Pacific Rim Schools

10/17/2026

🗳️ Voting in the 2026 General Local Election?

You do not have to register in advance. Qualified electors can register when they arrive at their voting place on Election Day (October 17).

Bring two pieces of identification
✅ ID must show your identity and place of residence
✅ At least one piece of ID must include your signature
Examples of acceptable ID include:
• BC Driver's Licence
• BC Identification Card
• BC Care Card
• Property Tax Notice
• Utility Bill
• ICBC Vehicle Insurance
• Citizenship Card
• Status Card
• Fi****ms Licence
• Passport
⚠️ A combined BC Driver's Licence and BC Care Card counts as one piece of ID.

Learn your polling stations and more by going to www.acrd.bc.ca/2026election.

Tseshaht First Nation
Hupačasath First Nation
Pacific Rim Schools
Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Uchucklesaht Tribe Government
Bamfield Corkboard

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

🗳️ Saturday is General Voting Day!

📬 Voting by mail? Your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8 p.m. on General Voting Day (October 17, 2026), to be counted. It is the responsibility of the voter to ensure their ballot arrives before the close of voting.

Ballots can be dropped off at any polling station or at the Regional District office (3008 Fifth Avenue).

For candidate information and election details, visit: www.acrd.bc.ca/2026election

Tseshaht First Nation
Hupačasath First Nation
Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Uchucklesaht Tribe Government
Pacific Rim Schools

10/15/2026

📍 Do you know which electoral area you live in?

Take a moment to find out your Electoral Area — being informed helps you make your vote count! 🗺 https://tinyurl.com/4sjvvkrd

Enter your street address, find your Electoral Area, and determine which voting location is best for you.

Elections are being held for:
🔹Electoral Area Directors for Bamfield (“A”), Sproat Lake (“D”), Beaver Creek (“E”), & Cherry Creek (“F”)
🔹School Board Trustees for Alberni Valley & Bamfield
Candidates were acclaimed for:
🔹Electoral Area Directors for Beaufort (“B”) & Long Beach (“C”)
🔹School Board Trustee for West Coast

The final Advance Voting takes place on Wednesday October 14 at the Regional District Office Boardroom, 3008 Fifth Ave., Port Alberni, from 8 am to 8 pm.
General Voting Day is Saturday, October 17 from 8 am to 8 pm.

For more information, go to www.acrd.bc.ca/2026election

Tseshaht First Nation
Hupačasath First Nation
Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Uchucklesaht Tribe Government
Pacific Rim Schools
City of Port Alberni Local Government

10/15/2026

💚 Did you know?

The tiičmis Wellness Centre at ADSS is a space dedicated to supporting student health and wellness.

Throughout the school year, students can connect with a wide range of supports and services, including mental and physical health care, wellness education, community service providers, and access to basic needs through the Free Store.

By bringing school and community supports together in one place, tiičmis helps make it easier for students to connect with the people and resources they need.

10/14/2026

Advance Voting takes place today for the 2026 General Local Elections for ACRD Directors & School District Trustees.

🗓 Wednesday, October 14
🌎 Regional District Office Boardroom, 3008 Fifth Ave., Port Alberni
⏰ From 8 am to 8 pm.

‼ Remember to bring two pieces of identification to the polling station.

👉General Voting Day is on Saturday, October 17.👈

These are your opportunities to vote for your Electoral Area Director and School District 70 (Pacific Rim) Board of Education Trustees.

For more information, go to www.acrd.bc.ca/2026election

Tseshaht First Nation
Hupačasath First Nation
Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Uchucklesaht Tribe Government
City of Port Alberni Local Government
Pacific Rim Schools

10/14/2026

Changes in BC's Inclusive Education: A focus on IEP's

FREE Virtual 1-hour POPARD Family School Liaison Workshop

When? October 20, 2026 (12-1pm) (PST)

Where? Online (the Zoom link will be in your confirmation email- follow the link to register!)

Who? Veena Birring Hayer (MSW, RSW) with Provincial Outreach Program for Autism & Related Disorders (POPARD)

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This workshop provides an overview of recent changes to B.C.’s Inclusive Education Manual, focusing on updates to Ministry designations and Individual Education Plan (IEP) guidelines. Participants will explore B.C.’s three Core Competencies—Communication, Thinking, and Personal and Social—and how they inform Competency-Based IEP goals and supports. The session will also provide practical strategies for parents to collaborate with schools in developing meaningful, student-centred IEPs.

This training is primarily intended for parents and families of students who are on the Autism spectrum, however educators and other professionals may attend.

Visit this link to register: https://reg.planetreg.com/E923110118271

Please email Veena directly if you have any questions: [email protected]