Report Cards – Info from the Superintendent

Please click here to read the letter from Larry Espe, Superintendent, regarding report cards.
If you are concerned about your child’s progress, please contact the teacher at the school (250-785-8378) or via email.  All e-mail addresses are firstinitiallastname@prn.bc.ca.

November Activities


There will be no school on Friday, November 11th – Remembrance Day.  There will be an assembly at the school on November 10th.
Addictions Awareness Week – November 14 – 18.  There are various presentations happening during that week and the following week.

Craft Sale – November 12th

There will be a craft sale in the gym on
Saturday, November 12th from 10 am to 3 pm.
Come out and do some Christmas shopping!

PAC Meeting – Reminder

The first PAC meeting of the 2011/2012 school is on Thursday, October 27th at 7:00 pm in the library.  See you there!

Heads Up….!

Non-Instructional Day – Friday, October 21st – no school for students
PAC Meeting – Thursday, October 27th – 7:00 pm – Library
Grade 7 Sampler – The second cycle started today, Monday, October 17th

Leadership 2011/2012

The leadership students tie-dyed their own shirts with the help of Mrs. Truscott.  They look fantastic, but who’s the guy in the front?

Purdy’s Chocolates Fundraiser

The Leadership 9 class is coordinating a school-wide Purdy’s Chocolates fundraiser.  Funds will go towards supporting various student activities.
DEADLINE FOR ORDERS – Tuesday, November 15th
DELIVERY – orders will be ready by Friday, December 9th
PRIZES –

2012 Northern BC Regional Science Fair

It’s never too early to start thinking about your Science Fair project.
Registration Deadline:  Wed. February 22, 2012
Fair Date:  Tues. March 6, 2012
Fee:  $15/student
For more info, contact Barb Cook at North Peace Secondary:  250-785-4429 or bcook@prn.bc.ca

Photographer Returns…

The photographer will return to DKMS on Thursday, November 3rd.  Students who did not have their pictures taken in September and students who need re-takes can have their pictures taken.  Students pay the photographer directly and must have their original package with them if they want re-takes.

Tips for Parents of Middle School Students

Here are some success tips for parents from the Ministry of Education (MoE) to help improve studying and literacy.

Set up a daily homework routine. Designate a homework area away from distractions like the television and Internet,