Greenwood Elementary

About

Greenwood Elementary School (GES) is in Greenwood, British Columbia (Po Box 219, Greenwood, BC V0H 1J0). The school describes its focus as providing “exceptional learning experiences and opportunities” while helping students connect with each other and their community. The principal’s message highlights GES as a “Wild School,” emphasizing outdoor, land-based learning that builds curiosity, wellness, belonging, and environmental stewardship through learning connected to the Boundary region’s local environment.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Boundary)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 445-6616

Email: ges@sd51.bc.ca

Principal: Angela Bragg

Programs and Services

Early learning (StrongStart) StrongStart is offered for children from birth to age 5 and their parent/caregiver, in an early learning centre inside the school. The program is play-based and includes activities such as gym, library, snack, circle time with stories/songs, and free play with learning materials. Food programs The school references hot lunch, a breakfast program, and snack tray preparation (including volunteer support for these activities). Athletics and extracurricular sports - After-school sports programs (specific sports not listed) Arts / enrichment The school references after-school arts programs and also notes “sports and arts programs” as areas supported by volunteers. Student support / special education (district) School District 51 describes a collaborative, consultation-based approach to student support through School Based Teams and district consultants, including development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) when needed. The district also lists specialized services such as behaviour specialist service and elementary school counselling service (among others).

School Culture and Expectations

GES highlights belonging and connection—both with peers/community and with the land—through its “Wild School” outdoor learning approach. The principal’s message emphasizes curiosity, wellness, environmental literacy, and stewardship as key values. The school also provides a GES Code of Conduct and a Caregiver’s Handbook as guiding documents for expectations.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school directs families to School District 51 transportation information for busing forms and schedules. The district transportation page explains how to register for busing (including required forms) and notes that forms are submitted to the school secretary. GES also posts notices reminding bus families to check updated routes/times on the district website and references a bus card program for scanning on/off the bus.

Enrollment

Kindergarten registration is open; families are instructed to register by dropping by their neighborhood school during school hours. The school asks families to bring a child’s birth certificate and proof of residency and provides registration forms. For StrongStart, families register with the school secretary and are asked to bring the child’s birth certificate and medical services card along with required forms.