The Frank Venables Auditorium was also destroyed in early morning fire.

details were not publicly released, however, the cause is commonly believed to be arson.

The Southern Okanagan Secondary School was a rare Streamline Moderne design, opening its doors in October 1948.

The BC government contributed $19.5 million to the rebuilding of the new school.

A grand opening for the new school was held on February 6, 2014, and showcased the new Frank Venables Theatre.