Duncan Cran Elementary

About

Duncan Cran Elementary is located at 8130 89 Ave, Fort St John, BC V1J 5S5. The school describes itself as a K–6 school in the friendly community of Fort St. John in the Peace River Valley. Duncan Cran emphasizes positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and maintaining a safe environment, captured in its motto P.A.W.S. (Positive Attitudes, Accountable, Work Ethic, and Safe). The school also shares school-wide learning goals focused on social-emotional learning, literacy, numeracy, and career exploration.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River North)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 787-0417

Email: duncancran@prn.bc.ca

Principal: Griff Peet

Programs and Services

Before and After School Care Duncan Cran offers a district Before and After School Care (BASC) program, with online registration and coordinator contact information provided. The district notes BASC may also be available on non-instructional days and select days during school breaks (site dependent). Student support / special education The school’s School Based Team supports students, teachers, and parents by helping develop plans for students who are chronically having difficulty meeting classroom and school expectations, using a structured problem-solving process. The school also references Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Learning Support Plans (LSPs), and health plans as ways to support inclusion (including exemptions to device restrictions when needed for learning activities). Well-being / healthy living The school states it will become an “APPLE School” and promotes healthy choices to students.

School Culture and Expectations

Duncan Cran states it is a safe, positive, respectful learning environment where students and staff are confident, academically successful, respectful, responsible, emotionally secure, and safe. The school promotes values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code and says it takes seriously behaviour or communication that discriminates on protected grounds (including race, ancestry, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and age). The school motto is P.A.W.S.: Positive Attitudes, Accountable, Work Ethic, and Safe. The school also expects limited distractions and responsible use of digital technology; at the elementary level, personal internet-connected devices are not permitted during the school day (with exemptions for specific students as documented in IEP/LSP/health plans).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District 60 requires a bus registration form for all students riding the bus to ensure a seat and keep student information current. Families can submit the form by email to transportation@prn.bc.ca or drop it off in person at the SD60 Facilities & Transportation Office or School Board Office. The district also provides bus status information during school days and a transportation contact phone number (250-785-1577).

Enrollment

The school website includes a news post for "Kindergarten Registration for September 2026" with a “Read More” link for details.