Category: School News

  • Whiteside Newsletter #1 – September 5, 2025

    Hello Whiteside Families, Welcome back to a new year of learning and fun! It has been an incredible first week, and our school is once again filled with the best sound in the world: the laughter and joy of our students. Seeing all their bright, smiling faces—both familiar and new—has been the perfect start to…

  • City Centre Catchment Review

    The Richmond School District is excited to be opening a new elementary school at 8671 Odlin Crescent in September 2026. This new school represents an important investment in our growing city centre community and reflects the district’s long-term commitment to neighbourhood-based schools. It will provide students and families with enhanced opportunities for learning close to…

  • Traffic Safety in School Zones

    With the new school year upon us, it is important to remind both drivers and pedestrians to keep traffic safety in mind and remain alert during their commutes. Here are some tips for drivers, pedestrians, and parents and caregivers from ICBC to make travelling to and from school safe for everyone. Drivers  Stick to the…

  • Welcome Back! Important Info for the First Week at Whiteside!

    Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer break making memories with family and friends. We are so excited to see all our students next week and hear about their summer adventures! Here is some key information to help you prepare for a smooth and happy first week back. First Day of School (Grades…

  • Threat Assessment Protocol and Procedures – Fair Notice for Parents and Caregivers

    The Richmond School District is committed to creating and maintaining safe school environments for students and staff. This represents fair notice that, in the event that any student makes a threat of violence or harm, Richmond schools will respond by initiating a threat risk assessment process. Attachments Violence-Threat-Risk-Assessment—Fair-Notice-for-Parents-and-Caregivers.pdf