Our mission statement includes two central messages:
Working together: collaboration with partners in education is essential for a positive, productive and progressive environment in which to work and learn.
Quality: a quality educational experience is our mandate, which means focusing on student achievement and safety, as well as providing engaging and fun experiences for students, including a variety of program choices.
Regional Diversity
As a progressive school district with opportunities for advancement, this is a great place to work. It is a great place to live, too, with skiing at Sun Peaks, outdoor recreation at countless lakes and provincial parks, over 2,000 hours of sunshine each year, four seasons without extremes (-7 °C in January, 28°C in July) and an affordable cost of living.
Kamloops-Thompson School District employs teachers, educational leaders, management, and support staff in the communities of: Kamloops, Chase, Barriere, Logan Lake, Clearwater, Savona, Westwold, and Blue River.
Specialty Programs
Programs of note include:
French immersion (K-12)
Montessori (K-6)
A fine arts school of choice (K-12)
BC’s only science & technology school of choice (K-7)
McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre
Trades and technology training
Support for teachers (mentorship, curriculum coordinators, wellness)
Many district events for students
Support for First Nations students