Welcome Back
- Labour Day: School not in session
- First day of school: 8:54am-9:54am Grade 1-6, !!School not in session for Kindergarten!!
- First full day in session Grades 1-6
- First partial day Kindergarten (click here for Kindergarten specific start-up information)
- Grades 1-6 Class Placement
Welcome Back to École Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School!
We're excited to welcome our students and families back to another fantastic school year. The first day of school is just around the corner, and we have some important details to share:
Date: September 3rd, 2024
School Hours:
- School begins at 8:54 AM
- School ends at 9:54 AM
Student Arrival:
- Returning students will report directly to their last year's teacher's classroom.
- New students, please gather in the gym where you will be assigned to your classes for the week.
We are thrilled to embark on this new academic journey with our students. Each year at Garibaldi Highlands brings fresh opportunities for growth, learning, and success. As we begin this school year, we want to extend a warm welcome to all our students, both new and returning. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where every child can flourish. If you have any questions or need further information regarding the first day of school or any other matter, please don't hesitate to contact our school office at [email protected]
Here's to a year filled with knowledge, friendship, and achievement! We can't wait to see all of our students on September 3rd at 8:54 AM.
Chen kw'enmantúmi Kúkwstum̓ckacw Merci Cheers Thank you
K-M Lowe
Principal (she/her)
Ecole Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School
Sea to Sky School District No.48
2590 Portree Way
Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-898-3688
Cell: 778-266-1114
Parking and Dogs on School Property Protocols:
- Please remember to adhere to our parking protocols to ensure a safe and organized drop-off and pick-up process for everyone.
- We welcome dogs on school property but kindly request that they be kept on a leash at all times. This helps maintain a safe and respectful environment for all members of our school community.
Bus Registration
Families must register for use of the school bus each year. Further information on how to register can be found on this webpage.
School Registration
If anyone in the community is looking to register their child for school – either here at Garibaldi Highlands or at a different school in the district – they must now use the online webform until schools re-open on August 26th.
First Day of School 2024-2025
The first day back is Tuesday Sept 3rd for one hour only from 8:54-9:54am. Students will go to their previous (this year’s) classrooms.
All of this information can also be found on our school website. Please continue to check it and the School District No. 48 website for any updates.
Class Placement
The first week of school students will be back with their previous year's teacher. Students who are new to the school will be placed in a classroom with students the same age as them for this first week back. Class placement for all students (K-7) will be announced on Friday September 6th.