Naming Process for Future Elementary School in the SW Yorkson Area

September 23, 2020

School District No. 35 (Langley) is now accepting submissions from the public for the name of the future elementary school in the SW Yorkson Elementary area. The school is scheduled to open in Fall 2021 at 7844 204B Street. Names should reflect the geographical area or names of prominent persons, including deceased persons.

Submissions should include the name and contact information of the person or group making the suggestion and a rationale for the suggested name, including any background information that you have. Submission forms can be downloaded from our District website.

Submission form download here.

Policy 4004 – Naming of Schools: PDF download | Online

Submissions must be returned by October 30, 2020 to the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer at the Langley School Board Office, 4875 – 222 Street, Langley, BC V3A 3Z7. Submissions may also be emailed to Judy Swanson at the following email address: jswanson@sd35.bc.ca. For more information, please call 504-532-1476.

Background Information: Board News September 22, 2020

At the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on September 22, 2020, Trustees requested the Superintendent commence the process for naming the future SW Yorkson Elementary School as per Policy No. 4004 – Naming of Schools.