Peace River North – School District 60 https://www.prn.bc.ca Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:54:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 Superintendent’s June 2026 Report and SD60 Updates https://www.prn.bc.ca/superintendents-june-2026-report-and-sd60-updates/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:54:40 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8344 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/2026/06/11/superintendents-report-june-2026/
Some highlights from the report include

Classroom Champions at schools
Project Heavy Duty in the news
Teaching Excellence Award –

The post Superintendent’s June 2026 Report and SD60 Updates appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
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/2026/06/11/superintendents-report-june-2026/

Some highlights from the report include

  • Classroom Champions at schools
  • Project Heavy Duty in the news
  • Teaching Excellence Award – Brant Churchill
  • District Speech Contest Results
  • National Indigenous History Month
  • And more

Board Meeting

Our public Board Meeting was held on June 15th, 2026.  The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGQxdBfW1i0  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/

Trustee Information Session

School District 60 Peace River North is seeking community-minded individuals interested in running for School Trustee in the upcoming fall election.

Trustees help guide district priorities, support student learning, and represent the community’s voice at the Board table.

A Trustee Information Session is being held on June 17, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Board Office. 10112 105 Ave in Fort St John. For questions contact Londa Livingstone at 250-262-6006 or llivingstone@prn.bc.ca . https://www.prn.bc.ca/trustee-information-session-june-17-2026-from-530pm-to-700pm/

Seeking Host Families for International Students

We are reaching out to see if any members of our school district community would be interested in becoming host families for international students for the upcoming school year.

Our students come from a variety of countries, primarily across Europe and Central and South America. They are always eager to experience Canadian culture, improve their English, and become part of a local family environment during their stay.

We are looking for individuals or families who are willing to open their homes and include students as part of their daily lives. This includes sharing meals, providing a supportive, caring and welcoming environment, and involving them in regular family activities—such as outings, sports, and social events. Transportation to and from sports and activities may also be required.

We offer placements of varying lengths to suit different preferences, including short-term stays of 3-4 months, as well as 5 and 10-month programs. Hosting can be a flexible and rewarding way to connect with students from around the world.

If you are interested or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to Jodi Hickey – jhickey@prn.bc.ca

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

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/ .

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

October 23, 2026 – School closed for Provincial Professional Development Day

November 11, 2026 – Schools closed for Remembrance 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.

 

 

The post Superintendent’s June 2026 Report and SD60 Updates appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
Trustee Information Session – June 17, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm https://www.prn.bc.ca/trustee-information-session-june-17-2026-from-530pm-to-700pm/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:51:07 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8332 School District 60 Peace River North is seeking community-minded individuals interested in running for School Trustee in the upcoming fall election.
Trustees help guide district priorities,

The post Trustee Information Session – June 17, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
School District 60 Peace River North is seeking community-minded individuals interested in running for School Trustee in the upcoming fall election.

Trustees help guide district priorities, support student learning, and represent the community’s voice at the Board table.

A Trustee Information Session is being held on June 17, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Board Office. 10112 105 Ave in Fort St John. For questions contact Londa Livingstone at 250-262-6006 or llivingstone@prn.bc.ca .

 

A Trustee Information Session is being held on June 17, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Board Office. 10112 105 Ave in Fort St John. 

The post Trustee Information Session – June 17, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
Letter from Minister Beare https://www.prn.bc.ca/letter-from-minister-beare-2/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:42:54 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8329 Please see the following letter from the Minister of Education and Child Care, Lisa Beare.

The post Letter from Minister Beare appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
Please see the following letter from the Minister of Education and Child Care, Lisa Beare.

The post Letter from Minister Beare appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
Board Office Summer Hours & Closure https://www.prn.bc.ca/board-office-summer-hours-closure-2/ Thu, 28 May 2026 20:36:58 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8323 June 29 – July 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)
August 24 – August 31, 2026
8:00 a.m.

The post Board Office Summer Hours & Closure appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
June 29 – July 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

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.

The post Board Office Summer Hours & Closure appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
2026/27 Board Meeting Schedule https://www.prn.bc.ca/2026-27-board-meeting-schedule/ Thu, 28 May 2026 20:27:23 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8320 The post 2026/27 Board Meeting Schedule appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
View Fullscreen

The post 2026/27 Board Meeting Schedule appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
District Speech Contest 2026 https://www.prn.bc.ca/district-speech-contest-2026/ Thu, 28 May 2026 16:48:49 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8313 Students from across the district compete each year at their school to qualify for the district speech contest. The finals were held yesterday at Anne Roberts Young.

The post District Speech Contest 2026 appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
Students from across the district compete each year at their school to qualify for the district speech contest. The finals were held yesterday at Anne Roberts Young. Our judges report that the field was exceptional! Here are the results.

Individual
1st – Bentley Logeman – Ecole Central – Why Nuclear Energy is Awesome!
2nd – Sophia Banks – CM Finch – Why I Want to be a Doctor
3rd – Mackenzie Fell – ARYES – How to be a Leader
Overall Team Aggregate Score
1st – ARYES
2nd – CM Finch
3rd – Ecole Central
Board Chair Helen Gilbert congratulates one of the 2026 District Speech Contest top 3. Photo credit Adam Winn Board Chair Helen Gilbert congratulates one of the 2026 District Speech Contest top 3. Photo credit Adam Winn Board Chair Helen Gilbert congratulates one of the 2026 District Speech Contest top 3. Photo credit Adam Winn

The post District Speech Contest 2026 appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
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,

The post May 2026 Superintendent Report and SD60 Updates appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
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.

 

 

The post May 2026 Superintendent Report and SD60 Updates appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
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,

The post Little Kodiak’s Summer Program appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
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

The post Little Kodiak’s Summer Program appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
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.

The post Seeking Homestay Families appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

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

The post Seeking Homestay Families appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
Students Explore Future Careers at Xplorefest 2026 https://www.prn.bc.ca/students-explore-future-careers-at-xplorefest-2026/ Mon, 11 May 2026 21:32:52 +0000 https://www.prn.bc.ca/?p=8273
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,

The post Students Explore Future Careers at Xplorefest 2026 appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>
Students explore career opporuntities with the BC Ambulance Service at Xplorefest 2026

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.

The post Students Explore Future Careers at Xplorefest 2026 appeared first on Peace River North - School District 60.

]]>