Columbia Park Elementary

About

Columbia Park Elementary is located at PO Bag 7200, 120 Colbeck Road, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0. Situated near the golf course and the Columbia River on the north end of Revelstoke, the school serves families from areas including Big Eddy, Greeley, Johnson Heights, and Columbia Park, as well as communities along the Trans Canada Highway. The school emphasizes a positive, caring environment where successes are recognized and celebrated, guided by its RAISE code of conduct (Respect All Individuals, Self, Environment). Columbia Park’s mission is to support students as life-long, independent learners and responsible citizens who value diversity and defend human rights in all environments.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Revelstoke)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 837-4744

Email: apfeiffer@sd19.bc.ca

Principal: Andrew Pfeiffer

Programs and Services

Library and technology Columbia Park Elementary offers an up-to-date library, and students use devices such as laptops and iPads to support and complement learning. Music / Band The school offers arts education, including Band for students in Grades 6 and 7. Physical Education The physical education program is enhanced through both curricular and extracurricular activities. Student support / counselling The district elementary counsellor provides direct counselling services to students and families; families are encouraged to contact the principal or their child’s teacher if they feel counselling support would be helpful. Student nutrition School District #19 runs a free breakfast program every school day in each school, intended to provide nutritious food to any student who needs it; the program is open to anyone, anytime. Health and well-being SD19 partners with Interior Health and the Health Promoting Schools program, which aims to enhance well-being for students, staff, parents, and community partners and shares health information via newsletters.

School Culture and Expectations

Columbia Park Elementary describes a school environment that is safe, supportive, caring, and focused on student growth, inclusion, and excellence. As a community, the school aims to create a positive, caring environment where successes are recognized and celebrated. The school’s RAISE code of conduct—Respect All Individuals, Self, Environment—is described as being enthusiastically demonstrated by students. The school also highlights goals related to literacy and health and well-being, and values parent and family contributions.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Many students use district bussing to travel to and from school. The school notes that bussing is a privilege and students are required to behave respectfully and responsibly, following bus rules and the school’s R.A.I.S.E. Code of Conduct; unsafe behavior may result in loss of bus privileges.

Enrollment

For district registration, families are directed to use the K-12 Student Registration form to register a student. StrongStart has its own online registration form; after an online form is processed, the school contacts families about required documentation, which must be received before registration is finalized.