Maneuvering sport wheelchairs through a course of orange cones; watching demos of the accessibility technology that’s used to enhance learning opportunities in District schools; and experiencing what it’s like to walk as a visually impaired person were just some of the opportunities provided to School Board Office staff this week. To celebrate National AccessAbility Week,…

Teachers, coaches, and other District staff gathered last week at the Langley Events Centre to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions that coaches have made to their respective sports, and to student-athletes across the District. The annual District Athletics Evening, held Friday, May 26 and emceed by Fort Langley Elementary principal Logan Kitteringham,…

National AccessAbility Week is observed each year in Canada as way to celebrate inclusivity and accessibility, while shining a spotlight on the valuable contributions of people with disabilities. As part of this initiative, the Langley School District is taking this opportunity to highlight the work of some of our Learning Support Services staff. We are…

A free event hosted by the Langley School District and dozens of community partners drew hundreds of families to the Church in the Valley this week, all in the name of strengthening community connections. Child Day featured District early learning staff hosting a “pop up” StrongStart program to give parents of pre-Kindergarten children a sneak…

A Langley school that has counted multi-generations of family members among its students will celebrate in style this weekend, as former students, staff, and families gather for a 50th anniversary celebration. Beginning Friday, Brookswood Secondary will host a handful of events to mark its golden anniversary; a swing dance night, alumni basketball game, and open…

  Those in attendance at this week’s I.D.E.A. X Challenge got a glimpse into the future of what their hometown could one day look like, as teams of District students presented projects to a panel of judges that aimed to answer a single, wide-reaching question:   What might Langley look like 50 years from now?   In…

The Langley School District is inviting the public to take part in its annual Budget Open House. This is an opportunity for the School District to update the public on the District’s progress with the budget and to provide an outlet for questions or concerns regarding the 2023/2024 operating budget. With the information received at…

It was a memorable and meaningful night at this year’s 11th annual Aboriginal Achievement Awards. The District event which aims to celebrate the graduates in the Aboriginal Education Program was a little different from previous years. Each event includes the blanketing protocol, which is the highest of honours in the Indigenous community. The blanket is…

The Langley School District thanks all members of the community for taking part in the Budget Consultation 2023-2024. The District is pleased with the response from students, staff, and families. The data and feedback gathered will help inform our District Leadership Staff and Board with information needed to make decisions impacting education. The survey was…

Agenda Secretary-Treasurer’s Reports 2023-2024 Annual Budget Bylaw (First Reading and Second Reading) Brian Iseli, Secretary-Treasurer, presented the 2023-2024 Annual Budget to the Board. He gave an overview of various budget assumptions for the next school year. Some examples include a projected increase in student enrolment of 812 FTE and a projected 880 FTE for ISP…