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.

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.

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.

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.

Vernon Secondary School

Vernon Secondary School enrolled its first students in September, 1968. For the next fifteen years, the school housed all of the grade 11 and 12 students from the Vernon and Coldstream areas. In 1983, Vernon School District Secondary Schools changed to an 8 – 12 structure and Vernon Senior Secondary School enrolled its first grade eight classes to become Vernon Secondary School. In January, 2013 the school proudly moved into a new $38 million dollar state of the art building on the same grounds. The three-story LEED Gold rated building is on 184, 500 square feet and has a natural light design with water flow reductions, a ground source heat exchanger, and a geothermal field that makes VSS a carbon neutral success story. Vernon Secondary has approximately 930 students, with thirty of these students being from various countries around the world as part of our district international program. The majority of our students come from our three elementary feeder schools; Silver Star, BX, and Hillview. In addition VSS regularly attracts at least 30 more students per year from outside these three schools. English is the primary language spoken in the homes of 97% of our students. VSS offers three language programs French, German, and Spanish. Ten percent of our students are Aboriginal and these students are serviced by our Aboriginal Support Worker. Ten percent of our students are also coded with a special education category. Ten of these students belong to our district Resource Room program for students with significant physical and/or intellectual challenges. VSS also offers a school based Life Skills program designed for students with mild intellectual, social and behavioural challenges. This program provides basic academic, job readiness, and life skills that they will need after high school. The majority of these students will be pursuing an “Evergreen” School Leaving Certificate. All our students have access to our School Support Services Team that includes 4 Learning Resource Teachers, 2 School Based Counsellors, a team of certified Educational Assistants, a North Okanagan Youth & Family Support Services Worker, a District Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, a Mental Health Worker, and an RCMP School Liaison Officer. Vernon Secondary School has a proud history of achievements in athletics, fine arts, and academics. VSS athletes are recognized provincial contenders in football, volleyball, basketball, and cross-country running. Our Fine Arts and Applied Skills programs have earned a reputation for excellence in musical theatre productions, artwork, metalwork, woodwork, and automotive. Academically, VSS students have been recognized among the best in British Columbia in economics in the past few years. Most recently, VSS has received recognition for a variety of strong career education programs and its High Performance Program to support elite performers in Athletics and Fine Arts. The academic awards presented at our graduation ceremony regularly exceed $150,000 through scholarships, grants, and bursaries. We proudly offer a number of ACE-IT Apprenticeship opportunities through our district coordinator. Specifically, Professional Cook Training Level 1 is offered on site through our cafeteria program’s partnership with Camosun College.

Kalamalka Secondary School

Kalamalka Secondary enjoys a superb reputation for excellence in academics, athletics and fine arts. Our students consistently rank among the top students in British Columbia on provincial assessments. Our dedicated fine arts teachers offer special programs in band, musical theatre and art. Academically gifted students are well served by a wide array of university preparatory and advanced placement courses.

W.L. Seaton Secondary School

W.L. Seaton Secondary School is located in downtown Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. The school currently enrolls 915 students in grades 8 through 12.. Seaton has a very diverse and welcoming student population. Seaton is a dual track school with a diverse population. Four hundred and forty of our students are registered in our French Immersion program, 175 students are Aboriginal, and 40 are International. The school has a variety of outstanding curricular and extra-curricular activities including: high academic achievement, exceptional drama productions, an award-winning music program, excellent fine arts programs, competitive athletic teams, and numerous clubs. Our mission is to prepare students for a changing world by encouraging them to continually explore, develop and achieve their individual potential in an open, accepting and respectful environment. Notre mission est d’aider les élèves à se préparer pour l’avenir. On les encourage d’explorer continuellement, de se développer et d’atteindre leurs buts individuels. Pour réussir bien, on exige que l’ambiance dans l’école soit ouverte et respectueuse.

Charles Bloom Secondary School

Charles Bloom is a rural Grade 7 – 12 school located in the village of Lumby. The school has a great community feel and offers a range of academic, fine arts, practical arts and applied skills courses. Charles Bloom is also the host school for the SD 22 Forestry Program, where students work in the classroom as well as on the school woodlot. Within the Forestry Program is Skills Exploration 11/12 – a trade sampler course that provides learning experiences in 6 different skilled trades. Students at Charles Bloom also have the unique opportunity to participate in X-Block Interest Based Electives four times a year for one week per term for one hour a day. Our Interest Based Elective courses provide a wide range of experiences and tries connect students with local experts to further enhance their learning.

Clarence Fulton Secondary School

Clarence Fulton offers a full range of programs that highlight Academic, Fine Arts, Technical Education, Apprenticeship opportunities and Athletics. The School timetable is based on a double block semester system that facilitates problem and project based learning. The school’s enrolment is 650 with a strong International program that brings diversity to the school. Fulton’s Aboriginal Education Welcome Room facilitates learning and support with two Aboriginal Support Workers and also offers the Aboriginal Education Academy. Fulton also hosts the Vernon Community School for grades 7-12 in which learning is rooted in social justice.

SD 22 Alternate Schools

School District No. 22 Alternate Schools encompasses three separate schools that help fill the gap with students. ALPs: The ALP offers individualized course programs for students working on coursework at the grade 8 – 10 levels and offers both modified and adapted programming for students aged 13 to age 17 working at lower grade levels. CrossRoads: CrossRoads is an innovative, Student centered educational centre which enables adolescents 16 years or older and Continuing Education adults to complete their schooling in an alternate setting to regular secondary school. Located in the heart of Lumby, the Centre caters to the needs of the local community, offering individualized programs covering the spectrum of the BC Secondary School core curriculum from grade 10-12, leading to graduation. The Open Door: The Open Door Education Center, situated in Downtown Vernon, is a full service program for students 17 and older, who need to complete their schooling in a supportive learning setting. The Open Door offers grade 10-12 courses using computer guided instruction combined with direct one on one and small group teaching support by specialist teachers.

vLearn

For students wanting a self-paced and flexible program that helps them achieve secondary school graduation. We also provide an online Outreach program for adults and youth wanting to learn at a distance. The primary delivery model is through computer managed instruction as well as one on one instruction.

International

School District No.22 (Vernon) welcomes international students to come and join SD22 for a unique opportunity to receive an outstanding education in one of the most scenic areas of Canada. Our schools are a great place to prepare international students for English as a second language learning, academic preparation, experiencing Canadian Culture and Social life. SD22 also enhances their specific talents or gifts in sports, music and fine arts, and transition into post secondary institution.