School District #22 Vernon BC Home Page

Welcome to School District #22 (Vernon) .
Located in the Okanagan Valley of south central British Columbia, School District #22 (Vernon) serves the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Lavington, Lumby, and Cherryville. As a dynamic public education system, the District provides excellent educational services to approximately 9,000 students and 300 adults. These services include a strong International Program, an elite athlete High Performance Program, a vibrant French Immersion Program, a growing Montessori Program, new and exciting Distributive Learning Courses, a strong Aboriginal presence, and opportunities for Trades Training and Secondary Apprenticeships.

The District’s motto, “A Great Place to Learn” epitomizes the wonderfully rich opportunities our geographical location offers our students and staff as they pursue life long learning in their communities. It is the combined effort of students, parents, employees and community members that ensures the individual success of every student in our School District.

First Day of School Wednesday September 8, 2010 - How to make that first day go smooth

Classes begin at regular time in the morning. Busses will run 3 hours earlier as this is a short day
Ministry of Education - BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FOR A SMOOTH START

Coldstream Elementary School - - - STUDENT REGISTRATIONS - - Aug 30 to September 3.

Due to construction, Coldstream Elementary school student registration will be held at the School Board Office from 8:00 am till Noon. Aug 30 to September 3.

Registration Forms are available on the School District Website - Forms page. This form can be filled out while open on your computer, printed, signed and then brought in with you to the school you are registering in. Birth certificate or proof of Canadian citizenship or Landed Immigrant status, immunization record and Care Card should also be brought in.

As enrolment may be limited, proof of residency is required at time of registration. Please have documentation showing your name and address (ie: utility bill). Priority will be given to students residing in the applicable catchment areas.

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Looking for a New Adventure? Host an International Student!

We are currently recruiting families to host Colombian students for our short-term program, Sept 18-Oct 16, ages 10-15 yrs. For more info contact Jeanine London 250-549-4866

We are also seeking families to host in our long-term program, Sept 1-June 30, elementary and secondary students. For more information please contact Jeanine London 250-549-4866 or Sherrye 250-542-5074

Homestay Criteria:
Private room
3 meals per day
Some transportaion
Compensation provided

Ready Set Learn - Mark Your October Calendar - 3 year Old Preschoolers

Ready Set Learn is an early childhood project sponsored by Ministry of Education, Ministry of Children & Family Development and the Ministry of Health

Check out Calendar dates so you don't miss out

Our mission is to develop in all students a lifelong love of learning and to prepare them to thrive in a changing world.”

A Great Place to Learn!!