Parents Active in Cooperative Education (PACE) is a choice program available to all Northshore elementary families. PACE began in 1973 when fifteen families proposed implementing classroom enrichment programs with higher parent involvement. Today, PACE is a grade 1 through 5 program offered at three sites throughout the Northshore School District (Wellington, Lockwood,  and Woodmoor). PACE at Wellington is offered to students attending Bear Creek, Cottage Lake, East Ridge, Hollywood Hill, Kokanee, Sunrise, Wellington, and Woodin elementary schools. 

PACE students benefit from one-on-one support in the classroom provided by parent volunteers who assist with small group instruction and offsite enrichment programs. In addition, each classroom participates in a variety of educational field trips. Students also experience multi-grade cooperative learning through program study units and activities.

All PACE programs meet the curriculum requirements of the Northshore School District, and PACE students have full access to school activities and events including PE, music, library, assemblies and after-school activities. Visit the Northshore School District PACE page for more information.

Additional PACE programs are available at:

At PACE at Wellington, we believe that creating an inclusive learning environment within our elementary school starts with embracing and celebrating what makes each child unique. 

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion philosophy recognizes that every student brings valuable perspectives and experiences to our program. Through age-appropriate activities, engaging discussions, and collaborative projects, we help our young learners understand and appreciate differences while building strong, supportive relationships with their peers. 

We work closely with classroom teachers and families to ensure PACE creates opportunities for all students to participate fully and feel represented in their learning journey. By embedding these values into our daily activities and interactions, we help cultivate empathy, respect, and understanding among our students, preparing them to be kind and respectful members of our community.

PACE families must volunteer a minimum of 80 hours per year in support of the program, either inside or outside of the classroom. There are a number of volunteer opportunities conducive to families with working parents. 

Each PACE program also requests an annual financial contribution from its families. Depending on the program, this support may take the form of an annual fee, a fundraising requirement, or an expectation to help run program fundraisers. Scholarships are available for families who are unable to fulfill this obligation. 

More information is available on request from your local PACE site’s Enrollment Coordinator.

If you are interested in enrolling in the PACE at Wellington program, please visit the enrollment page. There is an application process and placement is determined in a blind lottery in late winter.