At A Glance
- Communities10
- Number of Schools49
- >Primary36
- >Secondary11
- >Alternative1
- Number of Students15900
- Number of Employees2200
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District Overview
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
Draw for Employees
Kamloops has the services of a major centre, with a professional arts scene, a university, shopping, parks, and athletics galore! We also offer the best of a small city: 80,000 friendly people and a maximum 15-minute drive across town.
Our rural communities are warm and friendly small towns set amidst the most beautiful scenery of BC’s interior.