Ecole Phoenix Middle

About

École Phoenix Middle School is located at 400 7th Ave, Campbell River, BC V9W 3Z9. The school describes itself as a vibrant and inclusive learning community where staff and students bring their gifts to celebrate diversity and encourage personal excellence. Its core values—belonging, hope, and achievement—are tied to a commitment that every student, regardless of background or identity, is respected, heard, and appreciated.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Campbell River)

Education language: École Phoenix Middle School is a dual-track school offering both an English program and French Immersion. The school hosts a French Immersion program where students receive 100% instruction in French for core subjects, and it also offers Late French Immersion beginning in Grade 6 with 100% of the B.C. curriculum taught in French. At the district level, English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services provide additional academic and social support for students who need extra English language development to access the provincial curriculum.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 6-8

Phone: 250 287-8346

Email: phoenix@sd72.bc.ca

Principal: Rachel Nelson

Education Languages

École Phoenix Middle School is a dual-track school offering both an English program and French Immersion. The school hosts a French Immersion program where students receive 100% instruction in French for core subjects, and it also offers Late French Immersion beginning in Grade 6 with 100% of the B.C. curriculum taught in French. At the district level, English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services provide additional academic and social support for students who need extra English language development to access the provincial curriculum.

Programs and Services

French Immersion (Dual-track programming) École Phoenix Middle School hosts a French Immersion program with 100% French instruction in core subjects and also offers Late French Immersion starting in Grade 6. Student support / language learning services (ELL/ESD) Across Campbell River School District, English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) provide additional academic and social support during the school year for students who need extra English language development to access the BC curriculum.

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes a vibrant, inclusive learning community that celebrates diversity and encourages personal excellence. It highlights belonging, hope, and achievement as core values, and states that every student—regardless of background or identity—should be respected, heard, and appreciated. The mission also notes a commitment to cultural understanding and inclusivity to support personal growth.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The district provides school bus transportation as a courtesy (free of charge) for students who live beyond walking limits to their nearest public school (K–Grade 3: more than 4 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), as well as for students who live on reserve or require accessible transportation (special needs bussing). Eligible riders must apply online for a bus pass each school year; students scan the pass when boarding, which supports safety and communication (such as late-bus notifications). Students should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early, and families are responsible for behaviour and safety at bus stops.

Enrollment

The school website includes a district link to “Register my child.” The district transportation page notes that families who need bus transportation (including accessible transportation) must apply online for a bus pass each school year.