District Highlights

French helping teacher Sandra Turbide recommends Le carnaval de Malaika by Nadia L. Hohn to celebrate the 72nd Québec Winter Carnival that runs from February 6 to 15.  Le carnaval de Malaika (Malaika’s Winter Carnival) follows young Malaika as she adjusts to big  read more

Treat your valentine to an evening of smooth jazz and sweet treats at Garibaldi Secondary’s annual Dessert and Dance event this weekend. Garibaldi Secondary’s junior and senior jazz bands will  read more

Alouette Elementary students swapped out their pencils for shovels to help plant three trees in a joint initiative between the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District and the City  read more

Maple Ridge Secondary teacher-librarian Karen Aitken recommends Black History is Your History by Taylor Cassidy for Black History Month. “Real change is more than just about going viral,” says Taylor Cassidy, an African-American TikTok content creator.  read more

We hope you enjoy our annual District Highlights magazine – a round-up of stories that showcase the work and inspiring achievements of our school communities during the 2024/25 school year. Some  read more

Katzie First Nation Elder Ed Pierre recommends Miya Wears Orange by Wanda John-Kehewin to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on  read more

At Yennadon Elementary, being an Apple Distinguished School is more than a title. It’s about creating an accessible, inclusive learning environment where students and staff use technology to collaborate, think  read more

Families gathered around a glowing faux campfire in a classroom at Fairview Elementary, as music filled the air. “We were like, singing rhyming songs with Dr. Saul,” said Grade 3  read more

A 16-foot Coast Salish house post now stands at the entrance of c̓əsqənelə Elementary, welcoming students, staff and visitors into the school with a message of connectedness. The carving on  read more

Director of instruction for learning services, Michael Scarcella, recommends Rainbows After Rain by Melanie Scarcella ahead of summer break. Rainbows After Rain by Melanie Scarcella is more than a book—it’s a songbook  read more