Upper Halfway Elementary Jr Secondary

About

Upper Halfway Elementary Jr Secondary is located at 10716 97 Ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6L7. The school describes itself as a rural K–10 school in Northern British Columbia, in a valley near the Graham and Upper Halfway Rivers about 133 km northwest of Fort St. John. Staff and students strive to create a safe, respectful, and welcoming school community, and the school emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning to foster lifelong learning.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River North)

Education language: Upper Halfway School provides support for English Language Learners (ELL). The school notes that many students are ELL because their primary language is not English (ESL) or is a non-standard dialect (ESD).

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-9

Phone: 250 772-5032

Email: upperhalfway@prn.bc.ca

Principal: Jaclyn Gieni

Education Languages

Upper Halfway School provides support for English Language Learners (ELL). The school notes that many students are ELL because their primary language is not English (ESL) or is a non-standard dialect (ESD).

Programs and Services

Student support / special education The school receives support from School District 60 Learning Services, including Learning Assistance, English Language Learners (ELL) support, Deaf & Hard of Hearing services, Speech-Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Counseling. The school also has Educational Assistants and an Aboriginal Student Support Worker, and receives support from Aboriginal Services (academic, cultural, and social-emotional). Early years (StrongStart) The school receives StrongStart Outreach programming for children ages 0–5 and their parents/caregivers. Technology / library supports The school receives Technology Services support through SD60, including Library services, a Wireless Writing Program (WWP), and technology support. Facilities for physical activity (PE) The school has outdoor playground equipment, a large outdoor sports field, a seasonal outdoor skating rink, and a seasonal snow-packed sledding hill. A nearby Community Hall is used to supplement PE programs and host special events, and the school has a gymnasium that opened in October 2024.

School Culture and Expectations

The school states that staff and students strive to create a safe, respectful, and welcoming school and community, and encourage a positive attitude toward school, community, peers, and self. A “Code of Conduct” page exists, but the content is listed as “to be added to the website soon.”

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school notes that students are bused from the Halfway River First Nations Reserve and surrounding communities. School District 60 requires a transportation registration form for all students riding the bus (to ensure a seat and keep information current), and submissions can be made by email or dropped off at the SD60 Facilities & Transportation Office (10716–97 Avenue) or the School Board Office.

Enrollment

The school website posts Kindergarten registration news items (e.g., “Kindergarten Registration for September 2026”), but detailed enrollment steps are not provided in the available source text.