Kyuquot Elementary Secondary

About

General Delivery, Kyuquot, BC V0P 1J0. Kyuquot Elementary Secondary School (KESS) describes itself as a small British Columbia public school in the Vancouver Island West School District (SD #84), typically enrolling about 45–55 students in Grades 1–12, and located adjacent to the Kyuquot-Checleset First …

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Vancouver Island West)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: N/A

Phone: 250 332-5260

Email: ndickson@viw.sd84.bc.ca

Principal: Natalie Dickson

Programs and Services

Student support / special education School District 84’s Student Support Services emphasizes a philosophy of inclusion and works collaboratively with parents, teachers, and community services to support student success. Schools can provide adapted or modified programs, instructional interventions, and specialized services such as Speech-Language, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy, coordinated through the School-Based Team. Outdoor education / credit opportunities The district’s Nootka Sound Outdoor Program is a board-certified program that lets students earn graduation credits (and may include dual credit college credits and industry certifications) through wilderness pursuits and stewardship projects. It is offered outside the regular timetable on weekends and holidays. Early learning (StrongStart BC) SD84 offers StrongStart BC early learning programs for adults and children from birth to age five at no cost, led by qualified early childhood educators. The district operates a multi-site StrongStart Outreach Program (noted for Zeballos and Tahsis).

School Culture and Expectations

KESS’s Code of Conduct states the school welcomes dialogue about keeping students safe, supported, and welcomed in their learning space, and that it values awareness and consideration of others. Families are encouraged to contact the principal with questions about the code of conduct.