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

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SD8 Wins National Communications Award for Sustainability Engagement

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) has won a 2025 Award of Distinction from the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education/L'association canadienne des agents de communication en éducation (CACE/ACACÉ).

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“Reconciliation Wall” at LVR to Inspire Action All Year Long

L.V. Rogers Secondary School has unveiled a “reconciliation wall” to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and to remain as a living feature throughout the school year.

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New Rosemont Elementary Mural Reflects Community, Inspires Student Pride

A vibrant new mural now wraps around four walls of Rosemont Elementary, transforming the school’s exterior into a celebration of local nature, Indigenous culture and community spirit.

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Mount Sentinel Graduate Named 2025 Schulich Leader

Mount Sentinel Secondary School (MSS) graduate Phoenix Allen has been named a 2025 Schulich Leader and awarded a $100,000 scholarship to study Mathematics at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.

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New Vice-Principal at MSS, Expanded Role for District Principal

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) announced today that Emily Mather will serve as vice-principal of Mount Sentinel Secondary School (MSS) starting August…

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Local Employers Enthusiastic About Student Work Experience Program

Employers in the West Kootenay are connecting with grade 11 and 12 students enrolled in the Work Experience Program (WEX) through School District No. 8…

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Student Book Featured in Rosemont Park Story Walk

Mrs. Bonikowsky's grade 3/4 class walked nearly three kilometres from South Nelson Elementary to Art Gibbon Memorial Park on May 15 to share their new book, “The ABCs of Nelson.”

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New Principal at L.V. Rogers Secondary for 2025-2026

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) announced today that Mr. Ian Cooper will serve as the new principal of L.V. Rogers Secondary School in Nelson and the REACH program, effective August 1, 2025.

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REDFISH Students and Staff Thank Shark Bus Captain Richard Zimmerman

On April 16, a shiny shiver of Redfish students and staff celebrated one of our amazing bus drivers Richard Zimmerman who captains the Shark route.

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L.V.R. Student Named 2025 Loran Scholar

L.V. Rogers Secondary student and Salmo resident Corben Mikol has been named a 2025 Loran Scholar. He is one of 36 exceptional youth from more than 6,000 applicants across Canada and one of only 6 students in B.C.

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Nelson Firefighters Fund Food for Students in SD8

Hat tricks aren’t just for hockey. Nelson firefighters have teamed up to make a third, consecutive annual donation to School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake)…

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New Principal at J.V. Humphries and Jewett Schools for 2025-2026

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) welcomes Dr. Tara Holt as principal of J.V. Humphries Elementary-Secondary School and Jewett Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year.

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