Dear students and families of the 2021 graduating class, As we approach the end of this unusual school year, I am reaching out to share with you an overview of the guidance school districts have received to date from public health with respect to 2021 graduation ceremonies. This guidance was developed in consultation with the […]
Feb. 3, 2021: Letter for families from Superintendent Harry Dhillon
Dear families, This morning Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside announced updates to the Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 School Settings. The updated document is available on the Ministry of Education website with a summary of key changes highlighted in yellow. The modifications include changes to mask guidelines in schools, which are outlined […]
SD42 selects new superintendent
Current Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 Deputy Superintendent Harry Dhillon has been selected for the top job of Superintendent of Schools. Dhillon, who has been with the district for more than 32 years, will take over for Superintendent Sylvia Russell, who is retiring on Jan. 31, 2021. “I am proud to […]
Shining the spotlight on our 2020 grads
We are shining the spotlight on our grads! Share a selfie in your grad outfit/gown, a short video message describing your favourite school memory or hopes for the future, or a photo of you with your Class of 2020 lawn sign and post to social media using the hashtags #SD42 #Grad2020. Visit our 2020 Grads […]
May 26, 2020: Letter to families from the superintendent
Dear families, We look forward to welcoming students back into our schools starting June 1. As we reopen, however, the organization of our schools will look different than it did before COVID-19. Our focus over the next few weeks will be on continuing to ensure that all appropriate health and safety measures are in place […]
Mar 27, 2020: Letter from Minister of Education and BCCPAC
Dear parents/guardians, Please see the March 27, 2020 letter from Rob Fleming, Minister of Education and Andrea Sinclair, President of BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils. Click to open letter Download letter in French Download letter in Punjabi Download letter in Chinese
Mar 26, 2020: Letter from superintendent Sylvia Russell
Dear families, As spring break draws to a close, I want to thank you for your patience as we work towards reconnecting with all students to provide teaching and learning opportunities during this challenging time. We now have extensive and clear guidance from the Ministries of Health and Education on how we are to organize […]