Central Okanagan Public school bus (Image Credit: C.O.P.S.)
Time Change
Central Okanagan secondary schools shifting start and end times by 15 minutes
Jun 25, 2026 | 10:29 AM
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Secondary school start and dismissal times across the Central Okanagan will shift by 15 minutes this fall after the school board approved changes aimed at improving transportation efficiency and reducing costs.
The board of education voted unanimously to move secondary school hours to 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning in September 2026, excluding Central School. Instructional time will remain unchanged.
The district said the adjustment is expected to ease pressure on school bus routes, increase capacity within the existing system and cut transportation costs by nearly $500,000 dollars annually.
Board chair Valene Johnson said the decision followed broad public engagement involving more than 1,200 parents, students, staff and community members.
