Latest News & Announcements

The Transportation Department is reminding all students to have appropriate winter clothing when they ride the school bus. This will include but not limited to winter coats, winter footwear, head wear and hand protection.

In winter driving conditions, it is important to always be prepared for the unexpected.  This is to ensure the safety of all school bus passengers if there were to be any delays while the bus is on route.

School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is honoured to have been nominated and chosen as the recipient of the Inclusive Workplace Award at the Dawson Creek Community Awards Gala.  SD59 is committed to creating and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace. The District provides education and training based on the principles of respect, acceptance, safety and equity to create an inclusive environment for all who learn and work here.

Congratulations to all the nominees and awards' recipients. Special thanks to Community Futures Peace Liard in creating an outstanding awards gala. 

Foundry offers free and confidential mental health care, substance use supports, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer support and employment and education services for BC youth aged 12-24. No referrals or assessments required. 

Foundry Virtual BC recognizes the need the provide easily accessible services to youth and families/caregivers by offering virtual service through video, audio, and chat options. 

Download the new Foundry BC app! Learn more at foundrybc.ca/virtual.

A progress report was provided to the Board of Education at the September 25, 2025 board meeting in regard to the capital projects which will provide 74 new child care spaces.  The child care facilities will be allocated to Tumbler Ridge and Dawson Creek.

June 2024

• Sahuri & Associates Architecture Inc. from Kelowna BC was selected by project team.  
• Project kick off meeting with architect. 
• Project team design meeting with architect to review basic floorplan and make recommendations.

July 2024

• Project team design meeting with architect to review designs, recommended changes and budgets.  Indication that project cost may exceed existing funding and a further request for funding to the Ministry may be necessary.
• Project team design meeting with architect to review design and make further recommendations on redesign to meet Ministry and licensing area requirements.

September 2024

• Project team design meeting with architect.  Costs for centres using  both modular and stick build will be estimated.  Very good chance additional funding will be required from Ministry. 
• Meeting with City to update on the project status.
•  Redesign drawings received.

For more information on budget and draft design plans please access the documents below.