PMSS

This week marks the beginning of FLEX Time at Pitt Meadows Secondary. FLEX will take place each day from 9:45 a.m. to 10:26 a.m.

An important reminder for students and families is that FLEX is instructional time, not free time. Students are expected to remain on campus and use this time purposefully by working with one of their eight teachers. FLEX might include completing assignments, receiving additional support, working collaboratively, accessing enrichment opportunities, or getting ahead on upcoming work.

FLEX also provides students with an important opportunity to develop greater independence and responsibility for their learning. Students will need to think ahead, identify their priorities, schedule their time, and make decisions about where their time is best spent. These are skills that will serve them well beyond high school, whether they move on to post-secondary education, employment, or other opportunities.

Students are encouraged to plan ahead and sign up in advance if they would like to attend a specific teacher’s FLEX space. This can be done from home, allowing students to think about their learning needs and make a plan before arriving at school.

Students can access the FLEX sign-up by copying and pasting the following link into their browser:  tinyurl.com/pmssflex

Students will access the sign-up form using their school account: studentnumber@mrpm.sd42.ca.

We also encourage families to have conversations with their student(s) about FLEX planning. Asking questions such as what they are working on, where they plan to go for FLEX, or which teacher they may need support from can help students develop the habits of planning, prioritizing, and taking ownership of their learning.

Students are expected to remain in their selected learning space for the full FLEX block. The PMSS personal digital device expectations also remain in effect during FLEX, just as they do during other instructional time.

As students become familiar with FLEX, our staff will continue to support them in learning how to make thoughtful and productive choices with this time. We are excited about the opportunities FLEX will provide for students to access support, pursue their learning, and develop greater ownership over their school experience.

Thank you for your support as we begin FLEX at PMSS.

We hope the first three weeks were all that you and your child had hoped for in high school.

TONIGHT we are hosting our Grade 8 Parent Open House for you and your child to come in and tour the school, meet some PMSS staff, and hear some important information about the year ahead.

When: Thursday September 24th

Time: 5:00pm (5:00-5:45 Open House), 5:45-6:30 p.m. presentation in the Multipurpose Room [the MPR])

Who: Grade 8 Parents/Guardians and (optional) your Grade 8 students

We look forward to meeting you!

Your PMSS Admin

PAC Meeting Date Change! All PMSS Parents/Guardians Welcome!

Please note that the date of our first PMSS PAC meeting has been moved from September 28 to Tuesday, September 22  at 7:00 pm due to a scheduling conflict.

We encourage all PMSS parents and guardians to attend. PAC meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed, share your voice, connect with other families, and support our school community.

We hope to see as many parents and guardians as possible on Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm. Your participation makes a difference!

Wondering what’s happening at Pitt? PMSS students hear the daily announcements each morning covering school news, events, activities, and important reminders. Families can also access a PDF version of the announcements under the STUDENT top tab on our website.

Sharing the bell schedule for the first two weeks of school while there is NO FLEX.  Start and end of day times are the exact same.  The block order on the My School Day App is correct but the times will not be updated as its only for a week and a half.  The regular bell schedule will take effect on Tuesday, September 22nd (Monday, September 21st is a Non-Instructional Day).

PMSS No Flex Bell Schedule for September 9 – 18

The following is an excerpt from our 2026-2027 Welcome Back Letter (sent out via the Parent Portal on August 28th) regarding school start-up on September 8th…

Tuesday, September 8th: Upon arrival at their grade-designated times, students are to proceed directly to their Block A Class (schedules will be accessible via Student’s MyClass later in the day on Friday, September 4th).

Teachers will welcome students, review opening day materials, school structures, assign lockers, and answer any questions. Students will be here approximately one hour and dismissed following their session.

• Grade 8 Students – start time 10:00 a.m. (please do NOT arrive much earlier as all staff will be in a meeting)
• Grade 9/10 Students – start time 11:00 a.m.
• Grade 11/12 Students – start time 12:00 noon
• NEW International Students:  1:00 – 2:30 p.m. You will meet your Liaison in the Multipurpose
  Room (1014) for a school tour, get your class schedule and answer any questions you might have.
  • If you are a RETURNING International Student, please attend at your grade specific time above.

** IMPORTANT – there will NOT be any school buses running on Sept. 8th.  They will start their regular schedule on Wednesday, September 9th.

Hey Future Marauders!

Note: You can also read this message on the district website, which has a page translate option in the top menu.  

Registration for students eligible for school district transportation for the 2026/27 school year will be open from Monday, May 11, 2026, at 12:00 pm (noon) to June 26, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

Regular student transportation is available for eligible students living and attending school in the following school catchments:

• Blue Mountain Elementary
• Garibaldi Secondary (excluding those residing in Silver Valley / Rockridge area)
• Highland Park Elementary
• Pitt Meadows Secondary
• Webster’s Corners Elementary
• Whonnock Elementary

Eligibility for regular student transportation is based on grade level and distance from the catchment area school as outlined below:

• Grades K-3 students living farther than 4 kms from their catchment school
• Grades 4-12 students living farther than 4.8 kms from their catchment school

Eligibility for transportation for students with disabilities and diverse abilities is based on criteria set out in Policy 5400 Student Transportation Provided by the Board on the school district website.

To register for regular student transportation or transportation for students with disabilities and diverse abilities, please click on the announcement titled Student Transportation 2026/2027 – Registration. The announcement will appear when registration opens at noon, May 11, 2026. Registration deadline is June 26, 2026.

For instructions on how to register for student transportation on the Parent Portal once registration opens, please see the attached file. Additional information about student transportation is available on the school district website: https://www.sd42.ca/student-transportation/.