Blue Mountain Elementary

About

Blue Mountain Elementary is located at 12153 248th Street, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1J3. The school is situated next to Garibaldi Secondary School on a large property that supports outdoor activities, and it includes 14 classrooms, a library, and a well-equipped gym. Staff describe a commitment to providing students with an excellent, well-rounded education while helping students become good citizens who can adapt to and contribute to society. The school also emphasizes partnering with families and highlights support from an involved Parent Advisory Council (PAC).

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 463-6414

Email: julie_clarke@sd42.ca

Principal: Julie Clarke

Programs and Services

StrongStart Learning Centre Blue Mountain Elementary works with School District No. 42 (with BC government support) to offer a free StrongStart Learning Centre program for parents/caregivers and children from birth to five years old. The program includes activities such as story time, circle time, free play, arts, early literacy, and information sharing, and is located at Garibaldi Secondary School (entrance by gym doors). Family engagement / PAC The school has a Parent Advisory Council (PAC) focused on supporting education and contributing to school community, including two-way communication between home and school and input on topics such as safety, emergency preparedness, and fundraising. The PAC’s support helps provide resources and support access to field trips. School safety procedures The district’s School Safety Notification System outlines emergency procedures and drills (e.g., fire drills, earthquake drills including the Great BC Shakeout, and lockdown-related procedures).

School Culture and Expectations

Blue Mountain Elementary’s Code of Conduct is designed to maintain a safe, caring, and orderly environment by encouraging socially responsible behaviour and clearly communicating expectations. The school’s mission is to foster lifelong learning so students reach their full potential as ethical and valuable contributors. Character development is guided by the Six Pillars of Character: Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Citizenship, and Trustworthiness. The school also states that discrimination or degrading language/behaviour based on characteristics such as sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, ethnicity, or religion will not be tolerated, and it emphasizes a preventative and restorative approach to behaviour support.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Families may be eligible for district-provided bus service if they live more than 4 km away (Grades K–3) or more than 4.8 km away (Grades 4–7). The school directs families to the district transportation page for details: https://www.sd42.ca/student-transportation/.

Enrollment

The school notes that kindergarten registration information is provided through the district and directs families to learn about registration phases and the process at https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/.