About Coast Mountains SD82
We desire for all students to enhance their engagement, opportunities and choices through personalized learning that supports achieving success and realizing their potential.
Coast Mountains Area & Communities
School District 82 is located in the majestic mountains of the North Coast rainforest in British Columbia. The district includes the communities of Hazelton, Kitimat, Kitwanga, Stewart, Terrace, and Thornhill. Surrounded by world-class recreational opportunities and sensational scenery, these communities are well known for their active lifestyles, numerous lakes, skiing, snowboarding, and commitment to a healthy way of life.
Acknowledgments:
Coast Mountains School District 82 lies on the traditional and unceded territories of the: Gitxsan, Haisla, Nisga'a, Ts'msyen Nations. On whose unceded, traditional territory we work and play.
FACTS
CMSD82 serves a student population of approximately 4,200 students.
These students attend 19 schools, including three alternate programs, and a trades learning centre that encompasses -- dual-credit, distance learning, and continuing education programs.
There are over 800 employees (casual employees included).
The district has an operating budget of approximately $66 million.
The geographical area covered by the district is of equivalent size to the country of Finland.
The Board of Education office is located in Terrace with Kitimat a forty‐five minute drive from the head office, Kitwanga one hour, the Hazeltons one and a half hours, and Stewart three and a half hours.
We Are Proud Of Our Students
Our Board of Education remains committed to putting students at the center of everything we do with special thanks to the hard work and commitment of our staff who are highly skilled, motivated and committed to the well-being, inclusion and success of our students in all of our schools.
Our Vision:
Creating opportunities for learning, and opportunities for life.
Our Mission:
Coast Mountains School District supports learners in achieving success and realizing their potential as educated citizens.
Our Goals:
The Board of Education for Coast Mountains School District 82 has a commitment to raise literacy and numeracy levels for all our learners. Graduation for every learner; crossing the stage with dignity, purpose and options. Enhance learner engagement, opportunities and choice through personalized learning.
MEET OUR District INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM TEAM
Joe Dominguez
International Student Program Administrator
Email: joe.dominguez@cmsd.bc.ca
Ph: 250-635-6531 ext. 8055
Rebecca Greaves
International Student Program
Homestay Liaison
Email: isphomestay@cmsd.bc.ca
Ph: 250 641-1399