Celebrating New Local Owners of Koksilah Elementary

The Board of Education for the Cowichan Valley School District is happy to announce the sale of Koksilah Elementary School to Duncan Pentecostal Church and Living Stones Landscaping Inc.

Koksilah Elementary opened its doors as an elementary school in 1964 replacing the Old Koksilah school. Over the years, Koksilah Elementary School grew to include 14 classrooms, a library and a gymnasium. It served the community from its construction until its closing in 2013. After the school’s closing, the Board partnered with Vancouver Island University (VIU) to provide local trades training for Cowichan Valley students, keeping local students training in local schools and with local businesses. With the conclusion of VIU’s lease in 2026 the trades training centre moved from Koksilah and the Board finalized their consultation under the provincial disposal process before listing the property for public sale.

The sale of the property is a high priority for the Board as the funds generated will be directed towards repairs and maintenance to schools across the district. These projects could include addressing playground needs, heating and cooling system upgrades, and/or accessibility improvements.

“The sale of Koksilah Elementary School to Duncan Pentecostal Church and Living Stones Landscaping Inc. is a celebration for our community and district, that’s why the board unanimously supported this offer. Our students have told us that it’s important for them to have pride in their place of learning, and this sale helps deliver on that by generating needed funds for important renovations and improvement,” stated Cathy Schmidt, chair of the Board of Education for the Cowichan Valley School District.

The sale was finalized on August 28, 2026, and Duncan Pentecostal Church and Living Stones Landscaping Inc. will take possession of the property on September 15, 2026.