September at a Glance
Captain Meares Elementary Secondary School • 2026–27
SCHOOL DISTRICT 84 • VANCOUVER ISLAND WEST
Welcome back, CMESS families. September is a short month but a full one — first day, our Welcome Back BBQ, two outdoor trips, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here is the whole month in one place.
September 2026
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| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
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School event or trip |
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No school |
What’s happening
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8TUE
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First Day of School — half day
Regular 8:40 AM start. Students meet their teachers and go home before lunch; dismissal time to follow.
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10THU
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NSOP: Snorkelling with Salmon — Conuma Hatchery
Secondary students see the salmon run up close. Permission forms go home Sept 8 and must be back Sept 9.
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11FRI
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School Not in Session
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18FRI
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Welcome Back BBQ and Open House — 12:00 noon
Everyone is welcome. Lunch, classroom visits, and a chance to meet the staff. Bring family and neighbours.
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19–21SAT–MON
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Surfing in Tofino — Grades 10–12
An overnight trip to the coast. Packing list, times, and forms will follow for participating families.
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24THU
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Whole School Field Trip — destination to be confirmed
A power outage in Tahsis means the whole school will be off-site together. Details to come.
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25FRI
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Professional Development Day — no school
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28MON
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Terry Fox Run
A whole-school run. Students should dress for the weather and be ready to be outside.
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29TUE
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Picture Day and Orange Shirt Day
Photos in the morning; ordering information to follow. We wear orange on the 29th because the 30th is not a school day.
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30WED
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — no school
A statutory day of remembrance. Families are encouraged to take part in community observances.
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Forms to watch for
| NSOP snorkelling form | Home Sept 8, due Sept 9 (Secondary) |
| Tofino surfing package | Grades 10–12 |
| Back-to-school package | Student information and photo consent |
Days without school
| Friday, Sept 11 | School Not in Session |
| Friday, Sept 25 | Professional Development Day |
| Wednesday, Sept 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Getting the year started well
Doors and bells
Breakfast is available from 8:00 AM. Classes begin at 8:40 AM for both panels. Elementary dismisses at 3:05 PM, Secondary at 3:17 PM.
What to bring
The school provides classroom supplies. Students need indoor shoes, gym strip, a water bottle, and a backpack.
Staying in touch
Please call the office to report an absence, and check backpacks in the first week — several forms come home right away.
299 Alpine View Road, Box 70, Tahsis BC V0P 1X0 • 250-934-6305
Natalie Dickson, Principal
Questions about anything here? Please call the school or stop by the office — we are glad to have everyone back.
