Districts across B.C. cutting millions from budgets, again The province is projecting to spend $25 million less in core funding for schools. Critics say the province isn't keeping up with inflationary costs.

Districts across B.C. cutting millions from budgets, again cheknews.ca/districts-ac... They better not cut anything here in Kamloops Thompson & they should restore what we've lost last yr. Especially because this school board is not creative or collaborative in terms of serving our students. #SD73

Students are starting from behind after last year's cuts. The budget presentation does not show those impacts. This is a presentation not a consultation www.sd73.bc.ca/en/our-distr... #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

The school board hired a guy who keeps repeating that in Ontario he used to do a land acknowledgement because he had to. That's about the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. But now that he's here in Secwepemc’ulew, he means it, apparently! #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

We have Iranian and Lebanese families in town. Reach out! Let them know they are not alone. They need to know where we stand and that we are not indifferent. They need to know they are not alone in their grief. #Kamloops #SD73

City staff explore Kamloops-wide safer streets research after council rejects pilot program to reduce speeds – The Wren After a 30 kilometre per hour pilot program was rejected in council, city staff work to create a policy to improve road safety in Kamloops.

Thank you, Macarena, for speaking with us parents. The City clearly does not make room for us at the table. They are happy to list the school district as a partner, perhaps because the district does not engage on this issue. thewrennews.ca/city-staff-e... #Kamloops #SD73 #visionzero

SD73 considers expansion of before and after school child care programs The Kamloops-Thompson school district says it's made major moves to add before and after school child care programs to Kamloops schools, and its eyeing five more locations to meet community need.

Folks, why would we need a classroom the same time as after school childcare? 🚩 www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... “Because we can’t be in a situation where we’re trying to put in a before and after school care space only to realize we need a classroom two years down the road,” #Kamloops #SD73

SD73 DPAC seeking feedback on proposed School Streets project in Kamloops KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District (SD73) District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) is looking for...

We keep at it, folks! 🤓 cfjctoday.com/2026/02/07/s... #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

Incoming SD73 superintendent to assume role effective next week Mike St. John will be taking over for current superintendent Mike McKay effective Monday, Feb. 2.

We're easy to find. Promise :) "He said he plans on beginning a “listening tour” where he’ll meet with as many employees, students and parents as he can find across the district." www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop... #Budget2026 #SD73 #Kamloops #Thompson

but what is in the actual contract between SchoolCash and the Kamloops Thompson school district? www.radionl.com/2025/12/18/s... #SD73

kermit the frog is holding his hand to his mouth and looking surprised . ALT: kermit the frog is holding his hand to his mouth and looking surprised .

Went back to the beginning of 2021 to listen to GVSB meetings to learn more about the dynamic between the school board and the secretary treasurer and the approach and the budgetary recommendations that were made. #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

'She was failed': Mother speaks out after Kamloops student's dyslexia ignored | iNFOnews.ca "You feel like you've failed your child, and now where she is, failing university, she's going to have to go back to the beginning and learn how to learn again. She's going to have to take other progr...

infonews.ca/news/7461982... Folks! keep talking! it is a systemic issue. How many superintendents is this school board going to go through before you start looking at them! it starts at the top! #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73 Resign, all of you!

Accusations of 'systemic racism' during budget process led to school board chair's resignation A controversial PowerPoint presentation and the wording of a public survey related to the budget process that rankled some in the Indigenous community were among the issues that led to the resignation...

Our school board hired Kim Morris as the new secretary treasurer. Just read this. I can't with these people. I can't. Our babies are not safe with them, wtf www.timescolonist.com/local-news/a... #Kamloops #ChaseBC #Clearwater #SD73

I know another SD73 property that could use something on it. I doubt the old primary school in Chase can be renovated back to usability, but it seems a shame the land is just sitting unused for years.

#SD73 #ChaseBC

cfjctoday.com/2025/11/06/k... #Kamloops #SD73

The anti choice folks are buying BC Transit bus ads which run during the school year and on school specials. They've bought these ads through May 2026. Gross! #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

Schools Board meeting on right now. Talked about Westmount elementary. Logistics of moving the kids, variety of questions. Not one trustee asked about mental health supports for students. They know that someone deliberately set a fire to their school! That can be upsetting! #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

Our school board keeps repeating that they are in charge of governance. That should include having an emergency response policy in place that is student centred? 🤷🏻‍♀️. If your governance centres around students, that is. Maybe they see themselves as employers. #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

SD73 ended last year with $5.1M surplus, but further cuts expected - Kamloops News Despite running a much higher than expected surplus last year, the Kamloops-Thompson school district says cuts to its budget were still necessary to balance its budget — and more may be needed down th

At the Sept. 8 board of education meeting when the 2024-25 financial results were presented, vice-chair Rhonda Kershaw said the $2.2 million unrestricted contingency reserve still seemed “lean.” www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop... #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

Chair Grieve, start counting those informal exclusions. The Ombudsperson is. #Kamloops #SD73 ⏳

Kamloops-Thompson School Board reviews progress on student learning goals Trustees of School District 73 received an in-depth presentation Monday evening outlining student achievement ...

great graduation rates though 🙄
"challenges persist at the secondary level. Grade 10 literacy and numeracy scores consistently lag behind provincial averages" www.radionl.com/2025/09/24/k... #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education welcomes a new school year of learning, growing and belonging - Opinion September is an exciting month of new beginnings for students, families and staff across the Kamloops-Thompson School District.

They spent less than budgeted in some areas and are not revisiting the budget plus they're sitting on $6MLN while making cuts 🤷🏻‍♀️ www.castanet.net/news/Opinion... "The board of education remains deeply committed to improving all students’ life chances." #Kamloops #SD73

District Parent Advisory Council demands more investment in student supports KAMLOOPS - The School District 73 Board of Trustees annouced a budget surplus that was much larger than expect...

cfjctoday.com/2025/09/12/d... Chair Grieve now counts unspent school food funds as part of her creative accounting. Plus there's a f/t person managing that. They're sitting on millions of restricted & unrestricted funds unable to spend but will continue the cuts to pad the reserves 🙈 #Kamloops #SD73

SD73 sees brighter short-term financial outlook even as storm clouds loom on the horizon KAMLOOPS - The 2024-25 audited budget was released on Monday evening (Sept. 8) during the regular Kamloops-Tho...

Train your eye to understand what our School Board prioritizes.
The storm clouds is not the impact on our kids. "Despite this rise in costs, the district says it needs to focus on building its reserves slowly." they don't do it slowly though! cfjctoday.com/2025/09/09/s... #Kamloops #SD73

You know what else is stressful to students? Lack of supports in our schools when they learn differently from the *mainstream student. It then shows up as "poor academic outcomes" which is affecting their confidence and self worth. That's on you, BCNDP. #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

Hey, we have a surplus. But also hey! We're adding transaction fees to SchoolCash Online. Yay us. Too bad about that music program and the 72 FTE we laid off. #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73
No, not yay 😩

The dismissive tone of the new interim superintendent of schools on the matter of the recent heatwave & lack of policy in the age of climate change *stirred me! Also, our gyms are not air-conditioned. Where do students go if they can't exercise outside because it's 38°C? #Kamloops #Thompson #SD73

Chair Grieve summarized the Ministry’s response as non-committal, noting that SkillsTrades BC plans to speak with Thompson Rivers University (TRU) about reassessing their current training plan and possibly delivering the program using existing base funding. Trustees expressed concern that the Ministry was deferring responsibility to TRU and emphasized the importance of highlighting the strong local fundraising efforts that have already taken place. Trustee Sim noted this local commitment demonstrates proactive community support and positions the District as an active stakeholder rather than simply requesting funds. It was agreed that Superintendent Nixon would follow up directly with TRU to clarify the reduced funding needed due to community contributions and to advocate for the continuation of the program. The main implication is that SD73 will take a more direct role in communicating with TRU and reinforcing the importance of sustaining the program through collaborative funding, particularly given its provincial relevance and strong industry support.

Call it private education 🤷🏻‍♀️ can this school board close any negotiations for our students? 10.2 The Board discussed a letter from the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and
Future Skills regarding the Mobile Welding Training Unit in Logan Lake. bcsd73.civicweb.net/FileStorage/... #Kamloops #SD73

Board of Education - In-Camera, June 30, 2025 The key details included District data on suspensions, alternate education arrangements, and decision-making processes related to exclusions. The 3-year data submission revealed significant improvements in data tracking and affirmed that the District does not have a practice of formally asking students to stay home. The report also prompted discussion around public perceptions, potential pushback, and the need to explore broader conversations around the effectiveness and realities of inclusive education.

I'm sorry what?!!!! 😤 If you don't have a policy on tracking exclusions then that is your official position on excluding kids from school! You simply let it happen! We know! 2.1a Public - 2025-06-30 BRING FORWARD In-Camera Minutes.pdf share.google/ofLIBuOrCK3Z... #Kamloops #SD73 #SchoolBoard

Just your climate crisis reminder that we went from 2 heatwaves to moderate AQ risk and our high schoolers are doing fitness tests this week in phys ed and our school board doesn't even have one board policy that references climate change. Governance? Negligence? Incompetence? #Kamloops #SD73

BC School Sports sent out a notice to all the schools warning of the heatwave and its effect on student athletes www.bcschoolsports.ca/sites/defaul.... And yet! Our district was unprepared for the high temperatures and extreme heat warnings from Environment Canada. What is going on? #Kamloops #SD73