Central Okanagan Public Schools

• Job action at Central Okanagan schools avoided with agreement

  The agreement that was in place expired at the end of June and there have been no details on what is in the deal that was tentatively struck this weekend. 

  Education

  Jan 23
  
• Central Okanagan Public Schools helping families with rising costs

  In order to help relieve some pressure from inflation and rising costs, Central Okanagan School District 23 is waiving fees for certain families.

  Economy

  Oct 26, 2022
  
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• ParentsVoice BC to run slate of candidates in Kelowna wanting to ‘take back our schools’

  In Kelowna, Tovey Demman, Teresa Docksteade, and Chris Fieber will be on the ballot for ParentsVoice BC. In West Kelowna, Laurie Bowen is on the ballot for the organization.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2022
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• Students across Central Okanagan head back to class as school returns

  It was the first day of school for students across the Central Okanagan and there was a wide range of emotions amongst kids heading back to the classroom.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2022
• 600 new daycare spaces coming to Central Okanagan

  According to the school district, each school-based facility will offer between 82 and 92 spaces for children, with a combined total of just over 600 spaces.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2022
• Supports offered to Okanagan students and families shaken by Texas school shooting

  The school superintendent said the potential for such an incident is much lower in the Central Okanagan, but school safety remains the district's top priority.

  Education

  May 26, 2022
• Okanagan schools prepare for end of mask mandate

  As students in the Okanagan left for spring break on Friday, they were also saying goodbye to the school mask mandate.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2022
• Vaccine mandate for teachers, school staff paused in Central Okanagan

  Considering the new Provincial Health Orders regarding mask-wearing and vaccine passports, the board decided to pause the vaccine mandate.

  Education

  Mar 17, 2022
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• B.C. comes up with funding for West Kelowna high school

  The province announced Monday that it was coming through with $102.7 million in funding for the 1,200-seat secondary school in West Kelowna.

  Education

  Feb 28, 2022
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• COVID-19: Central Okanagan school district delaying distribution of rapid test kits

  The delay follows an advisory from Health Canada about potential risks with misusing the test kits or spilling them on skin.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2022