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Welcome New Day Families

We are pleased that you will be joining us in September. To make your transition to SMUS a smooth one, here are some helpful resources and a list of tasks we need you to complete before September. 

  • Admissions
    • Welcome and Orientation
      • Welcome New Boarding Families
      • Welcome New Day Families

We are as excited as you are for your arrival at SMUS. We also know that you are keen to get started on organizing what to bring and what you need to know before you arrive on campus.

Below you will find an outline of the step-by-step process to get ready for your arrival. Choose the grade or school that you will be entering in September 2022.

The Family Handbook is where you will find detailed information about school philosophy, schedules, offerings, rules and uniform requirements.

We encourage you to revisit these pages for any updates. Please know that you are always welcome to contact the Admissions office. We are here to help. As well, our Admissions office remains open throughout the summer.

Alexis Lang Lunn, Director of Admissions

Senior and Middle School Admissions team

Contact Admissions

If you have questions, contact our Admissions team at [email protected]

Key Dates for Starting the 2022-23 School Year

Welcome to Senior School.

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions office at 250-519-7342 and we will be happy to assist you.

Eliot Anderson, Director of Senior School

April Plan your academic year. The Admissions office will send you an email with course recommendations based on your grade. We will also put you in touch with one of our SMUS Academic Advisors to answer any questions that you may have. View the Academic Program Guide.
May School supplies can easily be purchased from an office supplies store in Victoria. Download the list of required items.
June Complete the Health Form. In the Parent Portal, complete and submit the Health Form. You will be sent an email when this form is ready.
June Welcome to SMUS Social. Please check back for updates.
July The Campus Shop will release information in July as to how to order uniforms online. Ordering instructions will be sent by email when the Campus Shop is ready to accept orders.
Sept. 8 First full day of classes for Senior School students. Admissions looks forward to welcoming new Senior School students at drop off with a memento as you start your family journey with SMUS.

For further information on events at the beginning of the school year, please refer to the Calendar.

Welcome to Middle School.

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions office at 250-519-7342 and we will be happy to assist you.

Richard Brambley, Director of Middle School

May School supplies can easily be purchased from an office supplies store in Victoria. Download the list of required items.
June Complete the Health Form. In the Parent Portal, complete and submit the Health Form. You will be sent an email when this form is ready.
June Welcome to SMUS Social. Please check back for updates.
July The Campus Shop will release information in July as to how to order uniforms online. Ordering instructions will be sent by email when the Campus Shop is ready to accept orders.
Sept. 8 First full day of classes for Middle School students. Admissions looks forward to welcoming new Middle School students at drop off with a memento as you start your family journey with SMUS.

For further information on events at the beginning of the school year, please refer to the Calendar.

Welcome to Junior School.

The Registration Package contains information and forms required for the start of the Junior School year in September 2022. If you have any questions, please contact the Junior School office at 250-598-3922 and we will be happy to assist you.

Becky Anderson, Director of Junior School

Mid-August The Campus Shop will release information in mid-August as to how to order uniforms online. Ordering instructions will be sent by email when the Campus Shop is ready to accept orders.
Sept. 7 Grades will have staggered arrival and dismissal times this morning and will spend 90 minutes with their teachers learning more about what to expect when they arrive for school this week. The timing will be communicated in the August Director letter.
Sept. 8 Kindergarten: Half the class enjoys a half-day together (9:00-11:00 am)
Grade 1: Half day (8:45-11:30 am)
Grades 2-5: First day of classes
Sept. 9 Kindergarten: Half the class enjoys a half-day together (9:00-11:00 am)
Grade 1: Half-day (8:45-11:30 am)
Sept. 12 Kindergarten: Full classes, half-day (9:00-11:00 am)
Grade 1: First full day
Sept. 13 Kindergarten: Full classes, half-day (9:00-11:00 am)
Sept. 14 Kindergarten: Full day

For further information on events at the beginning of the school year, please refer to the Calendar.

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