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…)
Dear teachers,
On this World Teachers’ Day, we are celebrating your hard work, dedication and passion for the profession. Your unwavering commitment to the students in our schools is clear in all the work you do and is appreciated each day. (more…)
Dear families,
On September 21, the school district learned about initial findings connected to former residential schools in the Fraser Valley, on the traditional territories of Stó:lō Nation. The findings confirm the deaths of at least 158 children at four locations. This is tragic news that will impact all communities in the region. (more…)
Dear parents/guardians of students in grades 4 and 7,
I am writing to let you know that the Ministry of Education and Child Care has advised that the Foundation Skills Assessments (FSA) will be conducted from October 2 to November 10, 2023. These provincial assessments of student literacy and numeracy skills are mandated by the Ministry of Education and Child Care in the Student Learning Assessment Order of the School Act and are administered to students in grades 4 and 7. Provincial literacy assessments are also administered to students in grades 10 and 12 and a provincial numeracy assessment is administered to students in grade 10, with the results of these assessments recorded on the student’s permanent graduation transcript.
Registration for the SD42 Continuing Education program is now open. The program offers both in-person and online classes in various subject areas. (more…)
Towards the end of the 2023/24 school year, the school district undertook two separate public engagement processes. The public engagement summary documents for both consultations are available for download below: (more…)
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Dear families,
As summer break begins for most students, I want to take a moment to thank all students, staff, and families for another successful school year. The school year has ended for most of our students, with only Kanaka Creek Elementary remaining in session until July 26. For students registered in summer learning, classes will begin after the Canada Day long weekend, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. (more…)
Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Rennie to the position of secretary treasurer effective July 1, 2023.
Richard brings to the position a Chartered Professional Accountant designation, a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UBC, and over 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience. He joined the school district in 2022 as assistant secretary treasurer, overseeing finance, procurement, and transportation services. In his former role as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, he led large and diverse teams across a complex public sector organization, enhancing his skill at overseeing a broad portfolio including budget planning, development, implementation, and monitoring and facilities management. (more…)
...read moreThe Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District is hosting an open house on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Pitt Meadows Secondary School to explore ideas for a replacement secondary school and neighbourhood learning centre (NLC) in Pitt Meadows.
The purpose of the consultation is to engage the community in helping define the vision for a replacement secondary school in Pitt Meadows housing a neighbourhood learning centre. (more…)
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