Dragon Lake Elementary

About

Dragon Lake Elementary is located at 2671 Hydraulic Rd, Quesnel, BC V2J 4H4. The school is part of Quesnel School District 28, which acknowledges it rests on the traditional lands of the Lhtako Dene.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Quesnel)

Education language: French Immersion is available in Quesnel School District #28 from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with entry into Early French Immersion in Kindergarten or Grade 1. In the elementary portion of the program, students receive instruction in all areas of the curriculum in French from Kindergarten through Grade 2, and English Language Arts is added incrementally beginning in Grade 3. (The district lists École Red Bluff Lhtako Elementary as offering French language instruction for Grades K–7.)

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 747-2142

Email: corryclimenhage@sd28.bc.ca

Principal: Corry Climenhage

Education Languages

French Immersion is available in Quesnel School District #28 from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with entry into Early French Immersion in Kindergarten or Grade 1. In the elementary portion of the program, students receive instruction in all areas of the curriculum in French from Kindergarten through Grade 2, and English Language Arts is added incrementally beginning in Grade 3. (The district lists École Red Bluff Lhtako Elementary as offering French language instruction for Grades K–7.)

Programs and Services

Breakfast Program A breakfast program is offered as a partnership between Breakfast Clubs of Canada and School District 28. Early learning (pre-K) Early Learning includes StrongStart, Ready Set Learn, Kindergarten, and Quesnel's Early Years Activity Calendar. Student transportation (school buses) Families can register for busing by completing the School Bus Registration form (submit to the school secretary, or email to transportation@sd28.bc.ca). The district notes limited bus seats and asks families to contact the transportation department to register. Bus stop times are approximate and families are asked to be 5–10 minutes early; the district also shares cold-weather bus operations policies and notes that buses have video surveillance systems (which may include audio recording).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School bus service is available, with route listings and schedules provided by the district. Families must register for busing using the School Bus Registration form (submit to the school secretary or email transportation@sd28.bc.ca), and the district notes seats are limited and attendance is taken daily. Bus stop times are approximate and families are advised to arrive 5–10 minutes early. The district also publishes cold-weather bus operations guidance and notes that buses have video surveillance systems (which may include audio recording).