Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District 42

Non-instructional day (school-based)
2025-11-10, 2026-02-13
Schools not in session.

Remembrance Day
2025-11-11
Statutory holiday. Schools not in session.

Board of Education meeting
2025-11-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
Agenda packages for public board meetings are posted on the Monday before the meeting at https://www.sd42.ca/board-of-education/board-meeting-agendas/

Last day of school before winter break
2025-12-19
Last day of school before winter break.

Winter break
2025-12-22 08:00 - 2026-01-02 17:00
Schools close for winter break.

Schools reopen after winter break
2026-01-05
Schools reopen after winter break.

Kindergarten registration: Sibling phase OPENS
2026-01-06
The sibling phase of kindergarten registration opens noon, January 6, 2026, and closes midnight, January 10, 2026.
Sibling registration (for general and choice programs) is open for siblings of students already attending the desired elementary school (currently in grades K-6). See acceptance criteria 1.
NOTE: You must link the older sibling to your Parent Portal account before registration: https://parents.sd42.ca.
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Kindergarten registration: Enviro phase OPENS
2026-01-07
The enviro phase* of kindergarten registration opens noon, January 7, 2026, and closes midnight, January 9, 2026.
* Registration for siblings of ci:tməxw Environmental Community students runs January 5-8, 2026.
ci:tməxw Environmental Community registration is open to students who wish to participate in this program of choice. See acceptance criteria 2-5.
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Kindergarten registration: Enviro phase CLOSES
2026-01-09

Kindergarten registration: Sibling phase CLOSES
2026-01-10

Kindergarten registration: Choice phase OPENS
2026-01-14
The choice phase of kindergarten registration opens noon, January 14, 2026, and closes midnight, January 19, 2026.
Choice program registration is open for all students who wish to participate any one of SD42’s unique program offerings. See acceptance criteria 2-5.
French Immersion: Eric Langton Elementary, Laity View Elementary, Maple Ridge Elementary, Pitt Meadows Elementary
Montessori: Hammond Elementary
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Kindergarten registration: Choice phase CLOSES
2026-01-19

Learning Services Grade 7 Parent Information Night (online)
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00
Parents and guardians of Grade 7 students with diverse learning needs who will be starting high school next year are invited to attend an online information session. The session is intended for families of students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and a ministry designation. It will be held on Microsoft Teams on Monday, January 26 at 7 p.m.
Preregistration is required (link below). The session will provide information about the high school registration process, available support structures, and ways to support a successful transition to high school.
Learning Services Grade 7 Parent Information Night
Monday, January 26, 2024
7 – 8 p.m.
Preregistration required.
Preregister at Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Questions? Please contact your child’s support teacher directly or Learning Services Helping Teachers: Victoria Freer or Sara Campbell (604.467.1101)
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Non-instructional day (district-based)
2026-01-27
Schools not in session

Kindergarten registration: General phase OPENS
2026-01-28
Kindergarten general registration opens noon, January 28, 2026, and closes midnight, February 3, 2026. See acceptance criteria 2-5.
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Info Night: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:30
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/

SD42 Trades Showcase
2026-01-29 16:30 - 20:30
Join us for at the SD42 Trades Showcase, and explore what your future could look like.
Thursday January 29, 2026
Thomas Haney Secondary School, 23000 – 116 Ave, Maple Ridge
4:30pm – 8:30pm.

Kindergarten registration: General phase CLOSES
2026-02-03

Late French Immersion Info Night
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00
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.
Learn more about this program at our in-person information night:
Late French Information Night
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (7 p.m.)
Eric Langton Elementary
12138 Edge Street, Maple Ridge
Find more information about the registration process under the Late French Immersion Registration 2026/27 tab at https://www.sd42.ca/student-registration/
To learn more about French Immersion, visit https://www.sd42.ca/program/french-immersion/

Grade 8 Transfer Period Opens
2026-02-10
Online registration for Grade 8 transfer OPENS at noon, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Deadline for completing a request for the Grade 8 Transfer Period is 11:59 pm, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Find more information about the process under the Grade 8 Transfer Period Information 2026/27 tab at https://www.sd42.ca/student-registration/

Late French Immersion Registration
2026-02-11 12:00
Registration for Late French Immersion opens on the Parent Portal at noon, February 11, 2026. Please ensure you have created a Parent Portal account and have familiarized yourself with the platform well in advance of the registration date and time. To learn more about creating a Parent Portal account, please visit: https://parents.sd42.ca.
About this program
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.
About the registration process
Timestamp
All registrations are date and time-stamped once you start the registration form. Please ensure all sections are accurate. If you are registering twins, a registration form for each child must be completed.
Confirmation Email
Once you submit your registration form, you will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. If you do not receive this email within 24 hours (check your junk/spam folders), please contact the IT Services Help Desk at 604-466-6248.
Confirmation of Acceptance
You will receive a confirmation email of the status of your transfer request once your request has been processed. Once your child’s registration in the program has been approved and confirmed, your space will be released from your current school and your child will attend the Late French Immersion program at École Eric Langton in September 2026.
Waitlist
There are a limited number of spaces in the Late French Immersion program. Once all registration spaces are filled, applicants are placed on a waitlist in time stamp order.

Family Day
2026-02-16

Kindergarten registration: Late phase OPENS
2026-02-18
Late kindergarten registration opens noon, February 18, 2026, and closes midnight, July 24, 2026.
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Schools close for break
2026-03-13
Last day before spring break

Spring Break
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-20
