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JL Jackson Secondary

We acknowledge, honour, and give thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people. We value and honour the relationships with each of the First Nation communities on whose lands we have the privilege of educating children.

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Empowering students to become confident, curious, and caring individuals who thrive in their learning, relationships, and community.

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Welcome Back - Sept 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Jackson Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome back to school!  Hopefully everyone enjoyed a restful summer filled with quality family time. My name is Gord Ritchie and it’s my privilege to be the Principal of J.L. Jackson Secondary School. On behalf of myself, Vice Principal Matt Laslo, and our entire staff, we are excited for you to be joining our learning community this September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The privilege of teaching, caring, and supporting children requires a great deal of time, energy, passion, and conviction. After a much-deserved summer break, our staff is gearing up for another successful school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The attached letter contains some important information regarding the start of school. Please take some time to review it carefully before school begins next week.  </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="3a0d41a8-5b41-4ddd-9f3e-ff93f0b68642"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Wednesday, September 9th, at 9:10am. Enjoy your last week of summer vacation!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">                                      </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gord Ritchie                                                                                   Matt Laslo</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal                                                                                         Vice-Principal</span></p>

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2026-27 Back to School Information

<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&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>

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Summer Hours

<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8388a659-78fd-43a2-b2ac-6733d8093dc6?fingerprint=ppb20260710200840" alt="Designer (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jackson Office Summer Hours</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aug 24 to Aug 28          7:30am to 1:00pm (Clerical Only)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aug 31 to Sept 4           8:30am to 3:00pm (Administrators, Counsellors, and Clerical)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New Student Registration:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please call the school at (250) 832-2136 beginning Aug 31, 2026 to arrange a New Student Registration Intake Meeting. These meetings will begin on Sept 1, 2026. Families must bring the following documents to complete the registration process.</span></p><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Proof of Citizenship or Status in Canada for both student and parent (e.g. birth certificate, passport, immigration or refugee documentation)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BC Services Card</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Proof of residence (x2) – Property tax notice or rental agreement AND utility bill or driver's license</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Court Orders (if applicable)</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Most recent Report Card</span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Course Change Requests:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please email any questions or course change requests to one of our counsellors based on the student’s last name:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Heather Buikema                 </span><a href="mailto:hbuikema@sd83.bc.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">hbuikema@sd83.bc.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  (Last names A to K)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Jehane Johnson                  </span><a href="mailto:jejohnso@sd83.bc.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">jejohnso@sd83.bc.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Last names L to Z)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that counsellors will not be making scheduling changes based on preferred teachers or friend requests. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Unfortunately, most of our courses are extremely full. As a result, we may not be able to accommodate course change requests. Counsellors will work to address scheduling concerns when they return to work on Aug 31. If you would like to speak to a counsellor in person please call the school at (250) 832-2136 to arrange an appointment.</span></p>

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New Student Registration

Labour Day (statutory holiday)

Non-Instructional Day (no school for students)

First Day of School (3-hour early dismissal)

Professional Development Day (no school for students)

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (schools closed)

Thanksgiving Day (statutory holiday)