Comox Valley Schools

09/02/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated our Maintenance, Custodial and Information Technology teams with an end-of-summer barbecue at G.P. Vanier Secondary.

Our crews have been working incredibly hard throughout the summer to clean, repair and prepare our schools for the return of students and staff. At the same time, our IT team has been busy getting computers, technology systems and software ready for the new school year.

Hosted by Director of Operations Molly Proudfoot, the barbecue also had Superintendent Jeremy Morrow and Director of Information Privacy and Technology Josh Porter helping at the grills. Thankfully, we were able to gather yesterday before today’s storm arrived!

Thank you to our amazing Operations and IT staff. We appreciate everything you do to support our schools and help us begin the year successfully.

08/29/2026

Comox Valley Schools was proud to participate in today’s Comox Valley Pride Parade and Pride in the Park.

Comox Valley Schools is committed to creating safe, welcoming and inclusive schools where every student and staff member is respected, supported and able to be themselves.

It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout from staff, trustees and members of our school community as we celebrated Pride together.

08/28/2026

The 2026 school trustee elections will take place on Saturday, October 17.

Interested in running for school trustee? Learn more about the role, eligibility requirements and nomination process:

https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/trustee-elections/

Candidate nominations are administered by the appropriate local government: the Comox Valley Regional District, City of Courtenay, Town of Comox or Village of Cumberland.

If you are passionate about public education and want to help shape its future in the Comox Valley, this is an opportunity to get involved.

08/27/2026

The latest edition of Board Business is now live.

Following the first Board of Education meeting of the 2026–27 school year, the August newsletter provides a concise overview of key discussions, decisions and district updates.

Read August 2026 Board Business:
https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/August-2026-Board-Business.pdf

08/26/2026

Comox Valley Schools wants every student to arrive at school and return home safely. If your child uses an electric device, please make sure it is legal, age appropriate and used responsibly.

E-scooters

Riders must be at least 16 and wear an approved bicycle helmet.
Maximum motor power is 500 watts and maximum speed is 25 km/h.
One rider only.
Ride only where local rules permit. Do not ride on sidewalks or through crosswalks unless signage allows it.

E-bikes

Light e-bikes: riders must be at least 14; maximum 250 watts and 25 km/h; pedal assist only.
Standard e-bikes: riders must be at least 16; maximum 500 watts and 32 km/h.
An approved bicycle helmet is required.
Legal e-bikes must have working pedals or hand cranks.

E-motos

E-motos and electric dirt bikes are not e-bikes if they exceed e-bike limits or do not have working pedals.

**They may only be used on public roads if they meet road safety standards and are properly registered, licensed and insured. The rider must also have the appropriate driver’s licence and an approved motorcycle helmet.

Please slow down, stay alert and follow the rules of the road. Let’s help everyone travel safely to and from school.

E-bike rules: https://icbc.com/road-safety/sharing/micromobility-vehicles/e-bikes

E-scooter rules: https://icbc.com/road-safety/sharing/micromobility-vehicles/electric-kick-scooters-e-scooters

City of Courtenay

08/25/2026

Back to school is just around the corner.

With students returning on September 8, our roads, sidewalks and crossings will be busier. Drivers are reminded to help keep students safe:

Watch your speed. School zones are a maximum of 30 km/h during posted hours.

No distractions. Put your phone away and keep your attention on the road.

Expect crossings. Watch carefully for students walking, biking and rolling to school, especially near intersections and crosswalks.

A little extra caution can make a big difference. Please slow down and help us start the school year safely.

City of Courtenay

08/24/2026

School trustee elections are October 17, 2026. There is an information session for anyone interested in running to be a trustee for Comox Valley Schools this Wednesday at 3 pm. Come learn about this important role!

Details:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 3 p.m.
School Board Office at 2488 Idiens Way, Courtenay
Please register below.

Visit www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/trustee-elections/ or scan the QR code in the poster to register.

08/18/2026

Students from Cumberland Community School and Lake Trail Community School had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the history, culture and daily life of China during a cultural exchange during the school year.

From walking along the Great Wall and exploring the Forbidden City to staying with host families in Chengdu, visiting local schools and seeing giant pandas, every day brought something new.

The trip gave students an opportunity to build friendships, experience another culture firsthand and create memories they will carry with them for years to come.

Read the full story: https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/cumberland-and-lake-trail-students-experience-china-through-cultural-exchange/

08/17/2026

We are excited that the new turf playing field at GP Vanier is just about ready for action! However, workers are putting the final few touches together as we near the start of the school year. It's important that everyone stay off the new field and surrounding construction site in the weeks ahead.

We look forward to sharing news about the opening date soon!

Thank you.

The new artificial turf field at G.P. Vanier Secondary School is nearing completion.

While turf installation is wrapping up, additional work and inspections are needed before the field can open safely. Until then, the site remains an active construction area. Please stay out of the fenced zone.

We’re targeting an early September opening for public use.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/iXtr50Zz8eO

08/12/2026

Learning looked a little different this year in Lake Trail Community School’s Grade 6 Nature Class.

Taught by Jennifer Yager, students spent most of their school day outdoors throughout the year, regardless of weather, using the natural world around them as a classroom.

Late in the school year, students welcomed documentary cinematographer and Lake Trail alum Tiare Boyes, who shared her film A Special Little Fish, which explores the Morrison Creek lamprey, a unique species found only in the Morrison Creek watershed here in the Comox Valley.

Students then headed outside with Morrison Creek Streamkeepers president Jan Gemmell for a tour of the creek and a closer look at the watershed they had been learning about and to try find some lamprey.

It was just one of many hands-on learning experiences the Grade 6 Nature Class takes part in throughout the school year.

The program is a great example of flexible learning environments and nature-based learning in action, connecting learning with local people and places.