Update 5:10 pm:  

Dallas Elementary, RL Clemitson Elementary, Ralph Bell Elementary, Juniper Ridge Elementary, Marion Schilling Elementary, and Valleyview Secondary will reopen tomorrow morning unless further water restrictions continue tomorrow.  

Dear parents and caregivers,  

Thank you for your patience and understanding today with the last-minute school closures due to the City of Kamloops Water Restriction Notice and water shut off in East Kamloops.

At this time, we are anticipating that the following affected schools will reopen for regular classes tomorrow, unless we hear about further water restrictions from the City of Kamloops.   

• Dallas Elementary 
• RL Clemitson Elementary 
• Ralph Bell Elementary  
• Juniper Ridge Elementary 
• Marion Schilling Elementary 
• Valleyview Secondary

The City has informed us that there will likely be a boil water notice and do not consume water advisories once the water is back on. We have arranged for drinking water to be delivered to each school tomorrow morning and will ensure safe drinking water is available at schools as long as needed.  

Please monitor the City of Kamloops website for updates on the East Kamloops Water Restriction Notice. If water service is not restored by morning, then schools will be closed again tomorrow.  

Further updates will be communicated through your schools and on the district website and social media as more information becomes available.  

Thank you again for your patience and support. 

Sincerely,  
Mike St. John  
Superintendent 

Original 8:30 am

This morning, we received notice from the City of Kamloops of a water leak impacting residents and schools in the Valleyview, Juniper Ridge, Dallas and Barnhartvale neighbourhoods of Kamloops. The City has issued a Water Restriction Notice effective immediately. Residents and schools in those areas will be without water until further notice so the repairs can be completed as quickly and safely as possible.   

The following SD73 School will be closed today (May 12, 2026):  

• Dallas Elementary 
• RL Clemitson Elementary 
• Ralph Bell Elementary  
• Juniper Ridge Elementary 
• Marion Schilling Elementary 
• Valleyview Secondary

We understand that this short notice may create some challenges for families and students. School staff will be on site at each of the closed schools and available to receive and supervise students until they are able to be picked up this morning.  

If you are a parent at any of the schools listed above, please contact your school to make arrangements to pick up your child as soon as you are able.  

Bussing will not be impacted by these school closures. Before and after school buses will run at their usual times for any students who still need transportation.  

Thank you for your patience and understanding.