Tag Archives: Education
School changing ‘Thunderbirds’ to ‘T-Birds’ to comply with NY ban on Native American team names
BOHEMIA, N.Y. (AP) - A school district in New York City's suburbs agreed this week to change its "Thunderbirds" nickname to simply the "T-Birds" in order to comply with the state's mandate to retire a...
Sep 04, 2025
B.C. to require all schools to be equipped with AEDs, naloxone
Every school in British Columbia will soon be required to be equipped with two types of lifesaving tools.The B.C. Ministry of Education has issued a new mandate requiring schools to have automated ext...
Aug 08, 2025
Interim Superintendent and Secretary-Treasurer chosen for Kamloops-Thompson School District
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School Board has appointed an interim Superintendent following the sudden departure of former Superintendent Rhonda Nixon last week. Nixon's resignation was announced ...
Jul 07, 2025
UPDATE: Rhonda Nixon out as SD73 Superintendent following bullying allegations
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 3:20 p.m.): The Kamloops-Thompson School District (SD73) has announced the departure of Rhonda Nixon after four years as Superintendent, months after bullying allegations were level...
Jul 03, 2025
New scholarship for aviation students named after Tk'emlups Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir
KAMLOOPS - A new scholarship for Indigenous students who want to pursue an education that leads to a career in aviation or aerospace has been named after Tk'emlps te Secwpemc Kkpi7 Rosanne Casimir.The...
Jun 08, 2025
YMCA BC to operate new daycare at Parkcrest Elementary School
KAMLOOPS - The YMCA of British Columbia (YMCA BC) will operate a new 28 space day care at Parkcrest Elementary School, which is scheduled to open its doors this September. The Kamloops-Thompson School...
Jun 01, 2025
Capital needs remain dire in SD73 despite 2026 opening of new school, catchment area shuffle
KAMLOOPS - This week, the Kamloops-Thompson School Board approved some adjustments to the existing catchment plan to which schools students living in Sahali and Aberdeen neighbourhoods will be assigne...
May 14, 2025
Strings students voice disappointment at loss of program in SD73
KAMLOOPS - People gathered on Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops Saturday (May 10) morning to rally against proposed cuts to the Kamloops Thompson School District (SD73) budget, which recently inclu...
May 12, 2025
Dozens rally in downtown Kamloops Saturday calling for increased provincial education funding
KAMLOOPS - Dozens of people gathered along Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops Saturday (May 10) morning to rally against proposed cuts to the Kamloops Thompson School District (SD73) budget brought ...
May 10, 2025
Kamloops-Thompson School District to eliminate more than 40 CUPE positions due to budget issues
KAMLOOPS - Details of the Kamloops Thompson School District's plan to balance its 2025-206 budget are becoming more clear. The union representing support staff in the district says administration is e...
May 01, 2025
