Lake Trail Community

About

Lake Trail Community School is located at 805 Willemar Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 3L7. The school operates as a middle school and describes itself as a vibrant community. The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes a positive environment that fosters learning and community engagement, embraces diversity, honours relationships, and prepares learners for a changing world.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Comox Valley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 6-9

Phone: 250 334-3168

Email: laketrail@sd71.bc.ca

Principal: Kyle Timms

Programs and Services

Student support / counselling and family supports Lake Trail has a school counsellor and a youth family worker, and the counselling page shares links and resources for student and family supports, including mental health resources, crisis supports, bullying resources (including ERASE), safe technology use, and sexual health resources. Food programs (breakfast / concession) The school offers a free breakfast for everyone, with examples such as yogurt, applesauce, fruit, and cereal. The school also runs a concession and communicates lunch/concession account payment options and a planned preorder/pay-as-you-can system. Financial hardship support The school states that no student will be denied the opportunity to participate in a course, program, or activity due to financial hardship; families are encouraged to contact the principal to make confidential arrangements.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s Code of Conduct is intended to maintain a safe, caring, and respectful environment by clearly communicating behaviour expectations and supporting a welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and parents. The code applies to all members of the school community in any location or activity that impacts the school environment. The school also shares personal electronic device guidelines, a dress code focused on safe and inclusive learning environments (including avoiding clothing that promotes drugs/alcohol, offensive language/images, or discrimination), and a financial hardship policy to reduce barriers to participation.

Enrollment

The school website directs families to "Go to SD71 Registration" for registration information.