Evans Elementary

About

Evans Elementary is located at 7600 Evans Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 1L2. The school serves Kindergarten to Grade Five students in the residential Sardis area of Chilliwack and describes itself as a community-oriented, small-school environment that reinforces a “family” culture and offers a range of in-school and after-school experiences to enrich students’ education.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Chilliwack)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 858-3057

Email: shawn_mcleod@sd33.bc.ca

Principal: Shawn McLeod

Programs and Services

Home Reading Program (after-school) Every student is expected to participate in the Home Reading Program by reading a minimum of 15 minutes per night during the school year. Kiwanis of Chilliwack sponsors the program and provides incentives as students reach benchmarks. Mentoring (Big Brothers Big Sisters) Through a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Chilliwack, students in Grades 2–5 can be matched with an adult mentor who meets once a week for one hour during the school year. Physical activity and outdoor learning Teachers use field trips to enrich learning, including school-community hiking excursions throughout the year. Intermediate students also participate in a Run-Walk-Jog program (Grades 4–6) twice per week, setting and working toward personal distance goals. Student support / special education Evans Elementary lists Education Assistants, a Child & Youth Care Worker, and an Aboriginal Support Worker as part of its support staff. The school also lists a school counsellor (Mrs. Marissa Moens). Athletics and extracurricular sports Childcare Evans Elementary is home to Wind and Tide childcare.

• Cross-Country (Grades 3–5)
• Soccer (Grades 4–5)
• Basketball (Grade 5)
• Volleyball (Grades 4–5)
• Track and Field (Grades 3–5)

School Culture and Expectations

Evans Elementary describes itself as a community-oriented school that emphasizes a “family” feeling throughout its culture. The school highlights providing a vibrant learning environment supported by engaged parents and a dedicated staff focused on students’ academics and overall personal development.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school asks families not to arrive before supervision begins at 7:50 a.m. (morning bell is at 8:00 a.m.).