Central Okanagan School District

• Central Okanagan school district considering sanctuary schools policy

  The Central Okangan school board is considering a proposal aimed at making it easier for kids with precarious immigration status to attend local schools.

  Education

  Jun 22
  
• 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
  
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• Central Okanagan school district votes in COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff

  The school district said the 5-2 vote occurred after a thorough debate and an extended opportunity for public comments.

  Health

  Jan 27
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• COVID-19: School trustees in Central Okanagan to discuss vaccine mandate

  Bowman said she put forth the plan for a vaccine mandate because vaccines reduce hospitalization rates, reduce the rate of death and reduce the severity of illness.

  Health

  Jan 26
• ‘Long time overdue’: West Kelowna, B.C. school moving to remote learning as COVID-19 cases spread

  'The declaration of an outbreak and temporary closure of the physical school to in-class learning is an important safety measure.'

  News

  Nov 9, 2021
• COVID-19: Okanagan school districts discussing staff vaccine mandates

  The Okanagan's five school districts have not yet decided whether they will require vaccination for staff.

  Education

  Oct 18, 2021
• COVID-19 vaccines to be available at Okanagan schools

  'Keeping schools open and safe is vital for the social and emotional well-being of students.'

  Health

  Sep 6, 2021
• Okanagan flags at half-mast, school members wear orange after Kamloops discovery

  The measures are a part of a provincewide initiative to show respect and mourning for the children whose remains have been found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.

  Education

  May 31, 2021
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• Relief on the way to address student overcrowding in Kelowna’s Glenmore area

  According to Central Okanagan Public Schools, Glenmore is experiencing significant capacity issues.

  News

  May 26, 2021
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• Interior Health apologizes to Central Okanagan teachers over cancelled vaccine rollout

  Interior Health says it made a mistake telling the school district that teacher vaccinations were a go this weekend.

  Health

  Apr 2, 2021