Ministry releases: Anti-Racism in Education
Friday, July 31st, 2020
The Ministry of Education has released two press releases on combating racism in schools and it's committment to developing an Anti-Racism plan to strengthen the K-12 curriculum.
News Stories
End of Year Letter from the Board of Education
Thursday, June 25th, 2020
Dear School District 8 Staff,
The Board of Education wants you to know that you, our employees, are the most valuable asset of the Kootenay Lake School District.
End of Year Letter from the Ministry
Thursday, June 25th, 2020
Please read the full letter from Minister of Education R. Fleming below:
End of Year Letter from Superintendent Perkins
Thursday, June 25th, 2020
Dear families, staff and community of SD 8 – Kootenay Lake,
PCSS Carpentry students not deterred
Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
Carpentry Foundation students complete certification despite pandemic
Mt. Sentinel Grad Awarded Beedie Luminaries Scholarship
Monday, June 15th, 2020
A scholarship honouring grit and resilience
Different Together
Thursday, June 11th, 2020
SD8 - Kootenay Lake School District believes every child should be supported to reach their fullest potential.
Hume Students Win Cursive Writing Contest
Tuesday, June 9th, 2020
In June of 1924, the Hume Elementary grade 6 class was acknowledged for their cursive writing by the inventor of the MacLean method of handwriting.
Together Apart Rock Art Project
Monday, June 8th, 2020
Brent Kennedy students stay connected through art
2020 Difference Maker of the Year Awards
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
The Rick Hansen Foundation actively raises awareness about disability and accessibility in schools and communities across Canada through a variety of education and community outreach programs.