School District

Central Okanagan Public Schools now has six electric-powered vehicles in its school bus fleet. (File photo)

Central Okanagan School District looking to lower carbon footprint

6 electric powered school buses part of that effort

 

Central Okanagan Public Schools administrative office in Kelowna. (File photo)

Central Okanagan School District employee won’t be disciplined for secretly recording meetings

Human Rights Tribunal says no for second time to school district request

 

Vernon Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu addresses the crowd at the opening of the new accessible and inclusive playground at Vernon’s Alexis Park Elementary School Tuesday, May 16. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

PHOTOS: More B.C. school playgrounds made inclusive and accessible for all

Vernon elementary school hosts B.C. education minister who announces similar projects in 25 school districts

 

Portables on the grounds of Rutland Middle School. (File photo)

Central Okanagan PAC advocates for school portable funding

COPAC wants province to absorb portable cost

Portables on the grounds of Rutland Middle School. (File photo)
Central Okanagan Public Schools is facing challenges to balance its operating budget for the 2023-24 school year. (File photo)

Central Okanagan trustees vote themselves a raise

Seven per cent stipend hike tied to BC Consumer Price Index

Central Okanagan Public Schools is facing challenges to balance its operating budget for the 2023-24 school year. (File photo)
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Many kids are struggling in school. Do their parents know?

Evena Joseph was unaware how much her 10-year-old son was struggling in…

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Administrative office for Central Okanagan Public Schools located in Kelowna. (Black Press file photo)

Details provided from CUPE, Central Okanagan School District tentative agreement

The agreement is a three-year deal

Administrative office for Central Okanagan Public Schools located in Kelowna. (Black Press file photo)
School District 83 trustees received an overview of what SOGI is and what it means for schools and students during a presentation at the Jan. 17 school board meeting. (Black Press file)

It’s about inclusion: North Okanagan-Shuswap trustees primed on SOGI in schools

‘It’s really cool to be yourself, whatever that looks like.’

School District 83 trustees received an overview of what SOGI is and what it means for schools and students during a presentation at the Jan. 17 school board meeting. (Black Press file)
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School briefs: New grad credit requirement for Central Okanagan students

Indigenous-focused courses in place for 2023-24 school year

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A strike vote could happen this weekend as CUPE and the Central Okanagan School District are failing to come to an agreement. (Black Press File photo)

Strike vote looming as Central Okanagan School District, CUPE failing on agreement

The contract between the two sides expired in June 2022

A strike vote could happen this weekend as CUPE and the Central Okanagan School District are failing to come to an agreement. (Black Press File photo)
Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick is seeking Rutland Middle School to be replaced and upgraded, as Rutland Middle School as its currently outdated. (File photo)

New education minister means new push to replace Rutland Middle School

MLA Norm Letnick reiterates funding needs to Rachna Singh

Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick is seeking Rutland Middle School to be replaced and upgraded, as Rutland Middle School as its currently outdated. (File photo)
Students involved in the Okanagan Mission Secondary School Multicultural Expo held last month.(File photo)

School briefs: Multiculturalism more than just a concept

Students offer insight about celebrating their ethnic cultures

Students involved in the Okanagan Mission Secondary School Multicultural Expo held last month.(File photo)
Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick. (Contributed)

Education Minister responds to Kelowna-Lake Country MLA’s questions on budget priorities

$3.1 billion is going towards school replacement and additions over the next three years

Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick. (Contributed)
School District #23 is selling property it owns (right) which is next door to the site (left) of UBCO’s planned downtown campus. (Google Street Maps)

Real estate deal with school district to benefit UBC Okanagan’s downtown campus tower

UBC Properties Trust purchasing property next to site of its planned 43-storey building

School District #23 is selling property it owns (right) which is next door to the site (left) of UBCO’s planned downtown campus. (Google Street Maps)
Central Okanagan Board of Education joined by Judge Lisa Wyatt. (File photo)

School briefs: Central Okanagan trustees get committee assignments

Trustees Julia Fraser and Wayne Broughton each chair two committees

Central Okanagan Board of Education joined by Judge Lisa Wyatt. (File photo)
King’s Christian School Grade 10 students in the Family and Society class walk through the tunnel heading towards Salmon Arm Secondary’s Jackson campus during the 24-hour period when they were getting a better understanding of what it might be like to be without a home. (Photo contributed)

Students try living rough in Salmon Arm through 24-hour experiment

Grade 10 class surrenders familiar comforts for cold night out

King’s Christian School Grade 10 students in the Family and Society class walk through the tunnel heading towards Salmon Arm Secondary’s Jackson campus during the 24-hour period when they were getting a better understanding of what it might be like to be without a home. (Photo contributed)
Administrative office in Kelowna for Central Okanagan Public Schools. (File photo)

Central Okanagan Parents Advisory Council takes issue with school board chair election process

School board chair says trustees committed to working collaboratively

  • Nov 24, 2022
Administrative office in Kelowna for Central Okanagan Public Schools. (File photo)
Central Okanagan Public Schools administrative office. (File photo)

Central Okanagan announces newest school trustee group

Julia Fraser led the way with 13,480 votes

Central Okanagan Public Schools administrative office. (File photo)
English Language Learners teacher, Harjit Chauhan (centre) has been actively involved with educating students and the community about cultural celebrations like Diwali and Ramadan. (The News)

B.C. teacher wins national We Love Teachers contest

Harjit Chauhan was one of eight finalists in the inaugural Staples Canada program

English Language Learners teacher, Harjit Chauhan (centre) has been actively involved with educating students and the community about cultural celebrations like Diwali and Ramadan. (The News)
A file photo shows a Toronto community school classroom on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. In B.C., elementary school teacher Austin Uzama was suspended in September 2022 for professional misconduct. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Carlos Osorio

B.C. teacher suspended after showing Halloween prank video with fake decapitations

Austin Uzama showed an age-inappropriate video to Maple Ridge students and lied about credentials

A file photo shows a Toronto community school classroom on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. In B.C., elementary school teacher Austin Uzama was suspended in September 2022 for professional misconduct. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Carlos Osorio