Last updated: January 30, 2026
Overview
Beaver Valley Community School is a thriving JK-8 elementary school located at the base of the Blue Mountains near the Beaver River and Georgian Bay. Serving over 600 students from Thornbury, Clarksburg, and The Blue Mountains area, the school offers both English and French Immersion tracks.
School Information
| Type | Public Elementary |
| Grades | JK-8 |
| School Board | Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) |
| Enrollment | ~600+ students |
| Area Served | Thornbury, Clarksburg, The Blue Mountains |
Programs & Specialties
Ontario curriculum; French Immersion track available
Facilities
Full elementary facilities; Currently at 114% capacity (new school construction recommended)
Leadership
- Principal: Julie Phillips
- Vice-Principal: Breanna Heels
Contact Information
| Address | 189 Bruce Street South, P.O. Box 340, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0 |
| Phone | 519-599-5991 |
| Website | bvc.bwdsb.on.ca |
| Map | View on Google Maps |