Back to School | Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) is thrilled to welcome students back for the 2024/2025 school year.
Opening Day: Tuesday, September 3rd, will be an early dismissal (regular school start time, dismissing at lunch). Full-day classes begin Wednesday, September 4th.
Registration: Schools are open for student registration and inquiries starting on August 26th.
Salt Spring Island Schools
Fernwood Elementary School (K-7)
Principals: Marie Mullen & Shelly Johnson
Office Hours: 9 am – 3 pm
Phone Number: 250-537-9332
Fulford Community School (K-7)
Principal: Kaz Lundgren
Office Hours: 9 am – 3 pm
Phone Number: 250-653-9223
Gulf Islands Secondary School (8-12) & Phoenix Place Alternate Program
Principal: Ryan Massey
Office Hours: 9 am – 3 pm
Phone Number: 250-537-9944
Salt Spring Elementary School (K-7)
Principal: Amy Dearden
Office Hours: 9 am – 3 pm
Phone Number: 250-537-9928
64GO (online learning: K-12, adult education, graduation program)
Principal: Dan Sparanese
Phone Number: 250-537-1254
Outer Island Schools
Galiano Community School (K-7)
Vice-Principal: Kadek Okuda
Office Hours: 9 am – 1 pm
Phone Number: 250-539-2261
Mayne Island School (K-7)
Vice-Principal: Marcus Down
Office Hours: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Phone Number: 250-539-2371
Pender Islands Elementary & Secondary School (K-12)
Principal: Margot Landahl
Office Hours: 9 am – 3 pm
Phone Number: 250-629-3711
Saturna Island School (K-5)
Vice-Principal: Jackie Borosa
Phone Number: 250-539-2472
Saturna Ecological Education Centre (10-12)
Vice-Principal: Ben Desrosiers
Phone Number: 250-539-2472
Early Learning
Kindergarten: To enroll in kindergarten, a child must be five years old by December 31st, 2024. Please provide your child's Birth Certificate and BC Care Card during registration. The school will contact the parents to arrange the entry date.
StrongStart BC Programs (ELF): StrongStart Early Learning programs will welcome families again this year. For more information, please check with your local school.
Student Transportation
The SD64 website provides information about school buses and student water taxi routes. The Facilities and Transportation Administration will be available from August 26th for student transportation registration and inquiries. You can contact them via email or at 250-537-5723.
Stay Informed
SD64 Mobile App: Download the SD64 App to have everything your family needs, from events to transportation delays, in one place. Stay connected with up-to-date notifications and information from your school and the district, no matter where you are.