We are more effective when we work collaboratively and seamlessly to support student needs. We are ALL responsible for working together for the success of ALL students. Improving communication and access to common information, establishing effective instructional and support teams, and focusing on wrapping around and strengthening the core relationship of teacher-student-families will improve student success.
We have developed a Framework for Collective Responsibility that will help guide the work we do from creating, implementing and monitoring School Plans for Learner Success, Local Education Agreements with First Nation communities, Individual Education Plans (IEP), and interventions by School-Based Teams (SBT). Common district assessments, with results made available in a timely and user-friendly format, support collaborative learning conversations by teams. Collective responsibility is a theme that emerges across all the other focus areas as we all do our parts toward common goals. Examples of this work include:
- Focus for the current year on walking together
- Collective Responsibility Framework
- New district data warehouse and information management system
- Strengthened school-based team (SBT) processes
- More opportunities for cross-school collaboration
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER for the success of ALL learners in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District:
All CCSD27 Staff Trained in Recognizing Worrisome Behaviour
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CCSD27 has launched a new training module for ALL staff focused on recognizing worrisome behaviours. Throughout the month of April, staff across the district will be completing the Worrisome Behaviour Module as part of CCSD27’s ongoing commitment to student and staff well‑being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Early recognition of concerning behaviour is a critical part of keeping schools safe, inclusive, and supportive. When adults understand the early warning signs that a student or colleague may be struggling, they are better equipped to respond early, connect individuals with appropriate supports, and help prevent concerns from escalating. This proactive approach strengthens relationships, supports mental health, and contributes to safer learning and working environments for everyone.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By ensuring all staff share a common understanding and language around worrisome behaviour, CCSD27 is reinforcing a culture of care, shared responsibility, and early intervention—key elements in fostering healthy school communities where students and staff feel seen, supported, and protected.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ba22e76e-4efd-4f0d-9ae6-3626910a554e" alt="All CCSD27 Staff Trained in Recognizing Worrisome Behaviour1 Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a3ad624-262b-460b-adf3-73f40bd47874" alt="All CCSD27 Staff Trained in Recognizing Worrisome Behaviour Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Transition is Always the Goal
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skyline Alternate School is a specific intensive intervention program with the ultimate goal to prepare vulnerable youth for a successful return to traditional school with appropriate supports in place. This includes ongoing collaboration with families, educators, and community agencies to ensure each student has the tools and stability to sustain their progress. In the student’s support plans, transition is always one of the goals to work towards, review and accomplish during the youth’s time at Skyline Alternate School.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c42da077-9de6-45d5-a593-d32ff6ee70df" alt="Transition is Always the Goal heather auger 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f1496ffb-f28c-41b5-9f61-e5a7cbdc72bc" alt="Transition is Always the Goal heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Community Youth Connections
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Community Youth Connections (Carol Doherty) focuses on supporting vulnerable youth through a collaborative, wraparound model. The program identifies students at risk of challenges, such as disconnection at school, behavioural issues, mental health concerns, substance use, and involvement with justice system. Carol works closely with families, schools and local agencies to build a sense of belonging, strengthen resilience, and help (transition) re-engage youth with education. Ultimately, Carol and Community Youth Connections strengthens both individual outcomes and the community outcomes by fostering safe, supportive, and empowering environments for our vulnerable youth.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/36a19df4-bf04-4f56-bc88-a9494b3a57bb" alt="Community Youth Connections heather auger" width="367" height="798" style="width:367px;height:798px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Mock Audit Being Audit Prepared Not Getting Audit Ready
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the strongest examples of collective responsibility we’ve seen recently has come through the mock audit process.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s stood out isn’t just the work itself, but how teams have approached it. School teams and Support Services have been working side by side—reviewing files, asking questions, and making changes together. There’s been a real shift toward shared ownership, where this isn’t seen as one person’s job, but something we all have a role in.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s also created space for honest reflection. Not everything is perfect—and that’s okay. The focus has been on improving practice so that what we are doing to support students is clear, consistent, and easy to understand for everyone, including families.</span></p>
Gratitude and Greatness at Student Support Services
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the ways we’ve been building collective responsibility within Support Services is by being intentional about how we start our time together.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At each staff meeting, we begin with “greatness and gratitude” — taking a few minutes to share the schools we’ve been working in and the positive impacts we’re seeing. It’s a simple practice, but it keeps us grounded in why we do this work and reminds us that we are all contributing to something bigger than our individual roles.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alongside this, the mock audit process has brought teams together in a really meaningful way. School teams and Support Services staff have been working side by side—reviewing, reflecting, and making improvements together. There’s been a clear shift toward shared ownership, where supporting students is not left to one person, but is truly a collective effort.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This combination of reflection, gratitude, and shared work is helping to build a culture where people feel connected, supported, and responsible for the success of all students—not just those directly on their caseload.</span></p>
It Takes A Community
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Skyline Alternate “it takes a village” isn’t just a catchphrase — it’s the operational blueprint. When a student is in need of wraparound intervention strategy the team bridges the gap between academics goals and personal well-being. Skyline staff members work on the front lines to remove barriers for attendance and engagement for all students. The staff ensures that no student navigates their challenges alone, turning collective responsibility into a pathway for student success.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9fa6193c-70f6-4c05-8235-8a31dd7b9fc8" alt="It takes a community1 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/98a5a216-f2e8-40f3-afe3-33fb019bc15e" alt="It takes a community2 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Partnership Helps Everyone
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The partnership between BGC Williams Lake and Skyline Alternate School (including Skyline Storefront) is built on a “collective responsibility” model designed to provide wraparound supports for youth who face challenges in regular school settings . This collaboration ensures that students have access to social, emotional, and recreational programming both during and after school.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/83ba06b4-28c6-4774-afa6-6f467199b177" alt="Partnership Helps Everyone1 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9d2af283-188c-4a5b-84e5-9881b06c9b1f" alt="Partnership Helps Everyone2 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Trustees at BCSTA AGM
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Four CCSD trustees represented the Board at the BC School Trustees Association Annual General Meeting April 9-11. Trustees attended valuable learning sessions and participated in the governance process of the association, discussing critical issues facing our education system and exploring ways to ensure every child in British Columbia has access to high-quality, equitable public education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f9882aec-02ba-4843-8366-9926928a19c7" alt="BCSTA AGM cheryl lenardon" width="546" height="317" style="width:546px;height:317px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Community Connections
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD27 was delighted to connect with families at "Babyfest" in 100 Mile House on March 7, 2026. Families were welcomed and given the opportunity to learn about StrongStart programs, Ready, Set, Learn events and other family programs available in 100 Mile and outlying communities. We enjoyed a wonderful craft making "footprint butterflies", parents were thrilled to take home the precious keepsakes.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/67a5c1c7-23b2-4690-94f6-f452f4390bab" alt="Community connections Babyfest 100 Mile 2 BEULAH SMITH" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d85fb7bc-d7fc-4635-842d-5cdf28346aef" alt="Community connections Babyfest 100 Mile House 1 BEULAH SMITH" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Foundry Open House
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School District Staff were happy to attend the recent open house held by Cariboo Chilcotin Foundry. It was an opportunity for community members to learn more about Foundry, connect with the team, and explore their space and programs. A highlight was the incredible spread of appetizers and snacks prepared as part of Foundry's cook training program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Foundry is a valued partner as we work together to support diverse needs of youth in our schools and community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/4f5b762f-5bac-4c4a-82a9-8bf9c8e10676" alt="Foundry Open House cheryl lenardon 1" width="544" height="408" style="width:544px;height:408px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Historic Elected Leaders Gathering
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first Elected Leaders Gathering of Cariboo-Chilcotin Board of Education and Chiefs and Councils was held on February 4, 2026. This was an event of historic significance. Board of Education Trustees and Chiefs and Councils enjoyed a meal together and listened to one another. It was the start of sharing of concerns and hopes related to the students we all support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There was commitment to continuing with this structure as another important opportunity to work together at the governance level, alongside other venues like Indigenous Education Council and Local Education Agreement where the nations have ownership.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More detailed information will be shared with the leaders in the weeks ahead about all that is already happening to inform dialogue about what is next. Another gathering is planned for May to continue the conversation.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ff5740a9-2242-4b12-ba9b-7872425323fe" alt="Historic Elected Leaders Gathering2 cheryl lenardon 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a82e6b9f-5509-409e-96e7-e06bb5c52f15" alt="Historic Elected Leaders Gathering1 cheryl lenardon 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
CDC Wish Breakfast
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skyline staff attend CDC Wish Breakfast with Community Partners. All fun and presents at Boston Pizza for the 20th Annual Wish Breakfast.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2f144a20-8c78-4576-903d-eb5261f8e044" alt="CDC Wish Breakfast1 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ba91459e-a611-4e36-8283-7569e6d14758" alt="CDC Wish Breakfast2 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Collaborating for Halloween Fun
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skyline school and the CCSD Board Office staff, decorated their buildings, dressed up in costume and handed out treats to Marie Sharpe students and staff on Halloween morning. Excitement was in the air as the entire elementary school walked through the halls, taking in all of the spooky and awesome decor that was created. The collective efforts raised spirits and created lasting memories for these students. Marie Sharpe School is feeling very grateful!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/08c9d41e-ea3c-4924-8dc6-92c601734ed1" alt="Halloween Fun at Skyline and Board Office heather mckinnon" width="500" height="500" style="width:500px;height:500px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Having Fun at the Share Shed
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skyline youth have a passion for thrifting. This teaches the youth the value of recycling, reusing and collective responsibility. By sharing and taking items the youth learn how small actions can reduce waste and support sustainability in their community. This hands on experience for Skyline youth to understand that caring for the planet is a shared duty, and collective efforts can make a positive difference.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/41208c2e-d203-4ded-b829-588a5cd5d16b" alt="Fun at the Share Shed1 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74d0be1d-6e8a-4aaa-b1ba-96d42b556bbf" alt="Fun at the Share Shed2 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Safer Schools Together Visits 100 Mile House
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On October 20th, 2025, a Safer Schools Together presenter visited 100 Mile House to deliver face-to-face presentations to students, staff, parents and caregivers about staying safe online. Around 200 grade 6 & 7 students gathered at 100 Mile Elementary School in the morning for a student session and later in the day Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School hosted a session for Grade 8 & 9 students, a staff session and a parent/caregiver session. The sessions were informative and covered caring for peers online and offline, the criminal and social consequences of cyberbullying, possession and distribution of intimate images, digital media habits, oversharing, digital addiction, the permanence of online posts/activity, the significance of your digital tattoo, geo-location settings and the dangers of social media misuse and cell phone misuse. Furthermore, the parent/caregiver session covered recommendations for family rules, parental controls, family tech plans, suggestions for monitoring children's digital life and current trends and concerning applications that can assist parents/caregivers in their digital parenting strategies.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/56f55463-a595-463a-95c2-ef760fb273bc" alt="Safer Schools Together1 Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d04dbb27-e1a6-442d-9d33-c06fbb5b61e3" alt="Safer Schools Together2 Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Gathering with Intent
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skyline Alternate, Storefront, Community Youth Connection, and Marie Sharpe staff gathered together with intent to hear stories, sing songs, and learn from our cultural leader Bill Mansell. A great partnership between schools and community.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f0fb4c6b-8fa5-47c9-b513-b6905c016102" alt="Gathering w Intent1 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1e5e47c8-3545-4b08-9482-44bbfb2a3fef" alt="Gathering w Intent2 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Making Music and Merch
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The students enjoy working with community member Bioson, a local musician. The students write, perform, and create videos and merchandise for their products. There is so much talent in the school. Youth produce songs, edit and create videos, and design logos for hoodies and T-shirts.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bfc9d85f-6b89-5af2-9e3b-61b67d96b4e1" alt="thhyi10d.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/329750ed-9f77-5919-90e4-77eb978ed7a2" alt="1m6sgkm1.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Denisiqi Services Society Receives BCPVPA Partnership Award
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School District 27 PVP proudly congratulate Denisiqi Services Society on receiving a BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association (BCPVPA) Partnership Award. This honour recognizes their commitment to collective responsibility—working alongside schools, families, and communities to support the success and well-being of every student.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Denisiqi exemplifies what it means to put students at the center of learning. Through programs like Youth Outreach and Land-Based Activities they provide culturally meaningful experiences and essential supports that address academic, social, and emotional needs. Their hands-on approach—whether guiding smudging ceremonies, drum-making, or beading workshops—celebrates cultural heritage while fostering inclusion and connection among all students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Their ability to meet students and families where they are, offering flexible counselling, tutoring, and life skills programming, underscores the power of partnership in reducing barriers to education. Denisiqi’s collaboration with schools across the district is a wonderful example of how collective responsibility creates a stronger, more inclusive educational community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to Denisiqi Services Society on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your transformative impact on the lives of students and families in our district.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3922e277-c925-5631-b076-e480444b4743" alt="5sdzmm4c.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
BGC Challenging Youth to Problem Solve
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) arrived at Skyline to collaborate with students and encourage groups to build structures that span a certain distance. At first students grumbled through the activity and a few minutes into the project all youth were engaged and working together. Great community involvement with Skyline youth.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/029ce848-9e8d-5a01-922c-4b82b38b0d31" alt="kgs7at1q.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/28f2ab68-f2ce-52ee-b652-de9cfb34591a" alt="tbkm6mqs.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Returning Student Helping Out
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A graduated student returned to assist Skyline youth in creating interest in the Music Program offered by community member Biosin. So much talent at the school. I can’t wait to hear the end result.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e014c625-d69a-53e3-b7ae-758a206d7f12" alt="4cfqk4mg.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Happy Halloween from the Board Office
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board Office staff take great pride decorating the main entrance and lower hallway for the students of Marie Sharpe and Skyline to trick-or-treat. This years theme was Minions! With Superintendent Lenardon’ s direction of reduce and recycle for decorating, we were successful, with many staff sharing their Halloween decorations - even shredded paper was put to use. It was so much fun to see the 200+ costumes and smiles, especially when they received a sticker, mini candy, marshmallow bananas, and a full sized banana - to fit the theme!! Yes we fit fruit into the Halloween fun. Ba-na-na!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8570b878-661a-579d-95c8-feda47882892" alt="2yhgyynn.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0029f579-070b-5a62-aaa5-b3b98e8f31e9" alt="cff5sbz6.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Creating Trauma-Informed, Resilient Schools
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many SD27 staff participated in 3 separate sessions focusing on resilience with an emphasis on understanding how trauma impacts children and their school experience through the Circle of Courage model. Participants gained proactive strategies such as fostering connections, prioritizing social and emotional skills, establishing safety, and promoting play and learned the “how” in creating the best classroom and school supports for traumatized students and the school professionals who serve them. Participants learned how to assess students, create support plans, utilize strategies to collaborate with families and communities and collect and utilize outcome data.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c8b9695f-4b15-52a8-9091-8ce5c9fad931" alt="26whtpy9.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/95c23bd1-05a6-5f50-b2c5-b84133308fe5" alt="ti27bmom.jpg" width="252" height="283" style="width:252px;height:283px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Professional Boundaries Training for ALL SD27 Staff
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All employees of Cariboo-Chilcotin School District engaged in training this Fall to ensure they understand their roles as members of the district team contributing to our workplace culture, service to and interactions with students and families, and public confidence in the system.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dc7e920d-6933-5427-8f75-d131f3dba3db" alt="j4tsxo4u.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f3606208-ebcb-52a4-9870-103503c8dcab" alt="fg0aolmd.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Cariboo-Chilcotin Information Management System
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The District worked with Softlanding to complete a design solution for collecting and presenting information to staff. The District now has a fully automated data warehouse that collects and creates displays of historical information on all key metrics in the district plan and utilized by our staff. The warehouse is connected to online reports created with PowerBI. Access to high quality information will increase knowledge we have about students and will also reduce manual data tasks allowing time to be spent on higher value tasks.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2781693c-fd35-5823-a29c-ae1ff23ad234" alt="694s6d6g.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Walking Together into the 2024 2025 School Year
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We held our District Day on September 3 which saw more than 800 SD27 staff, including educators, support staff, operations, transportation, custodial, human resources, IT, finance, payroll, and administrative staff gathered at schools with all sites connected virtually for the morning. We were welcomed to the traditional and unceded territories the school district is on by Williams Lake First Nation Chief Sellars, Xeni Gwet’in Chief William, and Ulkatcho Chief Price who shared what they wanted staff to know as we began serving their children and families in this school year. Monique Gray Smith was the keynote speaker for the morning and emphasized Indigenous traditional knowledge and values, relationship with others and nature, and trauma-informed practice. Teams had time to talk during the morning and had lunch together (many outside for BBQs and picnics) before spending the afternoon preparing to bring the key themes to life in their schools and departments over the first days and weeks of the new year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/a60b7623-9b7f-5c15-bf53-02dd40480d0e" alt="r237l0es.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Celebrating World Teachers' Day as a Community
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">World Teachers’ Day is held internationally on October 5 to celebrate the work of teachers. In Cariboo-Chilcotin School District we recognize that the core relationship of education is between the teacher- student- caregivers. We also recognize that teachers have incredible support here from all the staff, especially at the school level, who wrap around and support that relationship and the work of teaching and learning. We extend a big THANK YOU to teachers and the colleagues who make their work possible and hope they enjoy these BC apples from Desert Hills.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1b97287d-179a-504e-840e-256ba0188d3a" alt="s2bep6wb.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Pet In The Classroom
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Having a leopard gecko has created an environment of caring, responsibility for all. Each student is taking responsibility to make sure others are doing their duty.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e747a4fe-f124-5591-a50d-becfb15e9bbe" alt="adipgslg.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
STEM Projects with BGC
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Youth had an enjoyable time with the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) staff building and modifying flying machines. Fun had by all. </span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a160273c-559d-5633-b115-5ef87e17113c" alt="839uair3.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>