General – Peace River North – School District 60 https://www.prn.bc.ca Thu, 21 May 2026 15:55:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 May 2026 Superintendent Report and SD60 Updates https://www.prn.bc.ca/may-2026-superintendent-report-and-sd60-updates/ Thu, 21 May 2026 15:55:16 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8285 Here are some updates from School District 60 Peace River North.
Superintendent’s Report
The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2026/05/14/superintendents-report-may-2026/
Board Meeting
Our public Board Meeting was held on May 19th,

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Here are some updates from School District 60 Peace River North.

Superintendent’s Report

The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2026/05/14/superintendents-report-may-2026/

Board Meeting

Our public Board Meeting was held on May 19th, 2026.  The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmTyJD6Odxo and on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/peacerivernorth

The schedule, agenda, and meeting packages for board meetings are available at https://policy.prn.bc.ca/board-meeting-schedule/

Emergency Preparedness

What is shelter-in-place? What’s a lockdown? What do we do if a whole school gets evacuated? These questions and more are covered in our Emergency Preparedness Guide for Parents & Guardians at https://www.prn.bc.ca/safety/plans-info/emergency-preparedness/ . Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with our emergency plans.

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registrations are past due May 1. Children born in 2021 (Grad class of 2039) are eligible to be registered for a September 2026 start. Late registrants may be placed in other schools depending on available space.

Transportation Registration

Registration for transportation has moved online and is available at https://www.prn.bc.ca/district/facilities-transportation/ .

Attendance Matters

Over the last months we have shared a series of videos speaking to the important of regular attendance. Here is a feature on how regular attendance helps social emotional regulation – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z-jL0g20qg

Job Postings

We’re hiring! See https://www.makeafuture.ca/bc-schools-and-districts/peace-river-north-school-district-no-60/ for more details.

BC Services Card and MyEducation BC Parent Login

Tired of resetting your portal password? Parents can login to MyEducation BC with their BC Services Card app. For more details see https://myedbc.prn.bc.ca/parent-login-with-bc-services-card/

Upcoming Dates

June 25, 2026 – Last day for students

June 26, 2026 – Administrative Day – Schools close for the summer after this date.

September 8, 2026 – Schools re-open

September 25, 2026 – Schools Closed for Planning Day (NID)

September 30, 2026 – Schools closed for Truth & Reconciliation Day

October 12, 2026 – Schools closed for Thanksgiving Day

For more information on the district calendar please see https://www.prn.bc.ca/district/district-calendars/

School Contacts

You can find phone numbers and websites for schools along with a school catchment locator at https://www.prn.bc.ca/schools/ .

Our communication channels include our primary channel, www.prn.bc.ca , social media via https://www.facebook.com/sd60prnhttps://www.threads.net/@sd60prnhttps://bsky.app/profile/sd60prn.bsky.social, and email.

 

 

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Little Kodiak’s Summer Program https://www.prn.bc.ca/little-kodiaks-summer-program/ Tue, 12 May 2026 23:17:07 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8279 This year, our Child Care team is offering one program: Little Kodiak’s Summer Program.
See below for more information.

Little Kodiak’s Summer Program:
Dates: July 6 – Sept 4,

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This year, our Child Care team is offering one program: Little Kodiak’s Summer Program.
See below for more information.
Little Kodiak’s Summer Program:
Dates: July 6 – Sept 4, 2026.
Hours: 7 am to 6 pm, M-F (closed holidays).
Ages: Kindergarten – Grade 6.
– Students must have completed Kindergarten to register.-
Licensed Out-of-School Care.
Pick up and drop off at Duncan Cran Elementary School BASC Portable.
Cost: $250/week – eligible for CCFRI (Kindergarten students) and ACCB.
***Please note – registration is on a weekly basis as needed. We are not offering part-time spaces this summer. If you have any questions, please call the coordinator directly at 250-264-7186 or email basc@prn.bc.ca.  Thank you.*****
Program Description: This program follows our regular programming from last year – students are broken into groups based on age for activities that are planned with that age group in mind. Students will have a team lead and go on field trips into the community. This program has an open-ended pick-up and drop-off time, which allows parents the flexibility in their day. Program planning follows weekly themes and has activities and projects that align with those themes.

Register at Esikidz

https://youth.esikidz.com?type=center&id=64636232373536342d626336612d343532362d383236612d353736336136636566363735

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Seeking Homestay Families https://www.prn.bc.ca/seeking-homestay-families/ Mon, 11 May 2026 23:34:45 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8276 Our Internation department is seeking homestay families for the upcoming year. Please see the flyer below for more information.

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Our Internation department is seeking homestay families for the upcoming year. Please see the flyer below for more information.

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Child Care – April 24, 2026 NID – Messy Play Day https://www.prn.bc.ca/child-care-april-24-2026-nid-messy-play-day/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:48:22 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8227 Messy Play Day – April 24, 2026
Register

Friday, April 24, 2026
For school-age children
 MESSY PLAY DAY! 
Get ready to squish,

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Messy Play Day – April 24, 2026

Register

Non-Instructional Day Program Friday, April 24, 2026 For school-age children 🌧🎨 MESSY PLAY DAY! 🧪🌈 Get ready to squish, splash, mix, and explore! Messy play helps children build creativity, confidence, and sensory skills — and it’s LOTS of fun!🟢 SLIME STATION Stretch it! Twist it! Poke it! Explore colours, textures, and cool chemical reactions 🟣 OOBLECK LAB Is it a liquid… or a solid? Press it hard — it feels solid! Let it rest — it melts in your hands! 🟤 MUD KITCHEN FUN Mix, pour, scoop, and create! Make mud pies, nature soup, and outdoor masterpieces. 🌧 RAIN PLAY ZONE Splash in puddles Build mini rivers Dance in the rain! Rain gear recommended! 👕 What to Bring: Extra clothes Rain boots Towel water bottle Morning snack Lunch inside shoes weather-appropriate clothes for outside play (Winter Clothes if it's cold, rain gear for rainy days) Time: 7am-6pm Fee: $50 minus CCFRI $34 for Kindergarten $44.25 for grades 1 and up pre-registration required Located at Duncan Cran Little Kodiaks Clubhouse 8130 89 Avenue Fort St John, BC

Friday, April 24, 2026

For school-age children

🌧🎨 MESSY PLAY DAY! 🧪🌈

Get ready to squish, splash, mix, and explore!

Messy play helps children build creativity, confidence, and sensory skills — and it’s LOTS of fun!🟢 SLIME STATION

Stretch it! Twist it! Poke it!
Explore colours, textures, and cool chemical reactions

🟣 OOBLECK LAB

Is it a liquid… or a solid?
Press it hard — it feels solid!
Let it rest — it melts in your hands!

🟤 MUD KITCHEN FUN

Mix, pour, scoop, and create!
Make mud pies, nature soup, and outdoor masterpieces.

🌧 RAIN PLAY ZONE

Splash in puddles
Build mini rivers
Dance in the rain!

Rain gear recommended!

👕 What to Bring:

  • Extra clothes
  • Rain boots
  • Towel
  • water bottle
  • Morning snack
  • Lunch
  • inside shoes
  • weather-appropriate clothes for outside play (Winter Clothes if it’s cold, rain gear for rainy days)

Time: 7am-6pm
Fee: $50 minus CCFRI

$34 for Kindergarten

$44.25 for grades 1 and up

pre-registration required

Located at Duncan Cran Little Kodiaks Clubhouse

8130 89 Avenue

Fort St John, BC

Register

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March 2026 Superintendent Report and SD60 Updates https://www.prn.bc.ca/march-2026-superintendent-report-and-sd60-updates/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:43:45 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8218 Here are some updates from School District 60 Peace River North.
Superintendent’s Report
The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2026/03/05/superintendents-report-march-2026/
Board Meeting
Our public Board Meeting was held on March 9th,

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Here are some updates from School District 60 Peace River North.

Superintendent’s Report

The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2026/03/05/superintendents-report-march-2026/

Board Meeting

Our public Board Meeting was held on March 9th, 2026.  The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqLRfRB7r8s and on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/peacerivernorth

The schedule, agenda, and meeting packages for board meetings are available at https://policy.prn.bc.ca/board-meeting-schedule/

Adopted  3-year calendar

The Board has adopted a 3-year calendar and wishes to thank members of the public that provided feedback.

You can see the adopted calendar at the link below.

https://www.prn.bc.ca/district/district-calendars/

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registrations are due May 1. Early registration helps us to hire teachers in time and arrange schools. Children born in 2021 (Grad class of 2039) are eligible to be registered for a September 2026 start. Late registrants may be placed in other schools depending on available space.

Attendance Matters

Over the last months we have shared a series of videos speaking to the important of regular attendance. Here is a feature on routines and how they help regular attendance – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ34h0GL3-Y

Mechanic Posting

We are looking for a Mechanic. Please see the posting on Make A Future – https://makeafuture.applytoeducation.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=e8e9b98f-fe35-4c3d-bb82-2330a69c6ad1&sReferer=MAFJOBBOARD

Job Postings

We’re hiring! See https://www.makeafuture.ca/bc-schools-and-districts/peace-river-north-school-district-no-60/ for more details.

BC Services Card and MyEducation BC Parent Login

Tired of resetting your portal password? Parents can login to MyEducation BC with their BC Services Card app. For more details see https://myedbc.prn.bc.ca/parent-login-with-bc-services-card/

Upcoming Dates

March 11, 2026 – Early Dismissal

March 12, 2026 – Early Dismissal

March 16, 2026 – Spring Vacation starts

March 30, 2026 – School re-open after spring vacation

April 3, 2026 – Good Friday – Schools Closed

April 6, 2026 – Easter Mondary – Schools Closed

April 24, 2026 – Non-Instructional Day (Professional Development) – Schools Closed

May 8, 2026 – Non-Instructional Day (Indigenous Learning Pro-D) – Schools Closed

May 18, 2026 – Victoria Day – Schools Closed

June 25, 2026 – Last day for students

June 26, 2026 – Administrative Day – Schools close for the summer after this date.

 

For more information on the district calendar please see https://www.prn.bc.ca/district/district-calendars/

School Contacts

You can find phone numbers and websites for schools along with a school catchment locator at https://www.prn.bc.ca/schools/ .

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Spring Break Builders: Create – Construct – Conquer! https://www.prn.bc.ca/spring-break-builders-create-construct-conquer/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:26:16 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8204 Spring Break Builders: Create – Construct – Conquer!
Where imagination takes shape!
Join Before & After School Care – School District #60 for an exciting, hands-on Spring Break program filled with building,

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Spring Break Builders: Create – Construct – Conquer!
Where imagination takes shape!

Join Before & After School Care – School District #60 for an exciting, hands-on Spring Break program filled with building, designing, testing, and creative fun! Registration link.

Dates:
• March 16–20
• March 23–27

Location:
Duncan Cran Little Kodiaks Clubhouse
8130 89 Avenue

What to Expect:
Build it. Test it. Play it.
Children will explore creative construction challenges, engineering fun, imaginative design, and team-based activities all week long!

Fees (per week):
• $250/week (minus CCFRI)
• $170 – Kindergarten
• $221.25 – Grades 1 and up

Pre-registration is required to secure your child’s spot.

Give your child a Spring Break filled with creativity, collaboration, and confidence-building fun!

Spots are limited — register today!

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Letter from Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care https://www.prn.bc.ca/letter-from-lisa-beare-minister-of-education-and-child-care/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:38:44 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8200 The Minister of Education and Child Care has provided the following letter regarding school safety.

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The Minister of Education and Child Care has provided the following letter regarding school safety.

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February 2026 Superintendent’s Report and SD60 Updates https://www.prn.bc.ca/february-2026-superintendents-report-and-sd60-updates/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:40:33 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8198 Here are some updates from School District 60 Peace River North.
Superintendent’s Report
The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2026/02/12/superintendents-report-february-2026/
Board Meeting
Our public Board Meeting was held on February 21st,

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Here are some updates from School District 60 Peace River North.

Superintendent’s Report

The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2026/02/12/superintendents-report-february-2026/

Board Meeting

Our public Board Meeting was held on February 21st, 2026. The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-6Y6znZLBk and on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/peacerivernorth

The schedule, agenda, and meeting packages for board meetings are available at https://policy.prn.bc.ca/board-meeting-schedule/

Supporting people through the Tumbler Ridge tragedy

The Government of British Columbia has compiled a list of supports for individuals, families, and ways to support Tumbler Ridge at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/youth-and-family-services/tumbler-ridge

Proposed 3-year calendar

The Board has put forth a proposed 3-year calendar for a public feedback period. Please note that start and end dates for the school year, Christmas break, and spring break are set in contract.

Feedback can be addressed to the Board via public@prn.bc.ca.

You can see the proposed calendar at the link below.

https://www.prn.bc.ca/proposed-3-year-local-school-calendar-2026-2029/

Kindergarten Registration

Registration is now available for kindergarten for both French Immersion (Ecole Central) and English Kindergarten at your local catchment school. Elementary school organization starts with the kindergarten classes! Early registration helps us to hire teachers in time and arrange schools. Children born in 2021 (Grad class of 2039) are eligible to be registered for a September 2026 start.

Attendance Matters

Over the last months we have shared a series of videos speaking to the important of regular attendance. Here is a feature on the social benefits of regular attendance – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6JGC7PM6dw

Job Postings

We’re hiring! See https://www.makeafuture.ca/bc-schools-and-districts/peace-river-north-school-district-no-60/ for more details.

BC Services Card and MyEducation BC Parent Login

Tired of resetting your portal password? Parents can login to MyEducation BC with their BC Services Card app. For more details see https://myedbc.prn.bc.ca/parent-login-with-bc-services-card/

Upcoming Dates

February 27, 2026 – Non-Instructional Day (Report Writing)

March 11, 2026 – Early Dismissal

March 12, 2026 – Early Dismissal

March 16, 2026 – Spring Vacation starts

March 30, 2026 – School re-open after spring vacation

April 3, 2026 – Good Friday – Schools Closed

April 6, 2026 – Easter Mondary – Schools Closed

April 24, 2026 – Non-Instructional Day (Professional Development) – Schools Closed

May 8, 2026 – Non-Instructional Day (Indigenous Learning Pro-D) – Schools Closed

May 18, 2026 – Victoria Day – Schools Closed

June 25, 2026 – Last day for students

June 26, 2026 – Administrative Day – Schools close for the summer after this date.

 

For more information on the district calendar please see https://www.prn.bc.ca/district/district-calendars/

School Contacts

You can find phone numbers and websites for schools along with a school catchment locator at https://www.prn.bc.ca/schools/ .

Our communication channels include our primary channel, www.prn.bc.ca , social media via https://www.facebook.com/sd60prnhttps://www.threads.net/@sd60prnhttps://x.com/sd60 , https://bsky.app/profile/sd60prn.bsky.social, and email.

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Parent Letter – Tumbler Ridge https://www.prn.bc.ca/parent-letter-tumbler-ridge/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:21:52 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8188 Our hearts are with the community of Tumbler Ridge and our neighbours in School District 59. The following parent letter provides strategies for talking with children about traumatic events.

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Our hearts are with the community of Tumbler Ridge and our neighbours in School District 59. The following parent letter provides strategies for talking with children about traumatic events.

Please see our web page for further available Student Support.

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Child care – Feb 27, 2026 NID – Lego Challenge Day https://www.prn.bc.ca/child-care-feb-27-2026-nid-lego-challenge-day/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:40:58 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8183 Our Before and After School Care team will be holding a Lego Challenge Day: Build, Play, Destroy, Repeat! There will be a variety of Lego challenges for all ages on the Friday,

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Our Before and After School Care team will be holding a Lego Challenge Day: Build, Play, Destroy, Repeat! There will be a variety of Lego challenges for all ages on the Friday, February 27, 2026 Non-Instructional Day.

Time 7am-6pm

Fee $50

Pre-registration required.

Located at Duncan Cran Little Kodiaks Clubhouse, 8130 89 Ave, Fort St John. This session is open to registration of any SD60 student.

Please see the poster below for more information or contact the BASC Coordinator basc@prn.bc.ca – 778-576-1782

POSTER - Our Before and After School Care team will be holding a Lego Challenge Day: Build, Play, Destroy, Repeat! There will be a variety of Lego challenges for all ages on Friday, February 27, 2026.

 

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