SD 23

• 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
  
• 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: 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• Lake Country getting new 600-seat middle school

  The new spaces are expected to take the pressure off the area’s overcapacity schools.

  Education

  Feb 1, 2018
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• ‘Thank you brave heroes’: Kelowna elementary school thanks fire first responders

  The school’s catchment area includes Joe Rich where the Philpott Road wildfire broke out in late August forcing over a thousand people from their homes.

  Sep 28, 2017