BENCH FAMILIES

We, the students, staff and parents of Merritt Bench Elementary school are committed to making our time here a positive experience by working and learning together with respect for ourselves and others, striving to do our best in all that we do.

  • Please make sure that you call the SAFE Arrival when your child is going to be absent, 1-844-434-8117 or visit go.schoolmessenger.ca or download and use the schoolmessenger APP.
  • It is important that you update the school when your contact information changes.
  • Please call  prior to 1:30pm if you have a message for your child regarding after school pick-up.
  • As students are dismissed at the outside doors, parents please wait outside to avoid hallway congestion.
  • Please call the office if you would like to arrange a meeting with your child's teacher.

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Find Us:

Principal:  Mr. Kevin McGifford

Secretary:  Mrs. Vicki Klassen

Phone:  250-378-2528

Fax:  250-378-5289

BELL TIMES

First Bell:  8:25 a.m.

Recess:  10:00-10:15 a.m.

Lunch:  12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

School ends:  2:30 p.m.

Dec
25
Mon
Winter Break
Dec 25 2023 – Jan 5 2024 all-day
Jan
8
Mon
School Re-Opens after the break
Jan 8 all-day
Feb
1
Thu
Kindness Month
Feb 1 – Feb 29 all-day
Feb
16
Fri
Non-Instructional Day (Pro D) -No School
Feb 16 all-day
Feb
19
Mon
Family Day – No School
Feb 19 all-day
Mar
8
Fri
Report Cards Go Home
Mar 8 all-day
Mar
12
Tue
Parent/ Teacher Interviews School Dismissed @ 1:30pm
Mar 12 – Mar 13 all-day
Mar
15
Fri
Last Day of School before Spring Break
Mar 15 all-day
Mar
18
Mon
Spring Break
Mar 18 – Mar 28 all-day
Mar
29
Fri
Good Friday – No School
Mar 29 all-day