Notify your child's school if they are expected to attend and will not be there. Safe Arrival Absence Reporting has been disabled for the remainder of the school year.
Board of Education messages and updates on COVID-19 measures.
Message to Families on the Restart Plan - May 27
Message on Partial Return to Class for K-12 Students - May 11, 2020
Message to Families from the Board of Education - April 17, 2020
Message to Families from the Board of Education - April 3, 2020
Message to Families from the Board of Education - March 27
Message from the Board of Education - March 20
As information about public health measures associated with COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) emerges, we will post it here. Please check frequently for latest messages, updates, and useful links.
Central Okanagan Public Schools' top priority is always the safety of our staff and students. We continue to work closely with local and provincial health authorities to get the latest information and ensure we cooperate with any recommended measures for COVID-19.
We continue to educate on best practices for preventing the spread of viral illness, including frequent and thorough handwashing and encouraging people to stay home from school or work when they show symptoms.
School campuses will remain closed to visitors unless otherwise invited. Students and families must not enter schools after Spring Break. This includes school grounds, playgrounds, classrooms, and StrongStart Centres. If you have personal items within your child(ren)'s school, we ask that you wait for invitation to pick up these items.
If you are an essential service worker (ESW) with a child aged 0-5, please see this news release from the Province of BC for information on how to connect with childcare.
Family Wellness Resources
Foundry Kelowna Virtual Drop-In Counselling
Ministry of Education's Good News in Education Website
Ministry of Education Q & A on Continuity of Learning
Provincial Self-Assessment Tool
Ways to Practice Social Distancing (posted on our website under the button "Documents and Publications.")
The new provincial Foundry Virtual Drop-In Counselling service was launched this week offering counselling services to young people ages 12-24 and their families who are living in British Columbia. Foundry is working to ensure all young people across BC have access to the care and support they need, when they need it. Foundry is now offering virtual drop-in counselling sessions through chat, phone calls, or video calls!
For more information on how to access the service, what to expect and Q&A content, please access the link below:
Click here to read the District Pandemic Response Plan This plan is posted on our website under the button "Documents and Publications."
Remote Learning Tips for Parents
The following documents are posted on our main page under the button "Documents and Publications."
Practical Ideas for Parents - Mental Health, COVID-19, and Remote Learning
What To Do When Your Child is Struggling
Useful Links
Our digital library is FREE for students and teachers. Students can read independently on their own devices in a browser or on the app. Borrow Ebooks and Audiobooks through the OverDrive app at school, home, or on the go.
If you have indicated that your child will be in physical attendance at school for the month of June and they are NOT going to attend on an expected day, you MUST notify your child's school to report the absence.
You can click on the 'Read More' button to access the Wellness for Families Webpage containing information regarding a variety of available supports.
School Bus Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open!
Please go to https://transportation.sd23.bc.ca to register
