<h3>School Trustee Election</h3><p>General local elections in B.C. are held every four years. The next<strong> general local election </strong>will be held on <strong>October 17, 2026.</strong><o:p></o:p></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img style="aspect-ratio:575/383;" src="/images/a72a74f7-d583-49e6-a272-94f49fe3d5cb?fingerprint=ppb20260630163349" alt="gavel" width="575" height="383"></figure><p>General local elections include elections for mayors and municipal councils, regional district directors, and&nbsp;<strong>school board trustees</strong>.<o:p></o:p></p><p>During the general local election, seven School District No. 22 trustees will be elected for a four-year term (2026-2030).</p><p><a href="https://www.sd22.bc.ca/elections">Learn More</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Stage 3 Water Restrictions</h3><figure class="image image_resized image-style-side" style="width:21.64%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:800/1853;" src="/images/29c797df-0a8f-46ed-bc84-60a7c866f871?fingerprint=ppb20260605180006" alt="Stage 3 Restrictions (2)" width="800" height="1853"></figure><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Effective immediately, Greater Vernon Water has moved to Stage 3 Water Restrictions due to severe drought conditions, low snowpack, and declining reservoir levels. In support of these measures, we will discontinue field irrigation and bus washing until further notice.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">We have already implemented a number of water conservation strategies within our facilities and will continue to identify and adopt additional measures to further reduce water consumption wherever possible. We remain committed to doing our part to help preserve the community's water supply during this challenging period.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="e2ef9a04f02ee07c438e996cfb5a97a55"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><strong>Field irrigation will be turned off immediately.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p></li><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="e998dccea495051dff2933ee694280eb5"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><strong>Vehicle (bus) washing will be suspended except for safety reasons-windows lights etc.</strong></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">Link: <a href="http://www.rdno.ca/WaterRestrictions">RDNO Website - Water Restrictions</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p>E-Bikes and E-Scooter</p><p class="MsoNormal">School District 22 is currently working in partnership with our local RCMP to raise awareness about the safe and legal use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other small electric devices. <a href="https://www.sd22.bc.ca/e-bikes-and-e-scooters">Learn More</a></p><p><img src="/images/77a160ed-1184-4afc-bfe2-9d61f4a60428?fingerprint=ppb20260527210937" alt="Bike Safety"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>

<p>ELL classes from Fulton and Kal got together today to learn from each other.</p>

<p>We are excited to announce that we have created a Golf Academy for those students who have a special interest in golfing. Students who are enrolled in the Golf Academy can earn credits while pursuing their personal passion of Golf. The Golf Academy offers the opportunity to develop skill and relationships with other students. <a href="/documents/ea17b141-64f7-47ba-bede-45306f5e5149?fingerprint=ppb20251217032617">View the Golf Academy brochure</a></p>