Shuswap Middle School

About

Shuswap Middle School is located in Salmon Arm, BC (PO Box 1090 Stn Main, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P2). The school acknowledges and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and values relationships with the First Nation communities on whose lands it educates children. Shuswap Middle School is the home of School District 83’s Late French Immersion program, described as a joyful, close-knit learning community where students work together to learn French.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

Education language: Shuswap Middle School offers a Late French Immersion (LFI) program in which all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6, and English is reintroduced in Grade 8. The school also indicates students can join without prior French knowledge. Additional language support services (such as ELL) are not described in the provided sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 6-8

Phone: 250 832-6031

Email: sms@sd83.bc.ca

Principal: Scott Anderson

Education Languages

Shuswap Middle School offers a Late French Immersion (LFI) program in which all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6, and English is reintroduced in Grade 8. The school also indicates students can join without prior French knowledge. Additional language support services (such as ELL) are not described in the provided sources.

Programs and Services

French Immersion (Late French Immersion) SD83’s Late French Immersion program is housed at Shuswap Middle School. In Grade 6, all subjects are taught in French; English is reintroduced in Grade 8, and students later integrate with Early French Immersion peers. ERASE / Safe schools The school lists “ERASE - Safe Schools” as a program/service area. Applied Design, Skills & Technologies (ADST) The school lists ADST as a program/service area. Hockey Exploration The school lists Hockey Exploration as a program/service area. Clubs Shuswap Middle lists “SMS Clubs-2025/26” as a program/service area (specific clubs are not detailed in the provided text). Athletics and extracurricular sports • Sports (information is referenced under the school’s Sports tab, but specific sports are not listed in the provided sources) Yearbook The school lists Yearbook as a program/service area.

School Culture and Expectations

The school acknowledges, honours, and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and states it values relationships with the First Nation communities connected to the lands where it educates children. The Late French Immersion program is described as a close-knit, team-and-family environment that supports students in taking risks and growing as learners.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

For the Late French Immersion program, the school/district states that transportation is the responsibility of the parent(s). Other transportation, parking, or drop-off/pick-up procedures are not described in the provided sources.

Enrollment

To apply for the 2026/2027 Grade 6 Late French Immersion program, families are directed to complete the Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (or use the QR code). The school also notes that families who missed an information meeting can contact the school directly about registering for Grade 6 Late French Immersion.