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District News highlights the latest announcements, information, events, or stories that are happening in or around the Cowichan Valley School District (SD 79). Check this page often for updates!


South End Bus Cancellations - January 18

Posted: January 18, 2024, 12:07pm

Due to ever-worsening weather conditions, all buses in the south end are being cancelled. We are encouraging parents to attend their schools and pick up their children as soon as they can. Any fami[...]


Possible Busing Delays - January 18

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8:02 am Update Please be advised of the following route DELAY today:  AM ROUTE: 40A We expect the route to be DELAYED for approximately 20 minutes.   7:32 am Update Please be advise[...]


Schools Open - Busing delays expected - Thursday, January 18

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WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: Thursday, January 18 at 5:40 am Although winter weather conditions are present throughout the Cowichan Valley, ALL SCHOOLS ARE OPEN and BUSES ARE RUNNING but delays in pickup[...]


Schools Closed - Wednesday, January 17

Posted: January 17, 2024, 5:47am

Due to the poor weather and deteriorating road conditions, schools are CLOSED today. This includes before and after school care at our sites and site rentals. Enjoy the snow day![...]


Kindergarten Registration

Posted: January 8, 2024, 6:00am

Kindergarten Registration will happen January 22-26, 2024, and we want to ensure you have all the information you need to make this important decision. You'll find registration information, descriptio[...]