Community Builders

Who:

Open to all interested students in grades 9-12 at CHSS
For students who:
- Want to learn how to build and sustain a positive community for everyone
- Want to run events that support their community and that make a difference
- Are interested in travelling to other places to learn about different cultures

What:

Community Builders focuses on:
- Community Service
- Educational Exchange Trips
- Service Mentorship
- Leadership Camp
- Community Field Studies

Where:

We meet in room 308

When:

We meet every Thursday after school from October to May
You still can participate in many of our events and activities without attending every Thursday meeting

Programs and Activities

Movies That Matter: Middle School Movie Nights @ CHSS
Educational Exchange Trip and North Coast Rivers Road Trip
Building Community Together Leadership Camp
Community Service Mentorship Project (starting in January 2026)
International Community Field Studies Trip (starting in June 2027)

Fundraisers

Fundraisers this year:
- PRMS/CHSS Joint Fundraiser
  - Wednesday April 16 from 5-8 PM
  - Location: CHSS MPR
  - Loonie Auction
  - Fried Bread Tacos
- Safeway Donation Table
  - April 25 4-8 PM
  - April 26 11-8 PM
  - April 27 11-8 PM
- Karaoke and Cake Auction
  - Friday May 2 from 5-8 PM
    - Nisga’a Hall
    - Chilli, Rice, Bun, Soda (Concession)
    - 50/50 Draw
    - Cake Auction
    - Karaoke
- Hot Dog Roast and “Kick-Off to Summer” Fair
  - Wednesday May 21 from 5-8 PM
    - 5-6:30 PM Hot Dog Roast and Kick-Off to Summer Fair
      - “Gourmet” Hot Dog Roast and S’mores
        
        $10 per person (sausage/bun, gourmet toppings, s’more, soda)
        
        $3 for a child’s hotdog with a juice box (weiner on a bun, apple juice)
      - Brain Vs. Brawn Contest
      - Community Groups Fair (summer activities)
    - 6:30-8:00 Stay for the Movie…
      - Movie: $15 (adults) or $5 (students and children)