Ellison Elementary

About

Ellison Elementary is located at 3735 Parkdale Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 6K9. The school’s website highlights “Making a Difference at Ellison Elementary!” and provides links to items like the School Community Student Learning Plan, news, and registration information.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 870-5140

Email: barrie.macleod@sd23.bc.ca

Principal: C Barrie MacLeod

Programs and Services

Transportation (school bus) Ellison Elementary families can access School District 23 Transportation Services, including online bus registration, route/stop information, and bus rider safety expectations. The district notes that students must be registered on a route to ride, guest riders are not permitted, and bus passes may be scanned when boarding/exiting. Anti-racism and bullying prevention The school website includes quick links to “Anti-Racism” and “Erase Bully.” School fees / payments (School Cash Online) The school site links to School Cash Online. The district transportation fee (when a seat is assigned) is applied to the parent’s School Cash Online account, with payment options described by the district, including possible subsidy/fee waiver processes for families who qualify.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School bus service is managed through Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD23) Transportation Services, which provides online applications, eligibility information, and route/stop details. District bus safety guidance includes arriving at the stop 10 minutes early, staying seated while the bus is moving, keeping aisles clear, and following driver signals for safe crossing (only cross in front when red alternating lights are flashing and the driver signals it’s OK). The district also emphasizes “WE STOP – YOU STOP” rules around school buses and asks families not to problem-solve with the driver at the bus stop to avoid distractions.

Enrollment

The school website posts online student enrollment information for the 2026–2027 school year, and the district provides step-by-step enrollment directions on its School Enrolment page (find your catchment school, watch the tutorial, and complete an enrolment application). The district lists required documentation (proof of age/citizenship and parent/guardian residency/address documents) and notes that some families (e.g., certain immigration/work visa/refugee situations) must first obtain an enrollment code through the Welcome Centre before applying.