SD8 - Kootenay Lake

SD8 - Kootenay Lake A page to celebrate SD8 students and staff and to inform families and communities about SD8 topics of interest. Moderated.

Located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) serves West Kootenay communities including Crawford Bay, Creston, Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Nelson, Salmo, Slocan, South Slocan, Winlaw, Wynndel, Yahk and the surrounding rural areas, within a large geographic area consisting of two time zones. Our visionary, creative team focuses on providing the best opportunities we can possibly create on behalf of over 5400 students and their families.

Last public SD8 Board of Education meeting of the 2025-2026 school year tonight in Creston in person or online on Zoom: ...
06/09/2026

Last public SD8 Board of Education meeting of the 2025-2026 school year tonight in Creston in person or online on Zoom: https://ow.ly/tgx950Z9yoa

135 days until voters go to the polls on October 17, 2026.The Board of Education approves a budget of millions in public...
06/04/2026

135 days until voters go to the polls on October 17, 2026.

The Board of Education approves a budget of millions in public education funds and decides how resources are used to support students, schools and school communities in alignment with the strategic plan.

Want thoughtful spending and strong results in K-12 education? Choose your trustees this fall.

Multiple SD8 schools are closed today, May 29 due to power outages after last night's storm:Crawford Bay Elementary-Seco...
05/29/2026

Multiple SD8 schools are closed today, May 29 due to power outages after last night's storm:
Crawford Bay Elementary-Secondary, Salmo Elementary, Salmo Secondary, J.V. Humphries Elementary-Secondary and Jewett Elementary schools are closed.

School is not in session today for students attending those schools and buses have been cancelled.

Stay safe,

SD8 Team

Take in an amazing student-led production of British playwright Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information at the Capitol Th...
05/29/2026

Take in an amazing student-led production of British playwright Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information at the Capitol Theatre on June 12 and 13.

The Mount Sentinel Secondary School Academy of Performance and Media are staging their 9th annual year-end showcase featuring a cast of 23 student actors, 5 student directors and 6 students working backstage.

You'll see live theatre integrated with film and projection to explore how information and technology impact human relationships:
https://ow.ly/boAt50Z5mZE

Grade 10-12 students across B.C. who need courses this summer - Elev8-DESK online learning is open for registration: h...
05/29/2026

Grade 10-12 students across B.C. who need courses this summer - Elev8-DESK online learning is open for registration: https://desk.sd8.bc.ca/

Student creativity takes centre stage at the first-ever Trafalgar Middle School art exhibition, Exquisite Audacity.Grade...
05/19/2026

Student creativity takes centre stage at the first-ever Trafalgar Middle School art exhibition, Exquisite Audacity.

Grade 9 students have been exploring bold ideas and artistic expression across multiple mediums. The exhibition features artwork students are proud to share with the community.

★ What: Exquisite Audacity Art Exhibition
★ Where: Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon Street, Nelson
★ When: Opening celebration on Wednesday, May 20 at 5 p.m.
★ Until When: Exhibition open May 20–23

Everyone is welcome to attend and support these emerging young artists. Oxygen Art Centre

Have your coffee/tea? Catch up on SD8 news: 2026-2027 budget adopted, new VP at L.V. Rogers Secondary, latest May Superi...
05/16/2026

Have your coffee/tea? Catch up on SD8 news: 2026-2027 budget adopted, new VP at L.V. Rogers Secondary, latest May Superintendent's Report, and most importantly - Winlaw Bookworms win silver in regional reading challenge! https://www.sd8.bc.ca/news

SD8 recognizes the dedication and impact of child care providers and early childhood educators across British Columbia.T...
05/08/2026

SD8 recognizes the dedication and impact of child care providers and early childhood educators across British Columbia.

They play an important role in creating safe, nurturing and culturally responsive environments that support children’s learning and development.

A huge thank you to the child care professionals across the district who help young children thrive!

Today, the Friday before Mother’s Day, SD8 invites everyone to thank a child care provider or early childhood educator for their contributions to healthy families and communities.

Bus Route 29 # – Eagle Bus will be cancelled today May 7th for both the morning and afternoon runs, due to staff shortag...
05/07/2026

Bus Route 29 # – Eagle Bus will be cancelled today May 7th for both the morning and afternoon runs, due to staff shortages.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

Host an international student and experience a new culture from home.Families receive a monthly stipend and play an impo...
04/29/2026

Host an international student and experience a new culture from home.

Families receive a monthly stipend and play an important role in supporting students during their time in our schools.

Learn more and apply: https://international.sd8.bc.ca/hosts

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811 Stanley Street
Nelson, BC
V1L1N8

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Thursday 8am - 4pm
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