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Stay up to date with the latest news from across School District 8 (Kootenay Lake).

GeneralJun 16, 2026
Assistant Superintendent Deanna Holitzki Retiring

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.

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Board NewsJun 10, 2026
Board of Education Meeting Highlights - June 9, 2026

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 NewsJun 10, 2026
Board Announcement

Board of Education supports Indigenous-led decision making in public education through the Indigenous Education Council

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GeneralJun 10, 2026
Salmo Secondary School receives $600K donation

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.

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GeneralJun 4, 2026
In-house collaboration makes LVR grad stage accessible to all

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.

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Special EventsMay 27, 2026
Mount Sentinel students stage scenes from Love and Information June 12, 13

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.

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Board NewsMay 14, 2026
Board of Education Meeting Highlights – May 12, 2026

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.

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GeneralMay 13, 2026
Winlaw Bookworms win silver in regional reading challenge

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.

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Board NewsMay 13, 2026
SD8 Board of Education Approves 2026-2027 Budget

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.

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GeneralMay 13, 2026
New Vice-Principal Hired at L.V. Rogers Secondary School

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.

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GeneralApr 20, 2026
New Principal Appointed at Salmo Elementary School

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) has announced that Mr. Roman Wyllie has been appointed principal of Salmo Elementary School, effective August 1, 2026.

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Board NewsApr 16, 2026
Board of Education Meeting Highlights - April 14, 2026

An overview of discussions and major decisions of the Board of Education. The next board meeting is Tuesday, May 12 at 5:00 p.m.

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