Category: Around the District Story

As the school year draws to a close, a group of Grade 7 students found a thoughtful way to leave their mark by giving back to their school community. Driven by a shared passion for arts and crafts, students came together through a school club to design, create and sell their work as part of…

Bright colours, bold lettering and imaginative scenes filled the page as students at one elementary school showcased their ideas for this year’s school yearbook cover. From drawings of the school building to playful dragons, musical notes and moments of friendship, each design shows how students see their school community. As part of an annual tradition,…

June marks National Indigenous History Month, with June 21 recognized as National Indigenous Peoples Day. Schools across the district created opportunities for students to engage with the traditions, experiences and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. At one secondary school, students took part in a workshop exploring Métis dot art. The session began…

Laughter carried across the field as students spread out on the grass. Some picked up gloves while others gathered for a shared picnic. Between innings and games, conversations began and names were exchanged. What started as a simple day outdoors gradually grew into something more. The gathering brought together participants from the Jays Care Affiliate…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Secondary school art students applied their creativity in a meaningful way by helping welcome incoming kindergarten learners to school. Through a collaborative design project, students created original illustrations for a Welcome to Kindergarten book shared with families as children begin school. Knowing their work would be experienced by young learners, they carefully considered how images,…

Students from across the district took part in the inaugural OneAbility Games, a multi-sport event held at the Richmond Olympic Oval that focused on accessibility and inclusion. The event welcomed participants from around the province, creating opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to engage in athletic experiences. Representing one of the largest groups…