Blog Posts

Read about student participation in the recent federal election, fabulous bus drivers and firefighters who support children, the 2025 SD8 Youth Pow Wow and more...

We are thrilled about the creation of our school's new Grandmother Drum.

Our Celebration of Learning on April 23rd  was a huge success! Many visitors, including parents, siblings, extended family members, and friends came out to support our learners.

In this edition, learn more about outdoor learning, scholarships, kindergarten registration and our new School Messenger app.

As we approach spring break starting March 17, the pace of learning in our schools seems to accelerate. Children are working hard to improve their reading, writing, number and math skills, science knowledge...

The last 4 weeks have been full of learning reflecting our goal on School Connectedness.  The goal is to develop a school culture and climate where staff, students, and parents feel inter-connected, in the service of student learning.

We’re a month into 2025, and it’s so exciting to see snow! In schools right now, schools are offering ski trips and other opportunities for outdoor activities with great support from our bus drivers and other transportation staff who make sure children and youth get where they are going and back again safely during and after school hours. 

Happy New Year to all our students, families and education partners in SD8 and welcome to the second half of the school year. I wish you a wonderful beginning to 2025.

I would like to express my gratitude for the students, staff, and families of JVH for their kindness, commitment, and school spirit! We give a huge shout of thanks to the Food Cupboard and Holiday Hamper fundraiser partnership with Kaslo Community Services and the Front Street Market.