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

Day
2019 Feb March 2020 Apr 2021
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Spring Book Fair 8:30 am
Spring Book Fair @ Diamond Vale Elementary Library
Mar 2 @ 8:30 am – Mar 5 @ 2:30 pm
Spring Book Fair @ Diamond Vale Elementary Library
Tickets
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  
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4
Science Fair
Science Fair @ DV Gymnasium
Mar 4 all-day
Science Fair @ DV Gymnasium
Tickets
Pizza Day!! 12:00 pm
Pizza Day!!
Mar 4 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Pizza Day!!
Tickets
5
Neufeld Order pick-up 2:30 pm
Neufeld Order pick-up @ Diamond Vale Elementary School
Mar 5 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Tickets
 
6
Report Cards Go Home Today
Report Cards Go Home Today
Mar 6 all-day
Report Cards Go Home Today
Tickets
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10
Early Dismissal Day Parent/Teacher Interviews 1:30 pm
Early Dismissal Day Parent/Teacher Interviews
Mar 10 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Early Dismissal Day Parent/Teacher Interviews
Tickets
PAC Meeting 6:00 pm
PAC Meeting
Mar 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
PAC Meeting
Tickets
11
PAC Pizza Day 12:00 pm
PAC Pizza Day
Mar 11 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
PAC Pizza Day
Tickets
Pizza Day!! 12:00 pm
Pizza Day!!
Mar 11 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Pizza Day!!
Tickets
Early Dismissal Day Parent/Teacher Interviews 1:30 pm
Early Dismissal Day Parent/Teacher Interviews
Mar 11 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Early Dismissal Day Parent/Teacher Interviews
Tickets
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School Closed Due To Covid -19 Pandemic
School Closed Due To Covid -19 Pandemic
Mar 30 all-day
School Closed Due To Covid -19 Pandemic
Tickets
 
31
School Closed Due To Covid -19 Pandemic
School Closed Due To Covid -19 Pandemic
Mar 31 all-day
School Closed Due To Covid -19 Pandemic
Tickets
 
First Nations Student Hand Drumming & Awakening of Canoes Celebration 10:00 am
First Nations Student Hand Drumming & Awakening of Canoes Celebration @ Voght Park
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
First Nations Student Hand Drumming & Awakening of Canoes Celebration @ Voght Park
Tickets
Hand Drumming Canoe Package March 2020
2019 Feb March 2020 Apr 2021