William Cook Elementary

About

William Cook Elementary is located at 8600 Cook Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 1V7. The school website highlights ongoing school communications such as weekly “Week At A Glance” updates and other school news for families.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Richmond)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 668-6454

Email: nwiddess@sd38.bc.ca

Principal: Nicole Widdess

Programs and Services

School communications The school site posts regular family updates such as “Week At A Glance” and other announcements (e.g., spirit wear sales). Student support / special education Richmond School District transportation information notes that students with physical or mental disabilities that prevent safe travel may qualify for bus transportation or transportation assistance, determined by the district under Board policy. Early learning (district programs) Richmond School District offers early learning programs for children from birth to age five, including StrongStart BC (a free program for children ages 0–5 attending with a parent/caregiver). The district also maintains a directory of licensed child care operators located on school grounds.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders, based on distance from a student’s catchment school (K–Grade 3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km). Students with physical or mental disabilities that prevent safe travel may also qualify for transportation assistance. Families apply online through the district transportation page; bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September.