This newsletter is shared monthly and includes a variety of initiatives and opportunities open to families of the NVSD. News North Vancouver students sweeten the holidays with baking supply drive Students and staff at Montroyal Elementary are collecting items to donate to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank later this month,...

By Abby Luciano , North Shore News

G rade 6 Montroyal Elementary students Isla Hockley and Maya Darowski are all smiles carrying baking supplies and spices to donate to the food bank later this month. | Abby Luciano / North Shore News​ Sugar, spice and everything nice.
That's the inspiration...

​ ​ ​By  Hilary Angus ,   North Shore News
The Seycove Secondary senior girls celebrate their win the in the provincial AA field hockey championship final. | Clayton Harrington ​ It was an all-North Shore battle in the final of the BC School Sports senior girls AA provincial field hockey...

​ ​By  Hilary Angus ,   North Shore News
An Argyle Pipers player wraps up a runner during a recent playoff victory. The Argyle senior and junior football teams have both qualified for the provincial championship finals. | @meyrick j​
North Vancouver’s Argyle Secondary is sending two football teams to...

​​ The North Vancouver Board of Education is pleased to announce Trustee Antje Wilson has been elected Board Chair and Trustee Daniel Anderson Vice Chair for the next year. Trustee Wilson and Trustee Anderson will serve in their respective roles for the term commencing December 1, 2025. The elections for Board...

This newsletter is shared monthly and includes a variety of initiatives and opportunities open to families of the NVSD.
News Celebrating Heather Korlak: BC's Art Educator of the Year — Elementary Level
On Friday, October 24, the BC Art Teachers’ Association recognized Highlands Elementary teacher Heather Korlak with the ...

​ ​ Pomerleau Construction has issued a letter to neighbours communicating extended work hours​, scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025.

​ October 20, 2025 Dear Families, Halloween is a time of celebration for many in the community. Each year, we look forward to seeing students enjoy various Halloween activities. The North Vancouver School District honours the diversity within the community. We want to ensure teaching and learning environments are places where...

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​October 3, 2025​ Dear North Vancouver School District Community,
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." – John Dewey
On World Teachers' Day 2025, we join the global celebration of educators and the vital role they play in shaping our communities and our future. This...

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News Cloverley Project Updates
Cloverley Elementary School  has been announced as the official name for the new elementary school currently under construction in the Cloverley neighbourhood! ​​Take a virtual tour of Cloverley Elementary with this interio​r flythrough video rendering, courtesy of DA Architects + Planners. Learn more about...

​ September 29, 2025 Dear Families, Re: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30, 2025 On Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to honour survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component...

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Welcome!
It has been a tremendous start to the school year; thank you! We are pleased to bring you the first News, Events and Opportunities newsletter of the 2025-26 school year. This newsletter is shared monthly and includes a variety of initiatives and opportunities open to families...

​ ​ ​Ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment is a priority for the North Vancouver School District.  
The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI​) is showing that in our part of MetroVan the observed risk category for air quality is the highest level – 10+. ​Consequently, we are suspending any outdoor...

September 2, 2025​ Dear Families,
We hope that you enjoyed a safe, restful and joyful summer. Whether you are joining the North Vancouver School District this September as a new or returning member of our community, we enthusiastically welcome you as we begin the 2025-26 school year.
Teachers and staff have...

​August 28, 2025 Dear Families, Re: Devices off, learning on!   Personal Digital Devices (PDD) limitations in schools As part of the North Vancouver School District's (NVSD) ongoing commitment to student-centred education, mental health, and well-being, I want to remind you of our guidelines regarding personal digital devices (PDDs).
In September...

August 26, 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians of Grade 11 and 12 Students,
This season marks the start of an exciting and defining school year for Grade 11 and 12 students. NVSD’s senior students are community leaders and role models for younger peers. We are continually proud of their contributions to their...

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Dear North Vancouver School District Community,    As we conclude the 2024-25 school year, I extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for your continued support in building safe, healthy and vibrant learning communities across North Vancouver. We are all connected and our individual and collective contributions matter in making...

​​Public Input Opportunity Catchment Review: Planning for a new elementary school opening September 2026 We are excited to be opening a new elementary school in the Cloverley neighbourhood, scheduled for September 2026. As part of the preparation of the new school opening, the NVSD is required under the School...

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Dear Grade 12 Students and Families, Congratulations! Graduation is just around the corner. The road to this celebration started almost 13 years ago, and you are now on the brink of one of life’s major milestones – high school graduation! While this time in your life is about celebrating...

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Students in North Vancouver have connected with nature and culture at Cheakamus Centre for more than 50 years. Photo via Cheakamus Centre ​
Published by North Shore News 
For over half a century, students in the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) have had the opportunity to learn, explore and connect...

  Dear NVSD Families,   As you may be aware, a tragic incident occurred at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in   Vancouver on Saturday, April 26, 2025. On behalf of the North Vancouver Board of Education , o ur hearts go out to those impacted by this tragedy, and we...

  Windsor Secondary students wrap up their participation in the First Vote pilot project last week. | Courtesy of David Matijasevich
By  Abby Luciano ​, North Shore News A new pilot project is giving a group of North Vancouver high school students the opportunity to engage in politics and the...

​Handsworth Secondary First Responder Club members Heeseong Yoon (left), Joonwon Kim, Christopher Gawlick and Elizabeth Bromley attend to Will Jo as they practice their first aid skills. | Paul McGrath / North Shore News By Brent Richter, North Shore News . For most high school students, when their electronic device...

​ A player on the first responders team hits the court at Windsor Secondary. | Abby Luciano / North Shore News By Abby Luciano, North Shore News . North Vancouver high school students and local first responders hit the hardwood for a good cause Tuesday night. A group of Windsor...

​North Vancouver track cyclist West Pollock speeds around the track at the 2025 Canadian National U17 and Junior Track Cycling Championships, held April 4 to 6 in Milton, Ont. | Paul Kennedy By Nick Laba, North Shore News . Two talented North Shore track cyclists have pedalled their way to...

Public Input Opportunity Catchment Review: Planning for a new elementary school opening September 2026 — Provide feedback by April 23 We are excited to announce the opening of a new elementary school in the Cloverley neighbourhood, scheduled for September 2026. In the spirit of building healthy and vibrant school communities, we...

​ Argyle Grade 12 student Taylor Dyck wins silver at the BC Secondary Schools Gymnastics Championships in Delta on March 13 and 14. | Cath Dimmock By Nick Laba, North Shore News .
When it comes to gymnastics, it seems like no high school in the province can...

​Windsor Wolves quarterback Emmet Ward makes a move in AA action against Parksville’s Ballenas Whalers Oct. 18. Windsor Secondary won senior boys provincial titles in football, soccer and basketball in the 2024-25 school year. | Paul McGrath / North Shore News By Andy Prest, North Shore News . The North...

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Mark Kieling of Argyle Secondary claims the provincial title at the BC School Sports Provincial Championships hosted by the PNE Forum in Vancouver, Feb. 20 to 22. | @foundations_mma / Instagram By Nick Laba, North Shore News .
A North Vancouver student has become provincial champion after a...

 

The Superintendent's Report is available in Mic​r​osoft Sway and text copy (below). Updates from the Superintendent, including the monthly Superintendent’s Report, are available for review in the Superintendent’s Updates section of the website. A Message from the Superintendent Dear North Vancouver School District Community, “The instinct of community is everywhere in life,” write...

​ Tournament MVP Perrin Taylor makes a pass during the provincial championships. | Garrett James / Langley Events Centre By Nick Laba, North Shore News .
At some point in the not-so-distant past, North Vancouver's Windsor Secondary wasn’t taken seriously for its senior boys basketball program. That's according to...

By Gloria Macarenko, CBC Vancouver .
  ​The Windsor Wolves basketball team pulled off an upset against the top-seeded St. Thomas More Collegiate Knights at the B.C. High School Boys 3A Basketball Championships over the weekend. Emmet Ward and Oscar Rouillard, who both starred in the final, said...

​ Handsworth Secondary Grade 12 students Elizabeth Bromley and Alena Tkacheva are participants in the Young Entrepreneur and Leadership Launchpad (YELL) program. | Paul McGrath / North Shore News By Abby Luciano, North Shore News . North Vancouver high school students, including a growing cohort of girls, are getting a...

Amelia Horwood holds her book, "Timeless Lessons," which earned first place in the Grades 7-9 category in the 2024 Teen Writing Contest. | Courtesy of NVDPL
​By Abby Luciano, North Shore News . Please note: Amelia is a student at Upper Lynn Elementary, Rachel MacDonald-Lin is a...

Public Input Opportunity Budget Priorities 2025/26 — Provide feedback by March 4 School district community members are invited to provide input 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,...

  The Superintendent's Report is available in Mic​r​osoft Sway and text copy (below). Updates from the Superintendent, including the monthly Superintendent’s Report, are available for review in the Superintendent’s Updates section of the website.
A Message from the Superintendent
Dear North Vancouver School District Community, In uncertain times, the NVSD continues to thrive,...

On the Coast, CBC Radio. January 30, 2025
​Chris Miller is a digital media instructor at Argyle Secondary School, and the writer and director of the short film Gotcha. This year, three Grade 11 students translated the film to Mandarin Chinese to celebrate Lunar New Year. Haesol Lee is one of those...

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,...

January 28, 2025
​Dear North Vancouver School District Community, Re: Personal Digital Devices Community Check-In: Past, Present, and Future On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 7 to 8 p.m., the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) will host a virtual Personal Digital Devices (PDD) Community Check-In to reflect on the use...

​ École Argyle Secondary Grade 11 students Haesul lee (left), Sophie Wang and Ziqi Zhang work on translating a student-made film called 'Gotcha' into Mandarin. The translated film will be shown at an event Thursday in celebration of Lunar New Year. | Paul McGrath / North Shore News
By Abby...

​ The Superintendent's Report is available in Mic​r​osoft Sway and text copy (below). Updates from the Superintendent, including the monthly Superintendent’s Report, are available for review in the Superintendent’s Updates section of the website. A Message from the Superintendent
Dear North Vancouver School District Community, School life is central to the development of children and...

​ At the collegiate level, Tynan had 58 starts in net for Queen’s University from 2021 to 2024, with 33 shutouts. | Courtesy of Rise FC
By Nick Laba, North Shore News . Note: Kirstin is a Handsworth Secondary alumna
Kirstin Tynan’s lifelong dream of playing professional soccer is...

By Jennifer Brun, Blueridge Community News, November 2024
​ I recall mornings spent playing in our family room, waiting for the first bell of the day to ring out before donning my backpack and running out the back door with my brothers. Living on the edge of the forest...

​January 14, 2025
The North Vancouver Board of Education invites your feedback on the Proposed 2025/26 School Calendar. Information about the development process for annual school calendars and a copy of the Proposed 2025/26 School Calendar can be found on the School Calendar section of the school district website. The...

  Upcoming NVSD Public Input Opportunities The school district invites members of the community to share feedback regarding: The Proposed 2025/26 School Calendar. Comments will be accepted between January 14 and February 11, 2025 Budget Priorities for 2025/26. Comments will be accepted between February 4 and March 4, 2025 More information...

​ Dear North Vancouver School District Community, Welcome back! We hope you had a restful Winter Break, with time to connect with loved ones, recharge, and enjoy the season. Staying informed and involved in your child’s learning is key to the school-family partnership. As we move into the second half of...

Some of Marta Orellana's Grade 5/6 students hold some of the gift boxes they filled with donations to the North Shore Youth Safe House. | Courtesy of Marta Orellana
By Abby Luciano, North Shore News . A group of North Vancouver elementary students passed forward their kindness in giving...

The Superintendent's Report is available in Mic​r​osoft Sway and text copy (below). Updates from the Superintendent, including the monthly Superintendent’s Report, are available for review in the Superintendent’s Updates section of the website. A Message from the Superintendent  Dear North Vancouver School District Community, As we approach the end of the 2024 calendar year,...

Students show their Christmas spirit by decorating trees with their own artistic creations in Edgemont Village Dec. 5. | Edgemont Community Association
By Andy Prest, North Shore News . Christmas spirit is running high in North Vancouver’s Edgemont Village again this year thanks to some crafty students and the...

Linda Munro, chair of North Vancouver Board of Education, Bowinn Ma, and MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour Susie Chant stand at the construction site Wednesday afternoon. | Abby Luciano / North Shore News
By Abby Luciano, North Shore News. Excavators and trucks moved gravel and dirt Wednesday afternoon as construction is...

​BC Gov News Students and families are one step closer to having a new elementary school in the Cloverley neighbourhood now that construction has started. “As the sixth major capital school project to break ground in North Vancouver in six years, the new Cloverley elementary school is part of our...

  Events Digital Media Expo – December 7 The Digital Media Youth Expo is an annual event hosted by the school district’s Digital Media Academy (DMA). Students, families, staff and community members will meet representatives from many Lower Mainland post-secondary institutions, local and global organizations, industry experts and studios involved in...