Listening, learning for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 4, 2023Last week was one of learning and reflection across the Langley School District, as students and staff spent time listening and furthering their knowledge about Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which was observed Sept. 30. Orange Shirt Day, which was started 10 years ago and has become an annual…
Read moreStatement regarding National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day and Lowered Flags for Sto:lo Nations
September 29, 2023Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff: As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we are sharing this important message with the community. As a school community, we are saddened by last week’s news of the initial findings linked to the former residential schools and hospital sites in the Fraser…
Read more‘Emotional’ Ceremony Held To Celebrate New Rugby Academy
September 27, 2023A ceremony last week to unveil a logo and uniforms for D.W. Poppy Secondary’s new rugby academy included Kwantlen First Nation drummers, speakers and even a few tears, as students and staff alike spoke about what the program – and the event itself – meant to them and the school. The event, held Thursday, Sept….
Read moreBoard Meeting: September 19, 2023
September 18, 2023Agenda National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Board Chair Candy Ashdown made an announcement to acknowledge the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. The Board wore orange shirts in light of the acknowledgment. Ashdown explained the significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and described it as…
Read moreAccessibility Plan 2023-2026
September 13, 2023In June 2021, the Government of British Columbia passed the Accessible British Columbia Act which aimed to provide a framework to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. As a result, public sector organizations, including school districts, are required to create an accessibility committee, an accessibility plan, and a mechanism with which to receive public…
Read moreFoundation Golf Tournament raises $98,000 for District Students
September 6, 2023130 golfers teed off for a good cause Aug. 30 at the Langley School District Foundation’s 16th annual fundraising golf tournament at Newlands Golf and Country Club. The event brought together people from the School District community, volunteers and members of the local business community, all in support of the Foundation’s effort to raise funds…
Read moreHave a Successful School Year!
September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff We are thrilled to welcome back all of our students, staff, and families to our schools. We hope you have had a safe, restful, and memorable break. As we start the new school year, we reflect on those members of our community and their loved ones who…
Read moreA Welcome Back Message from the Board of Education
September 5, 2023The Langley Board of Education would like to welcome back all our students, staff, and families, both returning and new. We hope you all had a healthy, relaxing, and fun summer break and are energized and excited for the new school year ahead. September is always a busy time across the District, and we, as…
Read moreEnhancing Our School Spaces
September 5, 2023If 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…
Read moreSchoolMessenger Notification System in Langley Schools
August 21, 2023The 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…
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