Mckim Middle School

About

McKim Middle School is located at 689 Rotary Dr, Kimberley, BC V1A 1E4. The school serves Grade 4 to Grade 7 students and focuses on improving outcomes by making the school a safe, caring, and healthy place to work and learn. McKim describes itself as a research-based, collaborative learning community that honours diversity and inclusion while developing students’ academic and practical skills for lifelong learning.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Rocky Mountain)

Education language: McKim offers an Intensive French Program, where students receive intensive French instruction in Grade 6, with continued concentrated French programming in Grade 7 as a cohort. The Indigenous Education program also works to increase the presence of Indigenous languages, culture, and history for all students (including activities such as Ktunaxa language learning). The school also connects eligible newcomer families with Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS), which can include English language training for adults.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 4-7

Phone: 250 427-2283

Email: mms.office@sd6.bc.ca

Principal: Scott Sharun

Education Languages

McKim offers an Intensive French Program, where students receive intensive French instruction in Grade 6, with continued concentrated French programming in Grade 7 as a cohort. The Indigenous Education program also works to increase the presence of Indigenous languages, culture, and history for all students (including activities such as Ktunaxa language learning). The school also connects eligible newcomer families with Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS), which can include English language training for adults.

Programs and Services

"Intensive French" McKim offers an Intensive French Program that emphasizes accelerated French language acquisition, communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), and cultural awareness. Families interested in the program are encouraged to attend a parent meeting and consider the commitment through later grades. "Indigenous Education" The Indigenous Education program supports the success of students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) and aims to increase the presence of Indigenous languages, culture, and history for all students. Supports include outdoor experiential learning and in-class cultural learning opportunities, as well as learning connected to Truth and Reconciliation. "Student support / counselling" School counselling is available for McKim students to help them access resources and make informed personal and educational decisions. "Newcomer/settlement support (SWIS)" The school/district partners with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy to provide Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) services for eligible immigrant and refugee students and their families, including help understanding the Canadian school system and referrals to community services.

School Culture and Expectations

McKim emphasizes creating a safe, caring, and healthy environment that honours diversity and inclusion. The school’s Code of Conduct is intended to maintain a safe, caring, and orderly environment for purposeful learning and to guide students toward responsible, respectful behaviour. The school also promotes anti-bullying messaging and provides an ERASE Bullying reporting tool.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

McKim directs families to the district transportation page for information about busing, including bus registration, transportation assistance, parent information, and related policies.

Enrollment

For Intensive French, the district notes that families wishing to be added to the waitlist for the Intensive French class should reach out directly to McKim Middle School (as referenced on the district Intensive French page).