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Stay up to date with the latest news from across School District 8 (Kootenay Lake).
SD8 is pleased to welcome Jason Tichauer as the new assistant superintendent, effective September 1, 2026.
School District 8 has partnered with Berry Patch Daycare to provide child care services at Winlaw Elementary School starting September 8, 2026.
School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) has announced the retirement of Deanna Holtizki, Assistant Superintendent, effective November 2026. Deanna’s retirement concludes a distinguished career in public education spanning 36 years, 28 of those in SD8.
An overview of planned discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). The next meeting of the Board held in public is Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Board Announcement
Board of Education supports Indigenous-led decision making in public education through the Indigenous Education Council
Salmo Secondary School has received a $600,000 donation from the McDonald family to honour the legacy of alumni Godfrey and Sheila McDonald and create lasting opportunities for current and future students.
The SD8 carpentry team worked closely with L.V. Rogers Secondary School leaders to develop an innovative design for accessibility ramps to the grad stage this year.
MSS Academy PM presents scenes from British playwright Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information at the Capitol Theatre on June 12 and 13 as part of their ninth annual year-end showcase. Tickets are available through the Capitol Theatre box office and at the door.
An overview of planned discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). The next meeting of the Board held in public isTuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Creston and online.
The Winlaw Bookworms earned second place at the Grand Finale of the Regional Reading Link Challenge held May 6 at Trafalgar Middle School Library in Nelson.
The School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) Board of Education unanimously approved its budget for the 2026–2027 school year at the May 12 Board meeting.
School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) has announced that Mr. Simon Bruskowski has been hired as vice-principal of L.V. Rogers Secondary, effective August 1, 2026.