Glenwood Elementary

About

Glenwood Elementary is located at 20785 24 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 2B4. The school describes itself as a small K–7 community school (“Home of the Glenwood Lions”) with a long history in the area, emphasizing that “Kids Come First” and providing a supportive environment with both academic and personal challenges.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Langley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 534-4644

Email: charvie@sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Colleen Harvie

Programs and Services

**Athletics and extracurricular sports** **School fees and payment (School Cash Online)** The school uses School Cash Online for paying items such as field trips, club fees, and athletic fees. The school notes that instruction is provided free of charge as required by the School Act, and encourages families experiencing financial hardship to contact the principal.

• Ski/Snowboard program (Grade 4–7)
• Friday after-school floor hockey
• Grade 5 swim program
• Primary ice skating
• Boys/Girls basketball
• Boys/Girls volleyball
• Cross country
• Track & Field
• Rock climbing (Grade 7)
• Trestle Tree gymnastics
• Kilometre Club (weekly)
• Terry Fox Week/Run
• Sport Day
• Glenwood Olympics (every 4 years, with the Winter Olympics)

School Culture and Expectations

Glenwood’s mission and values emphasize working together to help students become self-sufficient, contributing community members, while supporting “confident, self-directed learners” who respect themselves and others. The school vision highlights “Kids Come First” and focuses on students being literate, innovative, optimistic, nurturing, and safe. At the district level, schools follow a Student Code of Conduct centered on safe, caring, inclusive, and equitable learning environments, along with dress guidelines intended to support safety and respect without being punitive.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Families are directed to the district’s Transportation Registration webpage for bussing information and registration. The district explains eligibility (including walk-limit distance guidelines), a separate process for riders with diverse abilities, and provides contact support via transportation@sd35.bc.ca.