WOODLAND PARK ELEMENTARY

WOODLAND PARK ELEMENTARY

This school first opened its doors for pupils in Castlegar in 1961. This new four room school plus activity room was built primarily to accommodate the children of the employees of the recently completed Celgar Pulp Mill. The 120 students, grades 1 to 5, were very excited to attend this new school. In 1965, two classrooms and a library were added. In subsequent years, kindergarten and individual progress classes were included. The school was closed and sold to a developer and was later completely destroyed by fire.

A black and white photograph of Woodland Park School, a low, extended building with a flat roof, situated in an open space with majestic mountains in the background, showcasing the natural beauty surrounding the educational facility.