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GeneralMay 20, 2025
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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Board NewsMay 15, 2025
Board Highlights - May 13, 2025

Read an overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake), including reports, budget information and more. The next Meeting of the Board held in Public is scheduled for June 10, 2025.

Board NewsMay 14, 2025
SD8 Board of Education Passes Balanced Budget

The School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) Board of Education unanimously approved its budget for the 2025-2026 school year at the May 13 board meeting.

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GeneralMay 14, 2025
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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GeneralMay 2, 2025
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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GeneralApr 22, 2025
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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GeneralApr 22, 2025
Nelson Firefighters Fund Food for Students in SD8
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Board NewsApr 10, 2025
Board Highlights - April 8, 2025

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). A great way to quickly scan through topics important to families, students, education partners and communities.

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GeneralApr 9, 2025
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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GeneralMar 20, 2025
Work Experience Coordinator to Connect SD8 to Local Employers

Employers and community organizations interested in partnering with SD8 to offer work experience placements can contact Innovative Learning

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Board NewsMar 13, 2025
Board Highlights - March 11, 2025

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings, read the Highlights!

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GeneralFeb 28, 2025
Academy PM Teachers and Students Win Bravo Coup de Coeur Award!

The Academy PM team at Mount Sentinel Secondary has earned a Bravo! Coup de Coeur Award from the Canadian Association for Communicators in Education

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