SD 23

• School bus fees in the Central Okanagan might be on the rise again

  Parents in School District 23 already pay $450 per child for bus rides, and if approved by the school board, that fee could rise by $75 to $150.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2025
  
• 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
  
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• Students at Kelowna, B.C. high school protest policies around sex assault complaints

  'I want people who have assaulted various people at our schools to be held accountable, and I want schools to take better care of their students and make us feel safe again.'

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2022
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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, 2022
• 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
• School District 23 considers transportation changes as Central Okanagan busing costs spike

  Central Okanagan Public Schools said the cost of transportation jumped by 24 per cent in five years.

  Education

  Nov 14, 2019
• Kelowna dodgeball tournament brings school district together

  Kelowna Secondary School hosted one of the last sports tournaments of the year on Thursday. But this event wasn’t just about winning and losing; it was also about building community. “We are trying to unite the school district because we have six schools in our district and they are all quite divided,” said Jordan Johnston,...

  Sports

  May 10, 2019
• Ideas sought for $36 million Lake Country middle school

  "Without question, the Lake Country community is very excited," School District 23 (SD23) superintendent Terry Beaudry said.

  Education

  Mar 6, 2019
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• Back to school for students in Okanagan, Shuswap, Similkameen

  Tuesday was the first day of the 2018-19 school year. There are approximately 45,000 students in the region, from Salmon Arm in the north to Osoyoos in the south.

  Education

  Sep 4, 2018
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• Kelowna RCMP inundated with calls regarding further threat allegations at school

  The alleged threat was fully investigated and deemed not valid, according to S/ Sgt Brad Swecera. 

  Crime

  Mar 9, 2018