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…

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…

The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, January 21, 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_HexjvBN3RhaXCbawLd_nkA After registering, you…

The Minister of Education and Child Care has shared a holiday message for parents, caregivers, guardians, and families across British Columbia. In the attached letter, the Minister reflects on the important role families play in school communities, highlights provincial actions that support student well-being and learning, and shares appreciation for the partnership between families and…

Online registration for new students entering Grades 1–12 in the 2026/27 school year opens on January 1, 2026. Richmond residents can complete the online form and submit an application for the 2026/27 school year. Once the registration form is submitted, a staff member will contact the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to discuss the next steps. Our Central…