Evelyn Dickson Elementary

About

Evelyn Dickson Elementary is a K–6 school located in Vanderhoof, BC (Po Box 1970, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0). The school website highlights school-wide experiences such as “Outdoor Classroom time,” and it shares ongoing school updates through news posts, events, and Superintendent’s reports.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 567-2258

Email: evd@sd91.bc.ca

Principal: Barb Ziler

Programs and Services

**Food programs (breakfast and lunch)** Evelyn Dickson Elementary offers breakfast and lunch every school day. Breakfast is free and subsidized through SD 91 food programs, and families can choose a subsidized rate for lunch if they cannot afford the full fee. The school district uses a system called Meal Manage for ordering/management. **Student support / special education (district food program under Inclusion Education)** School District 91’s food programs are led by a full-time food program coordinator (a registered dietitian) under the district’s Inclusion Education department, with a focus on equitable, accessible, non-stigmatizing access to food.

School Culture and Expectations

Evelyn Dickson Elementary posts an EDS Student Code of Conduct and also references the SD 91 Code of Conduct. The school also highlighted participation in an “Honouring Diversity Speaker Series,” suggesting attention to diversity-focused learning opportunities.

Enrollment

The school posts information about an Out-of-Catchment application period and directs families to click for more information. The website also posts updates about Preschool & Kindergarten registration dates.