Back to School | Tuesday, September 3, 2024

School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) is thrilled to welcome students back for the 2024/2025 school year.

Opening Day: Tuesday, September 3rd, will be an early dismissal (regular school start time, dismissing at lunch). Full-day classes begin Wednesday, September 4th. 

Registration: Schools are open for student registration and inquiries starting on August 26th.

Salt Spring Island Schools

Fernwood Elementary School (K-7)

Principals: Marie Mullen & Shelly Johnson
Office Hours: 9 am – 3 pm                          
Phone Number: 250-537-9332

Fulford Community School (K-7)

Principal: Kaz Lundgren
Office Hours: 9 am – 3 pm                          
Phone Number: 250-653-9223

Gulf Islands Secondary School (8-12) & Phoenix Place Alternate Program

Principal: Ryan Massey
Office Hours: 9 am – 3 pm                          
Phone Number: 250-537-9944

Salt Spring Elementary School (K-7)

Principal: Amy Dearden
Office Hours: 9 am – 3 pm                          
Phone Number: 250-537-9928

64GO (online learning: K-12, adult education, graduation program)

Principal: Dan Sparanese
Phone Number: 250-537-1254

Outer Island Schools  

Galiano Community School (K-7)

Vice-Principal: Kadek Okuda
Office Hours: 9 am –  1 pm                         
Phone Number: 250-539-2261

Mayne Island School (K-7)

Vice-Principal: Marcus Down 
Office Hours: 8:30 am –  12:30 pm            
Phone Number: 250-539-2371

Pender Islands Elementary & Secondary School (K-12)

Principal: Margot Landahl
Office Hours: 9 am –  3 pm                         
Phone Number: 250-629-3711

Saturna Island School (K-5)

Vice-Principal: Jackie Borosa
Phone Number: 250-539-2472

Saturna Ecological Education Centre (10-12)

Vice-Principal: Ben Desrosiers 
Phone Number: 250-539-2472

Early Learning

Kindergarten: To enroll in kindergarten, a child must be five years old by December 31st, 2024. Please provide your child's Birth Certificate and BC Care Card during registration. The school will contact the parents to arrange the entry date.

StrongStart BC Programs (ELF): StrongStart Early Learning programs will welcome families again this year. For more information, please check with your local school.

Student Transportation

The SD64 website provides information about school buses and student water taxi routes. The Facilities and Transportation Administration will be available from August 26th for student transportation registration and inquiries. You can contact them via email or at 250-537-5723.

Stay Informed

SD64 Mobile App: Download the SD64 App to have everything your family needs, from events to transportation delays, in one place. Stay connected with up-to-date notifications and information from your school and the district, no matter where you are.