The Kamloops-Thompson School District is expanding with provincial funding approval for a new high school in Aberdeen and plans for an elementary school in Batchelor Heights. They’ve secured a plot for the high school and are awaiting funding for Batchelor Heights. Rhonda Nixon, the district’s superintendent, mentioned a $7.5 million estimate for the high school’s land purchase. The new schools aim to address overcrowding, with Sa-Hali Secondary currently at 131% capacity. The timeline for Batchelor Heights depends on funding, potentially opening by 2029.
The ministry has approved over $48.1 million for various capital projects, including completing Parkcrest Elementary and Sníne Elementary, HVAC upgrades, and new buses with wheelchair spaces. The board unanimously approved the capital plan, signaling progress in expanding educational facilities in the area.
