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Grade 9 students are putting the finishing touches on their artwork for Trafalgar Middle School’s first art exhibition!
This exciting showcase celebrates creativity, with students sharing pieces they’re proud of and genuinely enjoyed creating.
Grade 9 students are putting the finishing touches on their artwork for Trafalgar Middle School’s first art exhibition! This exciting showcase celebrates creativity, with students sharing pieces they’re proud of and genuinely enjoyed creating.
2026/27 School Bus Registration is open now until June 12, 2026. Submit your application by that date to secure a spot. All students need to register annually for the school bus, even if they rode the bus in the current school year.
News & Announcements
Board of Education Meeting Highlights – May 12, 2026
An overview of planned discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). The next meeting of the Board held in public isTuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Creston and online.
Winlaw Bookworms win silver in regional reading challenge
The Winlaw Bookworms earned second place at the Grand Finale of the Regional Reading Link Challenge held May 6 at Trafalgar Middle School Library in Nelson.
SD8 Board of Education Approves 2026-2027 Budget
The School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) Board of Education unanimously approved its budget for the 2026–2027 school year at the May 12 Board meeting.
New Vice-Principal Hired at L.V. Rogers Secondary School
School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) has announced that Mr. Simon Bruskowski has been hired as vice-principal of L.V. Rogers Secondary, effective August 1, 2026.
New Principal Appointed at Salmo Elementary School
School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) has announced that Mr. Roman Wyllie has been appointed principal of Salmo Elementary School, effective August 1, 2026.
Board of Education Meeting Highlights - April 14, 2026
An overview of discussions and major decisions of the Board of Education. The next board meeting is Tuesday, May 12 at 5:00 p.m.
Preliminary Budget Presented to Board of Education
School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) projects a balanced and stable financial position in its 2026–2027 preliminary budget, with a continued focus on supporting student learning and achievement.
SD8 Students Prepare for Skills Canada Provincial Competition
Students from Mount Sentinel Secondary, L.V. Rogers Secondary and Crawford Bay Elementary-Secondary showed grace under pressure at the Skills Canada BC Kootenay Regional Competition with six gold medalists now preparing for the provincial competition in Abbotsford on April 15.
New Principal Hired at Crawford Bay School
School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) has announced that Carmella Mathieu has been hired to serve as principal of Crawford Bay Elementary-Secondary School (CBESS) starting August 1, 2026.
Board of Education Meeting Highlights – March 10, 2026
An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). The next board meeting is on Tuesday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m.
