Hume Elementary School

About

Hume Elementary School is located at 310 Nelson Ave, Nelson, BC V1L 2M8. Hume School is a K–5 school of about 225 students in Nelson, British Columbia, on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. The school describes a nurturing environment where parents, community members, staff, and students work as a team to promote an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for all. Hume also highlights a focus on quality education and high levels of excellence in reading, writing, and numeracy.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Kootenay Lake)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 352-3186

Email: sacha.kalabis@sd8.bc.ca

Principal: Sacha Kalabis

Programs and Services

StrongStart (early learning) StrongStart is offered at Hume Elementary and is described as an early learning program that helps young children build problem-solving and social skills while connecting families to their neighborhood school community. Families can register online, and the program provides specific entry guidance for where to go at the school. Hot lunch Hume offers a hot lunch program with ordering options for families. Student safety / anonymous reporting Hume links to ERASE, an anonymous reporting tool for students. Student transportation (district busing) School District 8 provides student busing information, including online student bus registration, route information, bus passes, and a bus code of conduct. The district bus code of conduct outlines expectations for safe, respectful behavior and procedures for riding and crossing safely after getting off the bus.

School Culture and Expectations

Hume Elementary emphasizes a nurturing environment for students to learn and grow and says families, staff, students, and the community work together to promote an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for all. The school also states it aims for high levels of excellence in reading, writing, and numeracy. The district’s bus code of conduct sets expectations for safety, respectful behavior, and cooperation while using school transportation.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District 8 provides student busing services and publishes a bus code of conduct focused on safe and respectful bus travel. Expectations include arriving at the bus stop at least five minutes early, remaining seated while the bus is moving, and crossing the road only in front of the bus on the driver’s signal (crossing behind the bus is not permitted). The district also notes that students riding fewer than four days per week are not guaranteed a seat, and it provides online student bus registration and bus pass information.

Enrollment

StrongStart registration is available online for families interested in the program at Hume Elementary.