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A Parent/Guardian Guide to Emergency Preparedness
The Richmond Board of Education places the safety of students and staff at the centre of its work. The attached document outlines how the district prepares for and responds to emergencies. Families are encouraged to review the guide to better understand district procedures, emergency drills, communication protocols, and the student reunification process. This message has…
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Week at a Glance Newsletter – February 23-27, 2026
Dear Tait Families, It was nice to see many of you at the school this week for your child’s second In-Person Learning Update (Parent-Teacher Conference). Please see the attached Week at a Glance Newsletter for important school information and a few photos of student work from our hallway displays. Students and staff are welcome to…
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Letter from the Minister of Education and Child Care
Please find attached a letter from the Honourable Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care. The Ministry has asked that this letter be shared with parents and caregivers across the province. We are providing it to you on their behalf for your information. This message has been shared by the Richmond School District. Attachments…
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Public Board Meeting – Wednesday, February 18
The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, February 18, 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_woc7CdjTTT2YcMwQ2xy2XQ After registering, you…
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Share Your Feedback on Our Updated District Website
The Richmond School District is updating its district website to a new platform. As part of this work, members of the public are invited to review a preview version of the updated site and provide feedback. A test version of the website will be available for a limited time. This preview allows families and community…
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Week at a Glance Newsletter – February 16-20, 2026
Dear Tait Families, Please see the attachment for our Week at a Glance Newsletter for important school, PAC and district information. A reminder that schools are closed on Friday, February 13th for a Pro-D Day and on Monday, February 16th for BC Family Day. Wishing you a wonderful long weekend, The Staff at Tait Attachments…
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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…
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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,…
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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…