James Hill Elementary

About

James Hill Elementary is located at 22144 Old Yale Rd, Langley, BC V2Z 1B5, in Murrayville in the Township of Langley (just south of the Fraser Highway). The school describes itself as “Where YOU Belong” and emphasizes being a caring, dedicated community helping every child flourish.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Langley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 530-0251

Email: lfairley@sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Lynn Fairley

Programs and Services

**Athletics and extracurricular sports** **Food programs** James Hill Elementary offers a “Grab & Go” breakfast program available to any student each morning. Students take breakfast bags to their classrooms to eat during morning attendance. **Out-of-school care (before/after school)** A before- and after-school “School-age Care” program (Kindergarten to Grade 5) is offered on the school grounds through Nurturing Hearts, serving children ages 5 to 12 during the school year (closed during school closures). **Student support / special education (district services)** Langley School District provides Student Support Services focused on safe, caring learning environments, including school safety and emergency preparedness, critical incident support/response, mental health supports, student intervention, and diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives. District Learning Support Services include supports such as inclusion support, school psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy/physiotherapy, deaf and hard of hearing services, supports for visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services.

• Cross-Country Running (Grades 4–5)
• Basketball (Grade 5 team; Grade 4 skill development)
• Track and Field (Grades 3–5)
• Floor Hockey (Grades 4–5 intramurals; Grade 3 for fun/skill development)
• Kilometre Club (all students)

School Culture and Expectations

James Hill Elementary’s theme is “Where YOU Belong,” and the school highlights a caring, dedicated community focused on helping every child flourish.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Langley School District provides bus registration and determines eligibility based on home-to-school distance (walk limits noted as 3.2 km for elementary). Families can use the district’s eligibility tool and complete online bus registration; questions are directed to transportation@sd35.bc.ca. Transportation is also described for students with diverse abilities (by policy and approval process) and for International Student Program riders (through homestay coordinators).

Enrollment

Langley School District notes that “Programs of Choice” (application-only) are available at select district sites (e.g., Early/Late French Immersion, Fine Arts, Fundamental, Montessori, U-Connect, LEAP). Families are directed to the district’s choice program registration information and the “Find a Program” directory for details and application processes.