Wix-Brown Elementary

About

Wix-Brown Elementary is located at 23851 24 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 3A3. The school describes itself as a small, rural K–7 community where being a smaller school creates opportunities and helps everyone know one another, with a focus on building relationships and a strong sense of community and belonging where each person feels seen and heard.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Langley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 534-5633

Email: lburnham@sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Lorrie Burnham

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Langley School District provides Student Support Services focused on safe, caring, and compassionate learning environments, including school safety and emergency preparedness, critical incident response, mental health support, student intervention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The District’s Learning Support Services include inclusion support, school psychology, speech and language services, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, supports for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and students with visual impairments, and hospital/homebound support. Transportation (school bus registration) The District provides an online transportation registration process for eligible riders, courtesy riders, and some specialized transportation for riders with diverse abilities (as defined by District policy). Families are directed to use the District’s eligibility tool, keep their address current in MyEDBC, and contact transportation@sd35.bc.ca with questions.

School Culture and Expectations

Wix-Brown’s purpose statement is: “All students striving to achieve their personal best.” The school teaches and recognizes its BEARS values: Belonging (inclusion and honoring differences), Effort, Accountability (taking responsibility and restoring relationships), Respect (for self, others, and property), and Safety. At the District level, the Student Code of Conduct emphasizes safe and caring schools, mutual respect, cooperation, social responsibility, and trauma-informed practices. The District states schools are inclusive environments that value all students and families, and provides dress guidelines focused on safety, respect, and non-offensive clothing.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School bus registration is managed through the Langley School District’s transportation registration system. Families are asked to use the District’s online tool to confirm whether they are eligible or courtesy riders (based on home-to-school distance) and then complete the appropriate online registration form. For help, families can email transportation@sd35.bc.ca; families of riders with diverse abilities are instructed to connect with their school team/administrator to determine eligibility and receive approval for registration.

Enrollment

For District Programs of Choice (application required), Langley School District directs families to apply through the District’s choice program registration process and to consult the program directory for details. The District also provides catchment maps and a School Locator Tool to help families confirm which school they should attend; families can contact the School Board Office at 604-534-7891 if unsure.