Grades Taught
K-6
About
Vermilion Elementary School is a K-6 school located in the rural community of Vermilion, AB. Our school mission is “Within a safe and nurturing community, we at Vermilion Elementary School foster personal and academic excellence, while treating each other with dignity and respect. As a team, we will be the best we can be.” Our staff work tirelessly to ensure that all students’ needs are met - academically, socially, physically and emotionally. Our staff team is composed of administrators, teachers, educational assistants, administrative assistants, social emotional coaches and a mental health VIBE coach. Together we are building a strong community of connected learners. VES prides itself on connection to the community. We have a strong virtues program that focuses on living the virtues in our daily actions. We believe that each child’s learning is unique and ensures students’ needs are met using a strengths based approach and differentiated instruction. We have strong literacy and numeracy programs supported by a RTI framework. As well, we have strong science, social studies, music, art, and wellness programs. We utilize many technology options to promote learning and critical thinking skills. Our school fosters individual journeys of Truth and Reconciliation through our First Nation, Metis and Inuit learning.
Mission
Within a safe and nurturing community, we at Vermilion Elementary School foster personal and academic excellence, while treating others with dignity and respect. As a team, we will be the best we can be.