School District 42 - Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows School District 42

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Celebrate International Women's Day with #FridayReads

Garibaldi Secondary teacher librarian Emma Daignault recommends "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini.

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Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Albion Elementary students welcomed the Lunar New Year with a lively lion dance through the school hallways.

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Pink Shirt Day

Students and staff at Davie Jones Elementary came together to form a giant heart on the field for Pink Shirt Day.
Exploring careers in the skilled trades

Hundreds of students attended the third annual SD42 Trades Showcase to imagine what their future could look like.

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Planting trees with the City of Maple Ridge

Alouette Elementary students rolled up their sleeves to help plant trees in September as part of a joint initiative.

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We're hiring!

SD42 is looking for qualified candidates interested in working as casual lunch hour supervisors.

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Snow in the forecast?

Take a moment to review SD42 inclement weather procedures.

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Grade 8 registration opens February 10, 2026

Online Grade 8 Transition Period registration is coming up for students going into Grade 8 next...

Homestay program info night: Becoming a host family for an international student

Are you interested in welcoming an international student into your home? Join us for...

Supporting your child through difficult news

Dear families, Our community is processing the heavy news of yesterday’s unimaginably tragic events...

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District Highlights

#FridayReads: A Thousand Splendid Suns to celebrate resilience on International Women’s Day

#FridayReads: Celebrate Ramadan with Once Upon an Eid

Albion Elementary celebrates Lunar New Year with lion dance and drumming

#FridayReads: Choose kindness with Heartstopper this Pink Shirt Day

Students explore career options at SD42 Trades Showcase

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Upcoming Events

Mar 13 2026

Schools close for break

Mar 16 2026

Spring Break

Mar 23 2026

Schools not in session

Mar 30 2026

Schools reopen after break

Apr 03 2026

Good Friday

Apr 06 2026

Easter Monday

Apr 15 2026

Board of Education meeting

Apr 29 2026

Board of Education meeting

May 13 2026

Non-instructional day (district-based)

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Trades Programs

Auto Service Technician

This program consists of technical training and hands-on experience preparing you for employment in the automotive industry.
Culinary Arts

Students in the culinary arts program will acquire a wide range of skills, including the preparation of grills, roasts,...
Hairstylist Program

Complete Grade 12 graduation requirements while earning post-secondary credits and certification in the hairstyling field.

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Educational Opportunities

French Immersion

The Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District offers both early and late French Immersion choices.
Montessori

The Montessori program at Hammond Elementary is based on a method of observing and supporting the natural development of...
StrongStart

StrongStart is a free program for parents with children aged infant to five years old. The program helps parents/guardians...

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Board of Education

Policies & Procedures Posted for Public Input

Review and provide feedback on posted policies and procedures
Board Highlights

See highlights from our public board meetings
Trustees

Trustees are elected every four years at the same time as the mayor and city council for the two municipalities.

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Grade 8 registration opens February 10, 2026

Homestay program info night: Becoming a host family for an international student

Supporting your child through difficult news

#FridayReads: A Thousand Splendid Suns to celebrate resilience on International Women’s Day

#FridayReads: Celebrate Ramadan with Once Upon an Eid

Albion Elementary celebrates Lunar New Year with lion dance and drumming

#FridayReads: Choose kindness with Heartstopper this Pink Shirt Day

Students explore career options at SD42 Trades Showcase

Auto Service Technician

Culinary Arts

Hairstylist Program

French Immersion

Montessori

StrongStart

Policies & Procedures Posted for Public Input

Board Highlights

Trustees

Award winning Canadian author pays visit to Maple Ridge school

Kal Tire donates $20K for playground flooring at Maple Ridge school

Students parade for Pink Shirt Day in Maple Ridge