North Vancouver School District
the natural place to learn©

The North Vancouver School District ​is situated upon the unceded traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Na​tion and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. We would like to thank the Coast Salish people and value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on this traditional territory.


  • Careers in the Arts Fair
    09 Mar 2026
    6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
    Careers in the Arts Fair
    Mar 09, 2026
    06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
    Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave District Calendar

    ​Students in Grades 9–12 and their families are invited to explore the wide range of careers and career pathways available in the arts. Students with an interest in visual arts, music, music therapy, dance, fashion design, architecture, gallery curation, jewelry making, animation, special effects, or acting are encouraged to attend.

    • Engage with local businesses and cultural icons like the Vancouver Opera, Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, Opus Art Supplies, and Presentation House Theatre.

    • Explore post secondary opportunities with representatives from La Salle College, Capilano University, SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts, KPU’s Wilson School of Design, BCIT Architecture and Design, Vancouver Film School, Langara College, Vancouver Community College and Emily Carr University of Art + Design.​

    While optional, please consider completing this registration form​ by March 5. Your registration helps us estimate attendance and ensures you receive a reminder the day before the event.​​

  • Band & Strings 2025-2026 late registration opens
    13 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Band & Strings 2025-2026 late registration opens
    Mar 13, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    The Elementary Band & Strings Program is a unique instrumental music program that is distinctive to the NVSD. The program complements the BC Ministry of Education’s Arts Education curriculum and provides school-based instrumental instruction to students in the intermediate grades (Grades 5 – 7 for Band and Grades 4 – 7 for Strings).
    More information is available on the Band and Strings web page.​

  • Spring Break
    16 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Spring Break
    Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar
  • Ramadan ends
    19 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Ramadan ends
    Mar 19, 2026
    All Day
    Calendar of Significant Dates and Events

    Ramadan is a religious event in the Islamic faith that lasts for a month. The date for Ramadan changes year to year; it takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The final evening of Ramadan consists of a celebration called Eid al-Fitr.

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  • ​Eid al–Fitr
    19 Mar 2026
    All Day
    ​Eid al–Fitr
    Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
    All Day
    Calendar of Significant Dates and Events

    Eid al–Fitr is a religious observance in the Islamic faith. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and means “the feast of breaking the fast. The date of Eid al–Fitr changes annually. It always takes place on the first day of Shawwal, which is the name of the tenth month of the lunar-based Islamic calendar.

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  • Nowruz
    20 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Nowruz
    Mar 20, 2026
    All Day
    Calendar of Significant Dates and Events

    Nowruz is the Iranian New Year festival based on the Iranian Solar Hijri Calendar and marks the first day of spring. Before the start of Nowruz, a traditional spring cleaning takes place in houses. It is a time for families to gather together.

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