June 12, 2026
A Thank You to Ms. Kye and Our Climbing Volunteers
We would like to thank Ms. Kye for the significant amount of work she put into creating this year's climbing opportunity for our students. From fundraising and planning to coordinating logistics and connecting with partners, she invested a great deal of time and effort to make this experience possible.
These types of opportunities require a great deal of work behind the scenes, and we are grateful for her commitment to providing meaningful experiences for our students.
We would also like to thank the climbing guides who volunteered their time and expertise to support our students throughout the experience.
Lost and Found Reminder
As we move into the final week and a half of school, we encourage families to take a moment to check our lost and found for any missing items.
Any items that remain unclaimed after June 26th will be donated to Pearls.
Looking Ahead: Class Organization for Next Year
As mentioned in a previous communication, class organization at St'a7mes School can vary from year to year. As a small program of choice, our class structures are influenced by the number of students entering and leaving various grade levels.
At this time, we are anticipating a larger group of students in the middle years (Grades 8 and 9), which may impact the organization of adjacent grade groupings. We will have a clearer understanding of enrollment numbers later in the summer and will communicate additional information regarding class organization at that time.
If you are aware that your child will be moving on from St'a7mes School next year, we would greatly appreciate receiving that information as soon as possible. Early communication assists us significantly with planning and staffing.
Community Circle Update
Our final Community Circle of the school year will be postponed until the fall. We look forward to gathering again as a community to reflect on and celebrate the many strengths of our wonderful school.
Tl'a7shen – June 22
Families and community members are warmly invited to join us for our upcoming Tl'a7shen on Monday, June 22.
- Lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m.
- Honouring and celebrating individuals who have made meaningful contributions to our school community will begin at 1:00 p.m.
We look forward to sharing this special time together.
Closing Circle – June 24
Families are also invited to attend our Closing Circle on Wednesday, June 24, beginning at approximately 2:15 p.m.
During this gathering we will:
- Honour our Grade 6 students as they reach the halfway point of their K–12 educational journey.
- Celebrate students who will be moving on from St'a7mes School next year.
- Reflect together on another meaningful year of learning and growth.
Living Our Values
This week we would like to recognize and celebrate the following students for demonstrating our school values:
Tímit - Edward
Wanáxws - Khloe
Chén̓chenstway - Collins
Thank you to all of our students, families, staff, and community members for your continued support as we approach the end of another wonderful school year.
Take care,
Cory Hartling
Principal
St'a7mes School
The Quash Program, powered by the Canadian Lung Health Foundation, is offering two free 25-minute virtual sessions for parents on June 17 to help families have supportive, judgement-free conversations with youth about vaping.
Session Times
- English: 4:30 p.m. PDT
- French: 5:00 p.m. PDT
Parents will learn about youth vaping trends, health risks, and practical strategies for talking with their children using Quash's Brief Conversations Toolkit.
Register for the English session:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U1bJHUw4Qz-ALXaUDrd77w
Poster is available below for schools to share with their communities.
For students enrolled on the lunch program, a monthly “pay-what-you-can” fee has been added to your student’s School Cash Online, where you can select an option between $0 and the recommended amount. The fee is due May 31st for June. We rely on parent contributions to continue offering the program in its current form. Missed a previous month? Those payments are also available on School Cash until end of June.
FEEDBACK SURVEY: Squamish School Food Programs Parent Feedback Survey (2025-26) – Fill out form
Shape the future of the program by completing this 10-min survey. Everyone who fills out the survey will have the opportunity to be entered to win a $50 Grocery or Downtown School Farm Gift card. You can fill out the survey whether or not you are on the meal program.
2026-2027 School Bus Registration
We are pleased to announce that school bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open and will close on July 31, 2026.
Do You Need to Register?
- If your child was registered last year and there has been no change in home address or school, you do not need to re-register. Their current bus pass will remain valid.
Registration & Bus Pass Info:
- Eligible students who register before the school year begins will be guaranteed a seat and will receive their bus pass by mail (to the address provided in the registration form).
- Courtesy riders and any eligible students who register after the school year begins may not be assigned a seat or pass until after October 15, 2026, once ridership is confirmed.
Bus Pass Reminders:
- Existing bus passes now remain valid as long as there are no changes to school or address.
- Please ensure your child keeps their pass safe over the summer - it will be required again in September.
If a pass is lost or damaged:
- There is no charge for the initial pass and one courtesy replacement if needed.
- Additional replacements will be available at a cost of $10. If this fee presents a financial hardship, please contact our office in confidence - we are happy to work with families to ensure no student is without transportation.
Register Only if Needed:
- We kindly ask that you register your child only if they will use the school bus regularly. This helps us prioritize students who depend on bus transportation and supports efficient route planning.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in helping us provide safe, reliable transportation for our students.
To register your child for the school bus pass program for the 2025/26 school year and for more information on eligibility, please visit the SD48 School Bus Transportation webpage.
Kind Regards,
SD48 Transportation Department