This spring students are showcasing what they’ve learned, demonstrating a deep curiosity in all things scientific and creative.

Students at Trafalgar Middle School participated in a Math contest sponsored by the University of Waterloo, while students at Blewett Elementary grew plants on a tower to understand more about what plants need to thrive. The Salmo Secondary Science Fair was an incredible success, showcasing over 80 projects to judges, students and the community, with projects qualifying for the West Kootenay Regional Science Fair in Grand Forks on April 17th. 

The Skills Canada Regional Competition took place at Selkirk College this spring, with incredible work ethic and technical abilities in the digital arts shown by students from Mount Sentinel Secondary, L.V.Rogers Secondary and Crawford Bay Elementary-Secondary. Six regional gold medalists from SD8 will represent the Kootenays at the Skills Canada BC provincial competition at the Abbotsford Trade and Exhibition Centre on April 15. The next generation of digital creators has arrived. 

In this issue of the report, you’ll also see an abundance of Indigenous Education offered to all students whether it’s learning the Ktunaxa language at Adam Robertson Elementary during Secwepemc Culture and Secwepemctsin Language Awareness Month, or making drums at Salmo Elementary.

Warmly,

Trish

Read the Superintendent’s Report – April 2026