Eagle River Secondary

About

Eagle River Secondary is located at Po Box 9518 Main Street, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0. The school acknowledges, honours, and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and states that it values and honours relationships with each of the First Nation communities on whose lands it has the privilege of educating children.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

Education language: Information about the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at Eagle River Secondary is not stated in the provided sources. The district offers French Immersion as a Program of Choice (with Early French Immersion starting in Kindergarten/Grade 1 and Late French Immersion starting in Grade 6), where students are taught the same curriculum as the English program but with French as the language of instruction; in Grade 8, early and late immersion students join into one program for the secondary years. English language learner (ELL) supports are not mentioned in the provided sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 7-12

Phone: 250 836-2831

Email: ers@sd83.bc.ca

Principal: Darryl Smith

Education Languages

Information about the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at Eagle River Secondary is not stated in the provided sources. The district offers French Immersion as a Program of Choice (with Early French Immersion starting in Kindergarten/Grade 1 and Late French Immersion starting in Grade 6), where students are taught the same curriculum as the English program but with French as the language of instruction; in Grade 8, early and late immersion students join into one program for the secondary years. English language learner (ELL) supports are not mentioned in the provided sources.

Programs and Services

ERASE / Safe Schools The school lists ERASE (Safe Schools) as a program/service area, and the district notes that students can access the Erase It online reporting tool to share concerns about unsafe behaviour. Career programs / Work Experience (Grades 9–12) Work Experience 12A and 12B allow students to participate in, observe, and learn about workplace tasks and responsibilities while earning up to 8 Grade 12 credits. Students are directed to speak with the school’s Career Coordinator and/or Career Clerk, and to use the posted registration links and forms to begin the process. Library The school lists a “Library at Eagle River Secondary” under Programs & Services. Student support / inclusion and behaviour supports (district) The district describes Inclusion Support Teachers who collaborate with school teams, families, and outside agencies to support students through Positive Behaviour Support Planning within a multi-tiered system of supports. The district also references restorative practices learning for leaders and emphasizes relationship-building and supportive approaches when students make mistakes. Bus transportation (district) School District No. 83 provides student transportation with daily routes across multiple communities and offers parent resources such as a busing app (Traversa My Ride K-12), bus registration information, a bus student code of conduct form, and safety resources including K–12 school bus safety presentations.

School Culture and Expectations

The school publicly acknowledges the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people and emphasizes valuing relationships with First Nation communities. District communications highlight a commitment to safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments, including relationship-based approaches such as restorative practices. The district notes expectations and procedures such as visitors checking in at the main office, regular emergency drills (fire, lockdown, hold-and-secure), and the availability of the Erase It reporting tool for concerns about unsafe behaviour.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District No. 83 operates daily bus routes serving communities including Sicamous and provides tools and resources for families, such as the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website, bus registration information, and a school bus stop request process. The district also offers school bus safety presentations for K–12 students and other safety information for families. For French Immersion Programs of Choice, the district notes that transportation to and from the program is the responsibility of the parent (it may be possible to ride the bus, but it is not guaranteed). Parking/drop-off details for Eagle River Secondary are not included in the provided sources.

Enrollment

District registration is open for students entering Kindergarten and for new students in Grades 1–12, and families are encouraged to register as early as possible; registration takes place at the student’s catchment area school except for Programs of Choice, which follow a separate process. The district directs families to its registration webpage for details. For French Immersion, early immersion kindergarten registration typically opens mid-January, and Late French Immersion (Grade 6) has an information/registration session in January.