Blog Posts

Read about and see great images of student learning across SD8. A special congratulations to all SD8 graduates and their families.

Read about student participation in the recent federal election, fabulous bus drivers and firefighters who support children, the 2025 SD8 Youth Pow Wow and more...

In this edition, learn more about outdoor learning, scholarships, kindergarten registration and our new School Messenger app.

As we approach spring break starting March 17, the pace of learning in our schools seems to accelerate. Children are working hard to improve their reading, writing, number and math skills, science knowledge...

Semester 2 is off to an exciting start at Mt. Sentinel, especially with the launch of our brand-new ORCA Program! This innovative, multi-credit course seamlessly integrates Outdoor Education and Culinary Arts, offering students a unique opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in both the kitchen and the great outdoors.

We’re a month into 2025, and it’s so exciting to see snow! In schools right now, schools are offering ski trips and other opportunities for outdoor activities with great support from our bus drivers and other transportation staff who make sure children and youth get where they are going and back again safely during and after school hours. 

Happy New Year to all our students, families and education partners in SD8 and welcome to the second half of the school year. I wish you a wonderful beginning to 2025.

** previously shared with families by email on December 20, 2024

Season’s Greetings from Mount Sentinel Secondary

As we leave November behind us and move into December toward the winter break and the half-way point in the school year, it's a great time to reflect on the past three months and how school communities and SD8 as a whole are supporting each child in their learning journey.

Please find attached the November 21 Edition of the District Weekly Bulletin for Families.