Announcements

Tonight’s Board of Education meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026, has been cancelled in light of yesterday’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge. The next public meeting of the Board is scheduled for March 4, 2026.

Dear families,

Our community is processing the heavy news of yesterday’s unimaginably tragic events in Tumbler Ridge. While we may be at a geographic distance, we are still deeply impacted by what has happened, both as individuals and as a community.

We recognize that it can be difficult to provide reassurance to our children when we ourselves are striving to make sense of such a traumatic incident. Children and youth will look to the adults in their lives to help them feel safe and make sense of what they’re hearing. Over the coming days and weeks, they may experience a range of emotions and responses as they process this information. (more…)

Are you interested in welcoming an international student into your home? Join us for an online information session on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. Call 604.466.6555, ext. 3, or email inted@sd42.ca to register.

Hosting an international student allows you and your family to experience new cultures and connections while making a significant difference in a student’s life. Host families are a valuable part of the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows International Education program and provide our students with support to help them adjust to living away from home. This support helps students have a positive experience both academically and out of school.

Whether you have hosted in the past or are new to the experience, we have varying program lengths, allowing you to choose which works best for your family.

Learn more at https://inted.sd42.ca/host-a-student/hosting-information/.

Online Grade 8 Transition Period registration is coming up for students going into Grade 8 next year. Registration opens on the Parent Portal at noon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and closes 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Transfers After Deadline

If you do not register by the online registration deadline, you will need to complete a request under the Enrolment Requests – New; Transfer; Withdraw (2026/2027) school year. 

Grade 8 students who did not register during the Feb. 10 – 24 registration period will be able to register on the Parent Portal starting noon, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the early enrolment period for the 2026/27 school year.

Additional information about Grade 8 transfers is available under the Grade 8 Transfer Period Information 2026/27 tab on the district website at https://www.sd42.ca/student-registration/

Each year, the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District develops a budget to support the needs of our students, staff, and facilities while meeting the legal requirement to approve a balanced budget. For the 2026/27 budget cycle, we are using a two-phase consultation process to gather community feedback at the earliest stages of our planning. (more…)

As a reminder, proposed district school calendars for 2026/27 (Regular including Online Learning; and Kanaka Creek Elementary) are now out for public consultation. To review the proposed calendars, visit https://www.sd42.ca/proposed-district-calendars/

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Join us at the Late French Immersion Information Night:

Late French Information Night
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (7 p.m.)
Eric Langton Elementary
12138 Edge Street, Maple Ridge

The SD42 Late French Immersion program is an excellent opportunity for students who want to learn French as another language and are looking for a challenge. Students learn French while learning all subject areas of the curriculum.

Beginning in the 2026/27 school year, this program is moving from Golden Ears Elementary to École Eric Langton (Eric Langton Elementary).

Students who are currently in Grade 5 are eligible to begin Late French Immersion in September 2026 at École Eric Langton. This two-year elementary program continues at Maple Ridge Secondary School until Grade 12, when students can graduate with a dual Dogwood.

To learn more about our French Immersion program, watch our French Immersion informational video: https://bit.ly/4i9CM7c.

Garibaldi Secondary is hosting a parent information night for students and families interested in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Program entry is in Grade 11. Interested students in grades 9/10 are encouraged to attend the info session.

7 pm, Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Garibaldi Secondary School Library
24789 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge

Learn more about this program: https://gssib.sd42.ca/why-ib/

2026/27 Grade 8 Registration Info Session

The District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) in collaboration with Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District is hosting an online information session on Grade 7 to 8 transition for the 2026/27 school year. (more…)

You are invited to attend the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District Trades Showcase event. This year will feature more industry representation, interactive displays, and additional breakout sessions where parents can speak directly with industry professionals and former students. Try out heavy equipment simulators and hands-on tool demonstrations to see what your future could look like. Last year’s event showcased more than 40 industries, post-secondary training institutions, employer organizations, tool suppliers, and union representatives. Ask questions, get answers!

When: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Where: Thomas Haney Secondary, 23000 – 116 Ave, Maple Ridge
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm. Doors open at 5:30pm.  

Registration is required to ensure adequate preparation for refreshments and seating. Register with the link below:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
(or go to Apprenticeship.sd42.ca)

This year’s event features:

• Houle Electric
• Automotive Retailers Association
• Seaspan
• ICBA
• Bosa Construction
• Harbour Air Aerospace Services
• BC Hydro
• Coast Mountain Bus Company
• Pitt Meadows Plumbing
• Lordco
• WorkBC
  …and many more! 

Background information about the event

The purpose of this showcase event is not only to promote SD42 Trades Training programs, but also to highlight careers in the skilled trades. Parents/guardians and students will learn about employment opportunities and gain industry insights directly from industry personnel. The event is open to all who are interested in attending.  

Note: Refreshments will be provided by our Vancouver Community College Professional Cook Level One students. 

If you have any questions, please email:

Brad_Dingler@sd42.ca
Brenna_Michaud@sd42.ca