North Shuswap Elementary

About

North Shuswap Elementary is located at 5295 Squilax-anglemont Rd, Celista, BC V0E 1M6. 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. North Shuswap Elementary says its mission is to create a safe, caring environment where parents, students, staff, and the community work together toward shared goals that support students’ social, emotional, and academic success.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

Education language: The school shares information about a district Late French Immersion option for Grade 6, where all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). Other languages of instruction at North Shuswap Elementary are not stated in the provided sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-8

Phone: 250 955-2214

Email: nsh@sd83.bc.ca

Principal: Chris Matheson

Education Languages

The school shares information about a district Late French Immersion option for Grade 6, where all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). Other languages of instruction at North Shuswap Elementary are not stated in the provided sources.

Programs and Services

**ERASE / Safe Schools** The school links to ERASE (Safe Schools) resources as part of its Programs & Services. **Early learning (Ready, Set, Learn)** North Shuswap Elementary hosted a Ready, Set, Learn session, described as a free, province-wide early learning initiative offered by the district for families with children ages three to five to support play-based early learning, connection to resources, and a positive transition into kindergarten. **Late French Immersion (district program option)** The school provides information on SD83’s Late French Immersion program for Grade 6 students (housed at Shuswap Middle School) and directs families to apply using the district’s Grade 6 commitment form/QR code and to attend an information meeting when offered. **Student support / inclusive practices (district)** District information describes Inclusion Support Teachers who help school teams with Positive Behaviour Support Planning, collaborating with teachers, education assistants, families, and outside agencies using a multi-tiered system of supports.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s mission emphasizes a safe, caring environment and partnership among parents, students, staff, and the community to support student success in social, emotional, and academic development. The school also acknowledges the Secwépemc people and highlights valuing relationships with First Nation communities connected to the lands where the school educates children.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school links families to SD83 transportation information, including bus registration and information, a bus stop request process, safety resources, and the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website. A posted set of school bus safety expectations (from the COVID-19 guidance) includes staying home when sick, parent supervision at bus stops for K–5, following driver instructions, assigned/structured seating practices when used, and the expectation that students follow bus rules to maintain busing privileges.

Enrollment

For families interested in SD83’s Late French Immersion program (Grade 6), the school directs applicants to complete the district’s Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (or use the QR code). The school also notes that an information meeting may be offered and that details and an online sign-up link would be shared there.