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Story provided by Chelsea Isenor, Director of Communications and Board Administration
Music education took centre stage at the Sagebrush Theatre on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, as the District Honour Choir and Band performed an unforgettable concert for family, friends, District staff, and the community. The evening was a celebration of music and the incredible talent of young musicians and singers in our District.
The Kamloops-Thompson School District is invested in...
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Presented by the SD73 District Career Development team
Dear Parents and Guardians of students in Grades 9, 10, and 11,
Are you interested in learning about career opportunities for your child? Join us for an exciting presentation to learn about Career Programs and Events , including Trades Foundations programs and events such as Junior Fire Crew that we offer in partnership with BC Wildfire!
During November, staff from the District Career Development team are...
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Dear parents, guardians, and staff,
Thank you for your understanding and patience as District and school staff work with the RCMP to fully understand the situation of yesterday's lockdown at NorKam Secondary School.
Kamloops RCMP released an update on their ongoing investigation today, stating  “ police thus far have found no credible evidence to suggest there was a person with a firearm at the school on Thursday. ”
The District and school are aware...
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Dear parents and staff,
I heard Wade Davis speak a few years ago. He is a BC-born cultural anthropologist, ethnobotanist, photographer, and writer. His impressive résumé and life experiences made for an enjoyable and impactful learning session. One comment he shared has stayed with me over the years. It isn’t original to him, but it frames his approach to many things, and he provided examples from his renowned career as a photographer. He said, “If......
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Story provided by Chelsea Isenor, Director of Communications and Board Administration  
Within days of the fire that closed Westmount Elementary School, students were back in the classroom learning and connecting with their classmates and teachers.
On Wednesday, October 29, Westmount students were welcomed into fully set-up classrooms at their new temporary schools. Their three host schools, Kay Bingham Elementary, Parkcrest Elementary, and George Hilliard Elementary,...
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