J W Inglis Elementary

About

J W Inglis Elementary is located in Lumby, BC (Po Box 369, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0). The school describes itself as “Home of the Wildcats” and shares a mission to inspire and nurture students to thrive in their learning, relationships, and community. Its vision is to be a community where all are respected and each person is encouraged to develop their potential. The school also 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-6

Phone: 250 547-9231

Email: nmaccagno@sd22.bc.ca

Principal: Nigel Maccagno

Programs and Services

Child care / Early learning A new child care facility is planned on the school grounds, with spaces for infant-toddlers, children ages three to five, and school-age children. The school notes that registration updates will be shared later. Transportation (school bus) Students who require busing must complete a student school bus registration form and return it to the school office. District transportation information includes bus-pass scanning on/off for registered riders, plus optional use of the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for real-time bus information and scan notifications. Career programs (district information) SD22 describes a Career Education team that supports students with career skills, planning resources, and program offerings (such as dual credit/micro-credentials and career pathways) at the district level.

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes respect and helping each person develop their potential, alongside supporting student growth in learning, relationships, and community. It also includes an acknowledgement of the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx people as part of its school identity.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Bus transportation is available through SD22. Families must register students to ride, and students who are registered receive a bus pass that is scanned on and off daily; the district also offers the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for real-time bus tracking and scan notifications. The school’s website instructs families who require transportation to complete a bus registration form and return it to the school office, and provides district transportation contact information for inquiries.