District Highlights

Thomas Haney Secondary’s Sightlines Theatre is preparing to present the award-winning play The Diary of Anne Frank, dramatized by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. “At 13, Anne Frank went into hiding in a tiny annex above her father’s Amsterdam shop; two years later, she died in the Nazi concentration... read more

It’s countdown to Houston for Garibaldi secondary’s rookie robotics club.  “A little nervous, but also quite excited,” said Greg Adams, a Grade 10 student, about preparing to compete at the First Robotics Championship Competition in Houston, Texas, from April 18-21. Adams is one of 14 students from grades 8-10... read more

Above: Guest author Susin Nielsen speaks about her writing journey and takes questions from Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District students gathered at Westview for the annual Battle of the Books event.    Battle of the Books has become a popular page-turning tradition at the Maple Ridge – Pitt... read more

The Life After High School Transition Resource Fair takes place Tuesday, April 17 at Thomas Haney Secondary. During the information evening, students with extra support needs and their parents or caregivers can learn more about: Post-secondary education Employment services and agencies Recreational and social activities Financial planning   Transportation assistance... read more

Pictured above (left to right): SRT culinary students Carmen Rosa Bilodeau (gold), Aaron Sutton (silver) and Thalia Latham (bronze). Samuel Robertson Technical (SRT) culinary students had the recipe for success at the Skills BC regional competition on March 3. With the clock ticking, the young chefs showcased their culinary... read more

Pictured above: Gold medal winner Zach Gallahar of Westview Secondary. Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 students showcased their talents during the Skills BC regional competition hosted at Westview Secondary on Feb. 16. During the day-long event, students from the Central Lower Mainland region competed in... read more

Ms. Holman’s Grade 4 class at Albion Elementary is reducing classroom power consumption during the month of February by having lights-out lunches. Albion is one of 10 elementary and secondary schools participating in the third-annual Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) Energy Challenge. “It means we don’t... read more

Beckham Bell is our Leader of Tomorrow at MRE during the 2016-17 school year because he is such a fantastic role model to all students in our school. He has many natural leadership qualities not the least of which are his humility and kindness. read more

During the 2016-17 school year, Austin Cleaver was a student at Laity View Elementary. He has attended the school since kindergarten. He has been most helpful at school, participating in the lunch monitoring program, working in a primary classroom as a big buddy and, during the 2016-17 school year,... read more

Brandon has attended French Immersion at Laity View Elementary since kindergarten. Around the school, he helps out in many different ways, including: assisting the PE teacher with gym equipment (he can lift heavy things!), emceeing for the school assemblies, worksing as a peer-tutor for younger French Immersion students, and... read more