Kindergarten Welcome & Orientation 2026
Do you have a child starting Kindergarten in September 2026?
Before starting Kindergarten in the fall, parents/caregivers and their children are invited to participate in a Kindergarten Welcome and Orientation session at their neighbourhood school. families will have a chance to meet the school principal, Kindergarten teachers, and school resource personnel and participate in fun, play-based learning activities.
If your child will be attending Kindergarten this fall and is not yet registered for Kindergarten, please contact your neighbourhood school to register.
For more information, please contact your neighbourhood school or Allison de Boer, District Vice Principal of Early Learning.
Kindergarten Orientation Schedule 2026
Location | Community | Phone Number | Date | Time |
Armstrong Elementary | Armstrong | 250 546 8778 | Wednesday, June 3 | 8:20-9:20 (Group A) 10:00-11:00 (Group B) |
Bastion Elementary | Salmon Arm | 250 832 3741 | Thursday, June 4 | 8:30-9:15 (French Group A) 9:45-10:30 (French Group B) 10:45-11:30 (English) |
Carlin Elementary | Carlin/Tappen | 250 835 4520 | Friday, May 1 | 1:15-2:00 |
Falkland Elementary | Falkland | 250 379 2320 | Friday, June 12 | 12:30-1:45 |
Grindrod Elementary | Grindrod | 250 838 7579 | Friday, June 12 | 1:00-2:00 |
Highland Park Elementary | Armstrong | 250 546 8723 | Wednesday, May 27 | 8:30-9:30 (last name A-L) 10:00-11:00 (last name M-Z) |
Hillcrest Elementary | Salmon Arm | 250 832 7195 | Monday, May 25 | 12:30-1:50 |
MV Beattie Elementary | Enderby | 250 838 6434 | Thursday, May 21 | 8:40-9:40 |
North Canoe Elementary | North Canoe | 250 832 4950 | Monday, June 8 | 12:30-1:30 |
North Shuswap Elementary | Celista | 250 955 2214 | Monday, May 25 | 12:30-1:30 |
Parkview Elementary | Sicamous/ Malakwa | 250 836 2871 | Wednesday, May 20 | 12:30-1:30 |
Ranchero Elementary | Ranchero/ Deep Creek | 250 832 7018 | Wednesday, June 3 | 1:00-2:00 |
Salmon Arm West Elementary | Salmon Arm West | 250 832 3862 | Monday, June 1 | 1:00-2:00 |
Silver Creek Elementary | Silver Creek | 250 832 8282 | Wednesday, May 13 | 12:30-1:30 |
Sorrento Elementary | Sorrento | 250 675 2311 | Wednesday, May 27 | 12:00-12:45 (Group A) 1:00-1:45 (Group B) |
South Broadview Elementary | Salmon Arm | 250 832 2167 | Thursday, May 28 | 12:45-1:45 |
South Canoe Outdoor School | South Canoe | 250 832 3122 | Wednesday, May 27 | 1:00-2:00 |