Hillcrest Elementary

About

Hillcrest Elementary is located at 1180 20 St SE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2J4. 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: The provided sources do not describe the core language(s) of instruction at Hillcrest Elementary. The Hillcrest site links to information about a District Late French Immersion program (hosted at Shuswap Middle School), where Grade 6 students learn all subjects in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 832-7195

Email: hil@sd83.bc.ca

Principal: Jodi Garries

Education Languages

The provided sources do not describe the core language(s) of instruction at Hillcrest Elementary. The Hillcrest site links to information about a District Late French Immersion program (hosted at Shuswap Middle School), where Grade 6 students learn all subjects in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8.

Programs and Services

BC Curriculum Hillcrest lists the BC Curriculum as a key program/service area. ERASE (Safe Schools) Hillcrest lists ERASE (Safe Schools) as a program/service area. Kindergarten information Hillcrest provides Kindergarten information as part of its programs and services. Outdoor learning Hillcrest lists Outdoor Learning as a program/service area. Student assessment/learning updates The school/district notes that elementary and middle school students receive Written Learning Updates that include engagement in learning, relationships, social/emotional well-being, proficiency levels, descriptive feedback, and student self-reflection on Core Competencies. Families can access Learning Updates in the MyEd BC Family Portal.

School Culture and Expectations

Hillcrest recognizes Pink Shirt Day with messages of belonging and the reminder that kindness matters every day. The school also states a commitment to acknowledging Secwépemc traditional lands and valuing relationships with First Nation communities connected to where students are educated.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Hillcrest’s website provides district transportation information, including daily bus routes and a fleet that includes wheelchair-accessible buses. Families are directed to Traversa My Ride K-12 (busing app/website) and can find resources such as a bus student code of conduct form, transportation assistance, a school bus stop request process, and school bus safety information.

Enrollment

For the District Late French Immersion program, families are instructed to apply by completing the 2026/2027 Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (or using the QR code).