District Context
Geographically located on unceded, ancestral and contemporary lands of the syilx Okanagan People, School District 22 serves the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Lavington, Lumby, and Cherryville, providing excellent educational services to a diverse group of students. The area is home to members of the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), Metis, Inuit, and Off-Reserve First Nations students. We welcome a growing newcomer population and host approximately 300 international students annually. We offer a wide variety of educational programs including but not limited to French Immersion, vLearn – District Online Learning (DOL), opportunities for Trades Training and Secondary Apprenticeships, school and district-based alternative programs, as well as numerous sports and specialty Academies. The district operates on a budget of approximately $140 million.
The mission of SD22 is to inspire and nurture students to thrive in their learning, relationships, and community. Our motto is Dream. Believe. Achieve.
Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
In alignment with the provincial Enhancing Student Learning Reporting Order, School District 22 (SD22) annually submits its Enhancing Student Learning Report to provide a transparent and evidence-informed update on student learning outcomes. The most recent 2025 report, approved by the Board on September 17, 2025, reflects SD22’s commitment to continuous improvement through a structured Continuous Improvement Cycle.
