Fraser Lake Elem-Secondary

About

Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School (FLESS) is located in the Village of Fraser Lake, BC (PO Bag Service 1002, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0). The school serves Grades 4–12 for students from Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, Nautley First Nation, and Stellat’en First Nation, with Mouse Mountain Elementary as its feeder school. FLESS states its mission is to provide a learning environment that is fair, caring, and safe, and designed to help students develop the skills and attitudes to become valued, contributing members of society. The school highlights a motto focused on providing opportunities to excel.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)

Education language: The sources indicate the district offers French Immersion programs (referenced through a district French Immersion program review). No other languages of instruction are stated in the provided text, and the sources do not describe ELL/English-language learner supports.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 4-12

Phone: 250 699-6233

Email: fless@sd91.bc.ca

Principal: Brian Cross

Education Languages

The sources indicate the district offers French Immersion programs (referenced through a district French Immersion program review). No other languages of instruction are stated in the provided text, and the sources do not describe ELL/English-language learner supports.

Programs and Services

Career programs / credit opportunities FLESS lists a range of career-related projects and credit-eligible courses/licenses, including Project Agriculture, Forest Management, Natural Resource Management, Health, and Heavy Duty. The school also lists options such as Encounters with Canada, Beijing Summer Camp, Driver’s License (N), Level 1 First Aid, Food Safe, and other safety/transportation-related certifications, and invites students to speak with staff about additional credit options. Student support / counselling and wellness The school emphasizes that student physical, emotional, and mental health and safety are important, and encourages families to contact school counsellors with concerns. It also provides links to external resources related to anxiety, mental health, bullying prevention, and youth supports. School culture / inclusion learning opportunities FLESS publicized an “Honouring Diversity” speaker series session delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams.

School Culture and Expectations

FLESS’s mission statement emphasizes a learning environment that is fair, caring, and safe for everyone, supporting students to become valued and contributing members of society. The school also maintains a Code of Conduct (titled “FLESS Code of Conduct”), though the provided source text does not include the conduct details.

Enrollment

The school posts information about out-of-catchment applications and directs families to click through for more details (applications are described as first-come, first-served during the stated window on the event posts). Families are also encouraged to visit FLESS and learn more about its programs.