Author: <span>Communications</span>

Shuswap featured in update

The Ministries of Education and Health provide updates, which SD83 is sharing with our parents and communities. Shuswap Middle School’s COVID-19 Quilting For A Cause was featured in the Ministry’s good news update (see below). As of June 23, 2020, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian …

Board passes budget

COVID-19 Update: Superintendent Peter Jory updated the Board that the District has about 1,000 students per day and 2,100 different students per week during this time of “hybrid” learning. He said we are currently in what is known as Phase 3, where up to 50 per cent of the Kindergarten to …

Congratulations retirees!

The Board of Education of School District No. 83 would like express its appreciation for your service and best wishes in the future to all those who are retiring this year. The Board would also like to express thanks to retiring Assistant Superintendent Carl Cooper for his exceptional educational leadership. …

Lending a hand

Some students from Grindrod Elementary spent Monday afternoon helping their community prepare for high water! Grindrod Principal Jeff Abbott comments students from the school’s Grade 5-7 class walked to Grindrod Park from the school and spent the afternoon sandbagging. “They wanted to help support the community as Shuswap River is …