If you notice the flags at half mast next week at the District Education Support Centre and our schools it is one of the ways SD83 is recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. As you may be aware, the government recently passed legislation to make September …
The first meeting of the new school year for the Board of Education of School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) was held on Tuesday evening. The meeting was a “hybrid” with trustees and staff in-person at the District Education Support Centre (DESC) and interested participants joining online via livestream. It …
To the Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Caregiver(s) of SD83: On behalf of SD83 I wish to thank you for your understanding regarding the “hold and secure” issued on Friday, September 17, 2021. Given the situation that unfolded at several schools in and around Salmon Arm, it was necessary to ensure the safety of all …
Some SD83 schools were placed on hold and secure on Friday. This week there have been several protests at the SD83 District Education Support Centre (DESC) from those opposed to vaccinations and masking. “This morning these protesters did something which was completely unacceptable, which was, choosing to enter schools in …
We are looking forward to welcoming our North Okanagan-Shuswap StrongStart families back to our StrongStart programs starting on Thursday, September 23rd. StrongStart is a free early learning program for preschool children, 0 to 5 years old, and their parent or caregiver. There will be COVID-19 guidelines in place at all programs to ensure the safety of our families, StrongStart educators, and school community. …
The first regular meeting of School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, September 21 at 6 p.m. via a Teams Live Event. Items on the agenda include the Long Range Facilities Plan for the Salmon Arm area, a COVID update, the 2020-21 Year End …
