Pineridge Elementary

About

Pineridge Elementary is located at 1700 Sloan Avenue in Prince Rupert, BC (mailing address: PO Box 520, Prince Rupert, BC). The school describes a safe and caring environment that emphasizes respect, kindness, inclusion, and following school rules. Pineridge highlights positive behaviour, fairness, and readiness to learn, including self-regulation strategies and being “calm, alert, and ready to learn.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Prince Rupert)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 627-7054

Email: andree.michaud@sd52.bc.ca

Principal: Andree Michaud

Programs and Services

**StrongStart Centre** Pineridge hosts a StrongStart Centre for children ages 3–5 (and younger) with parents/guardians, focused on a literacy- and play-enriched environment. StrongStart uses school spaces such as the gym and library and often joins school assemblies. **After School Activities Program** The school shares an Activities Coordinator with other district schools and runs an after-school program two days per week. Students can sign up for a variety of activities, with the goal of increasing involvement in community and other activities. **Lunch program** Pineridge participates in the district lunch program. Students receive a monthly menu and lunches are delivered daily to the school and to students’ classes. **Student support / self-regulation and behaviour support** The school uses the Restitution philosophy to support students in making choices and fixing mistakes, alongside the Zones of Regulation framework. Students receive instruction in the Zones of Regulation, with continued support through classes, assemblies, and announcements. **Child care (before/after school)** Westview Child Care Centre operates before- and after-school care in the StrongStart room.

School Culture and Expectations

Pineridge emphasizes a safe, caring, and inclusive school culture where bullying is not tolerated. Expectations include respecting others and their personal space and belongings, using positive talk, being honest, and showing kindness. The school also promotes self-regulation, being a good listener, playing fair, taking turns, and working to be “calm, alert, and ready to learn.”