Welcome to the new school year: A message from Supt. Mark Pearmain & Board Chair Gary Tymoschuk

Supt. Mark Pearmain and Board Chair Gary Tymoschuk share welcome back messages, highlighting more classrooms, stronger foundations in literacy and numeracy, and a renewed focus on wellbeing and belonging.

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More seats, more meals: What's new for Surrey Schools in 2026-2027

Students are back in class this week and the district has plenty on its plate: new classroom spaces, a major push to get free and low-cost food into more schools and continued advocacy for students on artificial intelligence, especially around safety, privacy and responsible use.

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Check the latest Communit-e bulletin for an array of activities & resources in your neighbourhood

Are you looking for kids' activities, volunteer opportunities and community resources for your family that are close to home in Surrey and White Rock? Look no further!

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Mark your calendars! See important dates on the 2026-27 district calendar

Need to plan ahead? Learn when districtwide non-instructional days and statutory holidays are, as well as which weeks schools are closed for winter and spring breaks.

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Driver and pedestrian tips to stay safe around school zones

Surrey Schools is reminding drivers, pedestrians and parents to stay alert, follow safety rules and set good habits to keep kids safe around schools.

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Back-to-school health and safety tips from Fraser Health 

Learn what health resources are available for families this school year, what parents should know about measles prevention and where to find information on dental, vision and hearing services.

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School safety alert notifications: Here's what they mean

Surrey Schools keeps students and staff safe with drills, safety plans and alerts for lockdowns, evacuations and severe weather.

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Getting involved with your school Parent Advisory Council and Surrey DPAC 

Learn more about PACs, their role and how you can be involved your child's education and help build a positive school community.

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Newcomer Networking Nights for students and families new to the district

The Surrey Schools Welcome Centre is once again hosting a series of Newcomer Networking Nights, designed to help immigrants, refugees and new families adjust to and navigate school life in Surrey and White Rock.

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Digital resources for students, parents & educators available on Surrey Schools ONE

Discover a host of digital resources available to students, parents and educators, ranging from lesson plans incorporating household items, to newspaper articles encouraging literacy, to mindfulness exercises promoting mental well-being.

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L.A. Matheson teacher named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women

Languages Teacher and Department Head Gurpreet Kaur Bains recognized by WXN (Women's Executive Network) as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women for 2026.

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Surrey students take to the pitch for historic opportunities at FIFA World Cup

Around 95 Surrey Schools students got a once-in-a-lifetime chance this summer, walking onto the pitch at BC Place alongside the world's top players as part of FIFA's Player Escort Program during the World Cup.

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