Captain Meares Elementary Secondary School is a rural K–12 school in School District 84, serving the community of Tahsis on the territory of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation. Our goal is to create a positive and safe environment where students grow as independent learners, develop a strong sense of personal and cultural identity, and actively engage with their learning goals and future aspirations.
Wishing our students, families, and staff a safe and restful summer. The school office has limited hours over July and August. For general inquiries, please email cmessadmin@viw.sd84.bc.ca and we’ll respond as we’re able.
Thinking of relocating to Tahsis with school-age children? We’d love to hear from you. Please call or email us anytime — we’re happy to answer questions and welcome new families for September.
Office: +1 (250) 934-6305 · cmessadmin@viw.sd84.bc.ca
Principal: Natalie Dickson · ndickson@viw.sd84.bc.ca
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| 8:30 AM | School opens — breakfast available |
| 9:00 AM | Morning Meeting in the gymnasium — all students and families welcome |
| 9:30 AM | Classes begin |
| 10:30–10:45 AM | Recess |
| 12:00 PM | Dismissal |
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back. See you September 8!
Good news for families: CMESS provides all classroom school supplies for the 2026–2027 school year. There’s no supply list to shop for. Students only need to bring a few personal items: