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/2023/12/14/superintendents-report-december-2023/
Board Meeting
Our public Board Meeting was held last Monday. The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhH46fX45bE
The schedule, agenda, and meeting packages for board meetings are available at https://policy.prn.bc.ca/board-meeting-schedule/
End of Year Letter from Minister
A letter to parents from the Minister of Education and Child Care, Rachna Singh, has been shared at https://www.prn.bc.ca/letter-to-parents-from-minister-rachna-singh/
Student Safety Resources
Erase Report It tool https://erasereportit.gov.bc.ca/add/report-it with their student and school communities. The tool is an easy way for students to send a message to the school or school district’s Safe School Coordinator.
Mental health resources for students
YouthinBC 24/7 crisis line at 1-866-661-3311, or access their Online Chat – www.youthinbc.com (12pm – 1am daily)
Youth Space at 778-783 0177 (text) (6pm -12am daily)
The Suicide Hotline at 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) available 24/7
The Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8 (24 hours daily)
The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a new service available 24/7/365 to help Canadians when they need it most. The service, accessible via call or text to 9-8-8, offers trauma-informed and culturally affirming support to anyone who is thinking of suicide or who is worried about someone they know.
New Youth Drug Prevention website – https://poisondrugs.gov.bc.ca/
BC Services Card and MyEducation BC Parent Login
Tired of resetting your portal password? Parents can now 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
Dec 22, 2023 – Last day of school before Christmas Break
January 8, 2024 – Schools reopen after Christmas Break
February 2, 2024 – NID Schools Closed – Semester turn around
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/