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  • District Update Regarding Recent Events in Tumbler Ridge

    Dear Parents and Guardians, Our thoughts are with all those affected by the events that took place in Tumbler Ridge yesterday. While this incident did not occur within our district, we recognize that news of serious events in our province may be felt in different ways across our school communities. The Richmond School District remains…

  • Week at a Glance Newsletter – February 9-13, 2026

    Dear Families,  Please see the attachment below to read our latest Week at a Glance Newsletter with important school and district information.  A reminder to please opt-in to the School Messenger text you should receive today so that you can be alerted to any urgent situations that affect the school (snow day announcements, safety alerts,…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • Week at a Glance Newsletter – February 2-6, 2026

    Dear Tait Families,  Please find attached our Week at a Glance Newsletter for February 2-6, 2026.  It’s hard to believe it’s already February and that means we are approximately half way through the school year! Our basketball season is going well.  Thanks to everyone who is playing, coaching, refereeing and cheering the teams on! Go…

  • Week at a Glance Newsletter – January 26-30, 2026

    Dear Tait Families, Please find attached our Weekly Newsletter for January 26-30 with important information from the school and our PAC. Free Richmond Sockeyes hockey game tickets are available in the office if you’d like to attend a game on a Thursday night at Minoru Arena. A reminder that Monday, January 26th is a Pro-D Day so there…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Week at a Glance Newsletter – January 19-23

    Dear Tait Families, We have an exciting week coming up!  We are looking forward to our Mural Celebration with Ben Evely, the artist, on Monday, January 19th.  Please join us at 1:45pm to learn more about the art process and to take some photos with Ben and the mural. We have attached our Weekly Newsletter for January…

  • Fall Reading Assessment Reflections

    During part of our December 1st Pro-D Day, teachers looked at the results of our school-wide fall reading assessments and worked together in grade-similar teams to answer the following questions: What did you learn from your class reading assessments? (strengths/stretches).   What kind of literacy strategies/structures are you finding successful in your classroom now? What…