Global Learning in a Rural Setting

Nakusp Secondary School

Principal's MessageNakusp Secondary School photo

I would like to welcome you personally to the Nakusp Secondary School’s Website.

As this website is developed, we hope it becomes a useful tool in increasing communication between the Nakusp Secondary School staff, our students and their parents.

We look forward to hearing feedback from you about our progress.

Our motto “Prove it Possible!” has stood the test of time. We continue to show parents and our communities that Nakusp Secondary School is a good school; in academics, in sports, in the applied and fine arts, and in social development.

Thank you for visiting our website! GO COUGARS!!

Code of Ethics

Within our learning environment, we:

  • Sustain open, two-way communication
  • Demonstrate tolerance, understanding and compassion
  • Are accountable for our actions
  • Strive to have fun as we work to do our best
  • Promote a healthy emotional, physical lifestyle
  • Foster growth in confidence, hope, ability, reliability, strength, and trust
  • Promote friendships and instil a sense of belonging and loyalty
  • Treat each other with honesty, respect and integrity

Our History

Nakusp Secondary School was officially opened in 1957.  We are proud of our school, our staff and, in particular, our student body.

Nakusp Secondary School is well known in the Kootenays and throughout the province, not only because of its pristine location, but also for the high athletic achievement of our students.