News & Announcements

It is Asian Heritage Month in Canada! This month, we celebrate the diverse and rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian Canadians to our country. Let's take this opportunity to learn, reflect, and honour the significant impact that Asian Canadians have had on Canada's social, cultural, and economic fabric. Learn more here.

The Squamish Youth Council initiative saw Howe Sound Secondary walk away with the $10,000 grant funding.

Check out the Board Highlights from the April 12, 2023, Board Meeting.

Saturday, April 22, is #EarthDay when we celebrate our beautiful planet and our commitment to caring for it. At SD48, we strive to promote sustainability in our schools and communities. Let's continue to work together to protect our environment for generations to come.

The province is supplying over $620,000 to help pay for 2023/24 food programs in the Sea to Sky School District. Check out this news story.

Shows run in Whistler and Pemberton throughout April! Check out this news story.

As community partners, we are very excited to acknowledge the official opening of the new Foundry Centre in Squamish. Foundry is a province-wide network of integrated health and social service centres providing young people ages 12 -24 with a safe and judgment-free environment where they can feel comfortable asking for help and accessing services they need, including support with mental health and additions. A few members of the SD48 team were proud to attend the opening ceremony for the Foundry Sea to Sky on March 31, 2023. We look forward to our continued partnership with them and other community partners in supporting Squamish youth. Read more about this event.

On Thursday, March 9th, 2023, students of St’a7mes put hemlock and cedar boughs into the mouth of the sound to welcome in the lhwatt (herring). Learn more about this exciting day.

International Transgender Day of Visibility provides an opportunity to celebrate and honour the achievements and contributions of transgender individuals while also highlighting the ongoing challenges they face. Visibility is a crucial aspect of transgender advocacy because it helps to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about the transgender community. By raising awareness and educating people about transgender experiences, we can help to create a more inclusive and accepting society. Learn more here.

Lucy Gill receives $40,000 toward her degree with an additional $10,000 grant toward an experiential learning opportunity of her choosing. Check out this news story by clicking on the headline.