2026-03-02 20:17:27.805 +0000 UTC
Strategic Plan Community Engagement - Online Process
The Board of Education invites all parents, students, staff members, partner group representatives, and members of the public to participate in a strategic plan engagement process in response to four key questions that will inform the District's future Strategic Plan.
2026-02-26 18:00:37.327 +0000 UTC
February Newsletter
Please click here or scroll below to read the latest District newsletter.
2026-02-25 00:00:21.542 +0000 UTC
Long-Range Facilities Plan Survey
Please review the information below, then click here to take the survey. Survey is open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026. Following Ministry of Education and Child Care guidelines, the District requires a Long-Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) to guide facility decisions in line with student
2026-02-19 17:13:51.38 +0000 UTC
Letter of Support from Minister Beare
Please click here to read the letter of support from Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare.
2026-02-13 17:42:12.221 +0000 UTC
Board Statement on Tumbler Ridge Tragedy
As we collectively mourn the recent tragedy, our thoughts remain with the victims, families, and entire community of Tumbler Ridge. As a school board, as parents, and as British Columbians, our hearts are broken.
2026-02-04 00:14:20.095 +0000 UTC
2026/2027 Budget Survey and Overview
Budget Development Overview The Ministry of Education and Child Care requires Boards of Education to plan and report spending in alignment with their strategic plans.
2026-01-30 17:40:41.474 +0000 UTC
January District Newsletter
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2026-01-07 00:20:55.806 +0000 UTC
Strategic Plan Engagement Sessions
The refresh of the Strategic Plan is underway and there will be public engagement sessions through January and February 2026. Please consider registering to attend the session for your family of schools/area.
2025-12-19 18:38:42.929 +0000 UTC
December District Newsletter
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2025-12-15 20:28:07.606 +0000 UTC
Spring Enrolment Opens Feb. 2, 2026
The Spring enrolment application period begins Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. online and runs until Friday, March 13th, 2026. Click here for the Spring 2026 Registration Ad or click here for the enrolment page. Summer enrolment period: Tues., Sept. 1, 2026 - Thurs., Sept.
2025-12-05 18:30:31.228 +0000 UTC
Seeking Youth with Powerful Ideas to Share
Calling all youth with powerful ideas to share! TEDxKelowna Youth returns to École Okanagan Mission Secondary (OKM) on May 19, 2026, so the time to apply to be a youth speaker is now.
2025-11-28 19:02:19.555 +0000 UTC
November District Newsletter
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2025-11-06 20:03:48.91 +0000 UTC
GESS Students Headed to Brazil
Students from École George Elliot Secondary (GESS) will join thousands of youth around the world to call for urgent climate action through the Global Child Climate Manifesto, an international youth declaration presented at the COP30 UN Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil.
2025-10-30 21:22:02.316 +0000 UTC
October District Newsletter
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2025-10-30 17:33:06.836 +0000 UTC
New Board Chair
Congratulations to the new Board Chair, Trustee Valene Johnson, elected at the Board of Education Annual General Meeting on Oct. 29, 2025. Other elections and appointments determined at the AGM were as follows: Board Vice-Chair: Trustee Chantelle Desrosiers Board Standing Committee Chairs: Education
2025-10-24 19:37:14.255 +0000 UTC
National Recognition for École Casorso Teacher
Congratulations to École Casorso Elementary teacher Helen Park on receiving a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence Certificate of Achievement.
2025-10-23 15:58:32.44 +0000 UTC
School Bus Safety Awareness
Drivers and families in the Central Okanagan are reminded to watch out for young commuters as they travel to and from school by bus. Whether it's stopping for a stopped school bus, slowing down near crosswalks and school zones, or reviewing school bus safety at home, our community can help ensure
2025-10-03 22:58:55.544 +0000 UTC
Happy World Teachers' Day!
This Sunday, Oct. 5 is World Teachers' Day. This year's theme is “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession.” As always, the Day highlights the vital role of teachers in education systems while emphasizing the transformative potential of collaboration both within and outside of classrooms.