News Items tag as: Parkcrest Elementary School fire

Province approves $35M for new Parkcrest Elementary school in Kamloops
January 25, 2021 - 11:42 AM

The province has announced plans to build a new school in Kamloops to replace the burned down Parkcrest Elementary.
Parkcrest Elementary students to receive 30 ukuleles to replace those lost in fire
February 14, 2020 - 4:10 PM

The community continues to support the students and staff at Parkcrest Elementary School in Kamloops, five months after the blaze that destroyed the school.
Kamloops elementary school to receive $10,000 grant to help rebuild library
December 02, 2019 - 7:28 PM

The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation has announced Parkcrest Elementary School will be receiving a special $10,000 grant.
Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops offer space to students affected by Parkcrest Elementary school fire
September 12, 2019 - 5:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - After the Kamloops-Thompson School District received several concerns from parents regarding the relocation of the Twin Rivers Education Centre program moving to a Kamloops high school, the district decided to find another location for students in the Bridges program.
Kamloops elementary school fire a ‘complicated’ investigation
September 11, 2019 - 6:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Fire inspectors are struggling with a complex and tough investigation as they look for the cause of the blaze that destroyed a Kamloops elementary school last week.
Arson ruled out as cause of Kamloops elementary school fire
September 10, 2019 - 10:07 AM

KAMLOOPS - RCMP have determined the cause of a Kamloops elementary school fire was not due to criminal activity.
Here's how you can help the teachers of Parkcrest Elementary rebuild their classrooms
September 09, 2019 - 1:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A fire that destroyed a Kamloops elementary school last week has left many teachers without the materials they need for the school year but several organizations across the community have offered to assist in any way they can.
Parkcrest elementary students, staff to be relocated to nearby Kamloops school
September 09, 2019 - 10:44 AM

KAMLOOPS - After an intense fire displaced more than 350 students and 40 staff members at a Kamloops elementary school last week, Kamloops-Thompson School District officials have announced a plan for the future.
You can help Parkcrest Elementary School teachers by donating books
September 06, 2019 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Community support continues to grow for those affected by the devastating fire at Parkcrest Elementary School in Kamloops.
No word yet on cause of blaze that destroyed a Kamloops elementary school
September 06, 2019 - 2:53 PM

KAMLOOPS - As the Kamloops school district works to find a place for the students and staff displaced by the fire that ripped through their elementary school last night, fire investigators are working to figure out what caused the blaze.
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