Category: School News

Happy Thanksgiving Whiteside, As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we’re filled with gratitude for our Whiteside community! Your support—whether you’re volunteering, attending school events, or simply encouraging your child’s learning at home—makes a big difference in the success of all our Wolfpack. We are thankful for everything you do to make our school a warm and welcoming…

On October 5, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a time to reflect on the remarkable contributions of educators and the essential role they play in guiding the learning and growth of our students. This day reminds us of the impact teachers have, not only in classrooms, but also in shaping the strength and character of…

Students will be bringing home start-of-school forms today, Monday, September 8th.  The forms–excluding the verification form (blue)–are also attached here electronically for your convenience in case you need to translate them.  Please return the completed/signed forms to your teacher and pay the school fees on SchoolCash Online by Thursday, September 25th.  Thank you and welcome…

Dear Whiteside Families, As we approach the end of September, we want to turn our attention to an important observance: the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30th. This day is a solemn reminder of the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada. In our schools, this day is not just…

The Richmond School District is inviting the community to help choose the official name for the new school at 8671 Odlin Crescent, opening in September 2026. Name submissions will be accepted until December 31, 2025. Suggestions should include the proposed name, a short explanation of its significance, and any relevant cultural, historical or geographical connections.…

The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, September 24, 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_RQ4Ac7HQRtme5ce-KM7qdA After registering, you…

Hello Whiteside Families, As always, it was a great week of learning at Whiteside. Our oldest Wolves learned about their bikes and road safety with HUB cycling. Our youngest Wolves are learning about their class’ routines and how to be safe on the playground. We appreciate all the wonderful conversations that you share with our…

Hello Whiteside Families, It has been an absolutely fantastic start to the new school year! Our hallways and classrooms are filled with the joy and excitement of students reconnecting with friends and settling into their new learning routines. It has been wonderful to welcome back our returning families and see so many new faces join…

Each year, we invite all parents and guardians to review Board Policy 105: District Code of Conduct and Board Policy 103: Complaints and Appeals by Students, Parents/Guardians, and the Public. All board policies can be viewed on the district website at https://sd38.bc.ca/board-education/board-policies. This message has been shared by the Richmond School District. If you have…

Safer Schools Together offers training sessions that are of no cost to families. These sessions are designed to help promote informed decision making when navigating the digital world with children and youth.  Each of these free, virtual sessions are offered a number of times during the school year. Please click on the links below for…