Mitchell Elementary

About

Mitchell Elementary is located at 3800 No. 5 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2T7. The school was first built in 1908 and is the longest continuously operating school in Richmond, named after early Richmond pioneer Alex Mitchell. The school describes its community as multicultural, and says being a “Mitchell Firebird” means being inclusive, caring for others, embracing multiculturalism, having a growth mindset, and learning to regulate feelings in adversity.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Richmond)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 668-6225

Email: vcarriere@sd38.bc.ca

Principal: Valerie Carriere

Programs and Services

Library / Digital resources Mitchell’s library provides an extensive selection of digital resources for grades K–7, including encyclopedias, magazines, online databases, websites, and video streaming platforms; families are directed to contact the Teacher Librarian for account information. Early learning (district programs) Richmond School District offers early learning programs for children from birth to age five, emphasizing oral language and play-based learning. StrongStart BC is a free early learning program for children aged 0–5 that children attend with a parent/caregiver, led by ECE-trained district staff. Transportation (district) Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders, with eligibility based on distance from the catchment school and additional consideration for some students with disabilities/diverse abilities. Families apply online through the district transportation page, and schedules are emailed to families one week before school starts in September.

School Culture and Expectations

The school describes its student community as a “multicultural mosaic.” It also shares that students identify being a “Mitchell Firebird” with inclusion, caring for others, embracing the strengths of a multicultural community, having a growth mindset, and being aware of one’s feelings and able to calm down in the face of adversity.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Richmond School District offers bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders. Eligibility is based on distance from the student’s catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), and some students with disabilities/diverse abilities may qualify for transportation assistance. Applications are submitted online through the district, and bus schedules are emailed to families one week before school starts in September.