If you know the meaning of the words, Gaga Ball, odds are you are a teacher or a parent/guardian of an elementary school student. Gaga Ball is one of the most popular outdoor activities children engage in during break times. This year, elementary school students will have more places to play Gaga Ball, as new…

The Langley School District uses a notification system called SchoolMessenger to communicate information to families. As we approach September and welcome our new families to our schools, some parents/guardians may receive a text message notifying them about SchoolMessenger. Below is information about the system. Families may get a text message that says: “Langley School District…

Dear Students, Staff, and Parents/Guardians, As we end the school year, the District would like to take this opportunity to reflect on successes and accomplishments over the past school year and celebrate them together. The District acknowledges that there are sometimes challenges that arise, but we continue to see students, staff, and families going above…

On behalf of the Langley Board of Education, we want to extend our appreciation to our students, staff and families as the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close. Thank you for all the hard work, dedication, and support you have all provided for our students and school communities. Looking back on the year, we…

The Langley School District celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, with events and learning opportunities held for students and staff at schools across the District. At Wix-Brown Elementary, students have spent recent weeks learning the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language from Deanna Miller, a District Aboriginal support worker. Specifically, the students have learned how to say…

Dear Students, Staff, and Parents/Guardians, The Langley School District’s mission is to “inspire all learners to reach their full potential and create a positive legacy for the future”. We collectively, as representatives of all District staff, are taking this opportunity to highlight celebrations in the month of June as they help in continuing our work…

Agenda Announcements National Indigenous History Month & National Indigenous Peoples Day Board Chair Candy Ashdown made an announcement to recognize National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day (which is on June 21). Ashdown explained that the month and day is aimed at celebrating and honouring the history, culture, and perspectives of the Indigenous…

As the end of the 2022-2023 school year nears, the Langley School District hosted its annual Retirement and Service awards, honouring long-term staff. Staff members – including teachers, administrators, District and support staff – were honoured for 20, 30 and 40 years of service, while dozens of retiring employees were also recognized for their years…

Langley School District athletes put on quite a show on their home turf, winning numerous medals at the BC High School Track and Field Championships, which were held at McLeod Park last week. Two District athletes led the way with three medals apiece. R.E. Mountain Secondary’s Madison Gordon won gold in senior girls long jump,…

Nicomekl Elementary has plenty to celebrate after recently being named a recipient of a $50,000 Love of Reading grant from Indigo. Staff made the announcement during a school-wide assembly Thursday, and there was plenty of cheering amongst students when a large novelty cheque for $50,000 was revealed. The funds, to be dispersed over a three-year…