Raymer Elementary

About

Raymer Elementary is located at 657 Raymer Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4Z6. The school highlights the message: “Take Care of Yourself, Others, and Our School.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)

Education language: The district transportation information notes that bus routes are designed to service eligible students attending their “English catchment school.” No immersion/bilingual program or English language learning (ELL) supports are described in the provided sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 870-5125

Email: kyla.babcock@sd23.bc.ca

Principal: Kyla Babcock

Education Languages

The district transportation information notes that bus routes are designed to service eligible students attending their “English catchment school.” No immersion/bilingual program or English language learning (ELL) supports are described in the provided sources.

Programs and Services

Student support / counselling Raymer Elementary has access to a part-time school counsellor (as do elementary schools in SD23). The counsellor supports students with emotional, social, or behavioural concerns that may affect learning and well-being, consults with staff/administration/parents, and can help connect families to community agencies for longer-term supports. The counsellor may also help develop behavioural strategies and plans in consultation with parents and teaching staff. Transportation (school bus) Central Okanagan Public Schools Transportation provides bus service across the district and requires families to submit an online transportation application; riders must be registered and scan a bus pass when boarding/exiting. The district outlines bus rider rules (for example, arriving at the stop 10 minutes early, staying seated, and keeping noise down) and emphasizes safe loading/unloading and pedestrian safety, including “WE STOP – YOU STOP” expectations around school buses with flashing red lights. Transportation fees (where applicable) are applied through School Cash Online, with payment arrangements required within 30 days of fees being assigned, and subsidy options may be available for families facing financial hardship.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s stated expectation is: “Take Care of Yourself, Others, and Our School.”

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School bus transportation is managed by Central Okanagan Public Schools Transportation Services. Families must apply online for bussing; only registered riders may ride, and students assigned to a route receive a bus pass that must be scanned when boarding/exiting. The district provides school bus safety guidance (including arriving at the stop 10 minutes early, remaining seated, and following driver signals for crossing) and reminds drivers to stop when school bus red lights are flashing (“WE STOP – YOU STOP”).

Enrollment

Central Okanagan Public Schools directs families to enroll by (1) finding their catchment school, (2) watching the enrolment application tutorial, and (3) completing the district enrolment application online. After applying, families must provide required documentation (such as proof of age/citizenship and proof of BC residency/address).