School District 23

• More schools considered for Kelowna as city’s population growth continues

  Central Okanagan Public Schools says it wants to get ahead of the growth curve, which could see another 100,000 people in the city by 2040.

  Canada

  Apr 30
  
• Student enrolment in Central Okanagan increases by 330, total now exceeds 25K

  This year, School District 23 saw 330 new students in the region, though some schools are still counting.

  Education

  Sep 12, 2023
  
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• Young Okanagan entrepreneurs face off in iGen finals

  SD23 students are guided through a start-up process to create enterprises, find funding, build a network and make an impact in the innovation ecosystem in the Okanagan.

  Education

  Jun 18, 2023
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• Former Kelowna student sues school district for alleged historic sexual assault

  A man who attended a Kelowna high school in the 1990s is claiming he was sexually assaulted by one of his teachers, according to a recent civil suit.

  Crime

  May 22, 2023
• Central Okanagan students offered dual credits through BCIT program

  There is currently a shortage of skilled trade workers across the Okanagan and they're trying to encourage students that a career in the trades doesn't have to be a backup choice.

  Education

  Mar 10, 2023
• 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, 2023
• Central Okanagan students learn Indigenous history at winter gathering

  Bright colours and the sound of drums filled the School District 23 Learning Centre over the past three days, as 280 Indigenous students learnt about their culture.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023
• 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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• Graduating forestry students in the Central Okanagan gearing up for next steps

  "You really learn how to grow up being in this course, because you're treated like an adult, and it really puts you into the situation of stepping up and being the best person."

  Education

  Oct 6, 2022
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• 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, 2022