@KOOL - Kamloops Open Online Learning
@KOOL_SD73
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Distributed Learning in School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson)
Kamloops, British Columbia
Joined February 2020
The Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education is pleased to announce that Mike St. John has been appointed as Superintendent of Schools and CEO of School District No. 73. (Kamloops-Thompson), starting in early in 2026. Read more here: https://t.co/rm8vaLBfJr
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Showing off our orange shirts in the office at @KOOL_SD73. We had an engaging and well-attended virtual gathering today, discussing with students and parents the importance of September 30 and the meaning behind Orange Shirt Day. #TruthAndReconciliation @Kamloops_SD73
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📚 SD73’s 2025 Battle of the Books was a hit! Congrats to Westsyde Secondary for taking home the trophy after a day of trivia, creativity, and book-loving fun. Huge thanks to all 45 students, staff, and organizers who made this epic literacy event shine! https://t.co/O9iynUdndr
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Big shoutout to SD73 students Benjamin Stroich & Joel Defouw who represented Kamloops at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton! 🇨🇦 🌱 Benjamin: Root system landslide simulator ☀️ Joel: AI-powered solar panel optimizer — and a Bronze Medal winner! 🥉 https://t.co/aUgF1YpmRH
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🎓 Over 250 Indigenous grads—the most in SD73 history—were honoured on June 2 at the 2025 Indigenous Graduation Ceremony. “You are the visionaries, everything the ancestors prayed for.” — Elder Connie Jules Proud. Resilient. Leading the way. 🌟 https://t.co/DK24mAoHvW
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SD73 Kindergarten Information Night virtual session will be held on Wednesday, January 29 at 630PM. https://t.co/kwjKwrXRaX Join us to learn more about Kindergarten registration and ask questions to the SD73 Early Learning team.
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Sun Peaks Education Society, the non-profit that operates Sun Peaks Secondary Academy in partnership with @KOOL_SD73, announces an expansion of their educational program on the mountain. |
sunpeaksnews.com
In addition to electing a new board at a recent annual general meeting, Sun Peaks Education Society discussed the upcoming Mountain Academy.
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REMINDER: Please join us at the upcoming SD73 Indigenous Parent and Caregiver Engagement Session on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6:00 PM. Learn more here https://t.co/yP2mZ8Azrr
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A reminder that all schools will be closed December 23-January 3 for Winter Break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year - Enjoy!
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Interested to see this data specific to #OnlineLearning students.
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Thank you for including us! So very appreciated! #sd73learns
Thx to our teacher leaders, admin and guests for gathering to learn with @dylanwiliam @SD27_CC ! Are we writing a formula OR are we riding a bike? Great conversations, provocations, laughter and dinner:) @DownsTeresa @ByoungBev @anbond008 @LenardonCheryl @eh_caitlin @HollyZurak
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She is one of our KOOL teachers, too! 👍🏻
SD73 celebrates Jaymi Daniels, teacher at Valleyview Secondary, who won the 2023 Canadian Music Educators' Association/Acme's Award for Excellence in Leadership! Listen to the CBC radio interview. https://t.co/a2iRSWz5HK
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Meeting today with my Provincial Online Learning Schools P/VP colleagues at @BCPVPA offices in #Vancouver. Huge thanks to BCPVPA staff for the meeting space complete with tech for our hybrid in person/online collaboration. Special thanks to Nick for being such a great host!
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I feel fortunate to be learning about Transformative Reconciliation today with Dr. Dustin Louie (@UBCNITEP) with my @KOOL_SD73 team and @Kamloops_SD73 colleagues. Thank you, Dr. Louie!
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Learning collaboratively with our @KOOL_SD73 teachers this morning as we launch @D2L Brightspace as a Provincial Online Learning School in @Kamloops_SD73. Great session this morning as we launch our new #LMS. Thankful for my great staff!
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Thank you to each staff member who supports us in every school and district department. You make every day better!
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We are proud to be a #POLS (Provincial Online Learning School) serving students across British Columbia in this exciting time for #onlinelearning! @Kamloops_SD73
Interesting discussion about the changing landscape of #onlinelearning in BC at @ConnectPSN. Thanks to @sophiapalahicky from @bcedplan for her engaging presentation this morning in #Vancouver. @Kamloops_SD73 @BCPVPA
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Interested in changes to the #onlinelearning landscape currently underway in BC? My article recently published in State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada journal:
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Meeting with DL/OL #principal colleagues today at @AbbyVirtual to discuss common challenges, strategies and successes supporting our online students. Representation from #POLS and #DOLS (in-person and virtually) from around the province. @KOOL_SD73
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