School District 85 looks forward to welcoming all students back to schools full time this September.
Schools will be open to staff for orientation on Sept. 8 and 9th. Student return begins in all buildings
on Sept. 10th.
Please view the following link for information regarding individual school timetables.
Please view the following links that outline specific guidelines and practices.
* SD85 website will be regularly updated with the latest guidelines and practices.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES
British Columbians can also use the new provincial phone service by calling 1-888-COVID19, available seven days a week from 7:30AM to 8:00PM, with information in over 110 languages. Specific public health questions re: COVID-19 should be directed to your local health authority for response.
COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDANCE K-12 SCHOOLS SEPTEMBER 11/2020
BRITISH COLUMBIA’S RESTART PLAN INFORMATION
SD85 SUPERINTENDENTS LETTER TO PARENTS – AUG. 26, 2020
DR. BONNIE HENRY – MESSAGE FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF – May 29, 2020
- BC’S RESTART PLAN
- BC’S RESTART PLAN PRESENTATION
- PREMIERE JOHN HORGAN’S RESTART PLAN ANNOUNCEMENT MAY 6, 2020
NEW MEASURES TO SUPPORT RETURNING BRITISH COLUMBIANS https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0019-000657
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON CONTINUITY OF LEARNING (April 17, 2020) FAQS on continuity of learning
KEEP LEARNING- RESOURCES FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD LEARN AT HOME https://www.openschool.bc.ca/keeplearning/
LETTER TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND THE BC CONFEDERATION OF PARENT ADVISORY COUNCILS – MARCH 27, 2020– Letter to Parents and Guardians March 27, 2020
AFTER SPRING BREAK- SD85 Letter to Parents and Guardians March 27, 2020
BC MINISTRY OF EDUCATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON CONTINUITY OF LEARNING – Ministry of Education FAQs on Continuity of Learning
COVID-19 STRESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION – http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/bulletin/20200320/covid-19stress-management.pdf
COVID-19 PROVINCIAL SUPPORT AND INFORMATION – https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
IMPORTANT UPDATE AS OF MARCH 17, 2020 – LETTER TO PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND STAFF SUSPENSION OF IN-CLASS INSTRUCTION AS DIRECTED BY THE PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICER
DEPUTY MINISTER HEALTH LETTER TO PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND STAFF Letter to Parents, Guardians and Staff from the Deputy Minister
PHSS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL/ SD 85 SPRING BREAK TRAVEL UPDATES PHSS International Travel/ Spring Break Travel Updates
Information, FAQ’s and Travel Advisories on COVID-19 for Children and Students: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/bulletin/20200228/feb-28-coronavirus-update.pdf
The Ministry of Education and Provincial Health Office: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/bulletin/20200228/covid-19-letter-for-parents-and-guardians.pdf
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE 2020
The Board Of Education for School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) would like to recognize these SD85 employees for their long-term service/ retirement in 2020. Please find the attached recognition certificate.
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PINK SHIRT DAY AROUND THE DISTRICT
Anti-Bullying Day is a day when people wear pink to symbolize a stand against bullying. From kindness promises to decorated cookies, have a look at some of our schools and their participation. Be the “I” in Kind!….
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JOHN MARTIN – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ SECRETARY TREASURER OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 85 RETIRES
John joined School District 85 in May of 1988 and after 31.5 years…
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FAMILY MATH NIGHT
The gym was full of excitement, laughter, and lots of great thinking for A.J. Elliott’s annual Family Math Night. The evening started with a family STEM…
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A.J. ELLIOTT HITS THE SLOPES 
A.J. Elliott Elementary spent a glorious day on Mount Cain on Monday, February 3. There was an abundance of fresh powder, blue skies…
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PHSS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Before classes began on December 20, Port Hardy Secondary held a pancake breakfast that was enjoyed by students, staff and parents. 3 of the Trustees and…
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