Blog Posts

We are nearing the 100th day of school and in primary grades, this is an important day of learning! All of our students are about halfway through the year, many have begun second semester, and everyone is in full learning mode in their classrooms, outdoors and in their communities. They are connecting with one another, sharing knowledge and experiences, embracing the world around them and working with educators to develop the skills they need to become lifelong learners.

The Creston Concert Society sponsored a performance by east coast musicians Morgan Toney and Keith Mullins at CLES on January 22nd 2024, for both CLES and Yaqan Nukiy students.  The performance consisted of a musical journey of the Mi'kmaltic (Mi'kmaq + Celtic) music genre, which has a beautiful blend of fiddle, guitar and vocals.  This interactive performance also including an opportunity for students to sing along and jo

Our Be the Change group is adding a burst of brightness to the school. The group wanted to spread their message to the entire school community, so they used the opportunity to cover a beige wall with a beautiful mural. They chose an uplifting image of the sun setting (or rising) over water.

Students in Ms. Danforth's class have undertaken a month long inquiry into learning about Lunar New Year which takes place on Saturday February 10th this year.

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Kindergarten Registration is now open! Visit the SD8 Registration page today!

Kindergarten Registration, Kootenay Lake School District 8

Our Kindergarten program creates the foundation for your child's positive learning journey - encouraging children to play and learn through a variety of experiential education opportunities to support their emotional, social, physical, intellectual and creative development. 

Canyon-Lister Elementary School is in its fourth year with a French Immersion class.  Since its beginning in the fall of 2020 we have seen significant growth and interest in the program, which has more than doubled from 12 students in 2020 to 29 students this year. 

Mr. Ewashen's students have been learning about finances.  Students have earned classroom dollars, and tracked their profits and expenses.  On the last day before Winter Holiday students were able to participate in a Silent Auction where they could bid on prizes with their classroom dollars.

On December 13th Canyon-Lister students had the opportunity to see the CPKC Holiday Train with special guest performers Tyler Shaw and Kiesza!  The students enjoyed a cup of hot cocoa and danced away to the musical performances.

This year, the Town of Creston's Public Safety (Local RCMP, BC Ambulance, Creston By-Law officer) partnered up with Royal LePage Realty and Pealow's Independent Grocer to fundraise non-perishable food items, toys and cash for the Creston community.  This year they filled 4 RCMP cruisers with donations!  

Some of the donated funds were given to each of the elementary schools to go towards supporting breakfast programs; CLES received $1334.

CLES sends a huge thank you to the community and the Cram the Cruiser Fundraiser!

Midwinter is upon us - a time when SD8 students and educators look forward to sharing and showing what children have learned and the talents they have developed in the first half of the school year. It's a time when family and community are invited into our schools to watch - and in many cases participate in - holiday concerts and events.