Amazing day/boarding school that not only helps its students excel in academics, but also in fine…read morearts and sports. The school helps its students discover their own unique talents and supports them in ways not many other schools do. Students at SMUS are constantly being challenged but still always have time to push themselves to try new things. The boarding community is a tight-knit community, where boarders are able to bond with other fellow boarders through weekend activities or house games. One of the best boarding schools in Canada.

A full K-12 grade school. Solid leadership and great Christian teachers. A beautiful location of…read morecourse on the island. So much is offered without sacrificing the positives of having small class sizes.

MVHS - Not only my place of employment, but my second family. We strive to meet the needs of all…read morestudents from any background.

such nice and awesome teachers beautiful campus two my daughter's been going there since JK four…read moreand we absolutely love the school recommended to anyone that wants their daughters to go to private school

Yay class of 1995! Man, I'm old. Smart? Not really, but smarter I suppose than if I hadn't gone…read moreto school. Missing my youth... where did it go...

Wow after being overseas and in California's school system... what a breath of fresh air Anacortes…read moreSchools are. They have music and science back in the schools again! The teachers are amazing and kind. The curriculum is just what we've been looking for. Many many thanks to all the people who put money into this area and keep our children's education important and up to date! Thanks again. They even have amazing camps and educational trips. Perfect a dream come true.

My sixth grader is currently attending FMS during a big transition year. This is the first year…read morethat every single student is issued a laptop. It is the first year the bulk of students homework is completed on the computer as well as most of the educational materials. In addition to these changes, there are also big changes in the faculty including the Principal and Vice Principal. To say that it a complicated year would be an understatement. Add to this the problems with social media and devices in the classrooms, the staff faces many hurdles that most of parents do see or hear of on a daily basis. Through these big change for the educators, staff, parents and especially student, I have been impressed that most things are going as well as they seem to be. I am pleased with the challenge and direction they are providing my child and we are doing our best to figure out the new tech issues right besides them. The school seem to be proactive in being inclusive and respectful. I hope this first semester is indicative of how the future of FMS will be.

SD61 made us go to school even though its so ICEY that my car did a full 180 spin. Yet they call…read morethe roads CLEAR! Not acceptable. Worst excuse to have more school. Nanimo and Duncan had the exact same road reports, but Nanimo and Duncan had all schools have a Snow Day. Yet SD61 STILL makes us go to school! Horrible

Amazing people! The respect I had for them then it's nothing to the ever growing respect and awe…read more that I feel now. My hat's off to all of the SD61 teachers and EAs (Education Assistants). The challenges that these amazing people have and yet are still able to put a smile on their faces and continue their day. They get bitten, scratched, kicked, spat on and this is only the "minor" incidents. As a parent and an EA I too feel frustrated when my child isn't as focused on as I think my princess should be. But sadly I have witnessed how no matter how big hearted and wonderful her teacher is (and she truly is) she is only one person with only one EA who also only has two eyes and two arms. Four arms arms and four eyes may sound like enough for a class especially if you believe that your wonderful child represents the classroom norm. He/ she is not. If your lucky the classroom has 20 children one or two has a designation, but now count the children who have learning disability but either their waiting to be diagnosed or there is no diagnosis because it's not a cognitive disability but a traumatic event in their short life and there are way too many young souls in our school systems where this is true. So if your child comes home with their little snack container not put on properly and it made a mess in their lunch kits, (been there) just remember your child's teacher or EA was probably keeping him/herself from being assaulted or keeping your child or another child safe. Support your public school teachers and EAs who CHOOSE to work with your children in the public schools. They/we are not over paid babysitters/bored housewives.

Oak Harbor Intermediate School has a lovely field open to the public during non-school hours. The…read morefield is grass and has a gravel walking/running path/track around it. The shape of the path is not exactly an oval, more curved rectangular in shape. There are also a few areas open for play/that contain different exercise equipment. I would guess these are used in physical education (P.E.) classes as part of the school's offerings and potentially are available for use in home-schooling physical education curriculums based in the area. In my experience coming here, I have yet to find the field and track in heavy usage on a given visit. Personally, I like less traffic when walking/running a path/track. So, in that sense this is a perfect place to come early in the morning and get some distance in.

All 3 of my children love going to school everyday! The staff are excellent and the principal truly…read morehas a heart of gold.