About DKMS

Dr. Kearney Middle School is a vibrant Grade 7-9 middle school. We are situated within Fort St.John’s bustling community, located in the beautiful Peace River Valley. We enroll a diverse student population of about 625 students. Our school has a staffing compliment of 33 teachers and over 20 support staff. Our staff includes a principal, vice-principal, counselling services, special education personnel and a part-time librarian. In addition to a full range of educational services, the school also supports a Resource Room Program for students living with physical and developmental challenges and the Strength First Program which provides an alternative style programming.

Our school embodies a commitment to student-centred learning, a focus on collaborative planning, and a caring environment to provide quality education. We have an active Parent Advisory Committee and a supportive parent community. This year, our school will focus on developing our literacy, numeracy and communication skills, and an increased focus on Career Education and Applied Skill & Design Technology. Our other exciting dimensions include our outstanding programs in visual and performing arts, Hockey Academy, and the extensive range of extracurricular opportunities available to students.