News Stories

Update from Interior Health

Friday, January 24th, 2020

“There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Interior Health, and we are working with our provincial partners to monitor the situation as it progresses.

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Water Quality Testing Update

Wednesday, January 15th, 2020

Following water testing in December, School District 8 has identified that the majority of locations met or exceeded the recent changes to the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality in

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Bus Reminders During Inclement Weather

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

A gentle reminder from everyone at SD8 that bus cancellations or delays of 15 minutes or more are reported to schools, local radio stations, and the SD8 School Bus Information Line (1-855-352-0008)

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Aboriginal Voice Winter Newsletter

Thursday, December 19th, 2019

The Aboriginal Education Department creates a seasonal newsletter to shine a light on the awesome of Aboriginal Education programs and students!  Schools across the district contribu

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Ongoing Water Quality Testing

Monday, December 9th, 2019

Based on the recent changes to the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, which changed the maximum allowable concentrations of heavy metals in water systems, School District 8 will be per

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Ministry Release: Six Year Completion Rates

Friday, November 29th, 2019

In a news release from the Ministry of Education, key findings from the six-year completion rates show that more B.C students completing K-12 education than ever before. For B.C.

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Homestay Families Needed

Friday, November 29th, 2019

Kootenay Lake School District's International Program is seeking families interested in becoming a Homestay Family for an International Student.

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