Upper Pine Elem-Jr Secondary

About

Upper Pine Elementary & Junior Secondary is located at 10716 97 Ave, Fort St John, BC V1J 6L7. Upper Pine is a K–8 school in Rose Prairie, minutes north of Fort St. John. The school says it is committed to child-centered learning, collaborative planning, and positive school-culture supports, including PBIS school-wide discipline. It highlights a welcoming facility, strong parent/community support, and a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social responsibility.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River North)

Education language: Upper Pine reports that about 10% of students are English as a second language and that the school has access to ELL support. The sources do not specify the primary language(s) used for core instruction or any immersion/bilingual program.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-8

Phone: 250 827-3691

Email: upperpine@prn.bc.ca

Principal: Palma Vasarhelyi

Education Languages

Upper Pine reports that about 10% of students are English as a second language and that the school has access to ELL support. The sources do not specify the primary language(s) used for core instruction or any immersion/bilingual program.

Programs and Services

Health and wellness (APPLE Schools) Upper Pine partners with APPLE Schools to support a healthy school community, focusing on healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health habits. Technology access The school highlights wide access to i-book computer technology in classrooms. Student support / special education and related services The school has a Reading Recovery teacher and reports itinerant access to services including counselling, speech (Tiny Eye) and language therapy, and ELL support. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school also describes having a “top level sports program” with facilities including a full-sized gymnasium, an ice rink, and baseball diamonds. Grade 7–8 teams arrange games through coaches (no league) and aim to enter at least one tournament per season per sport; some tournaments may require additional player fees.

• Basketball (noted in school news)
• Ski trip (noted in school news)

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s motto is “SOAR - Safe - Outstanding - Accountable - Respectful.” It states a commitment to child-centered learning, collaborative planning, and PBIS school-wide discipline, along with positive school culture supports. A Code of Conduct is posted on the school site (linked as “Code of Conduct 2020/21”).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District 60 transportation requires families to submit a bus registration form for any student riding the bus, to ensure a seat and keep information current. Forms can be submitted by email to transportation@prn.bc.ca or dropped off in person at the SD60 Facilities & Transportation Office (10716 – 97 Avenue) or the School Board Office (10112 – 105 Avenue). Bus run status information is available through the district.

Enrollment

Families can register by using the school’s registration forms or by coming into the school office for paper copies. The school asks families to bring a Care Card, immunization record, birth certificate, and proof of residency (e.g., utility bill, driver’s license, mortgage, or rental agreement).