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.

Oct
9
Mon
Open House – Meet n Greet
Oct 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Feb
1
Thu
Kindness Month
Feb 1 – Feb 29 all-day
Sep
3
Tue
First Day of Classes 2024 / 2025 School Year
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sep
16
Mon
Classroom Individual Photo Day-Lifetouch
Sep 16 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Sep
25
Wed
X Country Run Hosted by Bench
Sep 25 all-day