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
    Sep
    30
    Mon
    National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
    Sep 30 all-day
    Oct
    2
    Wed
    X Country Run Hosted by Central
    Oct 2 all-day
    Oct
    14
    Mon
    Thanksgiving – No School
    Oct 14 all-day
    Oct
    22
    Tue
    School Picture RETAKE Day
    Oct 22 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
    Oct
    23
    Wed
    Sash Run hosted by Bench
    Oct 23 all-day