Your feedback will help. Please complete this short survey – Northern BC School Districts Accessibility Plan Survey – Fill out form – after reading the plan above. The survey closes on April 15, 2026.

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Superintendent’s Report

The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2026/01/14/superintendents-report-january-2026/

Board Meeting

Our public Board Meeting was held on January 19^th, 2026. The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF9btcmy2C4 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/

Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities

Our partner, Safer Schools Together, is hosting a session on January 21^st via zoom. Alternative sessions are available in March and May. Please see  https://pages.saferschoolstogether.com/erase-family-session to register.

Youth Mental Health Resources

You can find a list of youth mental health resources at https://www.prn.bc.ca/youth-mental-health/ and at https://www.prn.bc.ca/safety/student-support/

Kindergarten Registration

Registration will be available for kindergarten starting in January 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 four months we have shared a series of videos speaking to the important of regular attendance. Here is a feature on foundations and routines – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THHnf2pxOfM

Moving?

January is often a point where families are moving in and out of district. Please let your school know as soon as possible if you are moving.

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

January 30, 2026 – Non-Instructional Day (Semester Turnaround)

February 16, 2026 – Family Day – Schools Closed

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

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/ .

This is an update from School District 60: Peace River North. You are receiving this email as you are a contact for a student in our provincial student information system. If you have any school specific questions, please kindly contact your school office or administration.

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://x.com/sd60 , https://bsky.app/profile/sd60prn.bsky.social, and email.

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This Sunday at 5pm, Tourmaline invites local youth and their families to come together for the Husky’s hockey game at the North Peace Areana.  

As a part of our commitment to being an active and supportive member of the community Tourmaline is pleased to cover admission for all youth so families can gather, connect, and enjoy a fun and positive evening together.  

Hockey brings people together – across ages, schools, and neighborhoods – and we hope this night provides an opportunity to cheer, laugh, and share a great experience as a community. 

Families are encouraged to attend together and enjoy an evening focused on connection, teamwork and community spirit.

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January 12, 2026

Peace River North Receives 18 CWB WeldSAFE^TM Kits from the CWB Foundation

Fort St. John, BC — School District 60 (Peace River North) is pleased to announce the receipt of 18 CWB WeldSAFE^TM PPE kits from the CWB Foundation, made possible through the generous support of TC Energy in collaboration with the CWB Foundation. This initiative strengthens hands-on safety training for students participating in welding and trades exploration programs.

The CWB WeldSAFE kits have been distributed to schools across the district, including Hudson’s Hope School, Prespatou Elementary–Secondary School, Dr. Kearney Middle School, Bert Bowes Middle School, and Clearview School. Each kit includes essential personal protective equipment (PPE) such as welding helmets, respirators, eye and ear protection, gloves, and jackets, ensuring students have the proper gear for safe, hands-on learning in industry-aligned environments.

“Introducing proper safety practices early is critical,” said Brian Campbell, District Principal of Careers and International Education. “These CWB WeldSAFE kits help ensure students are learning in a safe environment while building confidence and foundational skills connected to trades.”

The CWB WeldSAFE program, delivered by the CWB Foundation, provides  safety kits and curriculum-aligned resources at no cost to schools, supporting safe exploration of welding and metal fabrication. Learn more about the program at:
https://www.cwbweldingfoundation.org/programs/cwb-weldsafe/.

This initiative aligns with Peace River North’s commitment to career pathways, skilled trades education, and strong partnerships with industry. By integrating professional-grade safety equipment into classrooms, students are better prepared for future training and employment opportunities.

Media Contact:

Sarah Dingman                                                                     Brian Campbell

Marketing Communications Manager                                     District Principal of Careers and International Education

249-885-3508                                                                          250-261-8203

media@cwbweldingfoundation.org                                         bcampbell@prn.bc.ca

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Families are encouraged to attend a complimentary 1-hour online training session next week to support social media and digital safety discussions with children and youth. Youth can present worrisome online behaviours, and parents/caregivers have an important role to play in providing support and guidance. These sessions are led by school safety experts Safer Schools Together, a key partner of the Ministry of Education and Child Care in supporting school safety in B.C.

Please click on the specific date you would like to register for.

Tuesday, January 13 – 7-8pm MST

Wednesday, January 14 – 7-8pm MST

Additional information to keep your children and youth safe online can be found in the Raising Digitally Responsible Youth guide, the erase website, and through the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.

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