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School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is accepting tenders for potable water hauling services to the following rural schools in the Dawson Creek area:

• McLeod Elementary School (8025 265 Rd. Groundbirch, BC)
• Parkland Elementary School (5104 Parkland Rd. Farmington, BC)
• Devereaux Elementary School (4584 208 Rd. Arras, BC)

Documents with details of services required are available from the Facilities Department Office at 11600 7th Street, Dawson Creek.  For further information, contact Matt Lindgren at 782-2417 or via email mlindgren@sd59.bc.ca. 

Tenders will be received until 1:00 p.m. on July 31st, 2024.

Tenders must be clearly marked and addressed to:
Matt Lindgren, Director of Operations
School District No. 59 (Peace River South)
11600 7th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4R8
or emailed to mlindgren@sd59.bc.ca

The School District shall not be obligated to accept the lowest quoted proposal and may reject any or all proposals.

School District No.59 (PRS) provides transportation service for rural students following the guidelines as established in Policy 6070.  Registration for bus service is mandatory.  If you would like to register for bus service or have general questions regarding transportation services please contact the Transportation Department in Dawson Creek at 250-782-2106. 

The Transportation Department would like to remind any families that have moved or will be moving over the summer to provide the department with updated information.

In order to help us in planning for the return to school, please contact the Transportation Department early to ensure we have updated information.

Note: Families in the Chetwynd rural area may contact Standard Bus at 250-788-2415 for transportation inquiries.

Schools in SD59 are now accepting Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year.

Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our learning spaces. All children who will be five years old by December 31, 2024 (children born in 2019) are eligible for the Kindergarten program beginning September 2024.  Please visit the Kindergarten Registration page for more information.

Please call your local school to set up an appointment for Kindergarten registration. If you are unsure about what school to register at please use the catchment area map.

When registering your child, you will need to provide your child's birth certificate, healthcare card, and proof of residency.