Announcements

Information nights are coming up for the following district programs. Registration for both programs opens on the Parent Portal at noon on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. For additional information about these programs and about the registration process, visit https://www.sd42.ca/student-registration/.

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Dear families,

On behalf of the Board of Education and senior staff, I would like to wish you all a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy, and peaceful new year. I hope that you are able to enjoy some quality time with family and friends over the winter break. (more…)

Continuing Education registration for winter 2024 is now open.

Registration is open between December 1, 2023, and February 9, 2024.

Online at https://ce.sd42.ca or in-person by appointment
Drop-in registration available between Jan.19 and 26. Mon-Thurs: 2pm – 7pm | Fri: 9am – 2pm

First day of classes: Monday/Wednesday – January 29 | Tuesday/Thursday – January 30.

Download flyer for more information.

Is Montessori right for your child?

Join our information night at Hammond Elementary (11520 – 203rd St., Maple Ridge) to learn more about this exciting SD42 program.

The event will be held in the Hammond Elementary School library on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

See our Montessori page for more information.

Dear families,

Please see below a statement provided by the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District Board of Education concerning the hateful targeting on social media of a district employee and our school district.

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The December 6, 2023, public meeting of the board will take place virtually and be streamed live on the SD42 YouTube channel.

Agenda packages for public board meetings are posted on the Monday before the meeting at https://www.sd42.ca/board-of-education/board-meeting-agendas/.

This is a reminder that our information session for the new Early Childhood Education Dual Credit Program is scheduled for 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Ridge Meadows College (20575 Thorne Avenue, Maple Ridge – Room 1028). (more…)

Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Downs to the position of Superintendent of Schools and CEO, effective February 26, 2024.

“I know I speak on behalf of the whole board when I say how thrilled we are to have found a leader of such exceptional quality to guide our school district,” said Board Chairperson Elaine Yamamoto. “With her extensive experience at both local and provincial levels, Teresa Downs is uniquely qualified to advance and build upon our district’s established strategic priorities and goals.” (more…)

Dear families, 

With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to once again take a moment to remind students, families, and staff about the need to be thoughtful and inclusive when selecting a costume to be worn at school. The choice of costume should always be respectful of the diverse cultural and lived experiences of all the members of our school communities and should align with the district’s stated commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and equity. (more…)

Dear families,

For your information, we have received and reviewed the updated Provincial Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12 Settings and Public Health Communicable Diseases Guidance for K-12 Schools. There are no significant changes to these documents, which were previously updated in August 2022. As we head into cold and flu season, however, I do want to highlight as a reminder the following three key points: (more…)