School District No. 83

Back-to-school is almost here!
A reminder that the first day of school is September 9th.
New student registrations will be accepted beginning September 1 at your neighbourhood school. For registration information, please visit: https://www.sd83.bc.ca/registration.

Need school bus transportation for your child? Contact the Transportation Department at 250-832-9415 or email [email protected].
Transportation information is available at https://www.sd83.bc.ca/school-bus-transportation.
School Registration information is available at https://www.sd83.bc.ca/registration.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION - 2026 School District Trustee Election
Nominations for the offices of:
• One (1) School Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 1: City of Armstrong / Township of Spallumcheen / CSRD Area D (Falkland, Silver Creek, Ranchero)
• One (1) School Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 2: City of Enderby / CSRD Area E (Malakwa) / District of Sicamous / RDNO Area F (Mara, Grindrod, Mabel Lake)
• One (1) School Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 3: CSRD Areas C, F & G (South Shuswap, North Shuswap, Sorrento/Blind Bay)

The complete notice is posted on the SD83 website on the 2026 School Trustee Elections page: https://www.sd83.bc.ca/2026-School-Trustee-Elections (https://www.sd83.bc.ca/documents/Notice-8-2-SD83-Notice-of-Nomination-2026.pdf)

Nomination Period Opens: September 1, 2026 at 9 am
Nomination Period Closes: September 11, 2026 at 4 pm

Information for Area 4 (Salmon Arm) can be found on the City of Salmon Arm website (https://salmonarm.ca/526/General-Local-Election).

SD83 is hosting free in-person information sessions for community members interested in learning about the role of a school trustee ahead of the October 2026 election.
📍 Salmon Arm
September 2 | 5:00 to 6:00 PM
District Education Support Centre
341 Shuswap Street SW
📍 Armstrong
September 3 | 5:00 to 6:00 PM
Pleasant Valley Secondary School
2365 Pleasant Valley Road
🔗 Learn more: https://www.sd83.bc.ca/news/sd83-school-trustee-information-session

School Trustee Elections - October 17, 2026
Trustees help shape the future of public education by setting direction through governance, strategic planning, and budget decisions. Nominations are now open for candidates seeding election as a Trustee with School District No. 83 (K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw) Board of Education.

Nomination packages are available now. Visit our 2026 School Trustee Elections webpage to learn more about the eligibility, key dates, and how to submit your nomination.
🔗https://www.sd83.bc.ca/2026-School-Trustee-Elections

As we prepare for another exciting school year, here are some important dates and reminders! For more information, please visit: https://www.sd83.bc.ca/news/2026-27-back-to-school-information.

Did you know that SD83 has four electoral areas? To view the map and learn more about School Trustee elections, visit our webpage at https://sd83.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/2026-School-Trustee-Elections.

Could the role of school trustee be right for you?
The pre-campaign period for the 2026 School Trustee Election begins July 20, 2026.
School trustee elections will be held on October 17, 2026.
Trustees help shape the future of public education by setting direction through governance, policy, strategic planning, and budget decisions.
🔗Learn more about the 2026 School Trustee Election: https://www.sd83.bc.ca/2026-School-Trustee-Elections

🗳️ 2026 is an Election Year in Salmon Arm

This October, electors will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our community by electing:

✔️ One (1) Mayor
✔️ Six (6) Councillors
✔️ Two (2) School Trustees for School District No. 83

These local leaders will serve a four-year term from 2026 to 2030, making decisions that influence our community every day, from parks and recreation to roads, infrastructure, planning, public safety, and how your tax dollars are invested.

Over the coming weeks, the City will be sharing everything you need to know about the 2026 General Local Election, including:

📝 How to run for local office
👥 Candidate information and resources
📅 Important election dates and deadlines
📍 Voting locations and advance voting opportunities
🗳️ How to vote

Whether you are planning to vote, considering running for local office, or simply want to stay informed, this is your place for trusted election information.

Visit the City's election webpage to stay up to date throughout the election: https://www.salmonarm.ca/526/General-Local-Election

Elections BC: https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections/

Your City. Your Vote.

Strategic Focus: Connecting Our Priorities – June 2026
There is a lot to celebrate across the District! Our latest Strategic Focus shares stories of learning, growth, and community connections, highlighting the many ways our Strategic Plan is coming to life in our schools.
👏 Thank you to our students, staff, families, Rightsholders, and community organizations for helping bring these priorities to life!
👉 Read the full June Strategic Focus here:

The Board of Education of School District No. 83 (K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw) held its Regular Board meeting on June 23, 2026. Read the From the Board Report for details: https://www.sd83.bc.ca/news/From-the-Board-Report-June-23-2026