Pender Islands Elem-Secondary

About

Pender Island Elementary Secondary School (PIESS) is located at 5714 Canal Road, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1. The school’s vision is to help learners develop a love of learning and reach their full potential as confident, compassionate, and responsible citizens. PIESS describes a collaborative approach with students, staff, parents, and community to provide a safe, caring, and orderly environment where strengths are honoured and learning is engaging.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Gulf Islands)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-9

Phone: 250 589-8935

Email: mlandahl@sd64.org

Principal: Margot Landahl

School Culture and Expectations

PIESS emphasizes a safe, kind, and respectful environment that supports academic excellence. The school’s Code of Conduct is grounded in three core expectations: Be Safe, Be Kind, and Be Respectful (yourself, others, and the environment), with a focus on stewardship and leadership. The code aligns with district policies and the BC Human Rights Code, explicitly prohibiting discrimination on protected grounds. The school uses restorative approaches where possible, aiming to help students repair harm, learn self-discipline, and strengthen belonging. PIESS also restricts personal digital devices to support online safety and focused learning: K–7 devices are not permitted (with limited exceptions for accessibility/accommodation, medical/health, or equity), and Grades 8–9 may use devices outside instructional time if aligned with policy.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District 64 provides student transportation by bus and (for some routes) water taxi, with access governed by board policy and administrative practices. Families who need bus service must register each rider every school year; the district posts route schedules and adjusts transportation for early dismissals and inclement weather (including potential “main roads only” routing). The district bus Code of Conduct sets expectations for safe riding (for example, remaining seated, appropriate language/behavior, and following the driver’s directions) and notes that video surveillance may be used on buses. Families are responsible for student safety to/from and while waiting at bus stops; Kindergarten and Grade 1 students must be accompanied in the morning and must be met by a parent/guardian at drop-off in the afternoon.

Enrollment

The school website notes that registration is open and highlights “It’s Time to Register for Kindergarten.”