Announcements

Kindergarten registration for the 2026/27 school year begins January 2026. Registration is open for children who will be 5 years old on or before December 31, 2026.

Our four registration periods are sibling registration (January 6 – January 10), ci:tməxw Environmental Community registration* (January 7 – January 9), programs of choice registration (January 14 – January 19), and general registration (January 28 – February 3). All registration periods open at 12 pm (noon).

* Registration for siblings of ci:tməxw Environmental Community students is January 5-8, 2026.

Learn more about each phase and the registration process at https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/.

Superintendent’s Public Response to the Secondary Schedule Engagement

During the 2024/25 school year, district leaders fulfilled the district’s commitment to engage in a comprehensive and transparent process to explore secondary schedules across our district. I want to thank the working group and the school-based teams for designing and implementing a thorough engagement process that centred the voices of students, staff, and families. The consultation framework, criteria, and engagement activities were shared publicly from the outset, ensuring an open and informed process for our community. (more…)

After careful consideration of both educational and space planning needs, the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District has made the decision to move the Late French Immersion program from Golden Ears Elementary to Eric Langton Elementary beginning in the 2026/27 school year. (more…)

The What We Heard report from the Secondary Schedule Consultation has now been updated to include the working group’s recommendations for Maple Ridge Secondary, Pitt Meadows Secondary, Samuel Robertson Technical, Thomas Haney Secondary, and Westview Secondary. The recommendation for each school appears at the end of its respective section in the full report.

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The District Parent Advisory Council is hosting a virtual information session at 7 pm on November 26 about the rules and safety requirements for e-bikes, e-scooters and low-powered motorcycles in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Speakers will include Ridge Meadows RCMP, with representatives from the City of Pitt Meadows, the City of Maple Ridge, and the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District also in attendance. The session will cover what is and isn’t permitted, common safety concerns, and how families can help support safe riding.

Register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jhKzUpAJRwGvY4rhQEZTkw#/registration

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On October 29, 2025, the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District hosted an open house on the Pitt Meadows Secondary School Replacement Project.

Attendees were invited to drop in to view display boards featuring updated draft designs and the anticipated project schedule. Members of the project team, including Public Architects, were available to answer questions and discuss how the ideas and feedback shared by community members during consultation in 2023 helped shape the designs. (more…)

Join Assistant Superintendent David Vandergugten and Early Learning/Literacy Helping Teacher Melanie Scarcella for the 2026/27 Transitioning to kindergarten registration information night online session, hosted by District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) and Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42. (more…)

In spring of last school year, the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) gathered input from students, staff, and families across the district on potential changes to secondary school schedules at individual schools. We sincerely appreciate the time and insight shared by everyone who participated in this consultation. 

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Dear families, 

With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to once again take a moment to remind students, families, and staff about the need to be thoughtful and inclusive if selecting a costume to be worn at school. The choice of costume should always be respectful of the diverse cultural and lived experiences of all the members of our school communities and should align with the district’s stated commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and equity. (more…)

The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District invites you to an open house on the Pitt Meadows Secondary School Replacement Project.

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Pitt Meadows Secondary School (gym) (more…)