District Highlights

District Highlights

Garibaldi Secondary jazz bands to put on dessert and dance event this weekend

February 5, 2026 12:10 PM
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

SD42 students join city effort to plant trees at Maple Ridge parks

February 4, 2026 2:20 PM
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

#FridayReads: Deepen your understanding of how Black History is Your History

January 30, 2026 3:14 PM
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

#FridayReads: Miya Wears Orange for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 29, 2025 10:24 AM
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

District Highlights Magazine 2024/25

June 25, 2025 2:53 PM
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

Technology and innovation power learning at Yennadon Elementary

June 20, 2025 3:38 PM
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

Fairview Elementary puts spotlight on literacy at after-school family event

June 18, 2025 2:46 PM
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 story about generations’: Coast Salish house post unveiled at c̓əsqənelə Elementary

June 16, 2025 2:53 PM
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

#FridayReads: Find the Rainbows After Rain

June 13, 2025 2:26 PM
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

#FridayReads: Be true to yourself with Red: A Crayon’s Story

June 6, 2025 4:30 PM
Literacy helping teacher Andrea MacInnes recommends Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall to celebrate Pride Month.  I recommend Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall because it explores the  read more
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