Merritt Families
School Communication
Community Updates
21/11/SD58-Community-Brief.pdf
Letter to Families – Other District Contacts
https://www.sd58.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ltr.-to-Families-Other-District-Contacts-Nov.18.21-1.pdf
Red Cross Financial Assistance
This is for all British Columbians that were evacuated from their primary residence due to the flooding event that occurred across the province from November 14 to 16, 2021. Below is a hyperlink to the Red Cross, providing information about eligibility to receive a one-time payment of $2,000 per household. You can register by phone … Read more
SD58 Families in Salmon Arm – Gym & Dinner Today
Student Gym Time followed by Chili and Soup for School District 58 students who are currently in Salmon Arm! We are pleased to offer some gym time at South Broadview Elementary, today, Thursday, November 25, 2021 for those students who are currently displaced from School District 58 and are in Salmon Arm area. Where: South … Read more
Supporting Children and Youth during Natural Disaster Events
Natural disasters include hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, wildfires, tsunamis, and floods, as well as extreme weather events such as blizzards, droughts, extreme heat, and windstorms. These events can lead to many adversities for children and families, including displacement, loss of home and personal property, changes in schools, economic hardship, loss of community and social supports, and … Read more
Disaster Assistance for Families
November 18, 2021 Dear SD58 Families, In follow up to my previous email asking you for information regarding the status of your displacement we would like to let you know that we have been working with Superintendents and their teams in our neighboring communities for the purpose of providing you and your family support. We … Read more
Financial Assistance for Staff Affected by Floods
This information is for all staff affected by the recent natural disaster caused by flooding. The Province of British Columbia has setup ‘Financial Assistance In A Disaster’. The assistance is intended for those unable to get insurance to cover disaster-related losses, and the deadline for applying is February 12, 2022. This is the link to … Read more
Public Board Meeting Cancelled
Due to the extenuating emergency circumstances in SD58 communities, the Board of Trustees will be cancelling the Public Board Meeting that was scheduled to be held on November 17th at 6PM. We hope all of our communities, families, students, and staff are staying safe. Board Chair – Gordon Swan
