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

Jan
6
Mon
First Day Back to School
Jan 6 all-day
Jan
17
Fri
Pro-D Day (No School today)
Jan 17 – Jan 18 all-day
Satisfaction surveys available online
Jan 17 all-day
Jan
20
Mon
Gr 7 Band Concert @ MSS
Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm
Jan
31
Fri
Unplug and PLAY Free Magic Show sponsored by Interior Savings @ Merritt Civic Centre
Jan 31 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Please bring a new or gently used book for the Red Book Shelf

Feb
11
Tue
PAC Meeting @ Diamond Vale Elementary School
Feb 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Feb
17
Mon
Family Day (No School)
Feb 17 all-day
Feb
21
Fri
Professional Development Day (No school)
Feb 21 all-day
Feb
26
Wed
Pink Shirt Day
Feb 26 all-day
Mar
2
Mon
Spring Book Fair @ Diamond Vale Elementary Library
Mar 2 @ 8:30 am – Mar 5 @ 2:30 pm

Come to the School Library for the Spring Book Fair. You are sure to find something fantastic for the entire family!

Book Fair Hours:

Mon, Tues, Wed Thurs: 8am to 8:30am

Mon, Tues, Wed: 12:25-1:00 and 2:30-2:50