<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we begin the new school year, we would like to raise awareness about the BC Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project and share important safety information for students and families.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Several communities within SD83 are participating in the Province of British Columbia's Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program. Under this program, individuals must be </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16 years of age or older</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to operate an electric kick scooter on public roads in participating communities and must follow the rules in the</span><a href="https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/247_2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project Regulations</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, as well as any additional rules set by a participating community. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To support student and school safety:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students 16+, electric kick scooters must be </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">stored outside school buildings</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and secured with a lock whenever possible.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Charging of e-scooters is not permitted on District or school property</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD83 is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of personal property, including e-scooters brought onto school property.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you wondering whether your community is participating in the Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program? A list of participating communities and additional safety information can be found on the Province of British Columbia website: </span><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/cycling/electric-kick-scooter-rules#participating-communities" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electric kick scooter rules and safety - Province of British Columbia</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your attention and cooperation as we work together to support the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/53c3947d-afd6-4388-ab9c-5b9d1fe3a8e4?fingerprint=ppb20260904231636" alt="E Scooter 8.5 x 11 in" style="display:inline-block;max-width:100%"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d6d5d260-72f8-4042-af73-6762bb4f6596?fingerprint=ppb20260904205943" alt="Screenshot 2026 09 04 135851" style="display:inline-block;max-width:100%"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><img src="/images/1a806ada-dd55-4950-a087-69565a4883c5?fingerprint=ppb20260831205635" alt="Screenshot 2026 08 31 135552" style="display:inline-block;max-width:100%"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ba002ba3-b120-4c1d-ac32-19a8b6c143e3?fingerprint=ppb20260831205638" alt="Screenshot 2026 08 31 135604" style="display:inline-block;max-width:100%"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we prepare to welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year, SD83 K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw invites families to review the following information.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New Student Registration</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families who are new to SD83 may register their child at their neighbourhood school beginning </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, September 1, 2026</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, between </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are new to the District, have recently moved within the District, or need to update your child's school information, please visit our Registration webpage for information on attendance boundaries, required documents, and the registration process: </span><a href="http://www.sd83.bc.ca/registration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.sd83.bc.ca/registration</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Day of School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first day of classes for students is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, September 9, 2026</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that students will attend a shortened first day. Schools will dismiss students </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">three hours earlier than their regular dismissal time</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and school buses will also operate </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">three hours earlier than usual</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Transportation Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are new to the District, have recently moved, or would like to request courtesy ridership, please contact Transportation at 205-832-9415 or email </span><a href="/sys/api/forms?structure_key=contact_form&amp;to=baf86c9aafc3466c0e77f4c44b061f3a6f4d90904e1495d1ddbb11c4f47810308b44403fcc450747222cd8e47d41d243eb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">operations@sd83.bc.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To view important dates, holidays, and non-instructional days for the 2026-2027 school year, please visit the District Calendar: </span><a href="https://sd83.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Calendar - K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl'ecw</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to welcoming students and families back for another great year of learning in SD83 K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw. Have a safe and enjoyable remainder of your summer!</span></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1bfcb917-b26a-4c48-9cb8-2b4645023529?fingerprint=ppb20260811175834" alt="Back to School 2026 27" style="display:inline-block;max-width:100%"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>