Friday, December 19 is the last day of school before the beginning of winter break. 

The school district office at 811 Stanley Street in Nelson is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. MT until 4:00 p.m PT / 5:00 p.m. MT during the winter break except for Christmas Day - December 25; Boxing day - December 26; and New Year's Day - January 1.

Schools are back in session on Monday, January 5, 2026. 

SD8 wishes everyone a magical winter holiday!