Steeples Elementary

About

Steeples Elementary School is located at 700 24th Ave N, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5P6. The school (built in the mid-1980s) serves approximately 230 students with about 50 staff, and says it focuses on providing “high quality, well rounded, whole child educational experiences.” Steeples emphasizes layering academic achievement with team building, self-esteem, self-actualization, and community responsibility, and highlights a centralized location that supports learning through regular visits to local community facilities.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 426-3352

Email: erin.boehm@sd5.bc.ca

Principal: Erin Boehm

Programs and Services

Breakfast and Lunch Club Steeples provides breakfast each morning for students who were unable to eat a nutritious meal before school (e.g., cereal, toast, fresh fruit, milk, and juice). The school also provides a bagged lunch for students who come to school without one, with daily drop-off support from the Salvation Army. Indigenous Education The school offers Indigenous Education supports focused on incorporating Indigenous perspectives and cultural practices. The Indigenous Education Support Worker role includes supporting Indigenous learners and families through the district’s Indigenous Education Enhancement Agreement, guided by principles such as culture, respect, belonging, achievement, collaboration, and celebration of success. StrongStart StrongStart is offered as an early learning opportunity where parents and caregivers can participate in their child’s early learning experiences. Student support / learning services (including speech and language) Steeples’ Learning Services team includes Learning Services Teachers, an Indigenous Education Support Worker, a counsellor, youth care workers, a Speech-Language Pathologist, and Education Assistants. Speech-Language Pathology services include assessment and support for areas such as articulation, fluency, receptive/expressive language, social communication, AAC, voice, and early literacy skills; families are encouraged to start by discussing concerns with the classroom teacher.

School Culture and Expectations

Steeples says it strives to inspire children and foster a safe learning environment that encourages cooperation, positive self-esteem, and respect for others. The school emphasizes the importance of parent–staff collaboration and encourages positive, ongoing communication as partners in a child’s educational growth. A school Code of Conduct is provided as a downloadable document.

Enrollment

Registration information is provided through School District No. 5 Southeast Kootenay (“welcomes families and students to our School District”) via the school’s Registration link.