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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 visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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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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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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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. 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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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) (SD8) to support school food programs. 

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

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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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