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About our District

Welcome to School District No. 67

School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) serves students and families throughout Penticton, Summerland, Kaleden, Naramata, and surrounding communities in British Columbia's South Okanagan.

Located between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake, our district is part of a region known for its natural beauty, welcoming communities, and year-round recreational opportunities.

Our mission is simple: Empowering all learners to thrive.

District at a Glance

School District No. 67 is home to a diverse network of schools and learning communities across the South Okanagan.

11

Elementary Schools

3

Secondary Schools

1

Alternative Learning Site

5,800+

Students

875+

Employees

Our Region

Living and Learning in the South Okanagan

The South Okanagan is known for its warm climate, lakes, mountains, orchards, and outdoor lifestyle. The region offers access to year-round recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, beaches, skiing, and community activities.

Our schools are located in communities surrounded by natural beauty, with Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake forming part of the landscape that makes this area such a special place to live, work, and learn.

Communities Served

  • Penticton
  • Summerland
  • Kaleden
  • Naramata
  • Surrounding communities

Regional Highlights

  • Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake
  • Mountains and valley views
  • Orchards and agriculture
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Welcoming communities

Indigenous Education

Honouring the Land

The District is fortunate to live, learn, and work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Okanagan (Syilx) People.

We are committed to continuing our learning from local Indigenous cultures and supporting Indigenous Education throughout the district.

Learn About Indigenous Education: https://indigenoused.sd67.bc.ca/

Board of Education

Governance and Leadership

The Board of Education of School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) is composed of seven trustees representing communities across the district.

The Board is responsible to the communities it serves and to the Provincial Government for providing educational services throughout the district.

School principals and vice-principals are responsible for planning and implementing school programs that support the needs of their school communities.

Meet the Board of Education

Mission

Our Mission

Empowering all learners to thrive.

Vision

Our Vision

Cultivating conditions for powerful learning, where every learner feels valued and inspired to contribute to an equitable and sustainable society.

Values

What We Value

Our values guide the way we learn, work, and build relationships across the district.

Kindness

We value kindness and seek to build strong relationships.

Learning

We are all learners.

Collaboration

We are collaborative.

Inclusion

We are inclusive.

Sustainability

We support sustainable practices.

Honouring the Land

We honour the land and seek to learn from local Indigenous culture.