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As a result of demographic changes such as the aging population and smaller families that have resulted in declining enrolment and the school district’s direction towards fewer newer schools, the school district has found it necessary to close schools to reduce surplus capacity. By June 2012, the school district found itself in the position of having 12 surplus properties. It is highly unlikely that these properties will be required again for school use as future enrollment growth can be accommodated through additions to existing operating schools.
The Board of Education has an important stewardship role respecting these valuable community assets as well a desire to maximize their revenue potential to support enriched educational opportunities for students within the North Vancouver School District. Accordingly, the Board requested development of a strategy that demonstrates how the varied interests are balanced while moving forward in a positive direction. More information is available in the North Vancouver School District's Land Asset Strategy:
NVSD Land Asset Strategy c. 2011
The following properties have been identified as having potential to be repurposed in the future to bring higher value to the School District and community:
Blueridge Elementary (will continue to remain open as an elementary school until Seymour Heights Elementary is replaced)
Cloverley School
Fromme Elementary School
Keith Lynn School - March 13, 2013 Update on the former Keith Lynn School Site
Lonsdale Creek Annex
Lucas Centre/Leo Marshall Curriculum Centre
Maplewood School
Monteray School
Plymouth School - February 20, 2013 Update on the former Plymouth School Site
Ridgeway Annex - April 3, 2013 Update on the former Ridgeway Annex School Site
Westover School
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