Category: District News

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.…

Every February, the Richmond School District celebrates Black History Month, honouring the many achievements of Black Canadians who have played a vital role in shaping Canada into the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it is today.  This year’s theme, “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders…

January 29 marks the anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque Attack in 2017, observed as the National Day of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. The day serves as a time to honour the memory of those taken and impacted. The Richmond School District reaffirms our commitment to supporting learning…

January 27 marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and is observed as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.  The day serves as a time to honour the memory of six million Jewish people, along with the millions of others who lost their lives during the Holocaust. The Richmond School District reaffirms our…

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 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…

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…

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…