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Students at Delta Secondary School (DSS) in Ladner are once again looking to collect food (including pet food), gifts, toiletries and gift cards to create hampers for local families in need to help them enjoy the festive season.
This year, the 20 Days of Giving Campaign which has been happening for more than 21 years,… Read more »

WEATHER INFORMATION 2023/24
Announcements of District-wide Closures and/or Delayed Openings of Schools and/or School Closures
A reminder to parents/guardians, students, and staff of the Delta School District’s winter weather procedures and announcements:

All schools in the Delta School District will remain OPEN if at all possible during winter weather, including snowfalls…. Read more »

Image: Reconciliation Post by TFN Artist Karl Morgan, located at the School Board Office   
This article appeared in the Delta Optimist on September 30, 2023: https://www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/delta-school-district-continues-to-help-students-learn-and-reflect-7601229
By Karen McDonald, Indigenous Success Coordinator, Indigenous Education Department, Delta School District
For almost a decade, students and staff in the Delta School District have recognized Orange Shirt Day on September 30th by wearing orange inspired by Phyllis Webstad’s personal experience of arriving at the St…. Read more »

We wish all Delta students, families, and staff a wonderful school year ahead.
Hopefully, you’ve all had an opportunity to rest, relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends over the summer. We are excited to welcome students back to school next Tuesday (September 5) to continue our mission of inspiring and nurturing thriving,… Read more »

What a pleasure it was to return to normal school operations last September. It’s been a joy to watch students and staff reconnect and throw themselves back into a myriad of events and activities that were suspended during the pandemic. We have also witnessed students tackling serious real-world challenges, including mental health,… Read more »

Nathan Reme, a student at Delta Secondary School, has been awarded a $45,000 post-secondary scholarship with The Cmolik Foundation in recognition of his achievements in overcoming adversity and excelling in his studies. The Selection Committee was impressed with Reme’s application, his academic goals and his future career aspirations.  The award recognizes and honours Reme’s hard work and commitment with this financial award and is keen to support Reme pursuing interests in a degree in Civil Engineering…. Read more »

At the June 6, 2023 Public Board Meeting, Board Chair Val Windsor delivered the following message: 
As you know, this is our final Public Board Meeting of the 2022/2023 school year, and as is customary, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the events of the past year…. Read more »

The Pacer’s Bistro will be selling Pride Cookies in May.  For each cookie sold $1 will be donated.
 
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This article was originally published in the Delta Optimist on April 18.
Delta Secondary students’ vision to make a positive difference to their environment has led to the creation of a rain garden at the school. The new garden will absorb about 500,000 litres per year of rainwater runoff from the school roof,… Read more »

2023/24 Budget Recommendations
BACKGROUND
Delta School District staff and the Board of Trustees are committed to a thoughtful, strategic and student-centred approach to balancing the budget each year. A balanced budget is a stipulation of the School Act.
2023/24 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The Annual Operating Budget for 2023/24 is $187.3 million, up by $6.2 million from the 2022/2023 Amended Annual Operating Budget of $181.1 million…. Read more »

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The City of Delta is hosting a variety of drop in and pre-registered events in North and South Delta for 13-18yr old, May 1-7th 2023. All events are free for Delta youth and registration is open now for everything.
This website breaks everything down by day but essentially there are activities ranging from sports drdelta.ca/youthweekop ins to a screening of Maverick to Museum Heist Escape Room at the Discovery Centre in Ladner…. Read more »

DSS Theatre presents: FOOTLOOSE! The Musical
April 13th-15th & 20th – 22nd, 2023
Tickets on sale NOW!!
$22.00 in advance $25.00 at the door
Doors open 6:30 p.m. Performance starts at 7:00 p.m.  … Read more »

Scholarships, bursaries, awards, and student loans are excellent ways to help finance a student’s post-secondary education. There are some pretty significant scholarships (upwards of $40,000) available. Click here to read about the scholarships won by Delta students last year.
Students are encouraged to visit their Career & Post-Secondary Advisor in their school’s Career Centre for more information and assistance with scholarships and for post secondary planning advice.  … Read more »