School District 52 Prince Rupert is a school district in British Columbia, serving the communities of Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Metlakatla, and Hartley Bay (the Gitga’at First Nation), which are within the territory of the Ts’msyen Nation.
The school district offers a school-based Sm'álgyax language program to enhance the cultural identity and school achievement of Indigenous students. The district's office of First Nation Educational Services has gained a reputation for leading the establishment of academic credibility with respect to First Nations inclusion.
Water On January 20, 2020, Northern Health had the district discontinue the use of school drinking fountains. Accordingly, the district distributes bottled water.
History Prince Rupert is a port city on British Columbia's northwest coast. It's a gateway to wilderness areas like the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary bear habitat. Shops and cafes dot the waterfront Cow Bay area. The Museum of Northern B.C. showcases the region's natural and cultural heritage. South, the North Pacific Cannery traces the city's salmon-canning history. Humpback whales swim in the fish-filled waters offshore. Weather: 15 °C, Wind S at 8 km/h, 75% Humidity Population: 12,508 (2011) Regional District: Skeena-Queen Charlotte
Schools SchoolLocation GradesCharles Hays Secondary SchoolPrince Rupert9-12Conrad Elementary SchoolPrince RupertK-5Hartley Bay Elem-Jr Secondary SchoolHartley BayK-12Pacific Coast SchoolPrince Rupert9-12 (Alternate)Lax Kxeen Elementary SchoolPrince RupertK-5Pineridge Elementary SchoolPrince RupertK-5Port Edward Elementary SchoolPort EdwardK-5Prince Rupert Middle SchoolPrince Rupert6-8Roosevelt Park Elementary SchoolPrince RupertK-5
See also List of school districts in British Columbia
References
External links
Aboriginal Education SD52 Prince Rupert District Teachers' Union website