Ellison Elementary

About

Ellison Elementary is located in Vernon, BC (Po Box 2400, Vernon, BC V1H 1S3). The school’s motto is “Don’t just fly, choose to SOAR!” Ellison Elementary states its mission is to inspire and nurture students to actively engage in their learning, individual responsibilities, and the community, and its vision is to be a community where all are respected and each person is encouraged to develop their potential. The school also acknowledges being on the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx people.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Vernon)

Education language: Ellison Elementary highlights French Immersion through a school event (French Immersion Celebration Week). The provided sources do not clearly state the primary language(s) used for core instruction or describe any English Language Learning (ELL) supports.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 260-4176

Email: kdoerksen@sd22.bc.ca

Principal: Kyle Doerksen

Education Languages

Ellison Elementary highlights French Immersion through a school event (French Immersion Celebration Week). The provided sources do not clearly state the primary language(s) used for core instruction or describe any English Language Learning (ELL) supports.

Programs and Services

Lunch programs Ellison Elementary offers hot lunch ordering, with online ordering instructions shared through its PAC hot lunch information. Career programs (district information) The school shares information about a district Career Programs Information Night where families can learn about opportunities and connect with post-secondary and community partners (e.g., Okanagan College, Thompson Rivers University, Skilled Trades BC, Interior Health). Transportation (school bus) Students who require transportation must complete a student school bus registration form and return it to the school office. The district transportation information notes that bus riders must be registered and use a bus pass to scan on/off daily, and families can use the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for real-time bus tracking and scan notifications.

School Culture and Expectations

Ellison Elementary emphasizes respect and helping each person develop their potential as part of its school vision. The school’s mission highlights student engagement in learning, individual responsibility, and community involvement. The sources also include an upcoming “Digital Safety Parent Night,” indicating a focus on supporting families with student digital safety.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Families who need bussing must register; Ellison Elementary directs families to complete a student school bus registration form and return it to the office. District transportation guidance states bus riders must be registered and use a bus pass to scan on/off daily, and bussing is primarily designed for in-catchment students outside walk limits (with out-of-catchment rides not guaranteed). The district also offers the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for real-time route/bus status and notifications, and provides bus safety and expected-behaviour resources.

Enrollment

Ellison Elementary posts “2025–2026 Registration Information” on its website, but the provided sources do not include the detailed steps or requirements.