Fraser River Middle

About

Fraser River Middle School (FRMS) is located at 800 Queens Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 0J2, at the corner of Queens Avenue and Eighth Street. Opened in September 2016 as New Westminster’s third middle school, FRMS welcomes students in Grades 6–8 from several feeder elementary schools and welcomes both current and new families to its learning community. The school emphasizes a safe, structured, supportive environment where students feel safe and included, and it practices regular safety drills and emergency preparedness procedures.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (New Westminster)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 6-8

Phone: 604 517-1800

Email: fraserriver@sd40.bc.ca

Principal: Jennifer Davis

Programs and Services

**School meals / nutrition** FRMS participates in the district’s Fuel Up! Lunch Program, which allows families to order nutritious, affordable lunches from a partner vendor. Menus follow provincial nutrition guidelines and include vegetarian and halal options. **Athletics and extracurricular sports** FRMS offers intramural and competitive athletics, and welcomes parent/community involvement. **Community school programs (after-school enrichment)** FRMS offers free community school programs for Grades 6–8, such as Youth Gourmade (a cooking course) and Advance Scratch Coding (game-making and bridging from Scratch to Python). Registration is handled through an online application process and participants may be selected by random draw.

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Football
• Hockey
• Soccer
• Track and field
• Volleyball

School Culture and Expectations

FRMS’s Code of Conduct is grounded in the values of the BC Human Rights Code and emphasizes a safe, caring, structured, and inclusive environment free from discrimination. The school teaches and expects students to “SOAR” every day: Safety, Open-mindedness, Accountability, and Respect. The code addresses bullying/cyberbullying, harassment, threats/violence, illegal acts, and other behaviours that disrupt learning or safety, and notes that discipline aims to be preventative and restorative. Personal digital devices are restricted at school except when required for specific instructional purposes or documented needs (e.g., IEP/LSP or medical needs).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

FRMS opens at 8:00 a.m. for drop-off and breakfast, and students who arrive late must check in at the office before going to class. Students are expected to remain on school property during breaks and lunch unless they have written parent/guardian permission; off-site visits (such as to local shops) are not permitted. The school also outlines emergency safety procedures (e.g., hold and secure, shelter in place, lockdown, evacuation) and practices drills throughout the year.

Enrollment

Families register through the district process, with registration dates and deadlines posted on the district registration site. For mid-year registration or after deadlines, families are asked to book an appointment with the registration team, bring completed forms and required paperwork, and note that placement is based on catchment and available space. The registration appointment form allows families to request a translator if needed, and out-of-catchment/transfer applications are only accepted at certain times and conditions (with high-demand placements determined by lottery in some cases).