By David Wiwchar

120 fewer students forecast for 2026-27

School Board prepares for cuts

Mar 3, 2026 | 9:15 AM

The Pacific Rim School District is facing cutbacks over the coming years, and has already reduced expenses by $1.2 million to prepare.

School District 70 Board Chair Cynthia Orr says funding is based on enrollment, which they expect will decrease by 3% next year.

“It’s mostly that we have a very large graduating class this year and a smaller kindergarten class coming in,” she said. “So it’s not that students are leaving the district, it’s more that we have a big grad class and it’s the biggest grad class this year in Ucluelet, but a smaller kindergarten class coming in across the district.”

Orr said they are projecting a decrease of 120 students next year, which will decrease their $69 million budget.

She said cuts made will only have a limited impact on students, which was their first priority in budget discussions.

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The School Distict announced their new CFO yesterday, longtime Alberni – Clayoquot Regional District CFO Teri Fong.

As Secretary-Treasurer, she will serve as the district’s chief financial officer and corporate officer, overseeing financial stewardship, facilities, transportation, and corporate services in support of the Board’s strategic direction.

She officially joins the School District mid-April.