Diamond Vale Elementary

About

Diamond Vale Elementary is located at 2675 Coldwater Ave, Merritt, BC V1K 1B2. The school welcomes families to a community where students strive to “Be the Best We Can Be.” Working with its parent community, the school emphasizes a safe and supportive environment that fosters intellectual development, strengthens talents, and builds skills for a happy and productive life. The school also acknowledges it is on the traditional ancestral, unceded territory of the Nɬeʔkepmx Nation and Syilx Nation.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nicola-Similkameen)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 378-2514

Email: bputerbough@365.sd58.bc.ca

Principal: Rebecca Puterbough

Programs and Services

Hot lunch program Hot Lunch is offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The school also runs “Pizza Wednesdays” as a fundraiser, with online ordering available. Student support / learning resources The school lists “Learning Resources” as a program area (details are not provided in the available source text).

School Culture and Expectations

Diamond Vale Elementary promotes a school community focused on doing their best and working in partnership with families. The school states it aims to provide a safe and supportive environment while educating both “hearts and minds.” A Code of Conduct is referenced on the website (the full content is provided via a linked document).

Enrollment

To register your child at Diamond Vale Elementary, families are asked to provide a birth certificate, immunization record, care card, and proof of address. A parent/guardian must live within the school’s catchment area to register. To enroll, contact the school office (Kathleeen McCormack) by phone at 250-378-2514, by email at [email protected], or visit during office hours (8:00–12:05 and 1:05–3:00).