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A curated collection of happenings across SD8 schools and worksites that further our five strategic priorities: lifelong learners; connected learners; caring and inclusive learning culture; cultural and identity development; and career development.

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ARES Family Newsletter - September 2025

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Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. The first day of school is always exciting and full of promise for each child in kindergarten through grade 12.

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ARES Family Newsletter - August 2025

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Please enjoy the final ARES Family Newsletter for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Tanya Christenson

https://_ARES June 2025 Newsletter (reduced)_0.pdf

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Read about and see great images of student learning across SD8. A special congratulations to all SD8 graduates and their families.

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Please enjoy the ARES Family Newsletter for May 2025.

_ARES May Newsletter - 2025.pdf

Tanya Christenson

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Read about student participation in the recent federal election, fabulous bus drivers and firefighters who support children, the 2025 SD8 Youth Pow Wow and more...

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Good afternoon, Families,

Please enjoy the April 2025 Newsletter

ARES Family Newsletter - April 2025

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This April and May, students from Erickson School, Adam Robertson Elementary School, and Canyon-Lister Elementary school are gathering at Kootenay River Secondary School for a series of fun workshops leading up to Pow wow.

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