Frank J Mitchell Elementary

About

Frank J. Mitchell Elementary School (FJMES) is located in Sparwood, British Columbia (Po Box 345, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0), nestled in the Elk Valley between Fernie and Elkford. The school serves Kindergarten to Grade 6 and enrolls approximately 370 students. FJMES shares a property with Sparwood Secondary School, which students attend after leaving FJMES. The school emphasizes creating an environment where all students and their families feel welcome, included, accepted, and celebrated.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 425-7818

Email: jason.sommerfeld@sd5.bc.ca

Principal: Jason Sommerfeld

Programs and Services

Strong Start Strong Start is listed as a program/service to support student development and learning. Indigenous Education The school lists Indigenous Education programs, resources, and initiatives aimed at supporting and integrating Indigenous culture. Student support / counselling and wellness FJMES has a full-time elementary school counselor who provides prevention and intervention strategies (individual, group, and classwork) and connects/educates families about outside agencies and opportunities. The school also lists a Youth Care Worker for student and family support services.

School Culture and Expectations

FJMES says it strives to create an environment that makes all students and their families feel welcome, included, accepted, and celebrated.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school website links to a bus schedule, but the provided sources do not include details about drop-off/pick-up, parking, or route information.

Enrollment

Kindergarten registration is online (the school directs families to follow the registration hyperlink for details). For Grades 1–6, the school provides a fillable registration form and notes that a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate or Passport must be provided with the registration package before enrollment can be completed.