About School District 59
Peace River South
School District No. 59 (Peace River South) serves northeastern British Columbia with a diverse, region-wide school community grounded in strong partnerships with Indigenous Nations, Métis, and Inuit families.
School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is located in northeastern British Columbia, encompassing the municipalities of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, and Pouce Coupe, as well as the surrounding rural areas of the Peace River Regional District. The district extends from the BC/Alberta border in the east to the Pine Pass in the west and north to the Peace River.
With approximately 3,781 students, 1,178 of whom identify as Indigenous, the district values its close partnerships with Saulteau First Nations, West Moberly First Nations, the strong Métis community, Inuit families, and Indigenous students and families from across Canada. These partnerships are essential in fostering inclusive and culturally responsive education.
Our Mission
The mission of the Board of Education of School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is to embrace, inspire, and value learning, meaningful communication, and integrity for each individual and the communities we serve.
Our Strategic Plan
2024-2028
The Board of Education of School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is guided by practices that challenge all to learn, work, and lead together in equitable and effective ways. The Board values inclusion, equity, Truth and Reconciliation, effective communication, and positive culture within school communities that focus on student learning. We look forward to advancing our plan to ensure the success of each learner in School District No. 59 (Peace River South).
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the Board of Education undertook an extensive consultation process to determine priorities for the school district. The engagement process identified three areas of focus for the 2024-2028:
Priority 1: Student Success
- Through an equity lens, each student has access to rich learning opportunities and supports that connect them to their passions and aspirations.
- Student belonging, wellness, and mental health are key components of the success of our learners.
Priority 2: Building Capacity
- In an ever-changing world, students and staff need to be provided with new learning based on research and best practice and have access to resources and supports that enhance their rich, learning experience.
Priority 3: Communication
- Consistent and clear communication impacts the culture of a school district at all levels. Through an equity lens, communication needs to be accessible for everyone, in different forms. Positive communication will further increase our connectedness and strong relationships.
Our Commitment to
Indigenous Education
The Strategic Plan 2024-2028 aligns with the Indigenous Enhancement Agreement (2021-2026), developed in partnership with the Dawson Creek Indigenous Education Council, Chetwynd Indigenous Education Council, and the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
This agreement is centered on improving both the educational performance and sense of belonging for each Indigenous learner within the district. School District No. 59 supports the Indigenous community’s commitment to student success and the aspirations of Indigenous learners to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Through collaboration, respect, and continuous learning, School District 59 is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and thriving educational community for all students.
The 2021-2026 Indigenous Enhancement Agreement focuses on the following priorities:
ENGAGEMENT – BELONGING – RELATIONSHIPS – SUCCESS.
