August 13, 2025
			  Graduation Certificate and Transcripts are ready to pick up.
  Office is open Monday - Friday: 8:00 am  to 2:30 pm
  
			
		 
			February 13, 2024
			   Grades 9, 10, 11 Students :  Course selection for next year is due Friday February 16   th   !!   Make your course selections on your MyEd Portal.  Check out the 
Course Selection Website for course descriptions and 
MyEd Instructions or click 
MyEd Login Page to make your selections now!  If...
 
			
		 
			May 30, 2023
			  Visit the Sports/Athletics page to register for athletic banquet.  
			
		 
			August 29, 2022
			  August welcome with information regarding this week and Sept 6 - 9th.
  
			
		 
			September 10, 2021
			  Starting Tuesday, September 14th student schedules include Flex time at 8:30 - 8:57 (Tuesday - Friday each week).
  Please see the attachment for more details.
  
			
		 
			September 06, 2021
			   Parents and caregivers are required to perform a daily health check with their child(ren) at home prior to attending school.  
  
			
		 
			August 10, 2021
			  The Certificates of Graduation/Dogwood Diplomas and the IB Diplomas for the Class of 2021 are available for pick up at the office.  
  We do not mail out the Diplomas, so if you are unable to pick it up please email us the person who will be doing this on your behalf.    Email:   
moodysecondaryoffice@sd43.bc.ca
Summer Office... 
			
		 
			June 27, 2021
			  This letter is sent on behalf of Superintendent Gartland.
  
			
		 
			February 09, 2021
			  Please see the attached letter for information regarding Grad 2021. There is information for both parents and students included. 
 Grad 2021 Letter_Feb 2021.pdf   
			
		 
			February 02, 2021
			  Please find our Grade 8 Parent Presentation attached. 
 February 2021 Grade 8 Parent Presentation.pdf  This includes information on key people and the course selection process. We look forward to getting to know our newest students next fall.  
 
			
		 
			October 15, 2020
			  As our first report cards of the year will be posted on Friday Oct. 16, we wanted to share this helpful document for families navigating the MyEd portal.  Please remember that students have their own accounts in addition to the account that parents/guardians have access too. 
 Getting Started with the...
 
			
		 
			October 08, 2020
			  Please take a few minutes to read through the attached October 2020 Message to Families as it contains important information about upcoming events. 
 October 2020 Message to Families.pdf   
			
		 
			September 21, 2020
			   Please see the attached with respect to Indigenous student self-identification.  Ensuring students and families self identify as having ancestry allows us to better address the diverse needs of all our Indigenous students.     Coquitlam School District 43 is committed to the academic success, cultural connection and socio-emotional development of all Indigenous learners....
			
		 
			September 21, 2020
			   This year is the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope and  Port Moody Secondary  is proud to be continuing the legacy of one of our greatest heroes. Please join us and support this wonderful cause by donating to:  
http://www.terryfox.ca/PortMoodySecondary . Together, we can all make a difference! #terryfoxschoolruns...
 
			
		 
			September 10, 2020
			  As students bring home their schedules you may have questions as to how to read it.  Please use the guide attached to understand what all the numbers and letters mean.  This will help you arrive at school at the right time and at the right place. 
 Student Schedule Scenarios September... 
			
		 
			August 28, 2020
			   Dear
Port Moody Secondary Community:        Please find attached two
important documents for parents & guardians concerning the return to
school. The information is lengthy and requires some time to digest as we
prepare to open schools at Stage 2 and shift from a semester system to a
quarterly system.      At
this...
			
		 
			June 23, 2020
			  Mr. Straumford, our Athletic Director, has written a letter to this year's student athletes.  Please take a few minutes to read about this valuable aspect of life at Port Moody Secondary.  
 Athletics Letter.pdf   
			
		 
			December 12, 2019
			  Note:  This workshop is now full.     Parents of Port Moody Secondary School students are invited to attend the 2020 presentation of this free workshop  at    PMSS    on Wednesday, January 15, from 6 – 8:30 pm.  The workshop, modeled on a successful program originally offered at Capilano University, will introduce parents to...
			
		 
			August 09, 2019
			  Please see the attached Message from Mr. Conley, Principal.
  Regarding: " New student registration " noted during the week of August 27th to 30th.     Only those students and families who are new to the school/ area, and have not yet registered with us need to come in for programming.     Our expected incoming grade 9s have...
			
		 
			June 25, 2019
			   Morning – 9:00 – 12:00   Baron – Block 2: Room  319   Baron – Block 5: Room  212   Phull – Block 2: Room  106   Wong – Block 5: Room  201       Afternoon – 12:30 – 3:30   Latham – Block 4: Room  212   Baron – Block 1: Room  201   Not currently enrolled...
			
		 
			June 18, 2019
			  Please see the attached document for information and the schedule for the remainder of June   
			
		 
			May 01, 2019
			  PMSS DAY SCHEDULE - May 3, 2019   Grade 9 - 11 Students   8:30 – Students report to Homeroom
  8:30 – 11:15 Workshops and guest speaker  11:15 – 12:15 Lunch (cafeteria closed)  11:30 – 12:30 DL 10 students catch up with Ms. Nagra & Ms. Mehai  12:15 Dismissal       Grade 12 students...
			
		 
			April 18, 2019
			  Scheduled Parent Teacher Interviews will be held Thursday, April 25th, 1:30 - 4:00 pm, drop in interviews will be held 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the gym. Interviews are 10 minutes per teacher. Register with your email address and a password, then follow instructions to activate your account. Once your account is activated, you will then be able to login with your...
			
		 
			April 04, 2019
			        2019 Student Learning Survey Information     The Student Learning Survey has been administered annually in BC public schools since 2001.  It is the only source of province-wide information on in-school process and the learning environment. In addition to providing planning data for districts and schools, the survey has been used...
			
		 
			November 30, 2018
			    UBC EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!   UBC has now extended its Early Application deadline to   DECEMBER 3/18   for first-round offers or entrance awards. This includes the Centennial Scholars Award, which requires a separate application form. Details: 
 https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/blog/     
			
		 
			September 19, 2018
			  Date: Thursday September 20, 2018
Location: Drama Room  
			
		 
			September 19, 2018
			  Date:  Thursday September 20, 2018
Start in the MPR: 6:30pm
Meet the Teacher: 7:00pm-8:00pm  
			
		 
			September 10, 2018
			  If you are interested in leading a club this year, please come to a meeting on Wednesday, Sept 12 in room 214. We will start the meeting at 11:50.   
			
		 
			July 11, 2018
			  Please see the attached document highlighting  some common  summer questions .  Further news will be sent out in mid-August.  Enjoy the summer!  
  
			
		 
			June 20, 2018
			  Click on the attached pdf file for the Commencement Instructions.
  
			
		 
			April 12, 2018
			  Register with your email address and a password, then follow instructions to activate your account. Once your account is activated, you will then be able to login with your email and password that you registered with. Scheduled Parent Teacher Interviews will be held Thursday, April 19, 1:30 - 4:00 pm,  drop in interviews will be held...
			
		 
			January 31, 2018
			    Monday, February 5th   from 7 to 8pm  :  Informational session for incoming grade 9's and current students continuing at Port Moody Secondary in 2018.19.    The session in the multipurpose area is for incoming students; general course programming information will be shared with a focus on course selection leading towards graduation....
			
		 
			January 25, 2018
			  Please read the attachment outlining some of our upcoming dates and events as we begin our second semester on Monday.
 End of Semester Message.pdf   
			
		 
			January 16, 2018
			  The 
 Numeracy Assessment Information.docx has the schedule for the Numeracy Assessment.   Please bring a pencil and an eraser.   There is an online calculator but you can bring your own, provided your math teacher has approved it. Any non-programmable scientific calculator is acceptable.   You also need to know your 9 digit...
 
			
		 
			January 10, 2018
			  NUMERACY ASSESSMENT UPDATE: STUDENTS WILL ATTEND BY CLASS NOT GRADE ACCORDING TO TEACHERS' INSTRUCTIONS. The attached document outlines student learning expectations for the final two weeks of the first semester.  
			
		 
			December 13, 2017
			  Our school app is available for download at the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Andriod).  Just search "Moody Secondary". 
  
			
		 
			November 14, 2017
			  Please read the attachment from the Ministry of Education on the curriculum implementation.  
			
		 
			September 13, 2017
			   WORKSHOPS FILLING QUICKLY!   Parents of Port Moody Secondary School students are invited to attend the 2017 presentation of the free  1-part workshop at    PMSS    on Wednesday, October 25, from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.  The workshop, modelled on a successful program originally offered at Capilano University, will introduce parents to the concept...
			
		 
			September 13, 2017
			    Tuesday    , Sept. 26,     from     9 – 11 am    –  "  Canadian Universities Event  " will be at  HERITAGE WOODS SECONDARY  this year. Students in Grades 11 & 12 are offered an opportunity to attend the PMSS bussed field trip to the event; cost - $10.  It's a great opportunity to...
			
		 
			September 05, 2017
			  Where to go, when to be there and  what to bring. All the information you need - in detail - for the first week of classes!   
			
		 
			August 23, 2017
			   Students from out of catchment interested in  PMSS for the start of this year must complete our online request form in addition to our registration paperwork. The online form is at the top of the Registration page located under the 'About' tab on our website. 
  
			
		 
			August 03, 2017
			  Please see the attached for some of our key start of year information for our incoming grade 9 students.  
 Summer Message Gr. 9. 2017.pdf   
			
		 
			June 19, 2017
			 Please read the attached letter to parents and guardians from
the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall, regarding talking to youth
about substance use.
 
			
		 
			June 14, 2017
			  Please review the attached document for information on our end of year schedule.  
  
			
		 
			June 14, 2017
			  Please review the attached letter from the district for details on the course correction timeline / process.  
			
		 
			January 24, 2017
			    PARENTS AS CAREER COACHES WORKSHOP NOW FULL!   - The 2017 presentation of this 2-part workshop series at PINETREE SECONDARY SCHOOL on February 21 & February 28 is now full.  To enter your name on a waitlist, email organizer Carmen Moorhouse at 
 cmoorhouse@sd43.bc.ca  .  ... 
			
		 
			December 08, 2016
			  As a result of the opening of the Evergreen Extension there will be changes to Translink's bus services.  The service changes specific to students using the 97-B Line can be found here: 
http://www.translink.ca/servicechanges These changes take effect on December 19 th .  Students and staff can do personalized trip planning by going to...
 
			
		 
			September 20, 2016
			  Please read the attached document for more information.  
			
		 
			November 27, 2014
			 
 
  Grad wear can be ordered by downloading the order form (link below) or picking an order form up in the office and   paying at the office.   Orders will ONLY BE ACCEPTED from Thursday, November 27 th  until the end of the day December 2. Students can see sample sizes every day...
			
		 
			October 15, 2014
			  There is a specific drop-off/pick-up flow that parents are asked to adhere to; it ensures better traffic flow, pedestrian safety and employee access in and out of the upper lots. 
 Starting immediately we ask that you please adhere to the following rules: 
 Parents are to use the lower loop ONLY (by...
			
		 
			September 08, 2014
			 
 Grade 12 students, parents and guardians, 
   
 Please find a letter regarding the Loran Scholarhip application.  The applications open online on September 8th.  Please read the attachment for more information. 
   
 Application deadline to PMSS care of Ms. Karen Jensen by October 1, 2014 at noon.  
			
		 
			September 08, 2014
			 
 Students, parents and guardians, 
   
 Students interested in writing a practice test for the SAT called the PSAT please view the attachment.  The SAT is a requirement for students entering United States universities.  
			
		 
			September 08, 2014
			  To students, parents and guardians, 
 Please see the letter attached to this announcement regarding: 
 
 Strike/Lockout Update 
 Preparation at home and on-line resources 
 Registration Day process & information -start up package and PMSS Newsletter (on website)   
			
		 
			August 29, 2014
			  To students, parents and guardians, 
   
 Please find the August 29th  Letter to Parents regarding the September 2nd School Opening  attached to this announcement.    
			
		 
			August 27, 2014
			 
 Students, parents and Guardians, 
   
  The Grade 9 Orientation Day has been postponed and will be rescheduled for the first day of school when we open.  
   
 Grade 9s will attend their Phoenix Class at 10 am to 12 noon.  This will involve grade 9 registration, locker distribution, student timetable distribution, collection of...
			
		 
			August 25, 2014
			  Welcome to our International Educations students, parents and guardians, 
   
  On Tuesday, August 26th from 9am to 11 am, Port Moody Secondary  will be welcoming all of our International Students from around the world. 
   
  On Tuesday 26th  the administration will be receiving all of our new students.  During this two hour meeting...
			
		 
			August 22, 2014
			  Parents, guardians and students, 
   
 The Port Moody Secondary Start-up Package for September 2014 includes important information and documents that must be completed by parents and returned to school in the Phoenix Class (homeroom class). 
   
 Our school mailed out in the second week of August the several documents that parents will need...
			
		 
			August 22, 2014
			  Parents, guardians and students, 
   
 Please find the September 22, 2014 letter from Mr. Tom Grant, District 43 Superintendent regarding information about school start-up in relations to the job action.  
			
		 
			June 26, 2014
			  Parents and Guardians, 
   
 Please find the letter written from Mr. Tom Grant, Superintendent of District 43 regarding provincial exams, report cards, and summer learning. 
   
 Attachment below.  
			
		 
			June 23, 2014
			  
 
    Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,    
    To ensure the quality and validity of marking for Grade 10 and 11 Provincial exams, the Ministry of Education has decided to alter sections of exams that students will have to complete.    
       
      ENGLISH 10      
    Students will complete multiple choice questions in Part A and B of...
			
		 
			June 17, 2014
			  Parents and Guardians, 
   
 Please find an attached letter sent from Mr. Tom Grant our Superintendent regarding the Teacher Strike Action and student issues.  
			
		 
			June 17, 2014
			 
 Students, parents and guardians, 
   
 The Provincial Exams are on across the province.  The exams are considered an "Essential Service" by the Labour Relations Board. 
   
 Student and parents will have access to PMSS's grounds and facility as per the terms of the Essential Services directions. 
   
 Please find the attachment with detailed information...
			
		 
			June 17, 2014
			  To Graduates, Parents and Guardians, 
   
 Our Port Moody Commencement Ceremony is Saturday, June 21st at 11:00 am a the Orpheum Theatre.  All Graduates must arrive at the Granville Street entrance by 10 am wearing your Cap and Gown.   
   
 Parents and family can enter the the Orpheum at 10:15am. Tickets can be...
			
		 
			June 11, 2014
			  Parents and Guardians, 
   
 Port Moody Secondary is communicating with our families to keep you informed  about year end activities and dates from June 12 to June 27. 
   
 Please find a letter from the principal, Ms. Karen Jensen and the Special Phoenix Bell Schedule for Monday, June 16, 2014. 
   
    
			
		 
			June 11, 2014
			  Dear Parent and Guardians,  
   
 On Friday, June 13th the Coquitlam School District is impacted by the BCTF Rotating Strike.  There are not classes in session.  Please see the letterattached from  Mr. Grant our Superintendent.  
			
		 
			June 04, 2014
			  
    Dear parent and guardian,    
       
    As you may know, a student walkout  being promoted by students for the morning of Wednesday, June 4, has received a significant amount of media attention.     
       
   Coquitlam schools will be in session and it is our expectation that students will be in class.  We fully respect student...
			
		 
			May 30, 2014
			 
 Parents, guardians and students, 
   
 The attachment outlines the schools general calendar for 2014-2015.  The professional days are in bold.  
			
		 
			May 30, 2014
			 
 
 
 Parents, guardians and students,  
   
 Please find a letter from Mr. Tom Grant, Superintendent, regarding the Teacher Strike Action in District 43, Coquitlam.  (Dated May 30, 2014) 
   
   
 School District 43 (Coquitlam) will be impacted during the rotating strikes on  Thursday, June 5, 2014 .   
   
 Please open the attachment and read the letter...
			
		 
			May 21, 2014
			  Parents, guardians and students,  
   
 Please find a letter from Mr. Tom Grant, Superintendent, regarding the Teacher Strike Action in District 43, Coquitlam.  (Dated May 21, 2014) 
   
   
 School District 43 (Coquitlam) will be impacted during the rotating strikes on  Wednesday, May 28, 2014 .   
   
 Please open the attachment and read the letter...
			
		 
			February 26, 2014
			  The workshop dates are: March 4th and 11th, 2014. 
   
 For more information and to find out how to register, click on the attached file.  
			
		 
			February 06, 2014
			 District 43 (Coquitlam)
Cross Catchment Application Process 2014-2015
Parents and guardians are able to apply for a school outside their neighbourhood catchment school.  Should you want to choose a school other than your neighbourhood catchment school, you must be registered at your catchment school and then submit a “Cross Catchment Application”...
			
		 
			January 24, 2014
			  The next After-Grad meeting is on February 18th at 7:00. Please see the accompanying attachment for dates and events regarding the Grade 12 After-Grad event!  
			
		 
			January 23, 2014
			 
 Please read the attached document for more information.  
			
		 
			January 08, 2014
			  
 We would like to invite parents and guardians of a Port Moody Secondary student to a meeting on Tuesday January 14th. The purpose of the meeting is to develop a new school vision and common purpose that reflects our school community and the BC Education Plan. If you have any questions...
			
		 
			December 19, 2013
			  Parents please read the attached document. It is a district letter that provides information from the district and various support agencies to all of our families.   
			
		 
			November 07, 2013
			 
 
  The 201 Youth Academy is a great opportunity for students in Grades 11 & 12 to participate in a simulated RCMP training environment, role playing the realities of policing, for 10 days this spring ( April 16 - April 24, 2014 ).      The Academy replicates activities   that an RCMP Cadet would...
			
		 
			October 17, 2013
			 
 
     Date:  Wednesday,  Dec. 4 , 2013  
 Time:  7:00pm to 9:00pm  
 Location:  Gleneagle Secondary School  
  1195 Lansdowne D.  
  Coquitlam, BC  
  V3B 7Y8      
			
		 
			September 12, 2013
			  
    The Canadian University Info Fair comes to Port Moody       – Wednesday      , Oct. 2       from       8:30 – 10 am      –    Grades 11 & 12 and interested parents are invited to talk with representatives of over 35 universities from Ontario, Quebec, the Atlantic and Western provinces – see attachment for a complete...
			
		 
			May 29, 2013
			  Commencement Tickets will be on Sale Monday, June 3rd, 2013 at lunch time in the foyer for $8 each - unlimited. 
 Commencement Date - Sunday, June 23rd, at 11:00 am at the Orpheum Theatre 884 Granville Street, Vancouver  
			
		 
			May 28, 2013
			  See the attached pdf file for more detail  
			
		 
			May 23, 2013
			 
 
   Do you have an eye for detail, a desire to create worlds and a desire to become a technical wizard?  Check out the Visual Effects Open House at Cap U on   Saturday, June 1 from 12 pm – 2 pm   or   Monday, June 10 from 6 pm – 8 pm   and...
			
		 
			May 15, 2013
			  Next Meeting Wednesday, May 22nd 6:30pm in the School Library.  
			
		 
			May 07, 2013
			 
 
   Just a reminder that today (May 7, 2013) is the first day that Emily Carr University is accepting applications for the first year Drawing Course which takes place at Gleneagle in the fall.  Students can send their completed application to    Emily Carr University at 
 csdirector@ecuad.ca .   Students will be accepted... 
			
		 
			May 01, 2013
			   Parents and Guardians, 
   
  Please read the attachment from District 43 Trustees regarding the Graduation Pranks and Vandalism.  
   
 Every year our school district experiences damage done to schools through Graduation Pranks.  The vandalism in the school, to the buildings and grounds is so severe that it totals tens of thousands of dollars...
			
		 
			May 01, 2013
			    
 
        Coquitlam Summer Learning Registration     
    Coquitlam Summer Learning 2013 have published their Registration Dates. Registration start dates are:    
    ·                 Grade 10 Courses    -May 7 th     
    ·                 Grade 11 and 12 Courses –May 9 th     
           
     Remember, all students must have an  account  with Coquitlam Summer Learning online system before registering for a course....
			
		 
			April 18, 2013
			 
  PMSS DAY for Grade 9-11 Students  
     
 Port Moody Secondary every year holds seminars for students in grades 9, 10 and 11. Friday, April 26th is our PMSS DAY.  Our students will participate in Healthy Living Seminars with differrent themes for each grade followed by a Cyber Bullying Prevention Assembly.  
   
 Grade  9s...
			
		 
			April 18, 2013
			 
  PMSS Day  is a yearly event for our school.  Our Grade 12 students engage in their Graduation Transition Exit Inteviews through scheduled interviews from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.  The interviews are 20 minutes in length.  Grade 12 students present to staff.  Interview times and student names are posted at the...
			
		 
			April 18, 2013
			 
 Valedictorian Speeches! 
 On Tuesday, April 30th our grade 12 students will listen to the several grade 12 students present their case to be the Valedictorian who shall represent the Grad Class of 2013 at the Commencement on Sunday, June 23rd at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver. 
   
 Stay tuned for the announcement...
			
		 
			April 18, 2013
			 
   
 
  The Port Moody Secondary Parent-Teacher Reporting Interviews  is scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd.  We have afternoon and evening Parent-Teacher Reporting Meetings. 
   
 From 1:30pm to 4 pm teachers are available to meet with parents or guardians by appointment. Please call the main office at 604 939 6656 to book and appointment with...
			
		 
			April 18, 2013
			 
  The Semester Two Midterm Report Card  is being distributed on Thursday, April 25th in a "Walk Through Phoenix Class".  This midterm report provides students and parents an academic progress report which includes a Letter Grade for grade 9s and a Percentage Mark for grades 10-12, as well as a Work Habit...
			
		 
			April 18, 2013
			 
 April 19th is a district wide professional development day for all schools in District 43 (Coquitlam).  There are no classes  and the school is closed for students.  
			
		 
			April 12, 2013
			 
 The Board of Education and our Superintendent, Mr. Tom Grant, has requested that all schools communicate the Budget Update Letter to parents and guardians.  As of April 12, 2013 all parents and guardians with a registered email address will receive the letter through email.  Please find the the Budget Update Letter...
			
		 
			April 12, 2013
			  The Board of Education and Tom Grant have asked schools to communicate with parents and guardians the information on the District 43 (Budget).  The letter was sent to parents electronically who have email addresses at Port Moody Secondary. Please find and attachment with the letter.  
			
		 
			April 12, 2013
			  The Board of Education and our superintendent, Mr. Tom Grant, has asked for this parent letter to be distributed to our parents.  As of April 12, 2013, Port Moody Secondary has emailed this letter to all parents listed in our computer sytem.  The letter is attached.  
			
		 
			April 11, 2013
			  Parents and Guardians, 
 We have had a number of conversations with parents over the last few weeks regarding the S-Trip Company who is inviting our Grade 11 students to participate in a week long overnight trip in July 2013 to Pacific Mexico.  There can also be other trips organized by S-Trips...
			
		 
			March 05, 2013
			 Wednesday March 6th will be a regular school day schedule. The assemblies are rescheduled for next Wednesday march 13th 
			
		 
			February 08, 2013
			 District 43 has a Cross Catchment Application Process for any parents who would like to transfer their child to another school other than the neighbourhood catchment school.  There are two applications: Kindergarten cross catchment forms and Grades 1 to 12 cross catchment forms.  Applications are online starting 8am  at 9am and...
			
		 
			January 22, 2013
			 
  
  Today, the police will be conducting mock training exercises in the vicinity of Port Moody Secondary School. They will be using mock firearms that may sound like gun shots, however, there is no threat or danger to anyone. They will also be acting out scenarios as part of their training. We...
			
		 
			January 16, 2013
			  
   The police will be conducting mock training exercises for the next 4 days in the vicinity of Port Moody Secondary School. They will be using mock firearms that may sound like gun shots, however, there is no threat or danger to anyone. They will also be acting out scenarios as part...
			
		 
			December 20, 2012
			  we will be on REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE.  
			
		 
			December 19, 2012
			 The school will be releasing all students today at 2:00 pm due to a power outage.  
			
		 
			December 19, 2012
			  
   The Music Department Christmas Concert is now moved to Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, 7:00 pm.    Save the date!!         
			
		 
			December 12, 2012
			  Please join the orchestra on Dec. 20th at Henderson Mall from 12:00 - 2:00pm. Seasonal and classical favourites will be featured. See you there! 
    
			
		 
			November 06, 2012
			 
 Our first  Formal Report Card is distributed on Monday, November 19th.   The report card includes letter grades for grade 9s and percentages for grades 10-12, as well as work habit symbol of "Good, Satisfactory or Needs Improvement" and behaviour/academic comments.  The report card reflects the student's academic progress from September 4th...
			
		 
			November 06, 2012
			 
 Port Moody every year holds a Career Day in November for all students in the school.  Each grade has a unique event.   
   
  Grade 9 students  are involved in the "Take Your Kid To Work" Program.  This allows students to shadow or work alongside a parent and learn about their parent's career....
			
		 
			October 26, 2012
			  Senior Sail is on Friday, October 26th at the Harbour Cruises in Vancouver.  Students are to be at the boat by 7:15pm.  The crusie is from 8-11 pm.  Parents are responsible to pick up their child or make arrangement for safe travel there and back.  There is a parking lot at...
			
		 
			October 26, 2012
			 
 The 4th Annual Field Hockey Game For the Cure of Cancer will be held on November 4th at  4pm on the Cunnings Turf Field #7 in Town Centre Park.  This field hockey match is between the All-Start High School Team and the Tri-City Eagles Field Hockey Club. 
   
 Their goal is to...
			
		 
			October 16, 2012
			 
 Please find the letter that was sent home through the Port Moody Times as well as with the Report Cards on October 15, 2012.   
   
 Please discuss with your son or daughter the appropriate selection of their Halloween Costumes that will ensure a safe and appropriate costume for our school event on...
			
		 
			October 16, 2012
			 
 Diane Sowden from the Children of the Street Society advocates for appropriate Halloween costumes for children and youth.  The letter attached outlines the importance that students do not glamorize sexual exploitation and gang-like costumes.   
   
 Our school and District 43 are in support of appropriate costumes for Halloween.  
   
 On October 31st our...
			
		 
			October 16, 2012
			 
 Students received their Report Cards in Phoenix Class on Monday, October 2012.  This report card is a "snapshot' of the first 20 classes of semester one.  Work habits and academic performance comments are included in this report card. 
   
 If you have not seen the report card, please ask your son or...
			
		 
			October 16, 2012
			  Students received their  Informal Report Cards  for Semester One -Term One on Monday, October 15th in their Phoenix classes.  The Informal Report Card is a  "snapshot"  of the student's work habits and academic learning over the first twenty days of school.   
   
 This report card includes work habits (Good, Satisfactory or Needs...
			
		 
			October 15, 2012
			  
   The Port Moody Orchestra is involved in the production called The Dare, presented Saturday Oct 20th @7:30 at the Surrey Bell Centre.     
			
		 
			October 15, 2012
			   Inlet Jazz Band and Harmony Choir perform at Evergreen Cultural Centre on Friday November 2 @7:30   
			
		 
			October 15, 2012
			  
   It is on Tuesday October 23 at 7PM in the school's gym.     
			
		 
			September 19, 2012
			 
 
   Dear Parents of a Port Moody Secondary Student,   
     
   This Thursday – September 20 th  at 6:00 – 8:00 pm we are providing an informal setting and opportunity for Parents and Teachers to meet called “Building Connections Together.”   
     
   We are encouraging you to come out and participate in this program.   
     
   At 6:00...
			
		 
			April 24, 2012
			 
 This is the Exit Interview schedule.  Assigned interview areas are the Multipurpose area, library and Drama Room.   
			
		 
			March 28, 2012
			 
  
  Grad Commencements will be Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7pm at the    Orpheum  .      
			
		 
			March 06, 2012
			 
 The PAC meeting scheduled for March 6th has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.  
			
		 
			March 06, 2012
			  The PAC meeting scheduled for March 6th has been cancelled and will be reschedued. Date to be announced.  
			
		 
			February 24, 2012
			 
 There will not be an Interim Report Card sent home to parents his March as scheduled on our calendar.  The next reporting periods are at midterm in April and the semester end in June.  More information regarding the April and June report cards will be communicated through the PMSS Times.  
			
		 
			January 30, 2012
			  Tuesday January 31, 2012 has been changed from a Phoenix Bell Schedule to a Regular Bell Schedule.  
			
		 
			January 04, 2012
			 
 Do you have a child with special needs?  So do we! 
   
   Secondary School Parent Information Evening    
 Tuesday January 31st, 2012 
 6:30pm to 8:30pm 
 The Gallery Room at Winslow Center 
 1100 Winslow Avenue 
 Coquitlam  
			
		 
			January 04, 2012
			 
 Do you have a child with special needs?  So do we! 
   
   Middle School Parent Information Evening   
 Thursday January 19th, 2012 
 6:30pm to 8:30pm 
 The Gallery Room at Winslow Center 
 1100 Winslow Avenue 
 Coquitlam  
			
		 
			January 04, 2012
			 
 Information session for parents and students in grades 9 and 10 who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. 
   
 Tuesday January 24, 2012 
 6:00pm to 8:30pm 
 Gallery Room at Winslow Center 
 1100 Winslow Avenue 
 Coquitlam  
			
		 
			November 23, 2011
			  Orders due by December 14, 2011 in order to receive clothing by mid-January 2012.  
			
		 
			November 10, 2011
			  
   Grade 11 & 12 students are invited to attend this year’s Career Fair  Friday, November 18/11, from 9 am – 12, at Gleneagle Secondary School .   Over 48  representatives from industry, public and private post-secondary institutions will be on hand to assist students in preparation for life after high school: see...
			
		 
			November 03, 2011
			  To book an appointment, go to 
http://www.artonagroup.com/ search for "Port Moody Secondary", create an account, (Don't use your PMSS's user name and password!) and book an appointment.  
 
			
		 
			October 18, 2011
			 
 
   Dear parents,   
   We have recently had some problems with our email subscription list. The district technology department is working on a solution and we hope to have everything working within the next week. Sorry for the delays and thank you for your patience while we work out the software conflict.     
			
		 
			June 21, 2011
			   
   Can all of Mr. McMahon’s English 11 IB/TOK 11 students please return their textbooks and novels to him ASAP. If you cannot locate him, bring him to the office instead. It was an oversight that they were not collected, as the incoming grade 11 students need these books.      
			
		 
			June 15, 2011
			 
 
    Think again:  199  Grade 12 students have   NOT   yet made their PSI Selections for their final transcript.    If you don’t know what a PSI Selection is, you’re probably in the 199! You must authorize the Ministry of Education to send your final transcript to the Post-Secondary Institution ( PSI ) of...
			
		 
			June 09, 2011
			  
   Port Moody Station Museum is looking for student volunteer actors, ages 13-18, for heritage parts in the Museum’s celebration of  Canada Day & Golden Spike Days, July 1 – 3 .    Volunteers will train with a professional heritage actor in a two hour workshop  June 27, 3:30 – 5:30 pm,  with...
			
		 
			May 11, 2011
			  
    Spring Fling:       This year’s Spring Fling will take place on Friday May 27 th  from 10:45-12:40pm.    We will be on an assembly bell schedule and students will attend the first Block 2 class and then proceed on to enjoy the SPRING FLING for the second Block 2 and all through lunch....
			
		 
			May 10, 2011
			  Our Athletic Banquet date has been changed from May 26th to May 18th.   
 The event begins at 5pm with dinner in the cafeteria and awards to follow.  Following the awards, there will be a slideshow of the years event for everyone to enjoy in the gym.  Tickets will be available beginning...
			
		 
			May 03, 2011
			  
  The After grad committee would like to thank the following supporters of PMSS After Grad!  
  Basic Eyewear  
  Bart Aldrich, Notary  
  BC Safety Authority  
  Sony  
  Glenayre Community Association  
  Rockwells Bar & Grill  
  Reid Point Marina  
  Dr. Douglas Macadam  
  Heads Up  
  Lougheed Mall administration  
  O Soleil Soleil  
  RBC bank, Newport  
  Tan de Soleil...
			
		 
			May 03, 2011
			  
  Basic Eyewear  
  Bart Aldrich, Notary  
  BC Safety Authority  
  Sony  
  Glenayre Community Association  
  Rockwells Bar & Grill  
  Reid Point Marina  
  Dr. Douglas Macadam  
  Heads Up  
  Lougheed Mall administration  
  O Soleil Soleil  
  RBC bank, Newport  
  Tan de Soleil  
  Scotia Bank, St. Johns Street  
  Dairy Queen, St. Johns  
  Angelo's Salon, St. Johns  
  Brunette Insurance...
			
		 
			May 03, 2011
			   The After-grad committee is a small group of volunteers who needs your support both through donations and volunteering your time to help out. This committee works hard to provide graduating students with an opportunity to celebrate after graduation in a safe environment. Attached are donation letters in 4 languages if you...
			
		 
			April 29, 2011
			  The Aftergrad committee comprises a handful of parents who fundraise and volunteer their time to provide graduating students with an opportunity to celebrate in a safe environment. The committee works diligently and needs your support both in donations and in volunteering to help. Attached to this announcement are donation letters in...
			
		 
			April 28, 2011
			    S” Trips are NOT SANCTIONED! 
  Over the last few years, secondary schools in our school district are being impacted by agents outside of our school and district who are promoting trips for students in our schools.    None of these trips are sanctioned by the school district or Port Moody Secondary.    Unfortunately,...
			
		 
			April 28, 2011
			    Grade 12 Exit Interviews -interviews are scheduled by appointment: 
  Our 2011 Graduates will be concluding part of their academic journey by completing their Grad Transition or IB CAS Exit Interviews on Friday, April 29   th   .    Our students will engage in a conversation or story telling about their educational experiences and...
			
		 
			April 27, 2011
			  Please see the attached document from the Iranian Educators Society offering parenting courses for Persian speaking families during the month of May  
			
		 
			April 26, 2011
			 
 Please find attached the summer school brochure outlining the courses, locations and costs of programs offered this year. 
   
 Registration dates are as follows: 
   
 Elementary & Middle:  June 7th, 2011 
   
 Secondary:  May 17th, 2011 (Grade 10) 
                    May 18th, 2011 (Grade 11/12) 
   
 Remedial:  In-person June 21st, 2011 
   
 All accounts must be set up...
			
		 
			April 19, 2011
			 
 
     Commencement Tickets:    Tickets will be on sale in the office beginning Monday May 16th.  They will be $8 each and there is no limit on number of tickets available for purchase.  Graduating students do NOT need to purchase a ticket.   
     
  Cap and gown order forms were due last month.  Make sure...
			
		 
			April 19, 2011
			  
     Grade 12 Dinner/Dance Ticket Sales  : Ticket sales will begin Monday May 2 nd  for the Grade 12 Dinner/Dance and the Aftergrad party.  Tickets for the Dinner/Dance will be $100 and the Aftergrad will be $30 in advance and $40 at the door.  Tickets will be on sale in the MPR...
			
		 
			April 13, 2011
			  
 
   PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS – A reminder that Parent/Teacher interviews will take place on Thursday April 28 th .    Appointment times with teachers are available in the afternoon from 1:30-4:00pm.    Please call the school to book your appointment at 604-939-6656.    We will also be offering drop-in session in the gym from 6:00-8:00pm.    If...
			
		 
			April 13, 2011
			  Please see attached IB Exam Schedule for our upcoming May exams.  
			
		 
			April 12, 2011
			  Tuesday April 26th will be a Blues Bell schedule.  Report Cards will be distributed this day in a walk through Phoenix.  
			
		 
			April 07, 2011
			 
 Grade 12 students should look at the Exit Interview rubric when planning for their exit interview  
			
		 
			April 05, 2011
			  
   Meet employers from a wide range of sectors, including business, financial services, and food, janitorial, and retail service industries.    Employers attending include: T & T Supermarket, Safeway, Royal Bank of Canada, Denny’s, Dairy Queen, Orange Julius, Alpine Building Maintenance, Hon’s Coquitlam, and many more.    The fair is from  10 am to...
			
		 
			April 04, 2011
			 
 The exit interview schedule is available online under programs and services, Graduation Transitions.  
			
		 
			March 01, 2011
			  Please read the attached pdf file for more information.  
			
		 
			February 21, 2011
			  
  The Port Moody Police Department has provided the attached fan out notice.    
			
		 
			February 16, 2011
			  
  Dear P.M.S.S. Parent,  
  A course verification sheet indicating the courses that your son/daughter has chosen for our next school year will be sent home on Thursday, February 17 th .    This sheet also contains their chosen alternate courses.  
  Please look through the Verification Sheet, ensure that at least 8 courses are...
			
		 
			February 08, 2011
			 
  All parents and members of the Port Moody Community are welcome to come and hear Maestro Bramwell Tovey, conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.  He will be addressing the student body March 3, at 1:45 in the Gym.  Parents and members of the public are welcome to attend.”   
			
		 
			February 02, 2011
			  There will be an After Grad Committee meeting Tuesday February 8th, 2011 at 7pm in the Library of PMSS.  
			
		 
			January 21, 2011
			  
     Walk Through Phoenix     – We will be having two walk through Phoenix classes during the first week of semester 2.  The first walk through will be  Monday January 31 st  between blk 0 and blk 1 .  The purpose is for students to collect their semester 2 timetable and for our...
			
		 
			January 11, 2011
			  Parents of grade 10 and 12 students are encouraged to participate in the online survey.  Please see the attachment for more information  
			
		 
			January 06, 2011
			 
 The Board of Education invites public input into the 2011-2012 budget at the following Board meetings: 
   
 January 11th, February 1st, and March 15th 
 7:30pm 
 School Board Office 
 55 Poirier St., Coquitlam 
   
 To appear as a delegation, please contact Gail Dowler at  
 
gdowler@sd43.bc.ca or 604-939-9201, ext. 261  ... 
			
		 
			January 04, 2011
			  Please see the attached document for instructions needed to provide us with the correct documentation to complete your child's student records.  We really need to have these documents in to the office by January 21. 2011.  If you have any questions, please contact the office at 604 939 6656.  Thank you...
			
		 
			December 14, 2010
			  On Friday December 17th we will be having a Blues Bell Schedule and all students will be dismissed at 2:05pm. 
 Happy Holidays!  
			
		 
			December 08, 2010
			 
  Would the person who received the VSO ticket voucher at the Music Concert December 7th please contact Mrs. Sluyter at the Music Department.    I need to pass along information in order for you to redeem the tickets.  Thank you.   
asluyter@sd43.bc.ca   ... 
			
		 
			December 02, 2010
			  If you missed the third information meeting on the Local Scholarship package, open the attachments to view and print the Scholarships and Bursaries Listing as well as the Universal Application Form.  The Application Form is a 'printable' PDF file, which can be filled in either by typing in the fields provided...
			
		 
			November 30, 2010
			  The Science World Field trip has been re-scheduled for Friday December 3rd.  Students are asked to meet in the small gym at 8:30am to load onto the buses.  Any questions or concerns please contact Joni Tsui at 604-939-6656.  
			
		 
			November 25, 2010
			  The trip to Science World to see Body Works has been cancelled due to the weather and road conditions.  Students are to attend regular classes today.  
			
		 
			November 24, 2010
			 
 Just a reminder to parents and students regarding winter weather conditions...please listen to the radio and check the school district web-site at 
www.sd43.bc.ca for updates on school closures should there be signficant snowfall.  You can also find out information on school closures on the radio at CKWX 1130 AM, CKNW 980 AM...
 
			
		 
			November 16, 2010
			  The attached bell schedule indicate the start and end times of each block and the time students will be dismissed this Thursday November 18th for Parent-Teacher Invterviews.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school at 604-939-6656.    
			
		 
			November 15, 2010
			 
 Please check out our exam and activities schedule for the end of semester 1.  For grade 9 students, there will be some final exams and a Health and Careers Day.  For students in grades 11-12, there are some provincial exams to write.  Grade 11 and 12 IB students are required to...
			
		 
			November 10, 2010
			  Grade 12 students and their parents are reminded to sign up on the Artona Photography website: 
www.artonagroup.com and click on  My School , to book their photo sitting for their Graduation Photos.  All graduating grade 12 students should book an appointment to ensure their   graduation photo will be in the yearbook...
 
			
		 
			November 10, 2010
			 
 Port Moody Secondary staff shall be meeting on Friday November 19th for our school based professional development day.  Our school will be closed and no students are in session.  Please note this is a school based professional day for Port Moody Secondary only and our neighbourhool schools are in session.  
			
		 
			November 10, 2010
			 
  Students will be dismissed at 1:15pm  in order to accommodate the afternoon Parent-Teacher Interviews.  A special bell schedule will be arranged for classes on the 18th so students will attend all classes that day. 
   
  Parents and guardians are reminded of the Parent-Teacher Interviews on the 18th to discuss your child's academic...
			
		 
			August 27, 2010
			 
 For your convenience we have dropped our August Newsletter on the front page of our school web site.  In future, please sign up to have the monthly newsletter sent to you via your email address. You will find the button to do this below the telephone number on the home page...