We’re excited to welcome students and families back for the 2025-2026 school year! Most students will start on Tuesday, September 2, but start times may vary depending on your child’s grade or program.

Kindergarten Gradual Entry

Kindergarten students begin the year with a gradual entry process. This helps them adjust to school and gives teachers time to get to know each child. 

Most kindergarten students will attend for one hour on September 2. Your school will contact you with your child's specific time.

After the first day, teachers will follow up with families to explain the gradual entry schedule. Most students will begin full-day attendance by September 10 or 11, though this may vary by school.

If your family would like to request a longer gradual entry, please speak with your child's teacher and school principal.

First Day of School Times - September 2

Grades 1 to 5 *

* Kindergarten students will attend for one hour. Your school will contact you with the time.

Middle & Secondary Schools

* No lunch program during the first week of school.

Outlying Schools

* Kindergarten students will attend for one hour. Your school will contact you with the time.

Robron Centre

Intake appointments for newly referred students will be held September 2 to 5. Students currently enrolled in alternate programs will have a meeting to create their learning plans between September 2 to 9. Regular classes begin September 10. For more information, call (250) 923.4918 starting August 29.

New Student Registration

If your child is new to our district, please register by August 29 to secure a spot at your neighbourhood school. Placement depends on available space and staffing. This includes kindergarten students, students new to public school, and students who have moved to a new area or from another school district.

If there is no space at your neighbourhood school or you register late, your child will be added to a waitlist and may be placed at another nearby school.

To register, bring your child’s birth certificate, BC Service Card, and proof of your BC address, such as a hydro or phone bill.

Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)

Elementary schools reopen on August 25 for registrations and questions. Contact your school directly for office hours.

Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)

Middle schools reopen on August 25 for registrations and questions. Grade 6 student tours of Southgate are on August 27 at 1 p.m. Call (250) 923.4253 if you can’t attend. Please call Phoenix at (250) 287.8346 to arrange a tour.

Secondary Schools (Grades 9-12)

Secondary school offices will be open August 25 and August 27-29; Timberline from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Carihi from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Counsellors will be available August 25 from 12 to 3 p.m., August 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and August 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Carihi (250) 286.6282 or Timberline (250) 923.9500 for appointments.

Transfer Requests

If your child has an approved transfer, they can start at the new school on the first day. If the transfer is still pending or on a waitlist, your child must stay at their current school until you are contacted – by September 5 at the latest. Late transfer requests go on the waitlist. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the new school.

Returning Late or Moving?

If your child is already registered but will miss the first week of school, let your school know in writing by August 26. If your child doesn’t attend and the school hasn’t been notified, they may be withdrawn. If you’re moving away, please let the school know so we can update our records and waitlists.

School Buses

Students must have a bus pass to ride the school bus. Application info and bus routes are online on our Student Transportation webpage or available at your school or the  transportation office (1621 14th Ave). Accessible (special needs) routes will be finalized in September and families will be contacted directly.

Students should be at their stop five minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. If the bus hasn’t arrived after 20 minutes, return home and call your school or the transportation office at (250) 287-8808, ext 2.

Sept. 2 Approximate Departure Times from School

* Quadra students will take the 12:40 p.m. ferry home.

Regular bus schedules start September 3, except for Robron Centre which starts September 10.