Alvin A McKay Elementary

About

311 Church St, Greenville, BC V0J 1X0 is home to Alvin A. McKay Elementary School in School District No. 92 (Nisga'a). The district describes its schools as small, energetic, and welcoming, reflecting Nisga'a people and culture in a unique rural setting. SD92 also emphasizes preparing students to become fluent Nisga'a speakers, successful readers and writers, and good all-round citizens, with a mission of students graduating with dignity, purpose, and opportunities.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nicola-Similkameen)

Education language: The district highlights a focus on Nisga'a language and culture, describing education as respecting a balance between Nisga'a language and wisdom rooted in the land and the languages and wisdom of other peoples. The specific language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at Alvin A. McKay Elementary are not stated in the provided sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 621-3277

Email: mswinn@nisgaa.bc.ca

Principal: Martha Swinn

Education Languages

The district highlights a focus on Nisga'a language and culture, describing education as respecting a balance between Nisga'a language and wisdom rooted in the land and the languages and wisdom of other peoples. The specific language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at Alvin A. McKay Elementary are not stated in the provided sources.

Programs and Services

ERASE Bullying The school website links to ERASE Bullying as a quick link/resource. Nisga'a Language and Culture The district provides a Nisga'a Language and Culture section and shares a Nisga'a vision for education grounded in Nisga'a principles and systems of living. Transportation The district has a Transportation and Maintenance Department, and provides a bus schedule resource link. Accessibility feedback SD92 provides an accessibility feedback mechanism aligned with the Accessible BC Act, focused on identifying, preventing, and removing barriers for people with disabilities. District learning and digital resources The district lists learning resources and services available across SD92 (e.g., World Book Online, a media resource library, and other online learning tools).

School Culture and Expectations

SD92 describes its schools as caring, welcoming, and reflective of Nisga'a culture, with small class sizes and a unique rural setting. The district mission emphasizes students graduating with dignity, purpose, and opportunities. The district also references equity, fairness, human rights, and inclusion of people with disabilities through its accessibility work.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The district provides Transportation and Maintenance Department contact information and links to an SD92 bus schedule resource. School-specific drop-off/pick-up, parking, or walking/biking directions were not included in the provided sources.

Enrollment

The district provides a “District School Registration Form” in its parent resources.