Central Okanagan Public Schools' top priority is always the safety of our staff and students.
Communicable Disease Plan.pdf
The Provincial Health Officer, the Ministry of Education, the BC Centre for Disease Control, and Interior Health guide our decisions and planning. Thank you for demonstrating the kindness, patience, and courage that our children must see as we move forward and learn together.
Communicable Disease Plan
Communicable Disease Plan.pdf
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Latest Updates
Jan. 10
These are the steps and timeline for what happens when schools must temporarily close to in-person learning:
- Closing Schools to In-Person Learning: Closing to In-Person Learning Timelines.pdf
Families must be ready for notifications and have alternate plans for childcare.
Jan. 7
- Message to Families: Letter to Families - January 7, 2022.pdf
Dec. 29
- Enhanced Safety Measures & Delayed Return to School (BC Gov. News Release): 2021HLTH0079-002460.pdf
Dec. 3
- Interior Health Update on Additional School Restrictions: IH Schools Letter 3Dec2021 - final.pdf
Oct. 1
- Provincial update on mask requirement: NR_Mask Requirement for K-3.pdf
Sept. 12
- Notice from Interior Health - Vaccine Clinic Info: Interior Health Vaccine Clinics.pdfInterior Health Vaccine Clinics.pdf
Aug. 30
- Board of Education Welcome Letter to Families: BoE_FamilyMessage_Restart2021.pdf
Aug. 24
Draft Safety Plan and Communicable Disease Plan.pdfAug. 3
Other useful links:
BC Centre for Disease Control - K - 12 Schools Information
BC Centre for Disease Control – Information on COVID-19
BC Centre for Disease Control - Schools and Childcare Guidelines
BC Centre for Disease Control - Kids and COVID-19 Q&A
HealthLink BC – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Provincial Pandemic Coordination Plan
BC COVID-19 Mental Health Network - Free Counselling Sessions
Fraser Health - 7 Tips for Talking to Kids About COVID-19
BC Centre for Disease Control – Information on COVID-19
BC Centre for Disease Control - Schools and Childcare Guidelines
BC Centre for Disease Control - Kids and COVID-19 Q&A
HealthLink BC – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Provincial Pandemic Coordination Plan
BC COVID-19 Mental Health Network - Free Counselling Sessions
Fraser Health - 7 Tips for Talking to Kids About COVID-19
Archived Updates (2020 to Spring 2021)
Update - June 17 -
B.C. youth 12+ can register, get vaccinated against COVID-19: BC Gov News Release
BCCDC information about vaccines for 12-17 year olds:
- COVID-19 Vaccination Information – Children Aged 12-17
- Updated information about children and young people on the BCCDC website
- New FAQs on the BCCDC schools website re: vaccines for parents and students, school staff and administrators.
Update - Apr. 14, 2021
Update - Mar. 30, 2021
Superintentent/CEO's Letter to Families RE: Amended Public Health Guidance: Masks for Grades 4 - 12
Update - Feb. 5, 2021
Update - Feb. 4, 2021
Update - Nov. 10
Update - Oct 26, 2020
Update - Oct. 25, 2020
Update - Aug. 24, 2020
Update - Aug. 17, 2020: Ministry of Education Info Bulletin - K-12 operational guidelines set requirements for masks
Update - Aug. 12, 2020: Ministry of Education News Release - Orientation Week
Update - Aug. 7, 2020: Message from the Board of Education - Aug. 7, 2020
Update - July 29, 2020:
Ministry of Education News Release on BC's Education Restart Plan
Ministry of Education Frequently Asked Questions About Back to School 2020Frequently Asked Questions About Back to School 2020