News

BACKGROUND
Delta School District staff and the Board of Trustees are committed to a thoughtful, strategic, and student-centred approach to balancing the budget each year. A balanced budget is a stipulation of the School Act.

2024/25 BUDGET OVERVIEW
 The Annual Operating Budget for 2024/25 is $197.486 million, up by $772 thousand from the 2023/24 Amended Annual Operating Budget of $196.714 million.
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April 18, 2024: Draft Budget Recommendations
We received more than 180 responses from Phase 1 of the public budget consultation process which asked for feedback on your general priorities. Many thanks to everyone who spent time completing the survey. Your feedback is extremely valuable and was reviewed during preparation of the draft budget recommendations,… Read more »

It should come as no surprise that educators in the Delta School District are highly focused on the foundational pillars of literacy and numeracy. But what exactly does this look like in our schools?
Literacy
In 2022, the district’s Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction department launched a new reading website to provide support and resources for its elementary school teachers.  … Read more »

Kindergarten registration for the 2024/2025 school year runs from February 12-23, 2024. Parents/caregivers will be able to register their child online or in-person. Detailed instructions on how to register will be posted on the district’s website in early February. 

Delta School District offers a wide range of learning options for all students: Please click the links below for more information:

Delta’s Traditional Schools
French Immersion Registration
International Baccalaureate Program
Montessori Program
Home QuestRead more »

Happy Holidays from the Delta School District and Board of Education.
Schools will be closed for the Winter Break starting December 23 with classes resuming on Monday, January 8, 2024.
A Message from Doug Sheppard, Superintendent of Schools
As we enjoy the holiday season, we invariably find ourselves reflecting on the past year and the incredible journey we’ve shared as a school community…. Read more »

Protect children from respiratory illnesses this winter
Respiratory illnesses tend to increase as we spend more time indoors. Common colds, the flu and COVID-19 spread through tiny droplets as people who are sick breathe, talk, cough or sneeze. When other people touch these droplets and then their eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands they may become sick…. Read more »

WEATHER INFORMATION 2023/24
Announcements of District-wide Closures and/or Delayed Openings of Schools and/or School Closures
A reminder to parents/guardians, students, and staff of the Delta School District’s winter weather procedures and announcements:

All schools in the Delta School District will remain OPEN if at all possible during winter weather, including snowfalls…. Read more »

Image: Reconciliation Post by TFN Artist Karl Morgan, located at the School Board Office   
This article appeared in the Delta Optimist on September 30, 2023: https://www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/delta-school-district-continues-to-help-students-learn-and-reflect-7601229
By Karen McDonald, Indigenous Success Coordinator, Indigenous Education Department, Delta School District
For almost a decade, students and staff in the Delta School District have recognized Orange Shirt Day on September 30th by wearing orange inspired by Phyllis Webstad’s personal experience of arriving at the St…. Read more »

We wish all Delta students, families, and staff a wonderful school year ahead.
Hopefully, you’ve all had an opportunity to rest, relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends over the summer. We are excited to welcome students back to school next Tuesday (September 5) to continue our mission of inspiring and nurturing thriving,… Read more »

What a pleasure it was to return to normal school operations last September. It’s been a joy to watch students and staff reconnect and throw themselves back into a myriad of events and activities that were suspended during the pandemic. We have also witnessed students tackling serious real-world challenges, including mental health,… Read more »

At the June 6, 2023 Public Board Meeting, Board Chair Val Windsor delivered the following message: 
As you know, this is our final Public Board Meeting of the 2022/2023 school year, and as is customary, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the events of the past year…. Read more »

Community Schools Partnership is hosting a Play Day on Friday, May 19th at North Delta Secondary School. The camp will run from 9am to 3pm and include Summer-themed games, crafts and other activities! If you’re interested in registering or getting more information, please see the PDF Registration Form.
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Neufeld farms Fundraiser Spring 2023
Orders are due by May 17, 2023 and pick up is May 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm.
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Community Schools Partnership is hosting its annual Spring Break Day Camps from Monday, March 13th to Friday, March 17th and Monday, March 20th to Friday, March 24th. The camp will take place at Seaquam Secondary School and run from 9am to 3pm each day. It will include spring-themed games, crafts, out-trips,… Read more »

Join Delta Film Academies Instructors for a 5-day production bootcamp designed specifically for grade 6 to 9 students. Filmkids will learn about camera techniques, lighting, directing, acting in and shooting scenes from a script they helped create! After a week of hard work and learning, students will watch their completed film!… Read more »

Brooke Winter Concerts Tickets Pre-Order
Please note that there is a maximum of 2 tickets per family.
If extra tickets are available, we will notify families by Friday, December 9th.
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PURDYS FUNDRAISER (PAC)

Orders due: Saturday, November 25th

Order Pick up: Friday, December 8th

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Open to Grade 6 & Grade 7 Students:

Delta Film Academy:  Filmkids Spring Break Bootcamp

Join Delta Film Academies Instructors for a 5-day production bootcamp designed specifically for grade 6 to 9 students. Filmkids will learn about camera techniques, lighting, directing, acting in and shooting scenes from a script they helped create! After a week of hard work and learning, students will watch their completed film!

Registration for Filmkids Spring Break workshop is open now!  Program runs March 13 – 17 from 9AM to 12 noon. The Cost is $200 for the week! For more details see:      

https://deltafilmacademy.com/

 Registration link: https://cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/publicconnect/DEEvents.aspx