Mile 108 Elementary

About

Mile 108 Elementary is located at Po Box 27, 108 Mile Ranch, BC V0K 2Z0. The school is north of 100 Mile House and serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 7. The principal is Maria Telford.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

Education language: The sources describe an English program and also provide district information about Early French Immersion, where French is the language of instruction for much of the BC curriculum (especially in K–3). The district notes French Immersion is offered for residents of 100 Mile House and Williams Lake; the provided sources do not confirm that Mile 108 Elementary itself offers French Immersion. No English Language Learning (ELL) details were provided in the sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 791-5221

Email: maria.telford@sd27.bc.ca

Principal: Maria Telford

Education Languages

The sources describe an English program and also provide district information about Early French Immersion, where French is the language of instruction for much of the BC curriculum (especially in K–3). The district notes French Immersion is offered for residents of 100 Mile House and Williams Lake; the provided sources do not confirm that Mile 108 Elementary itself offers French Immersion. No English Language Learning (ELL) details were provided in the sources.

Programs and Services

Early learning (StrongStart) Mile 108 Elementary offers a StrongStart Centre, a free, school-based early learning parent participation program for families with young children. The program emphasizes early learning experiences and supports family involvement, recognizing parents as a child’s first and most important teacher. Student support / special education Cariboo-Chilcotin School District describes student support services for students with special needs, including assessment, consultation with families and school staff, and support for developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The district’s approach is to organize services at the school level to the maximum extent possible, with specialist staff supporting schools.

School Culture and Expectations

The school website notes Mile 108 Elementary is a peanut-free school. The district also states a commitment to truth and reconciliation, equity, and success for all Indigenous learners, and acknowledges operating on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in, and Dakelh Nations.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The district transportation department states it provides bus routes intended to be safe and efficient, balancing safety, financial accountability, efficiency, and convenience. Families are directed to bus registration and the Infofinder tool for transportation information.

Enrollment

The school website includes a “Kindergarten Registration” item, but the provided sources do not include specific enrollment steps or instructions.