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The Richmond Board of Education would like to welcome staff, students and families back from spring break. As we begin the final term of the school year, the board is sharing a few important updates with the community. RDPA Elections – May 5, 2026 The Richmond District Parents Association (RDPA) is a district-wide parent organization…

The attached update summarizes public board decisions made during September to January 2026. It is shared on behalf of the Richmond Board of Education to help keep the community informed about important decisions being made. This message has been shared by the Richmond School District. If you have any questions, please contact boardmeetings@sd38.bc.ca.  Attachments Updates…

Richmond schools will be closed for spring break from March 16 to 27, 2026. Schools will re-open on March 30, 2026. Please note that two of our schools have slightly different spring break schedules: Garden City Elementary School will be closed for spring break from March 16 to April 2, 2026. Garden City will re-open…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…