Superintendent’s Update

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Staff,
As new Superintendent/CEO Mike St. John commences his duties in our school district, I want to share my thanks to the Board of Education for their confidence and support during my tenure in the Kamloops-Thompson School District. Over the past seven months, I have appreciated trustees’ efforts on behalf of Kamloops-Thompson communities and their commitment to our Strategic Plan that serves as our system’s road map to support...
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Dear parents and staff,
The last few weeks of 2025 offer a chance to reflect back and look forward as we consider lessons learned from the past and opportunities for the future.
Since I began working with the Board of Education in July, I have appreciated the efforts being made to shape programs and services to serve student needs during complex times. Our  Strategic Plan  is a “road map” and a declaration of what we will achieve. We don’t waver...
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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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October 2025
Dear parents and staff, 
As we welcome October, I want to recognize the efforts of parents and staff who supported students in starting the school year successfully. Together, we create a strong foundation for their engagement in learning.   Along with all of the school start up routines and immersion into the curriculum, September included some other important events. Last week, students and staff throughout the District recognized ...
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Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year Dear parents and staff,  
Welcome back! The start of each school year provides opportunities for growth and engagement with new learning challenges. It’s an exciting time.
As we begin the second week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to acknowledge the collective contributions to a busy and complex set of start-up dynamics. Across the district, schools have welcomed new students and families, made class organizational...
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