Bella Coola graduate in July 2023

January 

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Ketchikan/Southeast Alaska

October

October 26 -- Students simmer whale bones for science

September

September 20 -- Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary named National Blue Ribbon School 

September 17 -- Student makes threats against Petersburg School District 

September 15 -- Cut short by pandemic, school planners resume their search for strategies to improve education in Sitka 

September 13 -- Strong races from the Petersburg high school cross country team in Wrangell

September 13 -- Sitka schools superintendent on road to recovery after sustaining serious injuries in a fall

September 8 -- Board postpones action on activities funding as Sitka schools begin fall sports season

September 8 -- New cross country coach reflects on first meet of the season

September 1 --  Meet one of Petersburg's new 4th grade teachers. 

August 

August 30 -- Meet Petersburg's new 5th grade teacher 

August 30 -- Meet Petersburg's new high school math teacher 

August 17 -- Ketchikan schools to begin year with two more mental health counsellors   

August 15 -- Petersburg School Board looks at raising lunch prices ahead of first meeting of the school year

August 14 -- Petersburg School District welcomes new middle and high school principal 

August 11 -- Sitka's interim superintendent ready to 'pound on doors' to level up state education funding 

August 4 -- Governor's education vetoes 'dramatically' affect Wrangell schools, says superintendent 

July 

July 27 -- Voters will weigh in on two ballot proposition this fall

July 20 -- Williams appointed to fill vacant seat on Sitka School Board

July 13 -- Two propositions dealing with Sitka's schools may go out to voters this fall

July 5 -- Petersburg School District's budget is balanced this year, but the future is uncertain 

July 3 -- Sitka student builds a telecaster, shredding our old ideas about high school shop class  

June

June 23 -- Governor's veto a quarter-million dollar hit to Sitka Schools

June 22 -- Choosing family, school board president Teal-Olsen steps down

June 22 -- Alaska schools struggling to keep up with the cost of food

June 20 -- Petersburg School Board to set for the final time for the 2022-23 school year

June 5 -- Petersburg High School honours class of 2023

June 1 -- Revilla Class of 2023 graduates celebrated 

May

May 30 -- Ketchikan High School's class of 2023 toss their caps 

May 25 -- Revilla students wrap up a year of training with Ketchikan's fire department 

May 24 -- Ketchikan's borough assembly passes budget for school district 

May 23 -- Petersburg School District counsellors receive federal grant to keep programming afloat 

May 19 -- Ketchikan Charter School students use theatre to tell Indigenous stories 

May 16 -- Ketchikan's assembly proposes district budget that nixes assumption of student funding increase  

May 12 -- Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly to take up school district budget, sales tax cap

May 12 -- Petersburg counsellors feeling spread thin, worried about anxiety levels among students 

May 11 -- Ketchikan's school board renews superintendent contract and recognizes student member

May 11 -- Petersburg middle school traditional games team takes first at Juneau Native Youth Olympics

May 9 -- Petersburg School board to review exempt contracts  

May 9 -- Ketchikan's school board to discuss superintendent contract and Indigenous language credits

May 3 -- Trial about traditional value sin Ketchikan schools concludes with testimony on cultural importance 

May 2 -- Trial digs into use of tribal values in Ketchikan schools

April

April 28 -- Sitka raptors visit Petersburg schools

April 27 -- Ketchikan school superintendent headed for contract renewal after praise from school board 

April 25 -- Sitka Schools drain reserves to balance '24 budget

April 24 -- Petersburg School District Finance Director Karen Morrison resigns 

April 18 -- Petersburg Principal Ambler Moss resigns 

April 13 -- Petersburg elementary school adopting new English/language arts curriculum 

April 11 -- School Board meets tonight to announce resignations 

April 11 -- Draft budget for Ketchikan's school district has fewer staff, but no layoffs 

April 11 -- Ketchikan athletes bring home medals, set personal record at 2023 Traditional Games in Juneau

April 7 -- Petersburg student recites poetry in state competition  

April 7 -- Will drag queen story time return to the Ketchikan Public Library this June? It's unclear

April 5 -- In a Sitka camp, students explore a powerful new strategy to protect nature, preserve culture

April 5 -- Petersburg school district requests increased funding from the Borough 

April 4 -- Petersburg's Early Childhood Education Task Force gives an update on Boys and Girls Club collaboration 

March

March 29 -- KayHi Drama Kings present James and the Giant Peach

March 27 -- Petersburg High School track star to be inducted into Alaska High School Hall of Fame

March 23 -- Coach Dino Brock looks back on the Lady Viking's hard-fought basketball season 

March 22 -- Ketchikan's School District might avoid layoffs amid budget crunch, superintendent says

March 21 -- Steve Bradshaw to serve as interim superintendent for Sitka School District 

March 21 -- Mitch Mork resigns from Sitka School Board

March 20 -- With looming financial burdens, Wrangell's school board and assembly discuss consolidating schools 

March 17 -- Vikings Swim Club breaks eight club records in current season

March 15 -- Ketchikan school board member rejects assistant superintendent's call to resign

March 15 -- Without action from Legislature, Sitka's schools could lose 15 teaching positions next year

March 14 -- Ch-ch-changes: Tribute performer brings rock-n-roll to Sitka Middle Schoolers 

March 13 -- Petersburg Superintendent Erica Kludt-Painter addresses Petersburg School District staffing challenges 

March 13 -- Assistant superintendent calls for Ketchikan school board members resignation

March 13 -- Ketchikan's academic decathlon team brings home medals, award from state competition

March 10 -- School Board votes to renew contract with assistant superintendent after push from Ketchikan Indian Community 

March 9 -- Petersburg School Board braces for budget deficit 

March 7 -- Ketchikan's school board to discuss budget for '23-24' school year

March 3 -- Sitka School Board looks to close 'opportunity gap' boosts pay for Ventures aides

February

February 28 -- Petersburg Vikings visit school rivals for final conference games 

February 24 -- Ketchikan third graders shoot for the stars during a week of science lessons from Oregon museum team

February 24 -- Students brew up potential barista careers during DYP week
February 21 -- Six Alaskan teams compete in Petersburg basketball tournament 

February 20 -- School board to interview for interim superintendent of Sitka Schools 

February 20 -- Alaska'a gymnastics team scores big at Arctic Winter Games 

February 17 -- Ketchikan celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich with event at her alma mater

February 16 -- Tongass School of Arts and Sciences celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day with dancing, singing and gifts 

February 14 -- Petersburg's School Board meets tonight to set 2023-24 calendar

February 14 -- Metlakatla victorious in second conference games 

February 10 -- Petersburg High School hosts junior varsity basketball tournament 

February 9 -- Petersburg Schools concerned about student absences 

February 6 -- School District Audit recommends tighter 'internal controls' for student activities fund

January

January 30 -- Sabre-toothed salmon, Smolts, and Fry prepare to rep Ketchikan at state ocean sciences competition  

January 30 -- Petersburg Vikings win both games in Craig, Lady Vikings lose both

January 30 -- Petersburg elementary students learn too ave for long-term rewards 

January 27 -- Ketchikan's school board tentatively considers staff cuts to balance budget 

January 25 -- Varsity Vikings win two, Varsity Lady Vikings lose two in Petersburg homecoming basketball games

January 24 -- School Board to hold work sessions on healthcare options 

January 19 -- Ketchikan, Metlakatla schools discuss 'deep wound' exposed at controversial basketball game

January 17 -- Ketchikan's School Board to take second look at agreement with borough over heal insurance debt

January 13 -- Petersburg school restores damage after winter break flood

January 12 -- Ketchikan's School Board calls for revisions to borough s proposal on health insurance debt

January 10 -- Ketchikan's School Board to discuss agreement with borough on health care debt

January 5 -- Ketchikan's Borough Assembly green-lights agreement with school district to address health care debt

January 4 -- Ketchikan High School's Lady Kings come out on  top during Clarke Cochrane Christmas Classic

Miscellaneous 

November 18 -- Former SD57 Superintendent Sworn in as President of CNC

October 18 -- Child and Youth mental health fair (audio)

September 24 -- SOGI in the class (audio)

September 20. -- Anti-SOGI and pro SOGI rallies (audio)

September 7 -- Making the grade (audio)

September 5 -- Teachers on the first day of school (audio)

March 9 -- School Daze: What the FSA's don't say (audio)

February 27 -- School boards facing tough conversations (audio)

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