District Highlights

Yennadon Elementary teacher-librarian Candace White recommends Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano for Thanksgiving. All turkeys know they need to be very careful around Thanksgiving. This clever turkey hilariously tries to  read more

c̓əsqənelə Elementary teacher-librarian Janet Smith recommends My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero for Latin American Heritage Month. I chose My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero because  read more

During Truth and Reconciliation Week, students and staff across the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District spent time learning about the legacy of residential schools and the histories of  read more

Indigenous Education teacher-librarian Michelle Chabot recommends I’m Finding My Talk by Rebecca Thomas to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on  read more

English language learners helping teacher Leah Kitamura recommends Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow to kick off #FridayReads for the 2024-25 school year.   I recommend Your Name  read more

Secondary students from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows were back in the classroom this summer to help younger students learn and play, as part of a new volunteer opportunity. “It  read more

We hope you enjoy our annual District Highlights magazine — a round-up of stories that showcase the work and inspiring achievements of our school communities during the 2023/24 school year.  read more

District principal of Aboriginal Education Kathleen Anderson recommends Walking Together by Elder Dr. Albert D. Marshall and Louise Zimanyi, illustrated by Emily Kewageshig, for National Indigenous Peoples Day. Walking Together is a  read more

Two schools in the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District are celebrating culture and diversity with delicious food, traditional outfits, and student performances. Highland Park Elementary put on their  read more

Grade 7 students at Blue Mountain Elementary have installed communication boards around the school to support children who have difficulties speaking or communicating. The group put up communication boards in  read more