Central Programs

"Students do well if they can." Central Programs & Services is a Tier 3 alternate program with three sites throughout Central Okanagan Public Schools.

[Central Programs @CentralPrograms]

Happy Halloween from the @CentralPrograms staff and students!

[Vianne Kintzinger @VKintzinger]

Dedicated professionals! @SD23News

[Misty Smith @librarymisty]

@CentralPrograms middle school students and staff helping out a neighbour with some fall cleanup. The resident opened her home to the group and shared some history of her home, the neighbourhood & Kelowna. Found out the same person that build her home (1907) built Central (1913).

[Foundry Kelowna @FoundryKelowna]

Are you caring for a child or youth who is struggling with mental health or substance use issues? You might be interested in our Take a Break support group at Foundry Kelowna!
For more info, contact Melody at [email protected]
#youthmentalhealth #helpishere

[Misty Smith @librarymisty]

Annual fall BBQ @CentralPrograms. Over 150 students, staff, family and community supports came to enjoy some great food and games! Thanks @boydsauto for the loan of the carBQ and water donation! @MoyraBaxter @FraserCrew @VKintzinger @KevinKaardal

[Kevin Kaardal @KevinKaardal]

Master grillers Principal Randy Horne and Trustee Rolli Cacchioni
serve over 150 guests at the Central Programs Thanksgiving barbeque. So grateful for the many community organizations that support student success at Central!

[Misty Smith @librarymisty]

Busy week for @CentralPrograms middle school students. Learned about indigenous plants (Mission Creek field study), salmon, the Four Food Chiefs (presented by Anona Kampe), powwows (attended OC Powwow) and making bannock (with some saskatoon berry jam to spread on top)!

[Misty Smith @librarymisty]

Middle school students @CentralPrograms learning about the rules for, and culture around, the Stick Game (also known as Lahal, Slahal, Bone Game, Hand Game...).

[Misty Smith @librarymisty]

First Food Friday with our middle school crew @CentralPrograms. Homemade chicken nuggets and fries!

[Misty Smith @librarymisty]

Middle school students spent the day learning about tipis @CentralPrograms. Thanks to @kg_kaiser and Will from the Indigenous Ed. Program for providing the experience for the students to set up a tipi this afternoon at the school. @SD23News

[Misty Smith @librarymisty]

Fantastic day @CentralPrograms building and wrestling our sumobots. What a wonderful and memorable experience for our students! @RyanDWard #codingforkids #sd23learns

[Central Programs @CentralPrograms]

We are very proud of our students and our community! Wishing everyone a safe holiday season ahead! #WeAreCentral https://t.co/UiLHygYO6w

[n @norahbowmangma1]

Central School in Kelowna students and staff made & served amazing Christmas meal . . .and student made this santa chair in shop class #sd23 @MoyraBaxter our schools are wonderful

[Central Programs @CentralPrograms]

The LLC is looking awesome, Ms. Smith! So happy to see the vision starting to take shape! #WeAreCentral https://t.co/HDavoL8WdT

[Misty Smith @librarymisty]

Excited that the physical aspects of the @CentralPrograms LLC are coming together! Loving this space... @RyanDWard #COTLA

[Misty Smith @librarymisty]

The LLC's entry for the @CentralPrograms door decorating contest...great design by grade 11 student!

[Central Programs @CentralPrograms]

A HUGE thanks to Mrs. Friesen and our awesome art students for their work! #WeAreCentral https://t.co/HqDL07ZD2W

[Ryan Ward @RyanDWard]

Amazing what some colour and student creativity can do to brighten up this 105 year-old building! @CentralPrograms @SD23News #cultureofjoy

[Misty Smith @librarymisty]

Sprinkling a little Christmas into the curriculum @CentralPrograms @RyanDWard

[Foundry Kelowna @FoundryKelowna]

Here are some great tips from Dr. Ashley Miller on how parents can help their kids - and themselves - handle the stress and anxiety from back-to-school season!
#youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #backtoschool
https://t.co/lehXyoYyd7

[Central Programs @CentralPrograms]

We look forward to seeing you all return soon! Our office opens on Monday, August 27th at 9:00am. All returning students can re-register on August 30, 31 or September 4 from 9:00am to 3:00pm each day. All new students: please contact the main office to arrange for registration.

[Central Programs @CentralPrograms]

We are very proud of our WLC students for their participation in the Accelerate Youth initiative in partnership with Enactus OC and Start Fresh. Thanks to Mrs. Thygesen and congrats to Jamie and the Enactus team for qualifying for the National... https://t.co/oabPRBYEIb

[Central Programs @CentralPrograms]

We are very proud of our WLC students for their participation in the Accelerate Youth initiative in partnership with Enactus OC and Start Fresh. Thanks to Mrs.... https://t.co/oabPRBYEIb