Students in the Peace River South School District will benefit from almost $2.2 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects, classroom supplies and new school buses, Education Minister and MLA for Peace River South Mike Bernier announced.

Parents in the Peace can mark Thursday, Nov. 24, on their calendars to share their thoughts on student progress reporting, including report cards.

Students, teachers and staff at Dawson Creek Secondary school in the Peace River South school district will benefit from $300,000 in provincial School Enhancement Program funding.

Families in the Peace River South school district will benefit from improved transportation services thanks to $441,458 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.

Students and families throughout B.C. will soon have access to expanded and more affordable transportation options thanks to $14.7 million, under the new Student Transportation Fund.

Aboriginal student learning, success and well-being are the focus of the third Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement signed between the Ministry of Education, the Peace River South school district (SD 59) and the local Aboriginal community.  

You can’t hear it or feel it, but you can see how increased Internet access through the Next Generation Network (NGN) is supporting student learning and development in B.C. classrooms.