Charles Bloom Secondary

About

Charles Bloom Secondary is located in Lumby, BC (Po Box 220, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0). The school’s mission is to “inspire and nurture students to thrive in their learning, relationships, and community,” and its vision is “to become a community where all are respected, and each person is encouraged to develop their potential.” The school also acknowledges living, working, and learning on the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx people.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Vernon)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 7-12

Phone: 250 547-2191

Email: JGutknecht@sd22.bc.ca

Principal: Josh Gutknecht

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports Career education / pathways The district Career Education team supports students in developing career skills and competencies and offers program options such as Dual Credit and Micro-Credential opportunities, Career Pathways (including samplers, forestry, apprenticeships, and work experience), and immersive experiences (e.g., Jr. Wildfire Crew, RCMP Academy, Firefighter for a Day, Jill of All Trades, Try a Trade).

• Volleyball
• Cross-country running (Grades 8–12)
• Basketball
• Girls’ soccer
• Boys’ rugby
• Ultimate
• Cross-country running (Grade 7)
• Track & field (Grade 7)
• Track & field (Grades 8–12)

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes working together for success, with a stated commitment to respect and encouraging each person to develop their potential. The site also highlights community connections in support of student success and includes an “Equity Scan Poster,” indicating an attention to equity-focused reflection and planning. The school acknowledges the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx people.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District 22 provides bus transportation for eligible students, designed to serve in-catchment students outside the 2.4 km walk limits (within available budget). Riders must be registered, and registered students receive a bus pass that must be scanned on and off daily. Families can use the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for real-time bus tracking and scan notifications, and the district shares bus safety resources and expected behaviour guidance.