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May is Child Care Appreciation Month! Featured Photo

May is Child Care Appreciation Month!

May 2026 is Child Care Month in B.C., with Child Care Provider Appreciation Day on Friday, May 8. This month recognizes the essential role child care professionals play in supporting children, families, and communities. Their dedication and expertise create safe, nurturing environments where children can learn and thrive, with lasting impacts on early learning and family well-being across the province. Minister Beare’s statement for Child Care Month is available to read, and the ministry looks forward to engaging with families and child care professionals throughout May on the future of child care in B.C.
Canadian Mental Health Week: May 4–10, 2026 Featured Photo

Canadian Mental Health Week: May 4–10, 2026

Canadian Mental Health Week is a time to raise awareness and support positive mental health. Sea to Sky School District is recognizing this year’s theme, Come Together, Canada, which focuses on the role connection plays in well-being. Many people across Canada are experiencing loneliness. Simple actions like checking in or spending time with others can make a difference. Learn more and explore the Mental Health Week Toolkit by clicking on the headline.
Happy Administrative Professional's Day - April 22, 2026 Featured Photo

Happy Administrative Professional's Day - April 22, 2026

This special day recognizes the dedication, hard work, and invaluable support provided by clerical, administrative assistants, and office professionals who play a pivotal role in keeping our district running smoothly. Let's celebrate their outstanding efforts at the Sea to Sky School District. Thank you for all that you do!

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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