2025-09-26 17:04:52.434 +0000 UTC
District Newsletter
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2025-09-25 21:17:51.32 +0000 UTC
Leadership in Action!
Over fifty Central Okanagan Public Schools students contributed more than 5,500 volunteer hours over the summer, supporting Camp OC programs for younger children. The Leadership in Action program launched this past summer, giving students firsthand leadership training and job skills.
2025-06-11 21:42:39.208 +0000 UTC
iGen 2025 Winners!
Cadence Lesack of École George Elliot Secondary School (GESS) earned first place and a $2,500 prize at the Annual Innovation Generation Challenge (iGen), held June 10, 2025 at the Innovation Centre in downtown Kelowna.
2025-05-22 20:54:13.188 +0000 UTC
Board Statement on Indigenous Sovereignty
The Board of Education of Central Okanagan Public Schools unequivocally supports the sovereignty, self-determination, and rights of Indigenous Peoples, in accordance with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and
2025-05-13 17:46:00 +0000 UTC
Apply for Bus Before May 31!
Although school bus transportation applications are accepted throughout the school year, priority seating for the 2025–2026 school year is given to those applicants who have applied before end of day on May 31, 2025.
2025-05-09 16:05:54.569 +0000 UTC
Kelowna Civic Awards
Congratulations to our students (past and present!) who won at Kelowna's 50th Annual Civic and Community Awards. We are so proud of you and share your gratitude for the staff and families whose mentorship guided you to be thriving and engaged members of our community. Well done!
2025-04-28 16:59:32.037 +0000 UTC
Board Thanks Volunteers
In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week, The Board of Education sends heartfelt gratitude to all volunteers who give back to our community by investing in society's most precious resource, our youth.
2025-03-18 15:42:52.811 +0000 UTC
Board Appoints New Superintendent
The Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Rever to the position of Superintendent of Schools/CEO, effective July 1, 2025. As the current Acting Deputy Superintendent, Rever brings 33 years of teaching and administration experience with Central Okanagan Public Schools to
2024-12-18 20:15:56 +0000 UTC
Latest Issue of Together We Learn!
The latest issue of Together We Learn is online! Be sure to open it in full-screen: Together We Learn Winter 2024: Community Engagement
2024-12-03 23:28:30.13 +0000 UTC
Provincial Win for OKM!
EPIC COMEBACK WINS PROVINCIAL TITLE The Okanagan Mission Secondary (OKM) Senior Girls volleyball team achieved a historic victory at the AAAA Volleyball BC Championships, held in Surrey at Earl Marriott and Seaquam Senior Secondary schools this past weekend.
2024-10-31 18:37:30.815 +0000 UTC
Board Elects New Chairperson
The Board of Education elected Trustee Julia Fraser as Chairpersonat their Annual General Meeting. Trustee Lisa Guderyan was elected as Vice-Chair. "At our 2024 AGM, I was deeply honored to accept the role of Chair, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to my fellow trustees for their confidence in me,"
2024-10-11 23:19:17.654 +0000 UTC
Superintendent to Retire
The Board of Education announces the retirement of Kevin Kaardal, Superintendent of Schools/CEO, after 40 years in education, 10 with Central Okanagan Public Schools.
2024-10-05 15:00:49 +0000 UTC
World Teachers' Day!
On World Teachers' Day, the Central Okanagan Board of Education is proud to recognize more than 2,400 teachers/teachers teaching on call in the Central Okanagan, who help make the District a national leader in academic achievement, career, social, and personal development.
2024-10-04 19:27:09.136 +0000 UTC
Deputy Superintendent to Retire
The Board of Education announces the retirement of Terry-Lee Beaudry, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, after 43 years of service with Central Okanagan Public Schools.
2024-09-03 18:14:41.659 +0000 UTC
Minister’s Back to School Letter
Click here to read the back to school letterto students, parents and caregivers from Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care. English version French version
2024-08-29 21:42:54.26 +0000 UTC
School Zones Back in Effect
Central Okanagan Public Schools reminds drivers to use extra caution when the school year begins on Tuesday. To keep children safe, drivers must set aside extra time for commutes and be patient in school zones, at crosswalks, and in both lanes around stopped school buses.
2024-06-24 23:09:20.827 +0000 UTC
Minister Singh's End of Year Message
Please click here to read the End of School Year Message from Minister Singh.
2024-06-14 21:34:42.793 +0000 UTC
Young Entrepreneurs Win Big
Central Okanagan Public Schools congratulates all the participants in the 31st Annual Innovation Generation (iGen) Challenge for demonstrating collaboration, creativity, and innovation in their business plans and pitches.