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

Feb
12
Wed
Hot Lunch Ordering Opens
Feb 12 @ 3:00 pm
Feb
13
Thu
PAC Valentines’ Popcorn & Hot Chocolate
Feb 13 all-day

On Thursday 13th February, PAC will be selling popcorn and hot chocolate for $1 each. If you would like your child to be able to purchase either/both items, please send them with money (exact change is preferable) on Thursday.

Feb
14
Fri
Non-Instructional Day (Pro-D)
Feb 14 all-day
Feb
17
Mon
Family Day
Feb 17 all-day
Feb
18
Tue
PAC Meeting in school library
Feb 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hot Lunch Ordering Deadline
Feb 18 @ 11:45 pm
Feb
26
Wed
Pink Shirt Day
Feb 26 all-day
Mar
5
Wed
Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
Mar 5 @ 11:30 am
Parent Teacher Meetings
Mar 5 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

If you would like to schedule an appointment with your child’s teacher, please email them directly.

Email addresses can be found under the staff tab on this website.

Mar
12
Wed
Hot Lunch Ordering Opens
Mar 12 @ 3:00 pm