Dear families, As you may have heard, the federal government announced yesterday that Monday, September 19, 2022, will be a national day of mourning to commemorate the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Board of Education invites you to participate in a survey on the Draft Strategic Facilities Plan recommendations. This survey asks for your input on a number of facilities planning draft recommendations, which were shaped by the feedback we collected through the first phase of our Facilities of the Future […]

Dear parents/guardians, The Provincial Health Officer issued an order yesterday to delay the full return of school for students in kindergarten to Grade 12 until Monday, Jan. 10. The delay will allow additional time for public health and B.C. schools to adapt to the impacts of the Omicron variant and implement enhanced safety plans to […]

Dear families, As Halloween approaches, I wanted to remind students and families of the need to be thoughtful and inclusive when selecting a costume to be worn at school. Please consider the two following guidelines when you and/or your child are making the costume selection:

Dear families, The province has proclaimed May 23-29, 2021, as Anti-Racism Awareness Week – a chance for British Columbians to celebrate and learn about B.C.’s diverse culture, reflect on biases, and stand together against racism. In June 2020, former superintendent Sylvia Russell sent a letter to families affirming the district’s commitment to creating fully inclusive […]

Health Canada has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for youth aged 12 to 17. British Columbia is expanding the COVID-19 Immunization Plan to include this age group. Youth are excited to protect themselves and their families. Children aged 12 to 17 can register to get vaccinated now by going to www.gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated, calling 1-833-838- […]

The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District is offering the following Summer Learning 2021 options. Additional information about these offerings is provided below. You can also download the Summer Learning 2021 flyer here. Elementary – English and French Immersion (Grades K-6). Registration opens on the parent portal at noon, Monday, May 17, 2021. Grade 7-8 Transition Applied […]

At its April 14, 2021 livestreamed public meeting, the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Board of Education received the Proposed Preliminary Budget 2021/22 for information. The board welcomes your feedback on this proposed budget. To provide your input through our online survey, go to https://letstalksd42.ca/2021-22-budget-process. This survey will be open from April 15, 2021 until […]

Dear families, I am writing today to share with you a summary of the revisions to the Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings announced by the Ministry of Education earlier this month. Key updates include: changes to the daily health check; strengthened guidelines for physical education and music classes; modifications to mask […]