Richard Bulpitt Elementary was busier than usual on Tuesday morning. The school, which is home to approximately 640 students, had a special visit from the Minister of Education of Child Care Rachna Singh and Langley East MLA Megan Dykeman. The Minister spent time meeting the school principal, students, and staff, as well as checked out…

Welcome to the first edition of the SD35 Community Spotlight newsletter! This quarterly newsletter, created for parents, guardians, and families in the Langley School District, aims to shine a light on the incredible stories, achievements, and happenings within our school community. Over the past few months there has been much to celebrate, so please take…

Agenda   Superintendent’s Reports AP 356 – Return to School Assistant Superintendent Lisa Lainchbury presented the new Administrative Procedure 356: Return to School. Lainchbury provided some background on the development of the new administrative procedure. In December 2020, it was decided that a new AP 355 Student Discipline was to be created as well as…

The Langley School District is dedicated to creating a culture of energy conservation through investment in energy efficient technology, awareness, education and facility upgrades. The District has made this commitment to reducing carbon emissions in order to leave a positive legacy for the future, as explained in Administrative Procedure 546. “The District takes it as…

Students and staff across the Langley School District spent time this week remembering, honouring and learning about Canadian veterans and the roles they have played in our country’s history and in shaping our future. At Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary, students have spent time learning about Canada’s roles in past wars and imagining what life must…

With Remembrance Day being observed Saturday, Nov. 11, this week is a time for solemn reflection and appreciation for Canada’s veterans as well as those who continue to serve this country. As well, National Indigenous Veterans Day is Nov. 8, so this week also provides Canadians an opportunity to honour Indigenous veterans and learn about…

There were some new faces at the Langley School Board Office on Wednesday. Many grade 9 students have accompanied their parents or guardians to work and taken on roles as staff for the day as part of “Take Our Kids to Work Day.” The initiative aims to give students the opportunity to learn and explore…

Black and pink seemed to be the colours of the season for this Halloween. There were the traditional costumes like ghosts and pirates, but Barbie and the Adams Family inspired outfits were trending all over the District. The themed clothing along with activities and parties helped bring connection and build community in schools and District…

The District together with elementary schools in the Langley Secondary School family of schools would like to share information about potential catchment changes. This information is of particular interest to families and students who attend Nicomekl Elementary and Douglas Park Elementary. However, the District welcomes all families in the Langley Secondary family of schools to…

Agenda Superintendent’s Reports Boundary Change Process  Superintendent Mal Gill provided a brief overview of the growth seen in the Langley Secondary family of schools. He introduced Assistant Superintendent Lisa Lainchbury who provided a more detailed picture of the growth and the rationale for a potential boundary catchment change in elementary schools in the Langley Secondary…