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District Overview

We are honoured to be working and learning on the unceded and ancestral territories of the

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and St'át'y'emc Nations.

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The Sea to Sky School District serves the vibrant communities of Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and the surrounding areas on the unceded traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and St'at'imc people, including the Lil’wat, N’Quatqua, and Samahquam First Nations. With a commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, equity, and inclusion, we serve approximately 5,200 students across 15 schools. Our strategic plan is rooted in inclusive values and collaborative leadership, focused on a vision to ensure every learner thrives and where everyone belongs!

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We serve a diverse community within our corridor.
 

 AREA 
TOTAL POPULATION
(2021)
MEDIAN AGE OF POPULATION
(2021) 
MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME
(2021) 
INDIGENOUS STUDENTS IN AREA SCHOOLS
(2021)
 Squamish
 23,819 37.6 $111,000 272 Total (8.4%)
 Whistler 13,982 35.6 $99,000 27 Total (0.2%)
 Pemberton 3,407 36.4 $100,000 241 Total (35%)
 
 
 
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We are a growing community.
 
 
 DISTRICT ENROLLMENT
STUDENT HEADCOUNT 
% INCREASE / DECREASE
September, 2015 4,479 4.7% increase
September, 2016 4,589 2.5% increase
September, 2017 4,924 7.3% increase
September, 2018
 4,849 1.5% decrease
September, 2019 4,957 2.2% increase
September, 2020
 5,052 1.9% increase
September, 2021 5,138 1.7% increase
September, 2022
 5,102 0.7% decrease
September, 2023 5,100 0.1% decrease
September, 2024
 5,130 0.6% increase
 
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We are a Learning Community of:
  • 5,130 students
  • 15 schools - 9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 secondary (including the Squamish Alternate program),1 K-12, and 1 distributed learning school (online)
  • 1 K-12 school in partnership with School District 78, Fraser Cascade
  • 7 Board of Education Trustees
  • Staff (as of Sept. 30, 2024):
    • 481 teachers 
    • 386 support staff
    • 29 principals and vice-principals
    • 29 senior staff and union-exempt staff
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We are focused on the unique learning style of each student.
 
 
ACADEMIC YEAR OR PROGRAM NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Kindergarten 341
Primary Grades 1 to 3 1,089
Elementary Grades 4 to 7 1,577
Grades 8 to 12 2,368
TOTAL 5,130
 
*Some other groups of students are enrolled and/or cross-enrolled in adult and distributed learning programs.
 
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We are focused on each cohort of learners.
 

COHORT NUMBER OF STUDENTS (SEPT. 30, 2024)
Indigenous 547
English Language Learners (ELL) and English Second Dialect (ESD)  390
International Education 188
French Immersion 1,008
Students with Diverse Needs 812
 
 
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We are focused on Indigenous learners' success, culture, and language.
  • We are guided by the Protocol Agreement with the Squamish Nation and work closely with the Lower St'át'y'emc Nations
  • We are proud of the LEA with the Lil'wat Nation
  • We are committed to implementing a second Indigenous Enhancement Agreement
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We have many important District Advisory Groups.
  • Indigenous Education Council
  • Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 779 (CUPE)
  • Sea to Sky Teachers’ Association (SSTA)
  • District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC)
  • District Student Leadership Council (DSC)
  • Communities That Care (CTC)
  • Accessibility Committee
  • Sea to Sky Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association (SSPVPA) serve as part of our Educational Leadership Team
 
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We have many important District Partners.
 
District of Squamish Squamish Lillooet Regional District Whistler Pique Magazine
Villiage of Pemberton Big Brothers and Big Sisters Ministry of Children and Families
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Whistler Pique Magazine   Child and Youth Mental Health
Capilano University   Mountain FM   Resort Municipality of Whistler
Quest University   Squamish Reporter eNews     Sea to Sky Community Services
University of British Columbia     Squamish Chief Newspaper RCMP
UBC: NITEP Whistler Community Services   North Shore Mental Health
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation   Squamish Helping Hands Society     Public Libraries
Squamish Foundation Local Community Centers Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Center
Municipal Governments   Community Literacy Tables Free the Children and Me to We
Squamish Breakfast Club Vancouver Community College Rotary Clubs
Royal Canadian Legions  Local Arts’ Councils Kids On The Go (KOTG)
 
 
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We support our youngest learners through important early learning programs. 
  • 3 preschool programs
  • 3 StrongStart Centres
  • 5 before and after school care programs
  • Supporting Parents Along the Road to Kindergarten (S.P.A.R.K.) runs annually in all 3 communities
  • Transition meetings in each school (Preschool to Kindergarten)