News

Board Chair Heather Grieve
At the Regular Public Board Meeting on September 9, 2024, the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education was pleased to review the 2023-2024 District Learning Plan Results. As a Board, we acknowledge that we have many areas to celebrate while also recognizing a need to continue a focus on improving life chances for learners who have historically not achieved as well as all students in literacy, numeracy, human and social development, and career development.
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September is FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) Awareness Month. This month, we aim to raise awareness on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to help improve prevention of FASD, diagnosis, and support for individuals with FASD.
Each year, International FASD Awareness Day is recognized on September 9. Acknowledging this day on the 9th day of the 9th month serves as a reminder of the importance of staying alcohol-free throughout the 9 months of pregnancy.
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Dear Parents and Caregivers:
In your first week of school, I hope that your children have enjoyed school start up and reconnecting with friends and making new ones.
I will continue to send updates every Friday with stories based on my visits to schools and district events, and important information about the district. I will connect these stories and events to the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan .
Throughout September, I will highlight the core value of relationships...
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Story provided by Chelsea Isenor, Director of Communications and Board Administration
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education celebrated the opening of the newly rebuilt Parkcrest Elementary School, which was tragically destroyed in a fire on September 5, 2019.
Following the loss of the former school, the Kamloops-Thompson School District, along with Parkcrest staff, parents, families, and the community rallied to keep the Parkcrest...
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Story provided by Sheila Brown, District Coordinator Trades and Transitions
The Kamloops-Thompson School District continued to support the key priorities of the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan throughout the summer, including offering Career Development opportunities for several students. 
As many students return to the routine of school after a restful summer, we want to take a moment to recognize the Kamloops-Thompson students and grads who spent their summer...
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