Students are headed back to classrooms in Williams Lake today (Tuesday, Sept. 5).
Classes are in session from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for Lake City Secondary School students, and 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for most elementary schools.
Currently, there are five schools within SD 27 that are impacted by wildfires and have delayed openings. Those schools are Tatla Lake School, Dog Creek School, Anahim Lake School and Alexis Creek School in the west and Horse Lake School near 100 Mile House.
Busing routes can also be impacted and families are encouraged to visit the SD 27 website or contact the transportation office in Williams Lake at 250-398-3881.