Tumbler Ridge Secondary

About

Tumbler Ridge Secondary School is located at 180 Southgate, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0. The school’s mission is “to develop skills, nurture personal growth, and encourage life long learning in a supportive and respectful environment.” TRSS is a Grade 7–12 school (about 160 students) and highlights its strong sense of community, personal attention, flexible timetables, and unique learning experiences.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River South)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 7-12

Phone: 250 242-4227

Email: stacie_gruntman@sd59.bc.ca

Principal: Stacie Gruntman

Programs and Services

Student support / family support The Tumbler Ridge Family Support Program provides flexible services to families connected to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School (and Tumbler Ridge Elementary), in partnership with the school and community agencies. Supports include individual service planning, help with conflict/crisis management, goal-focused plans, parenting education/programming, advocacy, and connecting families to community resources. Families can contact the school to access the program. Mental health support The school/district notes that, following a community tragedy, a space at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre has been made available for the school community to connect, with mental health professionals present to provide support. Career education / trades exposure The district announced a Mobile Trades Training Unit arriving for Tumbler Ridge Secondary School for the remainder of the school year. Extracurricular activities and student groups The school notes that students can access extracurricular opportunities including athletics, Student Voice, and the GSA, and that all students are welcome to participate in school clubs.

School Culture and Expectations

TRSS emphasizes a supportive and respectful environment focused on developing skills, nurturing personal growth, and encouraging lifelong learning. The school also highlights a close-knit community where staff and students build strong relationships, and it invites student participation in clubs and extracurriculars. The site also promotes safe and caring school communities through the district’s Erase bullying-prevention/reporting resources.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Families can subscribe to bus notifications via email or text through the district system. The district provides a school bus information line (250-782-1061) and a bus garage phone number (250-782-2106); in the Chetwynd area, families are directed to contact Standard Bus (250-788-2415). Bus delays (20+ minutes) or cancellations are announced via the phone line and local radio stations (CJDC radio, Peace FM, Big Country radio).