Blog Posts

Paddle along a serene local waterway in canoes. It's a peaceful way to connect with nature and enjoy the warming weather

As the air gets crisper, a relaxing day at the hot springs provides a perfect escape. It’s a chance to unwind and rejuvenate before the busy holiday season.

Experience the thrill of ziplining through a colorful autumn canopy. This high-flying adventure will build courage and camaraderie among students.

Kick off the school year with an invigorating hike that looks over the town of Nelson. It's a great way to connect with classmates, enjoy nature, and set a positive tone for the year.

This past month has been a flurry of physical, intellectual, social and emotional learning in our six families of schools as students engaged in activities that stretched their skills, and exercised their understanding, leading us toward our upcoming spring break from March 18 to April 1.

Midwinter is upon us - a time when SD8 students and educators look forward to sharing and showing what children have learned and the talents they have developed in the first half of the school year.

This month, I want to share my gratitude for some unexpected gifts we have received in our district and in our schools through the month of October. 

Welcome to the fall. You’ll notice that like the leaves on the trees in late-September and early October, this issue of the Superintendent’s Report looks a bit different than it did a few months ago.

A warm welcome to September and to the 2023-2024 school year. I am pleased to welcome every one of our more than 4700 students and each family whose child or children have embarked on what may be a first or a next chapter of their educational journey within School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).

Another school year is coming to completion - June is one of the most exciting months of the year for everyone in SD8.