The MSS jr. girls basketball team are hosting a 12 team basketball tournament this weekend (Friday/Saturday) and it would be great if you came out to support the girls! Their first game is on Friday at 1pm at MSS with the remainder of their schedule dependent upon how they do. Gym entry is free! Let’s support the youth of Merritt!
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The sr. boys basketball team are hosting their annual “Eagles’ Perch Invitational” tournament this weekend. With 12 teams coming from all different regions of BC, it is sure to be a competitive tournament! Come out and support the boys as these will be the last home basketball games for the grade 12 students of their high school athletic careers! Games will be starting at 1pm on Friday and all day Saturday at both MSS and CLC (formerly CMS). Your Merritt Secondary boys play their first game at 1pm at MSS with their remaining games dependent upon how they do. Check out the action and bring your noise makers!
Our MSS Curling teams are heading over to Kamloops to participate in the Okanagan Regional Curling Playdowns starting Friday, January 17th. Good luck teams!
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Our students have the opportunity to participate in a ski trip at Sun Peaks this year. If you want to go, or need additional information, please see Mrs. Dunn in Room 9 or email her at .
Itinerary – Students MUST check-in with Mrs. Dunn at designated times:
Next Meeting: January 8, 2025 – 7:00
AUCTION (December 11) LINK: MSS Grad 2025 Auction
Hello Grads of 2025 and Parents/Guardians!
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
There will be a grad meeting this Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the MSS Library Learning Commons.
Please fill out the document “Grad Gown Sizing Form 2025” and return the form to Mrs. McGowan in the MSS library or email to . There will be paper copies of the form available in the MSS library as well if needed. Check off the size that corresponds to your height and fill in your preferred name(s) that you will want on your graduation participation certificate and to be announced at the graduation ceremony. Note that this certificate is the one provided by the school stating that you participated in the graduation ceremony, your official Ministry Diploma that will have your full legal name on it will be mailed to you in September if you have completed all the Ministry graduation requirements.
Completed forms are due January 31, 2025.
Graduates that are choosing to NOT participate in the graduation ceremony or will be attending another school at graduation time (ex. Merritt Centennial player), please inform Mrs. McGowan ASAP. Those that are not participating, do NOT fill out the attached form.
If you haven’t received your grad photo proof yet via email and/or postal mail or have any questions about your photos, please contact Lifetouch’s costumer service at 1-888-676-1647. Note that Grad photo retakes will be March 3-5, 2025.
Grad fees are $225 (+ any outstanding fees: lost library books, student activity fees, lost textbooks, unpaid athletic fees etc.). Fees can be paid in person via cash or cheque payable to Merritt Secondary School or can be e-transferred to . When using e-transfer, indicate in the message box the student’s first and last name grad fees. If you would like to make installments for payment, plan with Angela Russell (MSS Accounts Manager) or call 250-315-1121. Grad fees and any other outstanding fees are to be paid by May 16, 2025. Any questions regarding grad fees can be directed to David Anderson or Crystal Ward-McGowan . **Graduates that are doing peer supervision regularly will use their funds to pay for their grad fees.
GRAD MEETING DATES:
January 8, 2025
February 5, 2025
March 5, 2025
April 2, 2025
May 7, 2025
May 28, 2025 (This is June’s meeting because Indigenous Grad is on June 4)
All meetings are in the MSS Library Learning Commons at 7:00 pm. Grad Executive Meeting at 6:00 (Everyone is welcome to join).
