Back to School | Tuesday, September 2, 2025

School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) is thrilled to welcome students back for the 2025/2026 school year.

Opening Day: Tuesday, September 2^nd, will be an early dismissal (regular school start time, dismissing at lunch). Full-day classes begin Wednesday, September 3^rd. 

Registration: Schools are open for student registration and inquiries starting August 25^th.

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
Office Hours: 9 am –  4 pm                         
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 31^st, 2025. Please provide your child's Birth Certificate and BC Care Card during registration. The school will contact the parents to arrange the entry date for the Kindergarten program.

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

Student Transportation

School bus and student water taxi information is available on the transportation page of the SD64 website. For further inquiries, please email transportation@sd64.org.

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.