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June 25, 2025
Learning Updates Went Home Today
Learning Updates Went Home Today
Students picked up their learning updates from their community teachers at school this morning. If your child was absent morning, learning updates can be picked up on these dates.
Thursday, June 26 until 3:00
Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3 - 9:00-3:00
Friday, July 4 - 9:00-12:00
The HMS Office will be closed after July 4th. Any remaining learning updates can be picked up when the HMS office re-opens on August 25. The school will not be mailing learning updates home. If the school doors happened to be locked at these times, please call the school phone at 250-870-5124, and we will let you in.
For the 2025-26 school year, HMS families will be able to access their child's learning update online.
Thank you for paying any outstanding fees through Schools Cash Online.
What to Expect for September 2025 Startup
What to Expect for September 2025 Startup
We are already planning to welcome our students back-to-school in September. Here is what to expect for school startup.
Mid-August - About a week after the Welcome Newsletter is emailed to families, our new Grade 6 students will receive their community placements by email
Last Week of August - Welcome Newsletter goes home to all HMS families via email
August 28 - Grenda Greeting Day 9:30 - 11:00. This is a fun day where we get to welcome our new grade 6 students, participate in some fun activities, get to see our community classrooms and meet some new friends. More information about Grenda Greeting Day will be included in the August community placement email.
September 2 - First Day of School 9:00 - 12:00
To read more about school start-up, families may want to read our Welcome to École Hank Grenda Middle School Newsletter.
Celebrations of Learning Wrap Up
Celebrations of Learning Wrap Up
On June 23rd and 24th, HS Grenda students showcased learning and/or passion projects that they were proud of. Students shared about inventions they presented before the Wolf Den “investors,” success at the recent entrepreneur market, creative stories they had written, sports competitions they competed in, and much more. This grade 7 student proudly displayed her beautiful paper flower art and had samples for classmates and other observers to take. Students did a great job discussing their learning highlights with teachers, parents and peers. Way to go, Grenda learners!
A Message from George Elliot to our Grade 8 Student Families
A Message from George Elliot to our Grade 8 Student Families
George Elliot has had a number of inquiries from Grade 8 families about their children's student schedules. At this time, only grade 9-12 students schedules are ready. Grade 8 schedules will come at a later date. If you want to be prepared to see your schedule on MyEducation BC, please follow the instructions below.
Accessing MyEducation BC for HMS Students
Accessing MyEducation BC for HMS Students
HMS Students would have created their MyEd portals earlier this year to do their course selection and were asked to keep their username and password somewhere safe. Login information is as follows:
Username: stu23firstname.lastname (case sensitive all lower case)
Students will then enter the password they created. If they forgot their password they will need to click on "I forgot my password" and enter their school email.
Primary email is the student's school email: firstname.lastname.stu@learn.sd23.bc.ca
They will then be asked to answer a security question which they created when they were setting up their accounts.
We had a number of families have asked if they can still buy a yearbook, eventhough they missed the ordering deadline. We have asked the publisher, Entourage Yearbooks, and they have a way for families to order directly from them. Ordered yearbooks will ship directly to your home and takes about four weeks to print and arrive. All funds are in USD and there may be border costs and taxes upon delivery. Click the link below to order.
Visit us at https://hms.sd23.bc.ca/
Important Information About E-Bikes and E-Scooters at HMS
Important Information About E-Bikes and E-Scooters at HMS
As we head into summer, we wanted to make families aware of some important changes to rules surrounding E-Bikes and E-Scooters in Central Okanagan Schools. We recognize that some families may be considering purchasing some sort of electronic transportation for their children as a means for them to travel to-and-from school in fall. Before doing so, please read the information about provincial regulations regarding e-bikes and e-scooters below.
Provincial Laws on E-Bikes and E-Scooters
Provincial Laws on E-Bikes and E-Scooters
According to British Columbia's Motor Assisted Cycle (E-Bike) Regulation, there are specific age limits and safety requirements for operating e-bikes and e-scooters on public roads. Here are the key points:
Standard E-Bikes: Riders must be at least 16 years old.
Light E-Bikes: Riders must be at least 14 years old.
E-Scooters: Riders must be at least 16 years old.
Given these regulations, E-bikes and E-scooters will not be permitted for students at HMS in September. We encourage all students who want to ride to school to use traditional bicycles, scooters, or other non-motorized forms of transportation to ensure compliance with provincial laws and to promote safety. Always wear a helmet when you ride.
Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe.
RDCO Summer Start Here Guide
RDCO Summer Start Here Guide
Community Basketball Opportunity
Community Basketball Opportunity
There are new spring & summer programming by Genesis Athletics Club / NextGen Training, a local non-profit, a community-run non-profit organization that focuses on making a space for kids of all backgrounds to play sport - particularly New Canadians and those from low-income households. Click the links below to learn more.
Our NextGen Training Spring Basketball Programming includes Technical Skills Training for Grades 5-8 (different sessions for each age group).
Our NextGen Training Spring Volleyball Programming includes Technical Skills Training for Grades 4-9 (different sessions for each age group).
Finally, our Genesis Summer Camps run throughout the summer. There are volleyball, basketball, and mixed sports camps for youth Grades 4-9 (different sessions for each age group).
Are You Moving?
Are You Moving?
We are getting ready for the 2025-26 school year. An important first step is having an accurate count of our student population. Please let us know if you are planning on moving from our school community this spring or over the summer. Please email the HMS Welcome Centre at hms@sd23.bc.ca or call the school office at 250-870-5124.
If you know someone planning on moving into our community, please have them contact us as soon as possible.
Thank you for your help.
Registration for the 2025-26 School Year
Registration for the 2025-26 School Year
Online application for student enrollment begins on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 7:00 am for 2025 - 2026 School Year (for kindergarten, new students, and Programs of Choice for K – 12). Please read the letter below for further details.
Registration Ad Spring 2025-26
Please note that grade 5 students attending OTS, PGE, or DRE do not need to register for grade 6 at HMS. In addition, grade 8 students attending HMS do not need to register for grade 9 at George Elliot. These students will automatically be rolled over into their new schools.
The School Bus Transportation Application for September 2025 (2025-2026 year) is now open!
The School Bus Transportation Application for September 2025 (2025-2026 year) is now open!
Although school bus transportation applications are accepted throughout the school year, priority seating for the 2025–2026 school year is given to those applicants who have applied before end of day on May 31, 2025
Use the link below to submit a school bus transportation application for the 2025-2026 school year.
Students must be registered to ride on the school bus, for detailed information regarding student eligibility for transportation please visit our website:
https://www.sd23.bc.ca/transportation-services-programsservices
470R – Transportation Services Management – Guiding Principles for Transportation in Central Okanagan Public Schools.
https://www.sd23.bc.ca/documents/24bb4ba9-1cff-53b9-b0a4-a7dcde0e2c1b
Lake Country BGC Recreation & Afterschool Programs
Lake Country BGC Recreation & Afterschool Programs
Visiting or Volunteering at HMS? Please sign in!
Visiting or Volunteering at HMS? Please sign in!
Parents are always welcome at École H S Grenda Middle School. If you are coming into the school and are going beyond The Welcome Centre, we ask you to sign in for safety and security purposes. Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe.
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