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:

    Merritt Bench Elementary School

    3341 Grimmett St, Merritt, BC, V1K 1M3

    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. - 12:55 p.m.

    School ends:  2:30 p.m.

    Mar
    14
    Fri
    Last Day of School before Spring Break
    Mar 14 all-day
    Report Cards Go Home
    Mar 14 all-day
    Mar
    17
    Mon
    Spring Break
    Mar 17 – Mar 28 all-day
    Mar
    31
    Mon
    School Re-Opens after the break
    Mar 31 all-day
    Apr
    18
    Fri
    Good Friday – No School
    Apr 18 all-day
    Apr
    21
    Mon
    Easter Monday – No School
    Apr 21 all-day
    May
    19
    Mon
    Victoria Day – No School
    May 19 all-day
    May
    30
    Fri
    Bench Track Meet
    May 30 all-day
    Jun
    5
    Thu
    District Track Meet
    Jun 5 all-day
    Jun
    26
    Thu
    Last day of Classes
    Jun 26 all-day