Parent Information Bulletin | September 14–18, 2026

Welcome Back to School!

Welcome to the start of a wonderful new school year! It has been a joy opening our doors and welcoming students back into the building. The hallways are filled once again with energy, laughter, and learning, and our entire staff is thrilled to have everyone back.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we finalize student schedules. While we expect things to settle in smoothly, there remains a slight chance that minor schedule adjustments may be necessary over the coming days. Thank you for your continued support as we kick off a fantastic year together!

Note:  Monday, September 14 will be a Day 1 as we begin our normal school schedule.

Upcoming Highlights (September 2026)

School Updates & Policies

Meet the Teacher Night & PAC Meeting

Please join us for our annual School Open House and Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday, September 22 at 5:00 PM. (Note: Please disregard the date printed on the school magnets, as that was an error—September 22 is the official date!) We look forward to welcoming all parents and guardians into our building.

Following the open house, our first Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting of the school year will take place at 6:30 PM. Even as middle school students grow more independent, staying connected as a school community makes a significant difference. Your voice and involvement are vital to our school, and we warmly encourage you to join us.

Course & Class Change Requests

Course change request forms are available from Ms. Barb in the main office. Please keep in mind that our master schedule is very tight this year, and most requests cannot be accommodated. Building student schedules and class cohorts requires balancing academic needs, learning styles, support services, and group dynamics. Because a single change impacts multiple classes and peer balances, adjustments are far more complex than they appear.

School Canteen

We are excited to announce that our school canteen will officially open for lunch on Monday, September 21! Please join us in welcoming our new Canteen manager, Brandy. Brandy has been a valuable part of our team in the past as an EA. We look forward to offering convenient lunch options for our students starting next week.

Volleyball Coaches Needed!

We are still looking for coaches for two of our volleyball teams this season! Athletic Director Dwayne Watson is putting a tremendous amount of work into creating opportunities for as many students as possible to get involved, but we need volunteer coaches to make these teams happen. If you or someone you know is interested in coaching, please call the school office and ask for Dwayne Watson, or reach out directly by email at dwatson@prn.bc.ca.

Closed Campus & Visitor Policy

Dr. Kearney Middle School operates as a closed campus. Students must remain on school grounds for the entire school day, including lunch. If a student needs to leave campus during the day, they must sign out through the main office before departing. If your child needs to go home specifically for lunch, arrangements can be made through Ms. Barb in the main office.

Starting Monday, any visitors or volunteers going beyond the main office are required to sign in and pick up a visitor pass.

Facilities, Safety & Devices

Washroom Policy:  individual-stall facilities are available for privacy. To foster a safe environment, we strictly enforce a one-person-per-stall policy at all times. Students found sharing a stall will be sent home for the remainder of the day.

Cell Phones & Personal Devices:  Cell phones and personal electronic devices are not permitted in classrooms during instructional time. Devices must remain powered off/silenced and stored in lockers during the day.

Lockers & Backpacks:  Remind your child to keep their locker combination strictly private. Backpacks must be stored in lockers during the day to keep classroom aisles clear and safe.

Student Handbook:  We are currently updating our student handbook for the new school year and will notify all families as soon as the revised version is available on our website.

Dr. Kearney Middle School — Master Calendar 2026–2027

Below is the official schedule of key dates and holidays for the upcoming school year.

Note on Calendar Corrections:

The original draft calendar contained minor date discrepancies (e.g., photo day conflicts, non-matching weekday alignment for Thanksgiving/March early dismissals). The schedule above has been reconciled to ensure accurate calendar days and alignment with the parent newsletter.

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Verification Sheets – please review the student information and make any changes on the sheet and return to the school.

Student Account Statements – this years’ fees have been added to MyEd.  Payment can be made by:

• Cash or cheque
• Interac e-transfer – send to dkpayments@prn.bc.ca – please make sure the student’s name is in the message
• Mastercard or Visa – thru MyEd or we can process at the office.

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We are busy getting ready to welcome all the students back to school next week. We have a different schedule for orientation week. We do have few special events planned next week and I wanted to make sure everyone is aware. We are looking forward to Welcoming everyone and starting the 2026-2027 school year.

Tuesday, September 8^th– First Day for Grade 7 Students

8:20 am: Supervision begins students are welcome to arrive and mingle.

8:40 am: Students will meet in their TAG teachers in the Yak Shack. (Common area in the middle of the school).

11:00 am: Dismissal

Wednesday, September 9^th– First day for everyone. Grade 7, 8, and 9.

8:20 am: Supervision begins students are welcome to arrive and mingle.

8:40 am: TAG begins: Tag lists will be posted by the office and in the Yak Shack

11:30 am to 12:00 pm: Lunch

2:05 pm: Dismissal- (Students are dismissed early on Wednesdays all year).

*Please note locker will be assigned on Wednesday so students will have a place to store their personal. Cell phones are expected to be stored in lockers during class time.

Thursday, September 10^th– Full day for everyone. Wear Your House Colour

8:20 am: Supervision Begins, Hotdog BBQ lunch.

12:10 to 12:40 pm: Lunch

3:05 pm: Dismissal- (usual dismissal time Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday all year).

Friday, September 11^th– Full Day: Course Calendar Walk Through

8:20 am: Supervision Begins

8:40 am: TAG Begins

11:15 to 11:45 am: Lunch

3:05 pm: Dismissal

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Summer Office Hours:
August 31, 2026: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
September 1 – 4, 2026:  8:00 – 4:00 pm  (Closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:00 pm)

September 8, 2026: 8:30 – 11:30 (Grade 7s only)
September 9 – 11, 2026:  Regular school hours

Wanting to Register for September?
Please visit https://www.prn.bc.ca/register-for-school/  OR register in person when our office reopens in August.

Have a great summer!

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