Sep 04, 2025 – Kathy Michaels/Castanet Kelowna

Young people in a growing Kelowna neighbourhood are getting some support.

The province announced it approved funding for a new middle school, which will offer 800 new seats. The school is planned for property adjacent to the new Parkinson Recreation Centre.

The final business case for the new school is with the ministry for a decision on funding.

“As more families choose Kelowna, we need to make sure students have the schools they need to succeed,” Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure, said in a Thursday media release.

“This new middle school is just one of many investments we’re making in the Okanagan to help meet growing demand and ensure students are supported for years to come.”

The new school will include culturally responsive spaces designed in consultation with Indigenous communities. These spaces will reflect government’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation and providing students with a culturally supportive learning environment.

This project is expected to cost approximately $101 million, and will add to an investment of more than $400 million for building and upgrading schools in Kelowna.

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