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Enjoy the October newsletter - a monthly summary of happenings, important dates and other information of interest to students and families.

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A curated collection of happenings across SD8 schools and worksites that embody our five strategic priorities: lifelong learners, connected learners, caring and inclusive learning culture, cultural and identity development, and career development.

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A curated collection of happenings across SD8 schools and worksites that further our five strategic priorities: lifelong learners; connected learners; caring and inclusive learning culture; cultural and identity development; and career development.

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Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. The first day of school is always exciting and full of promise for each child in kindergarten through grade 12.

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Read about and see great images of student learning across SD8. A special congratulations to all SD8 graduates and their families.

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We acknowledge, respect, and honour the First Nations in whose traditional territories the Kootenay Lake School District operates and all Indigenous people residing within the boundaries of School District 8.

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Read about student participation in the recent federal election, fabulous bus drivers and firefighters who support children, the 2025 SD8 Youth Pow Wow and more...

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This April and May, students from Erickson School, Adam Robertson Elementary School, and Canyon-Lister Elementary school are gathering at Kootenay River Secondary School for a series of fun workshops leading up to Pow wow.

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In this edition, learn more about outdoor learning, scholarships, kindergarten registration and our new School Messenger app.

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What an incredible month of reading we’ve had at Erickson Elementary! A huge thank you to our dedicated teacher team—Ms. Cooper, Mr. DeBoon, and Mr. Davies—who brought this exciting event to life.

Learn more in our March newsletter.

 

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