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We hope families and community members will join us for community activities happening Oct. 4-10.
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The September 13 issue of the Community e-Newsletter is now available! The publication covers student and staff successes, School Board news, and school and Community Education offerings.
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Senior community members (age 65+) who live in the District are invited to participate in the Senior Activities Pass program.
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As the Building Our Future construction projects come to fruition – with the Early Childhood and Transition Education spaces at Sunrise being finalized to welcome those programs in the fall – it is a meaningful time to pause and reflect on this transformation that has been a massive undertaking.
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Before students head back to school for the 2026-27 school year, families can find important information on the district’s Back to School page of the website.
First Days of School:
Aug. 31: Gr 6 & 9
Sept. 1: Gr 1-5, 7-8 & 10-12+ (all in Gr 1-12+ attend)
Sept. 2: K (all in Gr K-12+ attend)
Sept. 8: Early Childhood programs
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Community members are invited to stop by throughout the academic year for an informal chat with Superintendent Kazmierczak and other district leaders over a cup of coffee.