News & Announcements
New Provincial Resource Helps Families Support Safe, Welcoming Schools
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has launched BC's Welcoming Schools, a new online resource that brings together information and tools to help students feel safe, connected and supported at school.
Minister's Statement on Returning to School
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, has issued the following statement about returning to learning in B.C.’s K-12 schools.
Carihi Fire Recovery Update: Sept. 2026
As students and staff return for the 2026-2027 school year, work continues on the recovery and reconstruction of Carihi Secondary.
2026 School Trustee Election
On October 17, 2026 voters in BC will elect mayors, councilors, area directors, school trustees and others to fill four-year terms on municipal councils, regional district boards, school boards, and other public organizations.
Upcoming Events
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Public School Board Meeting
7:30 PM - 10:00 PMEvent DetailsBoard MeetingEveryone is welcome to attend either in-person or through the online live stream link that will be added here the Friday before the meeting. A recording of this meeting will be posted, usually within 24 hours from the meeting, on the district's YouTube channel.
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Truth & Reconciliation Day - Schools Closed
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Public School Board Meeting
7:30 PM - 8:00 PMEvent DetailsBoard MeetingEveryone is welcome to attend either in-person or through the online live stream link that will be added here the Friday before the meeting. A recording of this meeting will be posted, usually within 24 hours from the meeting, on the district's YouTube channel.
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School Board Trustee Candidates Debate
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMEvent DetailsSchool Board Trustee Candidates Debate 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C8, Canada 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCommunity EventThe Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce, Campbell River Mirror and the Tidemark Theatre Society are co-hosting the trustee candidates debate for those running for a seat on the School District 72 Board of Education. Seating is on a first come first serve basis or you can watch the live stream on the Tidemark Theatre website.
The public are invited to send their questions to chair@campbellriverchamber.ca
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. - debates will run from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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Thanksgiving Day - Schools Closed
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General Voting Day
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Community EventGeneral Voting Day for the 2026 school trustee election will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Residents of School District 72 can vote to elect seven trustees to the Board of Education for the 2026 to 2030 term. Trustees are elected from three electoral areas: Greater Campbell River, Sayward Valley, and the Discovery Islands (Quadra, Cortes & Read).
Campbell River Strategic Plan 2024-2028
Continuous improvement and student success is at the heart of all that we do. Our commitment to equity and three strategic priorities – honouring Indigenous world views and perspectives, student-centered learning environments, and evolving for tomorrow – contributes to our central purpose of student achievement. The strategic plan guides every aspect of the district.
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