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From Inquiry to Classroom Practice: Exploring Materials to Deepen Thinking
Educators at one of our elementary schools recently shared how a grant-supported inquiry is influencing classroom practice and creating new opportunities for student learning. Presented through student work and educator documentation, the inquiry explored how everyday materials can help students think, create and communicate their ideas in different ways. The group examined how materials can…
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Students Complete Another Year of Mandarin Learning
The Richmond School District’s Continuing Education Mandarin Language Studies Program has supported Chinese language and cultural learning in the community since 2004. The program offers reading and writing classes for school-aged children, as well as conversation classes for adults, youth, and children aged four and up. Students gathered at Richmond Secondary on June 6 to…
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$1 Million Raised: Richmond Schools Support the Terry Fox Foundation
This school year, Richmond schools surpassed $1 million in fundraising for the Terry Fox Foundation, building on 45 years of participation in the Terry Fox school run. The total represents a long-standing commitment in our schools, with ongoing participation from students and staff as part of this shared effort. In 2025 alone, Richmond schools raised…
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1 Million Circulations: A Milestone for School Libraries
In the final week of May, book circulation across our 47 school libraries reached the 1,000,000 mark, achieving a goal set at the beginning of the school year. This milestone reflects steady growth, with circulation increasing each year over the past five years to reach the highest level recorded. Behind the numbers is a strong…
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A Message from the Board of Education: End of the 2025/26 School Year
Dear Richmond School District Community, As the school year comes to a close, the Richmond Board of Education would like to offer its appreciation to everyone who has contributed to the life of our schools over the past year. To our students: We are proud of your hard work, growth and resilience. To our staff:…
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End-of-year letter from Minister Beare
Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare has shared an end-of-year letter for parents, guardians and caregivers. The letter is available in English and French.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2026
The Richmond School District celebrates the richness and diversity of Indigenous cultures each year on National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21. In 2026, this day marks the 30th anniversary of the national observance. This day offers an opportunity to recognize and honour the diverse cultures, voices and histories of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis…
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MyEd Parent Portal: Instructions for Access
This tip sheet is designed to assist parents/guardians with logging into the MyEd Parent Portal. The parent portal contains student demographic information, records of academic achievement, assessment records, and current learning updates. If you have any questions regarding the use or functionality of the MyEd Parent Portal, or need assistance with your account login, please…
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Richmond FIFA World Cup 2026 Community Events
The City of Richmond is hosting a series of community soccer events from June 12 to July 19, 2026, connected to FIFA World Cup 2026 activities in the region. Several events are taking place on school days and may result in increased traffic, parking demand or pedestrian activity near some schools and community facilities: Friday,…
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Around the District – May 2026
Around the district is a monthly update that includes a collection of stories from Richmond schools. These stories highlight Richmond’s vibrant learning community, which fosters student engagement, creativity, and well-being in inclusive learning environments. Spring Scenes Took Shape Through Plasticine Spring appeared on classroom tables as kindergarten students worked with plasticine on paper plates, creating…
