Acknowledging with respect the lands on which we live, work, play and learn as the traditional & unceded territories of the Gitxsan, Haisla, Nisga'a & Ts'msyen Peoples
Coast Mountains School District is committed to walking alongside local Nations to meet the needs of Indigenous learners and their families.
The Board of Education's Strategic Plan charts the course for student success.
Coast Mountains School District embraces and values diversity and inclusion, standing in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
New Student registration including Kindergarten and the StrongStart Early Learning Program is open. Registration details are posted to Coast Mountains' website under the Learners and Caregivers section. Welcome to Coast Mountains schools!
For your information … please note the 2025 CMSD District-Wide School Summer Closure is scheduled from 8:30 a.m., Monday, July 14 through to 12:00 noon, Monday, August 18 to accommodate maintenance activities during that time.... Read more
In preparation for the 2025-2026 school year, please find information and links regarding the School Supply Lists as provided by Coast Mountains School District schools.... Read more
On June 25, Coast Mountains School District received a donation of 100 back packs (with school supplies in each back pack) from the Telus Ambassadors Community Program. This generous donation will make a significant impact on students, especially those in need. These backpacks... Read more
Happy Canada Day to all our students, staff and families! Today is a time to celebrate our beautiful country, our diverse nation and communities, and the spirit of our great country. It's also a chance to reflect, learn and grow together.... Read more
Coast Mountains School District lies on the traditional and unceded territories of the Gitxsan, Haisla, Nisga'a and Ts'msyen Nations in beautiful Northwest British Columbia. The district serves approximately 4,200 learners across 19 schools in the culturally rich communities of Hazelton, Kitimat, Kitwanga, Stewart and Terrace. The district's new visioning document – Engage, Ignite, Empower – focuses on student learning and well-being in inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments.
The Coast Mountains School District is visually stunning, with communities surrounded by the Coast Mountains Range, providing abundant world-class opportunities for personal pursuits in the great outdoors. Serving a population of approximately 20,000, the City of Terrace is the business hub of the Northwest, with several flights daily to all major centres.