2026-10-01 15:31:33.316 +0000 UTC
Help Us Name the New Middle School on Burtch Road
With the support of the Ministry of Infrastructure, the District has been awarded funding to construct an 800-student capacity middle school to support the growing needs in the Central Kelowna Area located at the Burtch Road site. This school is projected to open in September 2029.
2026-10-01 15:48:52.372 +0000 UTC
September News
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2026-07-07 15:47:52.977 +0000 UTC
2026 School Trustee Election
Current School Trustee Candidates Peachland: Trustee Lisa Guderyan (acclaimed) West Kelowna: Ethel Lariviere Samuel Robson Kasia Thesen Kelowna: Joyce Brinkerhoff Deb Dickerson-Pogue Valene Johnson Jim Strachan Ashok Kumar Verma Lake Country: Sean Sookochoff Wilbur Turner Municipal Election Date:
2026-06-18 20:23:55.82 +0000 UTC
Host An International Student!
Central Okanagan Public Schools is looking for families who have an extra room in their home and some extra room in their hearts for sharing Canadian culture with international students.
2026-09-08 21:41:04.914 +0000 UTC
Minister's Back to School Message
Please click here to read the Minister's back to school message.
2026-06-25 16:05:51.665 +0000 UTC
June Newsletter
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2026-06-25 15:58:13.304 +0000 UTC
Board Approves Change to Secondary Start/Dismissal Times
The Board of Education unanimously approved a 15-minute adjustment to secondary school start and dismissal times, effective September 2026 (excluding Central School). Under the new schedule, secondary schools will begin at 9:15 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m., maintaining the current instructional time.
2026-06-24 19:12:36.161 +0000 UTC
GESS/Lake Country Fire Hall Junior Fire Academy
Over the past four months, students in the GESS Lake Country Fire Hall Junior Fire Academy have demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and commitment.
2026-06-24 18:00:40.235 +0000 UTC
Nature Park at GESS
In Spring 2025, École George Elliot Secondary (GESS) received a $200,000 BC Parks Learning By Nature grant. Central Okanagan Public Schools was one of only six school districts in British Columbia to receive funding and was the only high school in the province selected to create a Nature Park.
2026-06-18 18:12:44.554 +0000 UTC
TWL: Literacy Issue
Telling Our Stories: The Literacy Issue is absolutely stuffed with student voice and learner agency! Kick-off your summer reading with the phonetic spelling and careful printing of the youngest learners, the thoughtful poetry and essays of secondary students, and everything in between!
2026-06-05 16:16:01.723 +0000 UTC
First Youth for Change Colour Run
On May 28th the first Youth for Change Colour Run kicked off with an inspiring opening assembly featuring guest speakers sharing stories and experiences, including RSS Principal Hugh Alexander, Mayor of Kelowna Tom Dyas, East Meets West Children’s Foundation representative Mohini Singh, Assistant
2026-06-05 16:07:46.751 +0000 UTC
KSS Student Wins $120K Scholarship
2026-05-29 16:49:39.407 +0000 UTC
May District Newsletter
2026-05-11 16:00:29.263 +0000 UTC
Optimizing Secondary School Transportation
Thank you for taking the time to learn more and share your thoughts. Here is the background and information you should know before taking the survey: The Board of Education requested a full review of student transportation costs, which are currently approaching nearly $7M/year: Currently, the
2026-04-30 19:33:32.472 +0000 UTC
April Newsletter
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2026-04-29 17:45:45 +0000 UTC
National Principals' Day
May 1 is the day to take a moment and thank your principal and vice-principal! National Principal's Day is our chance to recognize the leaders of our school communities for their tireless dedication to the growth of our students and staff.
2026-04-23 15:38:15.581 +0000 UTC
Thank You Volunteers
Please click here to read a letter from the Board Chair to everyone who volunteers in schools and creates learning opportunities for students.
2026-04-10 20:58:47.496 +0000 UTC
Board Policy Manual Modernization – Phase 1
Public Notice: Board Policy Manual Modernization – Phase 1 The Board of Education is pleased to announce the completion of Phase 1 of the modernization of the Board’s Policy Manual.