Salmo Secondary

About

Salmo Secondary is located at Po Box 310, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0. The school describes itself as a small, dynamic rural school serving about 150 students in grades 7–12. The school welcomes families and highlights that its students “achieve amazing things.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Kootenay Lake)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 7-12

Phone: 250 357-2226

Email: jon.francis@sd8.bc.ca

Principal: Jon Francis

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports - The school posts an Athletics Calendar and lists an Athletics Director for athletics-related information. Career education / Trades SD8 Youth Trades supports students exploring careers in the trades by introducing technical trades pathways and helping students transition to technical training and careers. Students can apply to the Youth Train in Trades (YTT) program beginning in Grade 10. Outdoor education The district notes that Salmo Secondary (along with other schools) offers outdoor education programming or courses.

School Culture and Expectations

Salmo Secondary and SD8 acknowledge, respect, and honour the First Nations in whose traditional territories the Kootenay Lake School District operates, and all Aboriginal people living within School District #8.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

SD8 provides district-wide student busing information, including online student bus registration, route information, bus passes, and winter routes. The district’s bus code of conduct emphasizes safe and respectful behaviour (e.g., arriving at the stop at least five minutes early, remaining seated while the bus is moving, and following the driver’s directions).