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Superintendent's Updates 2022/2023

Superintendent's End-of-Year Message and Report - June 27, 2023​


​The June issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats, Microsoft Sway and PDF and includes the following:
  • Superintendent's end-of-year message and highlight video
  • Good News from the NVSD
  • Announcements:  ​End of year message from the Minister of Education and Child Care | New elementary school for Cloverley neighbourhood | Board approves the 2023/24 Preliminary Annual Budget
  • Information: Summer hours at the Education Services Centre | A public safety message ahead of wildfire season | New resources available for upcoming K-12 student reporting changes | Outdoor Safety & Emergency Preparedness Open House video | AFK Notebook
  • NVSD Events: The Art of Conversation – Exhibition opens September 23
  • NVSD Registrations: Academies – Registration ongoing | AFK Summer Day Camps – Limited space available | AFK Senior Summer Visual Art Intensive – Registration open | Elementary Band and Strings – Late Registration period open | North Vancouver Online Learning – Online registration open
  • Community Initiatives: Summer Reading Club | Have your say in B.C.’s largest population health survey | B.C. Demographic Survey now open

Superintendent's Report - May 18, 2023​


​The May issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats, Microsoft Sway​ and PDF​ and includes the following:​
  • Good News from the NVSD
  • Announcements: Have your say in B.C.’s largest population health survey
  • Information: 2023/2024 School Calendar update | Heading to the Capilano River this summer? | Supporting students and families in the community
  • NVSD Events: Secondary School Drama performances | Public Board Meeting – May 23 | Ready, Set, Learn – Events running until May 24 | Endless Summer – Exhibition open until June 17
  • NVSD Registrations: Summer Learning – Registration open | Academies – Registration ongoing | AFK Senior Summer Visual Art Intensive – Registration open | Elementary Band and Strings – Late Registration period open | North Vancouver Online Learning – Online registration open
  • Community Initiatives: Mayors’ Food Bank Challenge – Month of May Go by Bike Week – May 29 to June 4

Superintendent's Report - April 20, 2023​


​The April issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats, Microsoft Sway​ and PDF​ and includes the following:​
  • Good News from the NVSD
  • Announcements: Changes to student reporting - Online session April 25 | Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education - Nominations accepted until May 5 | Mountainside Secondary School celebration
  • Information: Student Learning Survey - Open until April 29 | Protect your home from the risk of wildfires | Homestay families needed | Supporting students and families in the community
  • NVSD Events: Endless Summer - Exhibition open | All About Consent Information Night - April 25 | Standing Committee Meeting – May 2 | Cheakamus Centre Open House - May 7 | Outdoor Safety & Emergency Preparedness Open House - May 13 | Public Board Meeting - May 23 | Ready, Set, Learn - Events running until May 24
  • NVSD Registrations: Summer Learning - Registration opens May 1 | AFK After School Art - Registration open | AFK Summer Day Camps – Registration open | AFK Woodworking & Engineering Camp - Registration open | Elementary Band and Strings – Late Registration period open | North Vancouver Online Learning – Online registration open

Superintendent's Report - March 9, 2023​


​The March issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats, Microsoft Sway​ and PDF​ and includes the following:​
  • Good News from the NVSD
  • Announcements: ​Updates to communicating student learning (report cards) | Upcoming engagement opportunities - Your voice matters
  • Information: Approved 2023/2024 School Calendar | Secondary school schedule update | Be bear aware | Recreating in the outdoors safely | Website translation feature | Homestay families needed | Supporting students and families in the community
  • NVSD Events: Standing Committee Meeting – March 28 | Ready, Set, Learn – March 30 to May 25 | Climate Action and Sustainability Week - April 11 to 14 | Public Board Meeting – April 18| Outdoor Safety & Emergency Preparedness Open House - May 13
  • NVSD Registrations: Elementary Band and Strings – Late Registration begins March 10 | AFK After School Art - Registration open for spring classes | AFK Summer Day Camps – Registration open | North Vancouver Online Learning – Online registration open

Superintendent's Update: Communicating Student Learning - March 8, 2023

The Superintendent provides an update regarding updates to communicating student learning (report cards).


Superintendent's Update: 2023/2024 Secondary School Schedule - February 28, 2023

The Superintendent provides an update regarding the 2023/2024 Secondary School Schedule.


Superintendent's Report - February 16, 2023​


​The February issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats, Microsoft Sway​ and PDF​ and includes the following:​
  • Good News from the NVSD
  • Announcements: ​NVOL becomes a Provincial Online Learning School | Upcoming engagement opportunities - Your voice matters
  • Information: Emergency lockdown procedure and practice drill | Homestay families needed | Supporting students and families in the community
  • NVSD Events: Public Board Meeting – February 21 | PATHS – Exhibition ends February 23 | Robotics Academy Information Night – February 27 | Public Board Meeting – March 7 | Standing Committee Meeting – March 28 | Ready, Set, Learn – March 30 to May 25
  • NVSD Registrations:  IB Diploma Programme – Apply by February 17 | Academies – Apply by February 27 | Elementary Band and Strings – Register by February 28 | AFK Summer Day Camps – Registration opens March 1 | Late French Immersion – Apply by March 3 | New registration and transfer requests - Deadline of March 3 | AFK After School Art – Registration open for spring classes | AFK Paradise Valley Summer School of Visual Art – Registration open | Kindergarten – Registration ongoing | North Vancouver Online Learning – Online registration open
  • Community Initiatives CNV Youth Awards & Scholarship - Apply by March 13 | DNV Annual Youth Awards - Apply by March 13

Superintendent's Report - January 19, 2023​​


The January issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats, Microsoft Sway​ and PDF and includes the following:​
  • Good News from the NVSD
  • Announcements: Upcoming engagement opportunities - Your voice matters
  • Information: Black Excellence Day | Reminder: Severe weather information | Reminder: SMS text messaging via SchoolMessenger | Reminder: Alertable public alerting system | Homestay families needed | Supporting students and families in the community
  • NVSD Events: Late French Immersion Information Session & application period - January 23 | Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Night - January 26 | Digital Media Academy Open House - February 1 | Standing Committee Meeting - February 7 | Trades Programs Information Night - February 15 | Public Board Meeting - February 21 | PATHS - Exhibition ends February 23
  • NVSD Registrations:  Elementary Band and Strings - Registration open | AFK After School Art - Spaces remain | AFK Spring Break Camps - Registration Open | North Vancouver Online Learning - Online registration open | Kindergarten registration - Ongoing | New registration and transfer requests - Begin January 23 | Academies - Applications accepted starting January 27 | AFK Paradise Valley Summer School of Art - Registration opens February 1 | IB Diploma Programme - Upcoming key dates in February
Thank you to Eastview Elementary for the report's main image.

Welcome back message to NVSD community - January 3, 2023

The Superintendent and Board Chair share a welcome back from winter break message with the NVSD community of students, families and staff.

Superintendent's Report - December 15, 2022​​


The December issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats, Microsoft Sway​ and PDF and includes the following:​
  • Good News from the NVSD
  • Announcements: Winter Break - Education Services Centre operations update | Lynn Valley Elementary approved for an addition
  • Information: NVSD EV charging stations | Policy 611: Privacy | Homestay families needed | Reminder: Supporting students and families in the community
  • NVSD Events: Standing Committee Meeting - January 10 | Public Board Meeting - January 17 | NVSD Chess Championship - February 17 | PATHS - Exhibition closes February 23
  • NVSD Registrations: AFK After School Art - Registration open | AFK Spring Break Camps - Registration open | North Vancouver Online Learning - Registration open | Elementary Band and Strings - Registration begins January 16 | New registration and transfer requests begins January 23 | Late French Immersion Information Session - January 23 | Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Night - January 26 | Academies - Applications accepted starting January 27 | IB Diploma Programme - Upcoming key dates in February

Superintendent's Report - November 21, 2022​​


The November issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats, Microsoft Sway​ and PDF​ and includes the following:​
  • Good News from the NVSD
  • Announcements: ​NVSD welcomes new Board of Education | NVSD wins Bravo! Award
  • Information: BC Training and Education Savings Grant | MyEducation BC: new log in option for parents/guardians, secondary students |Reminder: Severe weather information | Reminder: SMS text messaging via SchoolMessenger | Alertable public alerting system | Reminder: Supporting students and families in the community
  • NVSD Events: Standing Committee Meeting - November 22 | Keeping Kids Safe: Cybersafety and Sexual Exploitation Education - November 23 | AFK Winter Holiday print sale returns - December 1 to 15 | Public Board Meeting - December 6 | Digital Media Youth Expo - December 10 | PATHS - Exhibition open
  • NVSD Registrations: 2023/2024 Kindergarten - Registration open | North Vancouver Online Learning - Registration open | AFK Winter After School Art Classes - Registration open​​​

Superintendent's Report - October 20, 2022​​


The October issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats, Microsoft Sway​ and PDF​ and includes the following:​
  • Good News from the NVSD
  • Announcements: ​Supporting students and families in the community | Grade 8 Retreat at Cheakamus Centre (VIDEO)
  • Information: Framework for Enhancing Student Learning | Indigenous education | Celebrating Halloween safely | Severe weather information | SMS text messaging via SchoolMessenger | Staying safe in the darker, wetter weather | Outdoor safety – Be prepared 
  • NVSD Events: Kindergarten Information Session – October 26 | Public Board Meeting – November 15 | Standing Committee Meeting – November 22 | PATHS – Exhibition opens September 24
  • NVSD Registrations: North Vancouver Online Learning – Registration open | After School Art classes – en français and more! | 2023/2024 Kindergarten – Registration begins October 31 | Advanced Placement Exams – Register by November 1​

Superintendent's Update: Student and Family Affordability Fund - October 17, 2022

The Superintendent provides a second update regarding how the school district will be supporting students and families through the Student and Family Affordability Fund.

Superintendent's Update: Student and Family Affordability Fund - October 6, 2022​

The Superintendent provides the first update regarding how the school district will be supporting students and families through the Student and Family Affordability Fund.

Superintendent's Update: Foundation Skills Assessment - September 27, 2022

The Superintendent provides an update to families of students in Grades 4 and 7 regarding the upcoming Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA).

​Superintendent's Report - September 22, 2022​

​The September issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats, Microsoft Sway​ and PDF​, and includes the following:​

  • Good News from the NVSD
  • Announcements: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30 | Argyle Secondary artificial turf update
  • Information: Policy 104: Updates to Public Question/Comment Periods | Reminder: School district permission forms | Joining a school PAC | Bear awareness
  • NVSD Events: PATHS - Exhibition opens September 24 | Standing Committee Meeting - October 4 | General Local Election 2022 - October 15 | Kindergarten Information Session - October 26 | Public Board Meeting - November 15
  • NVSD Registrations: After School Art Classes - Registration open | Elementary Band & Strings - Late Registration ends September 29 | 2023/2024 Kindergarten - Registration begins October 31​

Argyle Secondary artificial turf field update - September 22, 2022

The North Vancouver School District and District of North Vancouver are very pleased to share that construction of the new artificial turf field (ATF) at Argyle Secondary is moving forward, with the new ATF expected to be completed by September 2023. A copy of the letter shared with the Argyle school community is available for review. Congratulations Pipers!​​

Superintendent's Update: Schools will be closed on September 19 - September 13, 2022

The Superintendent provides an update to the NVSD community regarding a district-wide school closure on Monday, September 19, in observance of the funeral services for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

​Welcome back message to NVSD community - September 6, 2022  

The Superintendent and Board Chair share a welcome back message with the NVSD community of students, families and staff. 

​Superintendent's Message - August 25, 2022

In this update to parents/guardians of students in Grades 11 and 12, the Superintendent shares an important safety message about youth social responsibility and safe celebrations.