Nakusp Elementary

About

Nakusp Elementary School (NES) is located in Nakusp, British Columbia (mailing address: PO Box 250, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0). NES is a K–7 school that describes itself as surrounded by a pristine natural setting that supports outdoor and place-based learning, including an outdoor classroom, a forest area, and gardens on the property. The school emphasizes student-centred learning, strong connections with each child, and goals focused on numeracy, literacy, and social-emotional growth.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Arrow Lakes)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 265-3638

Email: brent.cook@sd10.bc.ca

Principal: Mike Hibberson

Programs and Services

Outdoor / place-based learning NES highlights outdoor learning opportunities supported by an outdoor classroom, a large forest area, and gardens on the school property. Extracurricular activities ("Thrive after Three") NES offers “Thrive after Three” opportunities so students can participate in a range of extracurricular areas, including Art, Choir, Drama, Archery, Outdoor Games, Robotics, Fabric Arts, and Pottery. Student support / special education (district services) SD10 schools have access to learning resource support, counseling, and consultant services. District-level consultant services listed include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and School Psychology, as well as support connected to Provincial Outreach Programs (e.g., POPARD and POPDHH) for eligible students. Indigenous Education (district program) SD10 provides an Indigenous Education Program offering culturally relevant programming and services intended to create pathways to success for students of Indigenous ancestry, including support from Indigenous Education staff and Indigenous Support Teachers.

School Culture and Expectations

NES describes a strong culture and sense of community among students, staff, and parents, and notes that community members are frequently in and out of the school, reflecting an open learning environment. The school states it focuses on connecting with each child and providing student-centred learning so each child can experience growth and success. NES also has a Code of Conduct page (details not included in the provided text).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

SD10 provides school bus transportation for central zone schools including NES, with registration through an online bus registration form. The district notes an early registration period for priority consideration, and that after that, spaces are allocated first-come, first-served. SD10 posts bus route information (routes are subject to change).