The following school principal and vice-principal transfers and appointments for the 2023-2024 school year will come into effect on August 1, 2023:
Principal Dawn Snell will transfer from Salmo Elementary to South Nelson Elementary.
Vice-Principal Mark Bonikowsky will move from Trafalgar Middle School to become principal of Redfish Elementary School.
Vice-Principal Jennifer Adams will move from Mount Sentinel Secondary School to become principal of Canyon-Lister Elementary School.
Mr. Roman Wyllie, who currently works in SD69 - Qualicum, has been hired as vice-principal of L.V. Rogers Secondary School. Mr. Wyllie has served as a secondary teacher and adjunct professor since 2014.
Past principal and vice-principal changes announced in April 2023:
“Congratulations to our new school leaders and to those leaders who are taking on new roles in our district. Your leadership is fundamental to the success of our students and our staff who teach and support them,” said Superintendent Trish Smillie.
School leader openings at Salmo Elementary and Mount Sentinel Secondary School will be filled in the coming months and changes announced before the next school year begins.
About School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake): SD8 provides educational services to numerous diverse communities in the East & West Kootenays, including Crawford Bay, Creston, Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Nelson, Salmo, Slocan, South Slocan, Winlaw, Wynndel and Yahk. Its dedicated team focuses on providing the best possible educational opportunities for over 4,800 students and their families. Its mission is to focus on excellence for all learners in a nurturing environment.