School District 42 Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows

Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows School District 42

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SD42 teaching chef recognized as one of Canada’s top educators

Trevor Randle, culinary arts instructor at Maple Ridge Secondary, has received the 2026 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

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Showing gratitude with #FridayReads

Laity View Elementary teacher-librarian Natalie Clark recommends "Chi Miigwech, Big Thank You" by Astra Márta.

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Study local at Ridge Meadows College

Ridge Meadows College, operated by SD42, is accepting applications for the winter term. Choose from a range of post-secondary certificate programs and study local.

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District Highlights Magazine

Browse our retrospective feature, which captures district highlights from the 2025/26 school year.

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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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School and District Website Security Update (Completed) | October 21, 2026

On October 21, 2026, security updates were released to address vulnerabilities affecting PHP, the...

Planning for a Safe and Inclusive Halloween

Dear families, With Halloween just around the corner, we would like to remind students,...

Applications open for Ridge Meadows College winter term

Ridge Meadows College, operated by the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District, is...

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District Highlights

Maple Ridge Secondary culinary instructor receives Prime Minister’s Award for teaching excellence

#FridayReads: Show gratitude with Chi Miigwech, Big Thank You

#FridayReads: Little Shoes on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

#FridayReads: Welcome back to school! We Don’t Eat Our Classmates

District Highlights Magazine 2025/26

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Upcoming Events

Oct 23 2026

Non-instructional day (province-wide)

Nov 11 2026

Remembrance Day

Nov 27 2026

Non-instructional day (school-based)

Dec 18 2026

Last day of school before winter break

Dec 21 2026

Winter break

Jan 04 2027

Schools reopen after winter break

Jan 26 2027

Non-instructional day (school-based)

Feb 12 2027

Non-instructional day - Indigenous-focused (district-based)

Feb 15 2027

Family Day

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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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School and District Website Security Update (Completed) | October 21, 2026

Planning for a Safe and Inclusive Halloween

Applications open for Ridge Meadows College winter term

Maple Ridge Secondary culinary instructor receives Prime Minister’s Award for teaching excellence

#FridayReads: Show gratitude with Chi Miigwech, Big Thank You

#FridayReads: Little Shoes on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

#FridayReads: Welcome back to school! We Don’t Eat Our Classmates

District Highlights Magazine 2025/26

Auto Service Technician

Culinary Arts

Hairstylist Program

French Immersion

Montessori

StrongStart

Policies & Procedures Posted for Public Input

Board Highlights

Trustees

Maple Ridge teaching chef receives Prime Minister’s Award

Shovels hit the ground for new Pitt Meadows Secondary School

Maple Ridge students lend their support to Cops for Cancer