Hello LVR families,

If you are looking for something to do on a Tuesday evening, please consider joining us for our Digital Education Workshop hosted by our safe schools co-ordinator, Scott Rothermel. We have an opportunity to help our children develop a strong digital citizenship foundation while reminding them that their digital footprint reflects their real and online selves. We will also look at the impacts of video games and digital addiction. 

Our term 3 report cards will be uploaded to the family portal on Thursday, April 30th. If you need support accessing your family account, please reach out to the LVR office during school hours.

Bus registrations for the 2026 - 2027 school year are now open! 2026/27 School Bus Registration Deadline: June 12, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will be considered only if space is available on routes as scheduled. All students requesting SD8 school busing privileges MUST register annually. 

Apply for bussing HERE:

The Kootenay Co-op Radio is hosting its 4th Annual Block Party at Lions Park in Nelson on Saturday, May 23, from 3 PM to 7 PM.

This free, family-friendly event features a diverse lineup including Adham Shaikh, Slava Doval’s Dance Fusion, The Remitions (LVR Band) and a Salsa Ensemble. Beyond the music, there will be a full food court, a bouncy castle, an adult volleyball tournament, and free kids' bike tune-ups, free facepainting, kids craft and more!

District weekly update:

 District weekly updater for families

 All things Fine Arts:

• The LVR Band won gold at a recent Jazz Festival in Kelowna! Congratulations to Ms. Matosevic and all our LVR band students on this excellent achievement!
   
• Dance - Mother's Day flower fundraiser is on. Order baskets for Mother's Day and support the Dance Program. 
  For more information and a QR code to order your flowers, click below
   
• The Theatre Production Team is working madly on a world renowned play She Kills Monsters - performed at the Capitol Theatre June 9^th at 7 pm.

Coming up at LV:

• April 28th - Digital Education Workshop for parents in the LVR gym starting at 6:30 - 8:30pm
• April 30th - Term 3 reports posted to the MyEd Family Portal 
• Get your new LVR Grizzlies t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts, on sale through the Rec Leadership class & the LVR office. 

Helpful Links:

• ERASE Report-it tool
• Safer Schools Together - Social Media Resources for Parents
• Directory of Mental Health Resources
• Foundry Virtual - Free Counselling for ages 12-24 and caregivers
• Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Teens
• BC Lung Foundation - Info for parents - What you need to know about Tobacco, Vaping, and Cannabis
• SD8 2025-26 School Calendar
• LVR & SD8 Code of Conduct
• LVR Attendance Policies & Procedures

Regards, 

Ian Cooper
Principal