Cumberland Community School

About

Cumberland Community School is located at Po Box 430, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0. The school serves students from StrongStart through Grade 9 and is part of School District 71 (Comox Valley). The school describes itself as having a strong sense of community, supported by students, parents, staff, and the wider Cumberland community (including the Cumberland Community Schools Society).

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Comox Valley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-9

Phone: 250 336-8511

Email: cumberland@sd71.bc.ca

Principal: Erica Black

Programs and Services

Student support / counselling and mental health Cumberland Community School offers school counselling supports for students and families, provided by counsellors with Bachelor of Education degrees and Master’s Degrees in Counselling. Services listed include personal and mental health counselling, small-group counselling (topics based on need such as ADHD and anxiety), support for substance-use concerns, family consultation/support, referrals to community resources, and classroom/parent presentations. Student travel / cultural exchange (application-based) The school website includes a “Cultural Trip Application” with information for participating students and families, including passport requirements and optional fundraising to help offset costs.

School Culture and Expectations

The school highlights a “strong sense of community,” crediting the efforts of students, parents, and staff, as well as support from the residents of Cumberland and the Cumberland Community Schools Society. The school also notes that its goals are derived from the District Strategic Plan, influenced by the Indigenous Achievement Contract, personalized by CCS staff, and influenced by the words, work, and actions of students.

Enrollment

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