August 24 – August 31, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

The School District Board Office will be closed during the period of July 20 to August 21, reopening on August 24, 2026.

School office staff will be back in schools in the afternoon of Monday, August 31, 2026.

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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 19^th, 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/sd60prn – https://www.threads.net/@sd60prn – https://bsky.app/profile/sd60prn.bsky.social, and email.

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Students Explore Future Careers at Xplorefest 2026

The Pomeroy Sport Centre was buzzing with energy on May 7 as School District No. 60 (Peace River North) hosted its annual Xplorefest, welcoming hundreds of Grade 5 students from across the region for a full day of hands-on career exploration.

Xplorefest is designed to spark curiosity and introduce students to a wide range of career pathways through interactive, engaging activities, while supporting the district’s focus on ADST (Applied Design, Skills and Technology). This year’s event featured stations in trades,science, technology, healthcare, and skilled professions, giving students the opportunity to build, create, and experiment alongside industry professionals and community partners.

From trying virtual welding, exploring tools used in the trades, to learning about healthcare careers, students were encouraged to think about their future in a fun and supportive environment. The event highlights the importance of early exposure to career possibilities and helps students begin to connect their interests and strengths to real-world opportunities.

“Xplorefest is all about hands-on learning and opening doors for our students,” said Superintendent Stephen Petrucci. “When students can see and experience different career paths at a young age, it builds confidence and helps them start thinking about what their future could look like.”

The event was supported by strong community partnerships, including a generous donation from Shell Canada, which continues to invest in career education opportunities for students in the region. Additional support from industry partners and post-secondary institutions, including Northern Lights College and University of Northern British Columbia, helps make Xplorefest a meaningful and engaging experience.

School District 60 extends its sincere thanks to all volunteers, educators, and sponsors who contribute to making Xplorefest 2026 possible.

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After broad stakeholder engagement, the Board of School District 60 Peace River North is pleased to announce that Assistant Superintendent Wade Hart has been hired as the new superintendent, effective July 1st, 2026.  This follows the retirement announcement of current superintendent Stephen Petrucci.

Originally from Nova Scotia, Mr Hart has twenty-nine years of experience in SD60 schools, teaching Math, Science, and Physical Education before stepping into a Vice-Principal role at NPSS and then as Principal at Bert Bowes Middle School.  More recently, he joined the senior educational team as Director of Instruction for six years before moving into the Assistant Superintendent role last year.

“The Board of Education is pleased to welcome Mr. Hart to his new role. Given his extensive background in school and district leadership, coupled with his dedicated stewardship of Human Resources, we are entirely confident in his ability to serve the evolving needs of our students and staff.”

• Helen Gilbert – Board Chair

Contact:  Helen Gilbert:  hngilbert@prn.bc.ca

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SD 60 Student Admission + School Choice Letter to Parents April 2026

Due to enrollment some schools are closed to new variances in advance.

Margaret Ma Murray Community School is closed to new variances for 2026-2027

A printable Attendance Variance Application is available. Complete and bring this form to your home catchment school. Paper copies are also available at your home catchment school. The school will share the completed application to the variance school requested. In the case of shared custody agreements both parents should be in agreement prior to submitting a variance application.

For information on registering for school please see our Register for School page.

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