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.

District Calendar 2023 2024

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.

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Apr
7
Fri
Good Friday – No School
Apr 7 all-day
Apr
10
Mon
Easter Monday – No School
Apr 10 all-day
May
22
Mon
Victoria Day – No School
May 22 all-day
May
23
Tue
Grade 5 Tree Planting
May 23 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
May
24
Wed
Assembly – Andy The Mad Musical Scientist
May 24 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Shulus Arbour
May 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
May
30
Tue
Eagle Bay Parent Session
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jun
1
Thu
Battle of the Books
Jun 1 all-day
Jun
9
Fri
Jump Rope for Heart
Jun 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Jun
14
Wed
Grade 7’s to Eagle Bay
Jun 14 – Jun 16 all-day