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Stories, reflections, and updates from across the School District 8 (Kootenay Lake) community.

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Dec 1, 2025
Superintendent's Report - December 2025

A curated collection of happenings across SD8 schools and worksites that embody our five strategic priorities: lifelong learners, connected learners, caring and inclusive learning culture, cultural and identity development, and career development.

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Oct 28, 2025
Superintendent's Report - November 2025

A curated collection of happenings across SD8 schools and worksites that embody our five strategic priorities: lifelong learners, connected learners, caring and inclusive learning culture, cultural and identity development, and career development.

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Oct 1, 2025
Superintendent's Report - October 2025

A curated collection of happenings across SD8 schools and worksites that further our five strategic priorities: lifelong learners; connected learners; caring and inclusive learning culture; cultural and identity development; and career development.

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Aug 29, 2025
Superintendent's Report - September 2025

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. The first day of school is always exciting and full of promise for each child in kindergarten through grade 12.

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Jun 6, 2025
Indigenous History Month, 2S&LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day

June is Indigenous History Month. June is also 2S&LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. June 21, 2025 is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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Jun 2, 2025
Superintendent's Report - June 2025

Read about and see great images of student learning across SD8. A special congratulations to all SD8 graduates and their families.

May 30, 2025
REDFISH Says ‘Goodbye’ to SD8 Beloved Bus Driver ‘Bruce on the Moose’!
May 30, 2025
SD8 Grade 4-5 Track and Field Meet Returns to REDFISH!

REDFISH once again hosted SD8’s Grade 4/5 Track and Field Meet as a joint venture with Mr. Chirico and crew from HUME Elementary.

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May 7, 2025
Superintendent's Report - May 2025

Read about student participation in the recent federal election, fabulous bus drivers and firefighters who support children, the 2025 SD8 Youth Pow Wow and more...

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Apr 1, 2025
Superintendent's Report - April 2025

In this edition, learn more about outdoor learning, scholarships, kindergarten registration and our new School Messenger app.

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Mar 3, 2025
Superintendent's Report - March 2025

As we approach spring break starting March 17, the pace of learning in our schools seems to accelerate. Children are working hard to improve their reading, writing, number and math skills, science knowledge...

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Feb 3, 2025
Superintendent's Report - February 2025
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