VSB reminds students 4/20 is not a day off

The Vancouver School Board is reminding parents and students that April 20 is still a school day regardless ofplanned 4/20 events.

"We just want to make sure parents and students are as well-informed as possible," saidNancyBrennan, associate superintendent of learning services withthe school board.

The VSB has been clear that it does not condone students taking part in 4/20 events.

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The notices sent directly to schools outline howschools havereported students skipping school to attend 4/20 gatherings or have used it as an excuse not to show up.

Brennan says the protocol for takingattendance will be no different this Wednesday.

"We follow the same attendance procedures," she said. "Which usually involves a call home and follow-up."

The material also includesa tip sheet from Vancouver Coastal Healthdesigned to getstudents to think twice before smoking potor indulging in cannabis edibles.