Blog Posts

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!

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!  

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.

Canyon-Lister students and staff welcomed friends and family to our annual Holiday concert last night.  The students had been practicing hard and were excited to showcase their performances to their families.

On Thursday November 16th 2023, we hosted the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Canyon-Lister Elementary School Playground. 

We acknowledge, respect and honour the First Nations in whose traditional territories the Kootenay Lake School District operates and all Aboriginal people residing within the boundaries of School District No. 8.