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…

Please note that on Friday, February 13, the Richmond School Board office will be closed. The office will re-open to the public on Tuesday, February 17. 

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…

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…