School District No. 42

SD42 meets the needs of approx 17,000 learners in the communities of #MapleRidge & #PittMeadows.

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It’s time to Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)! Blue Mountain Elementary teacher-librarian Amanda Terris recommends “Our Incredible Library Book (and the Wonderful Journeys It Took)” by Caroline Crowe for BC School Library Day 📚 Learn more: https://t.co/EB8n1HV2ZZ

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#SD42 Reminder: Friday, October 23, 2026, is a province-wide non-instructional day. Schools will reopen for students on Monday, October 26.

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Students and staff in schools across Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows spent time last month to mark Truth and Reconciliation week in meaningful ways.
Learn more 👉 https://t.co/PhoHRVCb7Z

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Congratulations to Maple Ridge Secondary culinary arts instructor Trevor Randle for being recognized as one of Canada’s top educators! 🎉 Chef Randle has received the 2026 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Well deserved! 👏🏼 Learn more: https://t.co/WbybtdfNdV

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📣 HOMESTAY INFO SESSION: Are you interested in welcoming an international student into your home? Join us for an online info session on October 19 at 7 p.m. Registration required. @intedsd42
More info 👉 https://t.co/a4h5ulpAUX

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This week’s #FridayReads pick is all about showing gratitude! Laity View Elementary teacher-librarian Natalie Clark recommends “Chi Miigwech, Big Thank You” or “Chi Miigwech, Grand Merci” by Astra Márta 📚 #SD42 Learn more: https://t.co/HAt6evh0sf

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REMINDER: #SD42 schools will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, following the statutory holiday. Enjoy your Thanksgiving long weekend!

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#SD42 Reminder: The public meeting of the Board of Education will take place tonight (October 7) at 6 p.m. at the District Education Office (22225 Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge). Agenda 🗒️ https://t.co/aYTNhOlBEt

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#SD42 Reminder: Schools are not in session on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, as we acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Schools will reopen for students on Thursday, Oct. 1.

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This week’s #FridayReads is in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Indigenous education teacher-librarian Michelle Chabot recommends “Little Shoes” by David A. Robertson 📚 #SD42 #NDTR
Learn more: https://t.co/frw0TjduUW

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#SD42 Reminder: The public meeting of the Board of Education will take place tonight (September 23) at 6 p.m. at the District Education Office (22225 Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge). Agenda 🗒️ https://t.co/2rpD9xO0cw

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#SD42 Reminder: Monday, September 21, is a non-instructional day (Continuing Education classes remain in session). Schools will reopen for students on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

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Welcome back, #SD42! We are kicking off #FridayReads with a hilarious pick from our director of learning, Jennifer Gallop. She recommends “We Don’t Eat Our Classmates” by Ryan T. Higgins to celebrate the start of the school year 📚🦖 Learn more: https://t.co/uPMGNdVxDh

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📣 #SD42 REMINDER: The first day of school is just around the corner. Enjoy your Labour Day long weekend and see you on Tuesday, September 8, 2026! 📚🎒⏰

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🔔 Registration is still open for the fall 2026 semester of @ContinuingEd42! Sign up for in-person or online courses at https://t.co/t35qWIefSY
Find out which courses are available:
🏫 In-person options: https://t.co/22tSwTWL1P
💻 Online options: https://t.co/P6tJGw1fRE

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#SD42 Reminder 📣 Trustee candidate information session is TONIGHT. Join us at the District Education Office (22225 Brown Ave) at 6 pm 🗳️ For more information, visit https://t.co/vvo1ree134

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🧵 Sewing By Hand | Aug. 24–28

Part of Arts On Summer Camps in partnership with @sd42news this beginner-friendly camp at Riverside Centre helps kids learn hand-sewing skills while creating their own projects. No experience needed!

🔗 https://t.co/KTCt0og6Qy

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☀️ Summer isn’t over yet! Arts On Summer Camps, offered in partnership with @sd42news at Riverside Centre in Maple Ridge, still have space in select August week-long camps.

Check out the camps here: 🔗 https://t.co/KTCt0og6Qy