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A team of 25 students at L.V. Rogers Secondary School has been recognized for their actions and leadership to improve the environment, their school and their community.

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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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As we leave November behind us and move into December toward the winter break and the half-way point in the school year, it's a great time to reflect on the past three months and how school communities and SD8 as a whole are supporting each child in their learning journey.

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A Nutritious, Delicious Start to the Day

Salmo Elementary School students enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs and fruit on November 20. Staff from the SD8 board office (SBO) in Nelson were on site early to prepare food, serve students and clean up after the meal. 

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It's my pleasure to share this month's happenings across our school communities. Throughout the early fall months, students have engaged in a wide variety of learning activities and events from marking Métis Awareness Month at W.E.

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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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2024 King Charles III Coronation Medal recipient, 2021 Rick Hansen Difference Maker Award winner and Creston Homelinks grade 12 student Alexis Folk advocates for inclusion and accessibility for all.

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Chair Dawn Lang and Vice-Chair Julie Bremner were re-elected by acclamation to serve a second term in their leadership roles for the School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) Board of Education at the inaugural meeting of the board held in public on November 12. 

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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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Dark blue rectangle with green and blue colour bar at the bottom, with "Board Highlights" in white text

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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