Public Input Opportunities
The school district invites members of the community to share feedback regarding:
Proposed 2025/26 School Calendar — Provide feedback by February 11
School district community members are invited to provide feedback on the proposed calendar for the 2025/26 school year. Feedback will be collected online until Tuesday, February 11, 11:59 p.m.
Budget Priorities 2025/26 — Provide feedback by March 4
School district community members are invited to provide input and feedback on budget priorities that fall under the Operating Budget. There are several ways to provide feedback, including through participation in the Standing Committee Meeting on March 4, online survey, email, traditional mail and voice message. For more information, please visit the Budget Priorities: Public Input web page.
NVSD Events
Digital Media Academy Information Night and Open House — February 11
Join the Digital Media Academy (DMA) and Digital Media Academy Lite (DMA Lite) on February 11, at 6 p.m. in the Argyle Library. Meet the DMA teachers who will be presenting details about the academy. Meet some of our industry experts who regularly dedicate their time to the DMA, as well as some DMA and DMA Lite students. DMA classrooms and studio film flexspace will be open for viewing and DMA students will be highlighting some of the projects they are working on in the Academy.
For more information on the DMA academies, visit the DMA website.
North Vancouver Parents Advisory Committee (NVPAC): The Other People – February 11
Please join the NVPAC Anti Racism Advisory Committee and The Other People for an interactive evening helping to develop cultural competence in engaging with the challenging issue of hate and racism in Canada. The event takes place on February 11, beginning at 6:45 p.m., located in the theatre at Sutherland Secondary. With rising concerns of inequity around cultures and the BIPOC community it's important to provide information and engagement on minimizing and eradicating discrimination of all types. Building a sense of understanding comes from both the home and school environment. All adults in our community that engage with the student population need to have a sense of understanding of how the affects of discrimination instill in our children. Understanding brings compassion that allows us to provide a strong and safe community for everyone.
This presentation is for current NVSD families and staff. Register through Eventbrite to secure your ticket.
Personal Digital Devices Community Check-In: Past, Present and Future — February 12
Families, students and staff are invited to attend a virtual check-in to reflect on the use of Personal Digital Devices (PDD) in schools, examine the current landscape, and discuss future plans. The event will feature a panel of students, principals, and district staff, who will share insights, lessons learned, and next steps regarding PDD use in schools.
Register in advance (optional) and submit any potential questions you would like to see addressed.
IB Diploma Programme – Apply by February 18
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a challenging two-year university preparatory curriculum that leads to a qualification widely recognized by the world's leading universities. It is offered at Carson Graham Secondary. The deadline to apply for the September 2025 intake is Tuesday, February 18. Visit the Carson Graham IB Diploma Programme web page for application and fee information, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Public Board Meeting – February 25
A Board of Education Public Board Meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. Visit our Public Meetings web page for information on how you can participate and to review the meeting agenda and board package, which is posted on the Thursday afternoon preceding the public meeting.
YELL Information Night – February 24
Students in Grades 10 and 11 and their families are welcome to join for an information night on February 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Education Services Centre to learn more about the Young Entrepreneurship and Leadership Launchpad (YELL). YELL is designed for students who have an interest in business or who have an entrepreneurial spirit. YELL is available at Handsworth and Sutherland Secondary. For more information, please contact Mrs. Johnson (sjohnson@sd44.ca) or Mr. Nevison (jnevison@sd44.ca) or visit the YELL web page on the Career Pathways 44 website.
Playhouse – Exhibition closes February 27
The Gordon Smith Gallery and Artists for Kids invites you to experience Playhouse. The exhibition features artworks from over 20 Canadian artists and presents the Gordon Smith Gallery as a place to hear stories, meet characters, and transform the spaces we inhabit in order to unveil unseen narratives. The exhibition sets the stage for us to consider ways in which the physical, social, cultural, and imagined qualities of a place are intertwined. Visit Artists for Kids for more information.
Standing Committee Meeting – March 4
A Board of Education Standing Committee Meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 4 at 7 p.m. The focus of the meeting will be budget development. Visit the Public Meetings web page for information on how you can participate and to review the meeting agenda, which is posted on the Thursday afternoon preceding the public meeting.
NVSD Registrations
Academies — Application period open
Our highly specialized academies are designed to enhance the overall student experience by providing learning environments that concentrate on a focal skill set. Students in Grades 8 to 12 work towards graduation while accelerating their knowledge and skill development in an area of interest that can form a foundation for successful post-graduation pursuits.
The following academies will be offered during the 2025/26 school year: AFK Studio Art, Basketball, Dance, Digital Media, Digital Media Lite, Field Hockey, Hockey Skills, Robotics, Rowing, Soccer, and Volleyball.
The application period for academies began on Thursday, January 16, and the initial placement offer deadline is Thursday, March 6. Applications received after March 6 may be placed on a waitlist. Final academy offerings are subject to sufficient enrolment. For more information, please visit our Academies web page and plan on attending the Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Night on Wednesday, January 15, at Carson Graham Secondary.
Elementary Band and Strings — Registration open
Elementary Band and Strings is open to students in Grades 5 – 7 for Band and Grades 4 – 7 for Strings. Our unique instrumental music program complements the Arts Education curriculum and provides school-based instrumental instruction in a supportive and fun learning environment. Registration for the 2025/26 school year began on Monday, January 13 and continues until Friday, February 28.
While there is a Late Registration period, this is subject to program availability and class size at your child’s school site and is dependent on sufficient registrations received by February 28. Visit the Elementary Band and Strings web page for information, including program fees.
Artists for Kids Spring Break Day Camps — Registration open
Artists for Kids is pleased to offer both full day and half day Spring Break Day Camps. Taught by art specialist teachers, day campers will have the opportunity to experiment with drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and more. Visit the Artists for Kids website for more information and to register.
Late French Immersion — Application period open
Applications to the Late French Immersion program (Grade 6 entry) will be acccepted until Friday, March 7. For more information, visit the Late French Immersion web page.
New registration and transfer requests open
Initial registration for students new to the school district, and initial transfer requests for existing NVSD students in Grades 1-12 end on Friday, March 7. Registrations and transfer requests received after March 7 will be placed in schools based on catchments where space is available. Visit the Student Registration web page for detailed information.
North Vancouver Online Learning – Online registration open
NVOL provides engaging, accessible and interactive learning experiences for students. Students can enrol any time during the school year and have one calendar year to complete their course. Students can also choose to engage in their NVOL courses entirely remotely online or in a blended model of online and in-person interactions at our NVOL Centre.
Visit the NVOL website to see our full suite of courses from Grades 8 through 12 in both English and French. The French Immersion online course offerings allow students the opportunity to meet the requirements of their Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires en Colombie-Britannique online through L' École Virtuelle de Vancouver nord.
Paradise Valley Summer School of Visual Art — Registration open
Young artists ages 8 - 15 will explore their surroundings with artist Sara-Jeanne Bourget in the beautiful setting of Paradise Valley. From July 7 to 11 (5 days and 4 nights), campers will receive in-depth instruction in collage, drawing, painting and printmaking, and explore concepts of form and colour. Working in small studio groups, teachers emphasize individual skill development and artistic style. This week-long studio program is well balanced with outdoor recreation and studio time. Visit the Artists for Kids website for more information and to register.
Additional Information and Opportunities
Substance Use Prevention, Part 2: Mental Health & Decisions Making Information Sessions
The Ministry of Education and Child Care, in partnership with adolescent clinical psychologist Dr. Hayley Watson from Open Parachute, will host three, free virtual sessions for parents, guardians and caregivers that will focus on practical skills you can teach your child and youth (ages 0-19) to prevent substance use and mental health needs. These sessions will build on a previous presentation, which focused on practical conversation tools for speaking about substance use prevention with your children/youth. The previous session is not a pre-requisite for this session.
Key takeaways for participants during this session:
- Learn the factors that lead to substance use and mental health needs from a trauma-informed lens
- Focus on prevention rather than intervention/response
- Applies to parents, guardians and caregivers of all age groups (youth aged 0-5, 6-10, and 11-18)
- Learn ways that these skills can be applied to yourself and the rest of your family to support the mental health of parents, guardians and caregivers
Participants must register in advance. Session dates are:
North Vancouver District Public Library (NVDPL)
Have Your Say: NVDPL Facilities Workshop — February 18 & 19
Parents! Help develop the vision for NVDPL facilities in the future! Join us at this interactive workshop to share your insights, ideas, and priorities for library spaces. Your feedback will directly influence the design and function of our Facilities Master Plan. Attendees will receive a library tote bag and be entered to win a library prize pack and gift card to Kidsbooks, valued at $50. Register to save your spot!
Tween Advisory Group
Love the library? Have ideas to make it more tween-friendly? Want to meet other like-minded kids? Then join the NVDPL TWEEN Advisory Group! It is for students in Grades 5-7 who want to collaborate with the library and other like-minded kids to make an impact! The advisory group meets once a month at various libraries. Register to save your spot!
Youth Gamers Forum — February 20
Are you age 10 to 18 and a gamer? Either a video gamer or someone who likes board games. The NVDPl would like your opinions about having game events at Lynn Valley Library for youth. Come to our Youth Gamers Forum to give us your thoughts and meet other gamers. Learn more.
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