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Story provided by Chelsea Isenor, Director of Communications and Board Administration
For the past several weeks, four Kamloops secondary schools have turned friendly rivalry into meaningful community impact by collecting thousands of pounds of food to support the Kamloops Food Bank and raise awareness about food insecurity in our community.
Students and staff at Valleyview, Westsyde, Sa-Hali, and South Kamloops secondary schools joined forces for the  7th Annual...
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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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Presented by  Child and Youth Mental Health  Eating Disorder Clinicians
Join  Child and Youth Mental Health  Eating Disorder clinicians as they examine eating disorders, what they are and what you can do.
In this session, you will:
Examine what an eating disorder is
Review the signs and symptoms to watch for
Explore what to do and how to respond
Identify supports available in the community
This...
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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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Have you ever thought of becoming a homestay family?
There are many great reasons to become a host family for an international high school student, including making new friends from different countries, learning more about the world, and discovering new cultures and customs, all from the comfort of your own home.
The Kamloops-Thompson School District compensates host families $1,200 per month, per student. That is $6,000 per semester or $12,000 per school year. Families...
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