Shipka concludes work as school superintendent
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 has announced that senior administrator Karen Shipka has concluded her duties as superintendent. But the reason behind her leaving is not being disclosed.
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by Lyonel Doherty | Mar 6, 2024
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 has announced that senior administrator Karen Shipka has concluded her duties as superintendent. But the reason behind her leaving is not being disclosed.
by Lyonel Doherty | Dec 4, 2023
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 has given first reading to a policy that would allow students and their parents to arrange for “alternate delivery” of sensitive educational topics.
by Admin | Nov 28, 2023
Indigenous educator Bonnie Harvey has received the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) 2023 Award of Excellence for environmental education.
by Lyonel Doherty | Nov 13, 2023
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is reviewing a new policy to guide the board in case it has to name or rename one of its schools.
by Admin | Nov 7, 2023
Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) recently gathered with local educators for the 2023 ‘Inquiring Voices’ professional development day for teachers.
by Admin | Nov 6, 2023
On November 17, Invermere will have a Teddy Bear Picnic consisting of fun activities and services for families and children.
by Lyonel Doherty | Nov 4, 2023
Along with the three Rs, school districts have seemingly added another responsibility to their mandates – feeding hungry students.
by Lyonel Doherty | Nov 4, 2023
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is implementing a strategy to protect the mental well-being of students and staff.
by Lyonel Doherty | Sep 14, 2023
Humankind is continually being swallowed up by technology to the point that our humanity is being whittled away like a piece of hickory in a woodcarver’s hands.
by Lyonel Doherty | Jul 7, 2023
Ahhh, those high school grad days of yesteryear. The sad goodbyes. Leaving your comfort zone. The excitement of what lies ahead. It’s all part of growing up and learning life’s lessons that can’t be taught in the classroom.
by Lyonel Doherty | May 17, 2023
Local youth can apply for more than $120,000 in scholarships and bursaries this year thanks to donors through the Columbia Valley Community Foundation (CVCF).
by Lyonel Doherty | May 12, 2023
Cutbacks in funding for environmental education programs in the Kootenay region has some educators questioning the move by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).
by Lyonel Doherty | May 11, 2023
The burdening waitlist for childcare in Invermere is destined to get smaller thanks to the groundbreaking of a new childcare facility at Eileen Madson Primary School.
by Lyonel Doherty | May 6, 2023
People say that climbing mountains is not only about getting to the top but also about seeing the whole world — that’s what educational leaders did at Nipika Mountain Resort recently to support their schools and communities.
by Admin | Sep 26, 2022
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by Admin | Jul 28, 2022
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by Admin | May 19, 2022
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