Welcome to the community of Diamond Vale Elementary where we strive to

    "Be the Best We Can Be"!

    Working together with our parent community, we strive to offer each child a safe and supportive environment in which to foster the intellectual development of each child, develop and strengthen talents and build the skills necessary for a happy and productive life. We aim to educate the hearts and minds of our school community.

     

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    Principal: Mrs. Becky Puterbough

    Secretary: Mrs. Kathleen McCormack

     

    Phone: 250-378-2514

    Address: 2675 Coldwater Ave, Merritt, BC V1K 1B2

    First Bell: 8:25 am

    Recess: 10:30-10:45 am

    Lunch: 12:05-1:05 pm

    School Finishes: 2:30 pm

    Attendance Information

    • Our school uses Automated Student Absence Reporting (Safe Arrival) to help ensure the safety of our children. If your child is going to be late, absent or leaving early please let us know by calling 1-844-434-8117 before 9:00 a.m. You can also report child absence on line at go.schoolmessenger.ca or using the school messenger app.
    • It is important that you update the school when your contact information changes.
    • We would like you to call the school prior to 2:00pm if you have a message for your child regarding after school pick-up.
      Please call the office if you would like to arrange a meeting with your child's teacher.

    School Calendar

    Mar
    12
    Wed
    Hot Lunch Ordering Opens
    Mar 12 @ 3:00 pm
    Mar
    13
    Thu
    Kindergarten 2025 Registration
    Mar 13 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

    March 3 – 14, 2025

    Please come to the school office to register between 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:05 – 2:30 pm.  (Closed for lunch between 12:05-1:05 p.m.)

    More information about required documentation can be found here:

    2025 Kindergarten-Registration-Merritt Poster

    Mar
    14
    Fri
    Report Cards Home
    Mar 14 all-day
    Wear Green Day
    Mar 14 all-day
    Kindergarten 2025 Registration
    Mar 14 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

    March 3 – 14, 2025

    Please come to the school office to register between 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:05 – 2:30 pm.  (Closed for lunch between 12:05-1:05 p.m.)

    More information about required documentation can be found here:

    2025 Kindergarten-Registration-Merritt Poster

    Popcorn for Sale at Lunchtime ($1 each)
    Mar 14 @ 12:05 pm – 12:35 pm
    Mar
    17
    Mon
    Spring Break
    Mar 17 – Mar 28 all-day
    Mar
    31
    Mon
    School Reopens
    Mar 31 all-day
    Apr
    1
    Tue
    Hot Lunch Ordering Closes
    Apr 1 @ 11:59 pm
    Apr
    18
    Fri
    Good Friday – No School
    Apr 18 all-day