Bert Bowes Middle School

About

Bert Bowes Middle School is located at 9816 106 St, Fort St John, BC V1J 4E6. The school serves Grades 7–9 and describes itself as a student-centered community focused on collaborative planning, technology integration, and helping every student build success. BBMS emphasizes belonging and a “Positive, Accountable, Willing and Safe” (P.A.W.S.) environment where students feel comfortable and safe. The school also acknowledges learning on the traditional territory of the Tsáá? Ché Ne Dane (Dane-zaa) within Treaty 8.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River North)

Education language: Bert Bowes Middle School offers instruction in English and also offers a French Immersion program. The school notes access to an ELL specialist teacher through itinerant services for students who need English language learning support.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 7-9

Phone: 250 785-6717

Email: bbms@prn.bc.ca

Principal: Jason Gill

Education Languages

Bert Bowes Middle School offers instruction in English and also offers a French Immersion program. The school notes access to an ELL specialist teacher through itinerant services for students who need English language learning support.

Programs and Services

French Immersion The school offers a French Immersion program for Grades 7–9. Music / Band The school offers a Band program, including course-based band options for students. Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education The school has a counsellor and a Social Emotional Support teacher who provide social-emotional services. BBMS also lists a Learning Assistant Teacher, Educational Assistants, and itinerant access to specialized supports such as a learning resource disability teacher, school psychologist, ELL specialist teacher, teacher for visually impaired, and teacher for deaf/hard of hearing. The school website also shares external crisis and youth support resources for students.

• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Badminton
• Cross-country running
• Track & field

School Culture and Expectations

BBMS promotes a Positive, Accountable, Willing and Safe (P.A.W.S.) environment and states that “everybody belongs.” The school emphasizes student-centered learning, collaborative planning, and technology integration, with a supportive and caring staff focused on student comfort, safety, and belonging. The site includes a Code of Conduct section and a page on restrictions for personal electronic devices.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school asks families not to deliver or pick up students in the back parking lot by the band room/facilities because it is busy and extra vehicles can disrupt staff access. For busing, School District 60 requires families to submit a bus registration form for all students riding the bus to ensure seating and keep information current; questions can be directed to transportation@prn.bc.ca or (250) 785-1577.