School District No. 42 meets the learning needs of approximately 16,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions.
All decisions made by the school district are guided by its vision, mission and values, and are informed by research and engagement. Similarly, the district’s initiatives and resources are aligned to support its firm commitment to fostering an inclusive culture of care and belonging where the well-being, diversity, identity, and success of all learners is supported and celebrated; providing intentional support for a growth mindset, collaboration, interdependence, and staff development; and being a forward-thinking, research-informed, effective, efficient, sustainable, value-based, and connected school district.