New SchoolMessenger Communication Tool

Message for CMSD82 Parents & Caregivers from Superintendent

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

As a school district, we are always striving to improve and enhance communications with our parents, caregivers, and families.

We are excited to be rolling out SMS notifications (text messages) through a new safe and secure platform called SchoolMessenger effective May 1, 2025 for all schools across the school district.  This service will allow your child’s school to send important updates, reminders, and emergency notifications directly to your mobile phone.

An SMS message will be extended by your child’s school inviting parents and caregivers to opt in to receive these notifications.  Alternatively, you can opt in at any time by texting “Y” to 978338 from your mobile phone by accessing the QR Code displayed to the right.  You will receive a confirmation message once your opt-in is successful.  Kindly note that you must opt in from each mobile device you wish to receive messages on. 

Your contact information will be kept confidential, and you can opt out of SMS communications at any time.

Thank you for your ongoing support in helping us stay connected and ensuring that you receive timely information regarding your child’s education.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your School Principal for assistance.

Sincerely yours,

Tracey MacMillan
Superintendent of Schools

CMSD Food Program Monthly Newsletter

 

 

We know nourishing learners at school helps to improve academic outcomes as well as build stronger connections among peers, adults and with the community.  With that in mind, Coast Mountains School District is committed to improving food programming throughout the district.

Our focus is to foster healthy, stigma-free food environments in our schools, making nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack options accessible to every learner in our system.  Our Food Programming team strives to create community partnerships wherever possible, in an effort to create sustainable food solutions throughout the Northwest region.

With recent announcements from the British Columbia government related to food programming, our schools are becoming better positioned to meet the nutritional needs of our learners.

Learn more about our school district’s Food Program through the CMSD Food Program Newsletter, a new monthly newsletter initiated in February 2025.  The monthly newsletter is available on the school district’s website at:

https://www.cmsd.bc.ca/food-programming

If you are interested in finding out how you can get involved, or possibly financially support food programming Coast Mountains School District, please contact Shawna Wilson, District Food Coordinator, by email at shawna.wilson@cmsd.bc.ca.

Hazelton French Immersion Program Consultation Session – February 10, 2025

Coast Mountains School District 82 is holding a series of Consultation Sessions to discuss the concerns in French Immersion in Hazelton.  Of particular focus will be the French Immersion Program at Hazelton Secondary School and Majagaleehl Gali Aks Elementary School.

The last of three Consultation Sessions will take place in person and via Zoom as follows:

Monday, February 10, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Majagaleehl Gali Aks Elementary School
Breakfast Room
To join virtually access the following Zoom Link

The Consultation Sessions will provide opportunity for the presentation of information regarding the concerns relating to the Hazelton French Immersion Program and the collection of feedback.

A summary of all feedback received from the Consultation Sessions will be provided to the District Leadership Team for their consideration and review.

For further information, please contact:

Carole Gagnon, Executive Assistant at the Board of Education Office
Tel: (250) 638-4401 or 1-855-635-4931, Ext. 4401
Email: carole.gagnon@cmsd.bc.ca