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.
2026-03-31 21:16:24.357 +0000 UTC
March Newsletter
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2026-03-25 18:38:49.324 +0000 UTC
Rutland Student Wins $100K Scholarship
Central Okanagan Public Schools congratulates Grade 12 student Alaa Alaiwah on being selected as a 2026 Loran Scholar. The District Student Council co-president spent his high school years exemplifying service, leadership, and learner agency at Rutland Senior Secondary (RSS).
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
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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.