Category: School News

Happy Vaisakhi!  To all our families celebrating, we wish you a wonderful and joyous Vaisakhi. May this holiday bring you and your loved ones together to celebrate community, service, and the spring season. Have a great day! Thank you for all your care and support. You make Whiteside a special community to learn, teach, and…

Happy Long Weekend Whiteside! We hope you enjoyed a wonderful spring break. It has been an amazing week back at Whiteside. The classes are filled with great learning, fun conversations, and lots of smiles. We hope you have a wonderful long weekend with your friends and family. Spring is always an exciting time, and we…

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…

Happy Spring Break Whiteside! Thank you for all the support and participation this winter. When we return, a great spring season of learning awaits our Wolves. Days will be longer and the weather will be warmer. There will be plenty of exciting learning opportunities and experiences coming too. We hope that you will find time…

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…

The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, March 11, 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_IUoe2gCITi6L417tsZOGKAAfter registering, you…

Happy Friday, Whiteside! Spring is almost in the air! As we close out our winter learning season, we want to send a BIG thank you to our families. Your support, and care mean the world to us and make our school community so special. Get ready for a fantastic final week of fun before we…

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…

Happy Friday, Whiteside! We had such a wonderful time celebrating Pink Shirt Day with your children! It was inspiring to see our classrooms unite through performances, videos, and songs to spread kindness and celebrate inclusivity. The kids learned so much about what it means to be a good ally and how to stand up for…

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…