<hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/152dc0f5-a309-4437-8b15-cbeda0cc9f8a?fingerprint=ppb20260909002116" alt="Volleyball Tryouts" style="display:inline-block;max-width:100%"></p>

<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;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome back to school!&nbsp; 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;">&nbsp;</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;">&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</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;">&nbsp;</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;">&nbsp;</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;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gord Ritchie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Matt Laslo</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vice-Principal</span></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>