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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.