The school also counts a number of former alumni who went on to careers in film and television, most notably Ryan Reynolds and Joshua Jackson.

[3] The school's mission statement is: "Kitsilano A place where you find Safety, energy, respect Passion for Learning!

"[4] The main foyer is home to a portrait of Chief August Jack Khahtsahlano, the school's namesake.

The auditorium houses a Tanu totem pole, carved by Don Yeomans in 1986 in honour of Vancouver's centennial anniversary.

In addition to its distinguished academic record, Kitsilano has been highly successful in a number of sports, most prominently, basketball, rugby, soccer, ice-hockey, and cheer.

In 1958, a Modernist-style addition designed by school architect Allan B. Wilson was added to the south side of the original building.

In October 2011 the provincial government announced a $57.8 million restoration project that will include seismic upgrades and new construction meeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Standards.