Elementary Schools

Alexis Park Elementary School

This culturally diverse school has 275 students in grades K- 7, including 2 French Immersion Kindergarten classrooms. Our school prides itself on supporting our school motto: “Proud Spirits” A safe, responsible, respectful learning community. Our school goals focus on oral language, numeracy, and self-regulation. We provide a safe and caring environment that supports all learners.

BX Elementary School

BX Elementary is a semi-rural K-7 elementary school with over 400 students. Our mission is to foster cooperation, achievement, respect and responsibility, and enthusiasm in a safe environment. BX Elementary has a strong focus on academics. Achievement is promoted through clubs and extracurricular sports which cater to a variety of interests and strengths. Student leadership is promoted and encouraged through a number opportunities. Staff focus on positives to recognize students for doing good to ensure it will continue. We have an active and supportive PAC that helps enhance student learning.

École Beairsto Elementary

Beairsto Elementary School is located within the city of Vernon, British Columbia. Our population during the 2013/2014 school year includes approximately 600 wonderful students from grades 1 – 7. We are one of the biggest single track French immersion schools in the province. At Beairsto we believe strongly in inclusion, the acceptance of all children, and that all children can learn.

Cherryville Elementary School

Cherryville Elementary is very much a community school and focuses on providing a nurturing family atmosphere, with staff, parents and students working toward common goals. The school is committed to educating the whole child, preparing students for further education in a larger center, setting high expectations and constantly seeking to improve performance.

Coldstream Elementary School

Coldstream Elementary school is located in the picturesque Coldstream Valley of the North Okanagan. The original school opened its doors in 1908. June 6, 2011 was the official opening of the present ‘state of the art’ building. Currently three hundred and eighty students strong, we take pride in all aspects of our academic success and community spirit. The school community set goals in the areas of Numeracy, Literacy, Social Responsibility and Aboriginal Education which align with the School District. We have integrated the use of technology into our building with specific focus on the newly designed reporting tool known as FreshGrade. Our school location also provides our students the opportunity to explore Coldstream Park through various Outdoor Education activities such as plant studies, aboriginal identification and snowshoeing. Our Belief System of Coldstream ‘CARES’ promotes caring, accountability, respect, effort and safety. We have grown through our involvements with a very active PAC, early literacy support programs, and many enriching arts and cultural pursuits. We are a healthy minded school that promotes a sugar reduced environment.

Ellison Elementary School

Ellison Elementary was built in 1998 to accommodate population growth demands in the South Vernon area. Since our school was built, our school’s population has steadily increased. Ellison Elementary School enrolled 287 students when it first opened. Our school currently enrolls 439 students from kindergarten to grade seven. We are a diverse community of learners. The Ellison staff strives to offer varied opportunities, in all areas of the curriculum that meet individual needs, enhance student learning and support a safe, caring environment.

Harwood Elementary School

Harwood is at the heart of downtown Vernon and a community centered school. Harwood is a dual track school with a Late French Immersion program for grade 6 & 7 students and two French Kindergarten classrooms. It has a full complement of English Kindergarten to grade 7 classes as well. Harwood Elementary is guided by the Harwood Belief System so that students, parents and staff have a clear understanding of how we respect ourselves, others and the environment. Harwood is the home of the H.E.A.T.: Healthy…Encouraging…Academic…Team.

Hillview Elementary School

Hillview Elementary is the learning center for 358 students in Grades K-7. We are located in a rural area of the South BX area of Vernon. For the 2016-2017 year, there are 14 divisions. Our school is full of HEROES because Hillview Encourages Respect for Others, the Environment and Self.

J.W. Inglis Elementary

​JW Inglis Elementary is a rural school with 330 wonderful students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 and a collaborative team of 30 dedicated staff. Parents and community members are very involved in supporting our students. Staff, parents and community work together to provide an excellent educational experience for all.

Kidston Elementary School

Thank you for visiting our website. The administration, staff and students would like to welcome you to our wonderful school! Kidston Elementary School is located in the sunny Okanagan Valley in the Municipality of Coldstream, and is part of the Greater Vernon community. We are currently meeting the educational needs of approximately 260 students enrolled from Kindergarten through Grade 7. There are fifteen teaching staff, one administrator, an itinerant counsellor, a teacher librarian, two school based resource teachers in addition to thirteen support staff (clerical, CEA’s, custodian, noon hour and bus supervisors). We work together to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their learning in an environment that facilitates belonging. We take pride in being a welcoming school community, with high standards of achievement in academics, fine arts, athletics, and social responsibility.

Lavington Elementary School

Lavington Elementary School is nestled in the beautiful District of Coldstream, just east of Vernon, British Columbia. It is a rural school of approximately 142 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7. At Lavington Elementary School our mission is to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge, which enable all students to develop to their full potential as individuals and as responsible citizens in a changing world. Lavington Elementary School offers students a strong academic program, an outstanding music program that includes band and choire as well as several intramural and extramural activities. We believe strongly in inclusion for our special needs students. Lavington Elementary School focuses on being compassionate and caring towards everyone in our school community. We follow a Belief System that was created by students and staff. Lavington Elementary School benefits from a strong community connection. Students have access to a beautiful park which has an outdoor pool, tennis courts, dog park and a covered picnic area. The community provides an outdoor skating rink which is located across from the school and is available during school hours. Parents and community members are invaluable partners in the well-rounded experience provided for our students. Long standing traditions are an important part of the Lavington community. May Day is celebrated every year and is a historical event that is valued and celebrated by the entire community. At Lavington we pride ourselves on being a “Caring and Compassionate Community of Learners”.

Mission Hill Elementary School

Our school is located in a primarily residential area at the top of Mission Hill. It was named Mission Hill because it was the hill heading toward Okanagan Mission (now known as Kelowna). Currently, Mission Hill Elementary has an enrollment of just over 300 students, with a staff of about 50 individuals committed to making learning fun and engaging. Our school has 13 divisions and is the host to the School District 22 English Language Learning program. Our school also hosts a District Resource Room and a Strong Start Centre.

Okanagan Landing Elementary School

Okanagan Landing Elementary School is located within the city of Vernon, British Columbia, overlooking Okanagan Lake. Our population during the 2016/2017 school year includes approximately 340 wonderful students from grades K – 7. OKL also boasts an amazing Strong Start Centre for preschool children. We are a school that believes strongly in inclusion, accepting all children, and that all children can learn. Parent involvement is very active at Okanagan Landing School. The Parent Advisory Committee (P.A.C.) has well attended meetings and has worked very hard to fund raise for the school. In addition to their support for playground equipment and extra computers and other equipment, they have been very generous in supporting a variety of extracurricular activities. We very much appreciate their generous support of our programs.

Silver Star Elementary School

“Tomorrow’s Stars are Here Today” at Silver Star Elementary, home of the Wolves. This is a recently renovated school, situated in an established residential area with grades K-7, as well as being home to the district Montessori program, serving approximately 460 students altogether. In addition to the school’s reputation for academic progress, it boasts a strong Fine Arts Program, sports teams for every sport offered in the district, a strong intramural program, and a lunch program second to none thanks to the amazing work of the P.A.C. Silver Star Elementary has two playground structures, sports fields, a full sized gym, and a large school library.