School tour dates and September Start Up

Hello DMS families! We have two tour dates for returning and new students coming up in September   These dates are a great opportunity to get into the building to get a sense of the space and to ask general questions about middle school life at Dunsmuir.  The tours will be led by one of our counsellors, Sean Pollitt.  No need to RSVP- please just meet outside the front doors of the school at the designated time. The tours generally last about 30-45 minutes depending on numbers.

Tuesday September 1^st @ 930am

Thursday September 3^rd @ 930am

School Start-Up Schedule 2026-27

Tuesday, September 8 (8:45–11:31 AM) – Grade 6 Students Only
Students will gather outside the main doors (Painter Rd side) at 8:45 AM. Parents/guardians (if accompanying students) will say goodbye outside.
Staff will guide students into the gym.
In the gym, students will:
Find their name on posted alphabetical class lists
Locate their teacher (holding a class sign)
After a brief welcome, students will go to their classrooms with their teacher for orientation.
Dismissal: 11:31 AM (see bussing notes below).

Wednesday, September 9:  Morning Session (8:45–11:31 AM) – Grade 7 Students Only
Students arrive for an 8:45 AM start and enter at the bell.
Class lists will be posted in the Open Area near the Multi-Purpose Room.
Students will:
Find their name and assigned class/room number
Proceed to their classroom
Staff will be available to assist in hallways.
Dismissal: 11:31 AM – Please note: No buses are available at this time; students will need their
own transportation home.

Afternoon Session (12:06–2:41 PM) – Grade 8 Students Only
Students arrive for a 12:06 PM start and enter at the bell – Please note: No buses are available at this time; students will need their own transportation to school.
Class lists will be posted in the Open Area near the Multi-Purpose Room.
Students will:
Find their name and assigned class/room number
Proceed to their classroom
Staff will be available to assist in hallways.

Thursday & Friday, September 10–11 (8:45 AM–2:41 PM)
Regular schedule for all students
All students attend full days.

Bussing Information
September 8 (Grade 6 only):
Buses run in the morning (pick-up) and at 11:31 AM (dismissal)
September 9 (Grades 7 & 8):
Buses run in the morning and after school
Important:
Grade 7 students need their own ride home at 11:31 AM
Grade 8 students need their own ride to school at 12:06 PM
September 10–11:
Buses run morning and afternoon for all registered riders