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Mr. Barlow worked with grade four student, Dave H., to build a beautiful table throughout the 2024/2025 school year. What an amazing project. Dave's father received the table as a late Father's Day gi...
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The Laurie Middle School Indigenous Leadership group raised $2,000 for the Cranbrook Food Bank. Congratulations!
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Over the past few months, classrooms across EIDES have been learning about and celebrating the many ways our brains can be wonderfully wired. From stories and videos to colouring, conversations, and c...
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The local winners of the Heritage Fair are Brett from Parkland Middle with their project on Dieppe and Oliver from Amy Woodland/Laurie Middle School with their project on Canadian Inventions. These st...
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The District is excited to report that our crosswalk at the Board Office has been repainted. The crosswalk colours are beautiful and vibrant and are a symbol of inclusion, diversity, and belonging for...
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School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) (the “District”) is continuing to advance plans for the future of Amy Woodland Elementary School.
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Mrs. Jackson's Grade 3 class at École Isabella Dicken Elementary visited the Trout Hatchery. The students had a fantastic time!
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"The Walmsleys" were the winning team in Mount Baker Secondary's Grad Class of 2025, Amazing Race
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Cross Enrolment in courses for grades 10-12 is available for current learners in the District
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Students in Mrs. Shadeli’s grade 4/5 class at Kootenay Orchards Elementary were on the radio to challenge other students to participate in Bike to School week!
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Fernie Secondary School students camped at Kikomun Creek Provincial Campground
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A car show was put on by Sawyer L. at Sparwood Secondary. This was Sawyer's grade 12 Capstone project. Congratulations on a very successful event!
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The Annual School Calendar for 2025/2026 has been adjusted. Please ensure you are using the calendar effective June 25, 2025
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2024-2028 Approved Strategic Plan Our Strategic Plan outlines the Board’s Mission, Vision, Values and Priorities for the District. "It is the map we follow (Vision), the vehicle we drive (Values) a...
Read MoreMr. Barlow worked with grade four student, Dave H., to build a beautiful table throughout the 2024/2025 school year. What an amazing project. Dave's father received the table as a late Father's Day gi...
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