School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade)

What School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) does

School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) is a public K-12 school district operated under the British Columbia Ministry of Education, headquartered at 650 Kawkawa Lake Road in Hope, BC. It serves approximately 1,680 students across 9 schools spanning the communities of Hope, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, and Boston Bar in the Fraser Canyon and Fraser Valley. The district maintains formal educational partnerships with 13 Indigenous bands, including Boothroyd Indian Band, Boston Bar First Nations, Chawathil, Cheam, Seabird Island, Sts'ailes, and Yale First Nation, delivered through a dedicated Indigenous Education Program led by District Principal Christine Seymour.

The district operates an annual budget of $24.8 million CAD, the substantial majority of which is operating grant funding from the BC Ministry of Education allocated on a per-student basis. Supplementary revenue is generated from activity-based fees for sports, band, and optional programs, with a board-mandated cap of $300 per family (sports fees exempt). Distributed IT, payroll, and communications are run on a Microsoft Office 365 and AtrieveERP stack, with WordPress as the public web platform. Specialized programs include the International Student Program (foreign student recruitment), Fraser Cascade Continuing Education (FCCE) and Fraser Cascade Open Learning (FCOL) for adult graduation pathways at Two Rivers Education Centre, the 25+ year Fraser-Cascade Mountain School outdoor education program, and the Agassiz Centre for Education (ACE) alternative education pathway. Student Services delivers OT/PT, psychology, speech-language, gifted, and English Language Learning support in partnership with the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre.

The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and administered by Superintendent Dr. Balan Moorthy, supported by Assistant Superintendent Renée Bailie, Secretary-Treasurer Gerry Slykhuis, and a leadership team spanning facilities, IT, HR, and Indigenous Education. Recent strategic moves include the 2025-10 contract award to Saltair Child Care Society to operate new child care spaces at Silver Creek and Kent Elementary Schools, an open strategic-plan and accessibility feedback process, and continued investment in Indigenous and outdoor education programming. The core technology stack is conventional and contains no disclosed AI or ML capabilities.

Name

School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade)

Legal name

School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade)

Website

https://sd78.bc.ca

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) is a public K-12 school district in British Columbia, Canada, operating 9 schools serving approximately 1,680 students across Hope, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, and Boston Bar with a $24.8M CAD annual budget.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hope

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Provincial Government Funding: School District 78 operates as a public education institution funded primarily through the BC Ministry of Education. The district receives provincial operational funding based on student enrollment and educational programs.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) is a public K-12 school district operating 9 schools that deliver government-funded elementary and secondary education to approximately 1,680 students in the Fraser Canyon and Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Beyond core K-12 instruction, the district provides specialized programs including adult continuing education, the International Student Program, Indigenous Education services, the Fraser-Cascade Mountain School outdoor education program, Student Services, and Career & Transitions pathways.

Product overview

School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) is a public school district operating 9 schools in British Columbia, Canada, serving approximately 1,680 students. The district offers a comprehensive K-12 education system with standard elementary and secondary schools (Agassiz Elementary-Secondary, Kent Elementary, Harrison Hot Springs Elementary, Silver Creek Elementary, Coquihalla Elementary, Boston Bar Elementary-Secondary, Two Rivers Education Centre, and Spirit of Hope Secondary). Beyond core education, the district provides specialized programs including the International Student Program for English language learners, adult education through Fraser Cascade Continuing Education (FCCE) and Fraser Cascade Open Learning (FCOL) at Two Rivers Education Centre, the Fraser-Cascade Mountain School outdoor education program, Indigenous Education services, Student Services (OT/PT, psychology, speech language, ELL), and Career & Transitions programs. The Agassiz Centre for Education (ACE) provides alternative education pathways for grades 8-12 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fraser-Cascade Mountain School: Outdoor experience program run by School District 78 offering all-season outdoor excursions to students
• Fraser Cascade Continuing Education (FCCE)
• Fraser Cascade Open Learning (FCOL)
• Fraser-Cascade Mountain School

Products and services

• Agassiz Elementary-Secondary School A K-12 school serving approximately 300 students in the District of Kent, Village of Harrison Hot Springs, and Chehalis and Seabird Island First Nations. Offers career programs in Industrial Technology, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Home Economics, Work Experience/Secondary School Apprenticeships, and Computer Technology.
• Agassiz Centre for Education (ACE) Alternative education program for grades 8-12 offering independent study courses for BC Dogwood or Adult Dogwood certificate completion, with focus on academic skills, self-regulation, and social-emotional support.
• International Student Program Educational program offering academic studies and English language learning to international students, integrating them with Canadian students in classrooms.
• Fraser Cascade Continuing Education (FCCE) and Fraser Cascade Open Learning (FCOL) Two adult education schools at Two Rivers Education Centre. FCCE offers package-based programs and FCOL offers online-based programs for adult secondary graduation diploma (Adult Graduation Program or 2023 Graduation Program).
• Fraser-Cascade Mountain School All-season outdoor education program providing safe, quality outdoor excursions to students including hiking, camping, climbing, snowshoeing, and exploration in Skagit Valley, Manning Provincial Park, Fraser Canyon, Harrison Lake, and Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area. Has provided outdoor experiences for over 25 years.
• Indigenous Education Program District program supporting Indigenous Learners promoting academic success, positive self-esteem, and cultural awareness in cooperation with educators and families. Serves thirteen bands including Boothroyd Indian Band, Boston Bar First Nations, Chawathil First Nations, and others.
• Student Services Comprehensive support services including Occupational/Physical Therapy, School Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, Gifted & Talented programs, and English Language Learning support.
• Career & Transitions Program Programs offering course credits towards high school graduation including Secondary School Programs, Post-Secondary Events, Accuplacer Math Prep, and Youth Train in Trades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 1680 students across 9 schools with budget of $24.8 million CAD
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saltair Child Care SocietycoreOthers · 1 October 2025Saltair Child Care Society, under the leadership of Executive Director Alisha Neumann, was awarded the contract to operate new child care spaces at Silver Creek and Kent Elementary Schools.
• Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides significant and ongoing financial support to the Fraser-Cascade Mountain School outdoor education program. The Mountain School operates in partnership with the centre's surrounding area including Skagit Valley, Manning Provincial Park, Fraser Canyon, and Harrison Lake.
• University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents working on the BC Adult Graduation Diploma through UFV may take required provincial level electives through FCCE/FCOL as the grade 12 Ministry-authorized courses are fully transferable.
• Fraser Valley Child Development CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly provides OT/PT services with School District 78. Therapists are part of the educational team using a collaborative approach to meet individual student needs.
• College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpeech-Language Pathologists in the district are members of this professional college, ensuring qualified specialists with Master's degrees in Communication Disorders.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles13 records

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