All schools in the North Vancouver School District will remain OPEN, if at all possible during winter weather, including snowfalls.  Any district-wide closure will be decided by 6:30 a.m. at the latest and will be announced through the media.  If weather conditions are questionable, announcements will also be made to say that schools are open. 

Information about any district-wide closures will be sent to Metro Vancouver radio and television stations.  Please check the following stations for school closure information:

Announcements of school closures or delayed openings will be posted on the School District's website at    .  The North Vancouver School District will use the SANGHA system to contact parents/guardians in the event of an Emergency Release of students during the school day.  Individual school closures due to unique circumstances (e.g., power outages) will be announced as early as possible through SANGHA.

Student safety is our first priority and a shared responsibility.  Parents/guardians are responsible for their child's safe travel to school.  If for any reason, a parent/guardian feels that a child cannot travel safely to school, then they should make other arrangements for their child.  Students will not be penalized for absences due to weather conditions.  The decision to attend school is the responsibility of each family.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to establish an emergency plan for their children in the event that schools are closed, the school's start time is delayed, or students are dismissed early.  This is a reminder that all students need to dress warmly and appropriately for winter weather conditions.

At this time, we encourage you to review your own preparations for winter weather and ensure that you are familiar with your municipality's snow and ice response procedures. We request that you strictly adhere to parking restrictions in and around all North Vancouver schools.  You child's school will contact you about any changes to driving routes that may be put into effect on streets adjacent to the school. 

With your cooperation and adherence to winter weather procedures, we can help achieve safe conditions for students travelling to and from school.  Please put safety first.

Mark Pearmain

Superintendent of Schools

North Vancouver School District

Links: 

Metro Vancouver Weather Forecast – Environment Canada 

City of North Vancouver – Snow and Ice Removal

Services/Health and Public Safety/Emergency Preparedness/Extreme Weather/Snow Warning

District of North Vancouver – Snow and Ice Removal 

North Shore Emergency Management Office 

Drive BC 

A print copy of this message is available at 

It's also posted on the North Vancouver School District website at