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2026-2028 Proposed Calendars for Public Feedback
The Richmond School District welcomes feedback and comments until Tuesday, March 3 about the proposed calendars for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 school years. The calendars set out winter and spring breaks, as well as school closure days, including district-wide professional development days. Comments on the proposed school calendars can be submitted by email to educationoffice@sd38.bc.ca.…
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Board of Education Approves Catchment for New City Centre School
The Richmond School District is pleased to share that the Board of Education has approved the catchment area for the new elementary school at Odlin Crescent during its public board meeting on January 21, 2026. The journey toward this new school began with the purchase of the Odlin Crescent site on June 23, 2025, to…
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Board of Education Approves Strategic Plan 2026–2030
At its public meeting on January 21, 2026, the Richmond Board of Education approved the Richmond School District Strategic Plan 2026–2030. This plan sets the district’s strategic direction for the next five years and reflects a shared commitment to learning, well-being and continuous improvement across our school community. The strategic plan was developed through a…
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Public Board Meeting – Wednesday, January 21
The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, January 21, starting at 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend in person at the School Board Office (7811 Granville Avenue, 1st Floor Boardroom) or join the meeting online via Zoom. Register to attend via Zoom: https://sd38.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HexjvBN3RhaXCbawLd_nkA After registering, you…
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Holiday Message to Families from the Minister of Education and Child Care
The Minister of Education and Child Care has shared a holiday message for parents, caregivers, guardians, and families across British Columbia. In the attached letter, the Minister reflects on the important role families play in school communities, highlights provincial actions that support student well-being and learning, and shares appreciation for the partnership between families and…
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2025/2026 School Learning Story Focus
Our initial scan of the school year provided us with proof that the things that we implemented last year with our students have started to bear some fruit. Making sure that all members of our community were familiar with our District’s Code of Conduct and demystifying what this document means, was essential. It gave us common…
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No More Independent Reading Without Support
At one of our recent professional development sessions, Mr. Murray presented staff with the research and strategies presented by Debbie Miller, in her book No More Independent Reading Without Support. In her book, she stresses the need, especially now, for children to have structured time with eyes on text (reading). In many classrooms, reading instruction…
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Book Club – A Way to Bring Readers Together
During the month of November, Mr. Murray, with support of the PAC, purchased copies of the novel “Freak The Mighty”, and invited students and staff to participate. Twenty students and five staff participated. We read the book on our own and then came together to talk about the book. We met as a group at…
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Grades 1-12 Registration Opens January 1, 2026
Online registration for new students entering Grades 1–12 in the 2026/27 school year opens on January 1, 2026. Richmond residents can complete the online form and submit an application for the 2026/27 school year. Once the registration form is submitted, a staff member will contact the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to discuss the next steps. Our Central…
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Public Board Meeting – Wednesday, December 10
The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, December 10, starting at 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend in person at the School Board Office (7811 Granville Avenue, 1st Floor Boardroom) or join the meeting online via Zoom. Register to attend via Zoom: https://sd38.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6APQhd3TTaezOAeH14fM5A After registering,…