Charlie Lake Elementary

About

Charlie Lake Elementary is located at 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Rd, Charlie Lake, BC V0C 1H0. The school’s motto is “We are all Lakers!” and it emphasizes being ready to work, ready to learn, and ready for life. The school’s mission is to create a safe learning environment where students build academic confidence and competence, and where students and staff are caring, critical thinkers, and independent problem solvers.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River North)

Education language: The provided school-specific sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Charlie Lake Elementary. School District 60 offers French Immersion (where French is the language of instruction across the curriculum), but the district list of French Immersion schools does not include Charlie Lake Elementary, so there is no evidence from these sources that Charlie Lake offers French Immersion.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 785-2025

Email: charlielakeschool@prn.bc.ca

Principal: Glen Longley

Education Languages

The provided school-specific sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Charlie Lake Elementary. School District 60 offers French Immersion (where French is the language of instruction across the curriculum), but the district list of French Immersion schools does not include Charlie Lake Elementary, so there is no evidence from these sources that Charlie Lake offers French Immersion.

Programs and Services

Before and After School Care Charlie Lake Elementary is a site for School District 60 Before and After School Care (BASC), with online waitlist applications available through the district. Literacy and numeracy improvement initiatives The school participates in the district’s Wireless Writing program (including iPads in Grade 6) and focuses on improving literacy and numeracy for primary and intermediate students. Staff also participate in the Ministry of Education’s “Changing Results for Young Readers.” Student support / safety resources The district provides student support resources and guidance for students who need someone to talk to (including trusted adults at school) and includes bullying reporting options and crisis support lines (e.g., Kids Help Phone and other supports).

School Culture and Expectations

The school culture is built around the “We are all Lakers!” motto, with students connecting it to being respectful, responsible, and safe. The school highlights a strong sense of community, social responsibility, and collaborative relationships with parents. The school also posts a Code of Conduct (document referenced on the school website).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The district notes that schools remain open even when buses do not run, with safety as the primary reason. Bus cancellations may be decided route-by-route, and drivers will contact families if a route is cancelled; families are asked to keep contact information up to date. The district also provides a bus passenger code of conduct and indicates transportation registration information is available (with online registration being developed).

Enrollment

The school website posts a news item titled “Kindergarten Registration for September 2026,” but the provided text does not include enrollment steps or instructions.