Armstrong Elementary

About

Armstrong Elementary is located at 3010 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong, BC V4Y 0J3. The school emphasizes a positive, mutually respectful environment where learners are encouraged to strive for personal excellence, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. In the principal’s message, AES describes a long history (since 1921) of warmth, caring, and exceptional education as a community school that works closely with families. The school highlights strong academic goals and a well-rounded education with a focus on reading, writing, and math, grounded in care, kindness, acceptance, respect, and responsibility.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

Education language: The sources describe a District Late French Immersion option in Grade 6 where all subjects are taught in French, with English reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). No other language of instruction or English language learner (ELL) supports are described in the provided Armstrong Elementary sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 546-8778

Email: aes@sd83.bc.ca

Principal: Val Edgell

Education Languages

The sources describe a District Late French Immersion option in Grade 6 where all subjects are taught in French, with English reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). No other language of instruction or English language learner (ELL) supports are described in the provided Armstrong Elementary sources.

Programs and Services

Garden Project The school PAC and staff are planning a school garden project with a fenced garden area, 12 raised-bed planters (one per division), and irrigation, intended to support planting and growing at school. Early learning / Ready, Set, Learn Armstrong Elementary hosts “Ready, Set, Learn” events for families with children ages three to five, offering play-based early learning experiences, helping children become familiar with school, and connecting families with community partners to support a positive transition into kindergarten. School bus transportation The school website links to School District 83 transportation information, including district bus routes and student transportation resources (such as registration and safety information).

School Culture and Expectations

The school states expectations of respect for others, self, property, and learning. AES also acknowledges and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and values relationships with First Nation communities on whose lands they educate children. The school’s mission emphasizes a positive, mutually respectful environment that supports excellence, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. The principal message reinforces care, kindness, acceptance, respect, and responsibility across the school community.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The Armstrong Elementary website provides a bus transportation page with School District 83 transportation information, including daily bus routes, transportation contacts, a busing app/website (Traversa My Ride K-12), registration and stop request information, and student bus safety resources. Specific AES drop-off/pick-up or parking details are not provided in the sources.

Enrollment

Families can access student Written Learning Updates through the MyEd BC Family Portal (with information provided via the school’s update notice). For Late French Immersion (a District Grade 6 program housed at Shuswap Middle School), families are directed to apply by completing the Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (or using the QR code) and can read a program brochure for details.