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Black History Month 2025

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and legacy of Black Canadians. This year's theme, "Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations," highlights the importance of Black leadership and the diverse histories that shape our communities. We encourage everyone in the Sea to Sky School District to learn more about Black history and culture in Canada. Together, we can honour the past and inspire the future. Learn more by clicking the headline of this story.
Lunar New Year 2025 Featured Photo

Lunar New Year 2025

Happy Lunar New Year 2025! The Sea to Sky School District extends warm wishes to our students, families, and staff celebrating the Year of the Snake. Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, marks a time for renewal, family gatherings, and cultural traditions. This year, celebrations begin on January 29 and last for 15 days, culminating in the Lantern Festival. The Snake symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation—qualities that inspire us all as we embark on this new year. Wishing everyone health, happiness, and prosperity in 2025!

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Principal's Message

 
Welcome to Howe Sound Secondary. We are a vibrant school community learning together on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh nation. At our school we believe that diversity is a strength and inclusion is a right and we strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel they belong. Our goal as a school is to ensure that all of our students graduate with dignity, purpose and options.

We have a great diversity of programs at HSS. We offer students the opportunity to graduate with a Double Dogwood diploma in French Immersion. We also offer dual-credit courses in partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Level 1 Carpentry & Electrical) and Vancouver Community College (Professional Cook 1). Our art programs, both visual and performing, provide students with an opportunity to be creative and our athletics teams have had great success against some very competitive schools. Our Outdoor Education program is an opportunity for students to experience new adventures outdoors, learn new skills, and discover their individual strengths. We also engage with community partners to provide learning experiences within the community such as our school farm which also supports our Farm and Community Leadership program.

We are committed to providing a safe, high-quality learning experience focused on the individual needs of each student. We strive to empower our students to become creative problem-solvers, critical and innovative thinkers, and inspired learners ready to thrive in their post-secondary endeavours. 
 
Continued parent engagement is critical through the grad program years and we encourage parents to actively communicate with staff, attend school functions and learning opportunities as well as attend Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings when possible. Be sure to check our website for meeting details.
 
As your school principal, I feel privileged to walk alongside your child during their time at HSS. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email - [email protected]
 
Sincerely,
 
Ms. Erin Boisvert,
Principal