École Ross Road Elementary
North Vancouver School District

Mission Statement

To foster an inclusive school community where everyone is valued and supported to realize their fullest potential as individuals and as a collective.

Vision for Learning

As a school community, we embrace the following principles and values:

  • Respectful Community: We encourage the qualities of compassion, collaboration, and engagement in a safe and caring environment where everyone belongs.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate and respect the unique identities of all members of the community, championing an environment of inclusion.
  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL): We learn self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills and social awareness to nurture character and emotional wellbeing alongside academic growth.
  • Truth and Reconciliation: We acknowledge and honour the rich history, language, and culture of the Skwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations in whose territory Ross Road is situated. We include the local worldviews and perspectives to strengthen learning for all.
  • Creativity and Critical Thinking: We foster creativity, innovation, and critical thinking, empowering students to solve complex problems.
  • Environmental Stewardship: We actively promote and participate in conservation efforts and sustainable practices while acting in a responsible manner to protect the natural environment.
  • Lifelong Learning: We recognize that we are all learners, continuously growing through reflective practice to develop an understanding of ourselves, others, and the world.

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  • Class Photos
    09 Mar 2026
    9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
    Class Photos
    Mar 09, 2026
    09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    gym
  • Learning Conferences
    09 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Learning Conferences
    Mar 09, 2026 - Mar 10, 2026
    All Day
  • Learning Updates Published
    11 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Learning Updates Published
    Mar 11, 2026
    All Day
  • F09 Gently Down the Seymour
    11 Mar 2026
    9:00 AM- 2:50 PM
    F09 Gently Down the Seymour
    Mar 11, 2026
    09:00 AM - 02:50 PM
    Seymour Hatchery
  • E06 Aquarium
    12 Mar 2026
    9:30 AM- 2:00 PM
    E06 Aquarium
    Mar 12, 2026
    09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Careers in the Arts Fair
    09 Mar 2026
    6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
    Careers in the Arts Fair
    Mar 09, 2026
    06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
    Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave District Calendar

    ​Students in Grades 9–12 and their families are invited to explore the wide range of careers and career pathways available in the arts. Students with an interest in visual arts, music, music therapy, dance, fashion design, architecture, gallery curation, jewelry making, animation, special effects, or acting are encouraged to attend.

    • Engage with local businesses and cultural icons like the Vancouver Opera, Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, Opus Art Supplies, and Presentation House Theatre.

    • Explore post secondary opportunities with representatives from La Salle College, Capilano University, SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts, KPU’s Wilson School of Design, BCIT Architecture and Design, Vancouver Film School, Langara College, Vancouver Community College and Emily Carr University of Art + Design.​

    While optional, please consider completing this registration form​ by March 5. Your registration helps us estimate attendance and ensures you receive a reminder the day before the event.​​

  • Band & Strings 2025-2026 late registration opens
    13 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Band & Strings 2025-2026 late registration opens
    Mar 13, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    The Elementary Band & Strings Program is a unique instrumental music program that is distinctive to the NVSD. The program complements the BC Ministry of Education’s Arts Education curriculum and provides school-based instrumental instruction to students in the intermediate grades (Grades 5 – 7 for Band and Grades 4 – 7 for Strings).
    More information is available on the Band and Strings web page.​

  • Spring Break
    16 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Spring Break
    Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar
  • Good Friday (statutory holiday)
    03 Apr 2026
    All Day
    Good Friday (statutory holiday)
    Apr 03, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    Good Friday is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia and the date changes each year. 

    Resources:

  • Easter Monday (schools closed)
    06 Apr 2026
    All Day
    Easter Monday (schools closed)
    Apr 06, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    Easter is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. Easter Monday takes place the day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection. Easter is not a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar. Schools are closed on Easter Monday.

    Resources:

Our Location

2875 Bushnell Place
North Vancouver BC  V7J 2Y9

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Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


Phone 604.903.3750

Fax 604.903.3751

Student Absences Phone 604.903.3755
Available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week