Prespatou Elem-Secondary

About

Prespatou Elementary-Secondary is located at Po Box 240, Prespatou, BC V0C 2S0. The school serves a vibrant rural community about 83 km north of Fort St. John and welcomes students from Prespatou, Buick Creek, and Altona. It serves approximately just under 300 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and describes itself as a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. The school also functions as a central community hub, hosting events and gatherings for families and community members.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River North)

Education language: Prespatou Elementary-Secondary provides English Language Learning (ELL) support. The school community includes students who speak Low German as a first language, alongside English and some Russian (this describes the community, not a named bilingual/immersion program).

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-12

Phone: 250 630-2241

Email: prespatou@prn.bc.ca

Principal: Margaret Wiebe

Education Languages

Prespatou Elementary-Secondary provides English Language Learning (ELL) support. The school community includes students who speak Low German as a first language, alongside English and some Russian (this describes the community, not a named bilingual/immersion program).

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Prespatou Elementary-Secondary offers educational services including English Language Learning (ELL) support, Learning Assistance, and Inclusion programs to help ensure students have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Technology / digital citizenship The school teaches expectations for appropriate technology use and requires students and parents to sign School District 60’s technology user agreement each year to access district email and technology. The school notes that students in Grades K–3 have limited access to technology/web based on parent and community expectations.

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment and describes a close-knit community where students and adults care for one another. It also outlines expectations for technology use: students are expected to use technology in a productive and positive manner, receive instruction on appropriate use each year, and must have a signed district technology user agreement to access district accounts and tools. A Code of Conduct page is posted for the school (with a “Prespatou PAWS Matrix” referenced).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District 60 (Peace River North) provides transportation services, and a bus registration form is required for all students riding the bus to ensure a seat and keep information current. Families can submit the form by email to transportation@prn.bc.ca or drop it off in person at the district Facilities & Transportation Office or the School Board Office. Bus run status information is available during school days.

Enrollment

The school website posts Kindergarten registration news (e.g., “Kindergarten Registration for September 2026”) for families to follow.