School News

Story provided by Sheila Brown, District Coordinator of Trades and Transitions
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, over 40 Grade 6-9 students from North Shore and North Thompson schools participated in experiential learning at Girls Explore Trades and Technology to learn about various trades careers.  
Girls Explore Trades and Technology (GETT) supports the Kamloops-Thompson School District's commitment to Equity by helping remove barriers and create learning...
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Story provided by Sheila Brown, District Coordinator of Trades and Transitions  
Students interested in forestry and environmental studies have a world of opportunities to explore—both in the field and the classroom. Recently, a group of grade 11 and 12 students from across the District had the chance to take a deeper dive into the career, volunteer and educational pathways available in this Career Cluster at the McQueen Lake Forestry and Environmental Studies...
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Story provided by Chelsea Isenor, Director of Communications and Board Administration
From April 23–26, 2025, 19 Grade 11 and 12 students from across the Kamloops-Thompson School District participated in Junior Fire Crew—an annual career exploration event offered by the District’s Trades and Transitions program.
Junior Fire Crew is a partnership between the Kamloops-Thompson School District and BC Wildfire Services. The purpose of the program...
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Story provided by Chelsea Isenor, Director of Communications and Board Administration
For 17 years, the Kamloops-Thompson School District’s Heavy Metal Rocks program has been offering hands-on career exploration experiences for students interested in careers in trades. This annual career development event provides a unique opportunity for secondary students to explore career choices as heavy equipment operators in a variety of industries.
This year, thirty-two...
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Story provided by Chelsea Isenor, Director of Communications and Board Administration
For 14 years, the RCMP Youth Academy in the Kamloops-Thompson School District has offered unique, challenging, and hand-on learning experiences for secondary students (ages 16-18) who are interested in potential careers in police work, law enforcement, or corrections. This yearly event supports the District's Career Development goal of ensuring every learner will have plans for who they...
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