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…

Happy Friday, Whiteside! It was a short but great week of learning at Whiteside! Our school showed their Olympic spirit by joining us in their country’s colours and watching the games. Our student-led learning conferences, Pink Shirt Day, and Lacrosse Week will soon springboard us into March and Spring Break. We look forward to longer…

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 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…

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…

Happy Family Day, Whiteside! We hope you take this time to disconnect from your routines and reconnect with family. Enjoy the downtime, the adventures, and, hopefully, some fun—we can’t wait to see you back on Tuesday! Coming up: Pro-D Day tomorrow (school closed), Family Day on Monday (school closed) and Crazy Hair and Hat Day…

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…