Hamilton Elementary

About

Hamilton Elementary is located at 5180 Smith Dr, Richmond, BC V6V 2W5. The school’s website shares school news and family information such as spirit days, weekly updates, MyEd Parent Portal access, and emergency preparedness resources.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Richmond)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 668-6514

Email: mmccallum@sd38.bc.ca

Principal: Mark Mccallum

Programs and Services

Transportation (school bus) Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders, following Board Policy 520. Eligibility is based on distance from the 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. Early learning (district programs) Richmond School District offers free early learning opportunities for families with children aged birth to five, emphasizing oral language and play-based learning. StrongStart BC is a free program for children aged 0–5 that children attend with a parent/caregiver; families book sessions at district StrongStart centres.

School Culture and Expectations

The district’s early learning programs describe a commitment to nurturing, responsive relationships and to creating early childhood spaces that are local, inclusive, ethical, and democratic.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Richmond School District offers bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders. Families apply online; bus schedules are emailed to families one week before school starts in September. Students with disabilities/diverse abilities who cannot travel safely may be eligible for transportation assistance (as determined by the superintendent with medical advice).