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Welcome to Cowichan Valley School District
The Cowichan Valley School District proudly serves learners across many diverse communities. We offer world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to help prepare our learners for a world they will create.
Contact District
Phone: (250) 748-0321
Fax: (250) 748-6591
Email: info@sd79.bc.ca
Mailing Address
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Welcome to Cowichan Valley School District
There are 17 Elementary schools and 5 Secondary schools in the Cowichan Valley School District.
Catchment School
To learn what your catchment school is and to obtain school contact info please use the School Locator tool.
Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL)
Each school has their own plan on how to serve our learners. These plans align with the district-wide FESL and Beyond Education, you can find individual school FESL’s with the below
Nourish Cowichan
Nourish Cowichan provides lunch for all students who need it without barriers such as registration or application.
Please connect with your school office staff for access or more information.
Transportation Registration
Registration for the upcoming school year will open May 1 – May 31 for annual registration.
School Fees
District Academies
The Cowichan Valley School District, in partnership with a number of organization, offers District Academies to students both within, and beyond, the Cowichan Valley. The various District Academies offer students exceptional choice and the ability to focus their learning in specific areas of interest led by specialists in that field.
View 2024-2027 School Calendars
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about how the school calendars are created? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Parent Resources
District Parent Advisory Council
Welcome to Cowichan Valley School District
The Cowichan Valley School District proudly serves learners across many diverse communities. We offer world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to help prepare our learners for a world they will create.
Contact District
Phone: (250) 748-0321
Fax: (250) 748-6591
Email: info@sd79.bc.ca
Mailing Address
Google Translate is offered as a complimentary tool to improve the accessibility of the Cowichan Valley School District. Therefore, we cannot be held accountable for Google Translate™.
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The Board invites feedback on the 2025-26 Budget. Please complete the survey to have your voice included in the consultation. Survey closes on Friday,…
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Click HERE to read “QSS ~ Opening Day”. Part 4 in The Journey to Quw’utsun Secondary School.
Friday, November 22, 2024 is a non-instructional day in the Cowichan Valley School District. No classes are in session and buses will not be…
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, November 20, 2024 is a two-hour early dismissal day due to the PLC (Professional Learning Community). All…
Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11th for Remembrance Day. Please take a moment out of your day on Monday to reflect on…
Friday, October 25, 2024 is a professional development day in the Cowichan Valley School District. No classes are in session and buses will not…
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, October 23, 2024 is a two-hour early dismissal day due to the PLC (Professional Learning Community). All…
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, October 14, 2024 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy the day.
Click the image to watch a short presentation, which includes photos of spaces within Quw’utsun Secondary School that students will be welcomed into on…
Just a reminder to parents that Thursday, October 3, 2024 is a one-hour early dismissal day. All schools will dismiss one hour early and…
Schools will be closed on Monday, September 30th for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Monday, September 23, 2024 is a non-instructional day in the Cowichan Valley School District. No classes are in session and buses will not be…
Open this letter for back to school information on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
On June 21st, Canadians commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day by taking the time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations,…
The school calendar for 2024/25 has been finalized (the non-instructional and professional development days have been confirmed). Note: Revised June 3rd to include Early…
Just a reminder that Monday, May 20, 2024 is Victoria Day – there is no school. Enjoy the day.
The Board of Education approved a new three-year school calendar for the 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 school years. You can find these calendars along…
April is Autism Awareness Month and today (April 2nd) is World Autism Day