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Merritt Bench Elementary
About
Merritt Bench Elementary is located at 3341 Grimmet St, Merritt, BC V1K 1M3. The school describes itself as a small (about 150 students), caring community where students learn, grow, and play together. Staff, families, and students work together to create a positive environment focused on respect, supporting one another in learning, and doing their best each day, while acknowledging the school is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Nlaka'pamux (Nɬeʔkepmx) and Syilx peoples.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nicola-Similkameen)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 378-2528
Email: kmcgifford@365.sd58.bc.ca
Principal: Kevin Mcgifford
Programs and Services
Learning resources (online programs) Mathletics is used to support math skill-building through interactive lessons, games, and challenges. Raz-Kids provides leveled reading books with listening/reading options and short quizzes for comprehension. The school also provides access to the school library. Food programs / hot lunch Hot lunch is offered Tuesday through Friday, with a Monday pizza order fundraiser for Grade 7. Families order through an online hot lunch ordering system.
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes a positive, caring community where students are known, valued, and supported. It describes a focus on inclusion and belonging, respect for diversity, and educating the whole child (academic, social/emotional, and physical development), along with social responsibility. Families are asked to review the student handbook and code of conduct (available on the school website).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school asks families to call the office before 1:30 p.m. if they have a message about pick-up time. Students are dismissed at outside doors, and parents/guardians are asked to wait outside to avoid hallway congestion. The district notes that bus route cancellations may occur due to transportation staffing shortages; if a route is cancelled, families will be notified by about 6:30 a.m.
Enrollment
Registration information is available through the school’s “Registration” page on the website.
Location
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Academic Learning of Merritt Bench Elementary
3.98
Academic Performance
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4.20
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3.25
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4.01
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