Parkview Elementary School

About

Parkview Elementary School is located in Sicamous, BC (Po Box 444, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0). 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. Parkview is part of School District 83’s work to maintain safe, welcoming, and sustainable learning spaces that support the district mission of empowering students to become confident, curious, and caring individuals.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

Education language: Parkview families may consider Late French Immersion in Grade 6 through SD83 (housed at Shuswap Middle School), where all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8. The school sources provided do not otherwise state Parkview’s core language(s) of instruction or any English Language Learning supports.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 836-2871

Email: par@sd83.bc.ca

Principal: Jared King

Education Languages

Parkview families may consider Late French Immersion in Grade 6 through SD83 (housed at Shuswap Middle School), where all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8. The school sources provided do not otherwise state Parkview’s core language(s) of instruction or any English Language Learning supports.

Programs and Services

**ERASE – Safe Schools** Parkview lists ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education) under Programs & Services. **Early learning (district programs referenced by Parkview sources)** SD83 lists StrongStart as offered at Parkview, as part of district early learning and child care initiatives. **Student support / inclusion (district supports referenced by Parkview sources)** SD83 describes Inclusion Support Teachers who help school teams with Positive Behaviour Support Planning using a multi-tiered system of supports and collaboration with families and outside agencies.

School Culture and Expectations

The school shares a commitment to acknowledging and honouring the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people and to valuing relationships with local First Nation communities. Parkview also references district efforts to provide safe, welcoming learning spaces.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District 83 provides bus transportation across many communities, with a fleet that includes wheelchair-accessible buses. Families are directed to district transportation resources including Traversa My Ride K-12 (busing app/website), bus registration and information, the school bus code of conduct form, and safety information.

Enrollment

For Late French Immersion, families are directed to apply by completing the SD83 Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (or using the QR code provided on the program page).