Ecole Beairsto Elementary

About

École Beairsto Elementary is located at 3302 27 St, Vernon, BC V1T 4W7. The school’s mission is to “inspire and nurture students to thrive in their learning, relationships, and community,” and its vision is to be a community where all are respected and each person is encouraged to develop their potential. The school acknowledges it is on the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx people.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Vernon)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 542-1388

Email: mmanthorne@sd22.bc.ca

Principal: Moira Manthorne

Programs and Services

**Career Programs** School District 22 offers Career Education programming that supports students in developing career skills and competencies, with resources for career planning and opportunities such as dual credit/micro-credentials, career pathways, and immersive experiences (district programming). **Student care / child care (before- and after-school)** School District 22 operates licensed school-age child care programs on school grounds, including at École Beairsto Elementary. The district lists before-school and after-school care options for participating schools. **Bus transportation** Families who require busing must complete a student school bus registration form and register their child to ride. SD22 issues bus passes that students scan on/off daily, and families can use the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for real-time bus information and scan notifications. Bussing is designed for in-catchment students outside the 2.4 km walk limits, and service is subject to ongoing evaluation.

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes respect and encouraging each person to develop their potential, and focuses on helping students thrive in learning, relationships, and community. The school also acknowledges and honours the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx people.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

**School bus transportation** is available through SD22 for eligible students. Students must be registered to ride and will receive a bus pass that is scanned on and off the bus daily. Families can use the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website to track buses in real time and receive notifications when students scan on/off; the Transportation Department can also message families about delays or changes. Bussing is primarily for in-catchment students outside the 2.4 km walk limits and is not guaranteed for out-of-catchment schools; families needing transportation must submit the required registration form to the transportation office.