School District No. 35 (Langley) is now accepting submissions from the public for the name of the new secondary school in the Willoughby area.  The school is scheduled to open in Fall 2019, at 7633 – 202A Street.  Names should reflect the geographical area or names of prominent persons, including deceased persons. Submissions should include…

Presentation: Every Child Matters – Orange Shirt Day District Principal of Aboriginal Education Michael Morgan and the District’s Red Hawk Drummers providing some context and information on Orange Shirt Day and how the students of Langley were participating in various events on Friday, September 29th. Programs around the district include assemblies, ‘reconciliation walks’ and art…

The Langley School District Board of Education is pleased to announce that Mr. Gord Stewart has been contracted as Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Stewart has been the Acting Superintendent since May 2016. Board Chair Rob McFarlane shared the news after the Board of Education’s September in camera meeting. Chair McFarlane went on to say, “as…

Walnut Grove Secondary student Ethan Eigenfeldt won top prize at the annual WorkSafe BC Student Video Contest 2017 for his film “Find Your Voice” and it has recently been announced that his film has gone on to win the national contest and be nominated into the international contest. Ethan’s film began as an entry into…

Langley, BC – Secretary-Treasurer David Green is leaving the Langley School District to accept the position of Secretary-Treasurer of the Vancouver School Board, effective September 1, 2017. Mr. Green has served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Langley School District since 2010 and has been instrumental in shifting the District from a deficit to a surplus financial…

When the project began, the hill outside of Alex Hope Elementary was a mess, as described by now retired principal, Kelly Paddock. It was covered in blackberry brambles. A vision was then put into place for the removal of the bramble and the building of a garden in their place. The improvements began with the award…

The end of the year celebrations finished on June 29th across the Langley District. For many schools, it means an assembly and a recognition of achievement for the year gone by. However, for some school principals, it was also the passing of a torch. It was such a year for Frank Roberto at Gordon Greenwood,…

Justin Armstrong was only one example of success from the Trades programs at the Langley School District. He had an aptitude for science and math, but dropped out of grade 11 to work. He then headed back to finish his schooling. During this time, he was recruited for the plumbing program by teacher, Jeff Dickson. Since graduating the…

The first ever graduating class of U-Connect celebrated their convocation this afternoon with a banquet coming later in the evening. Though only 12 students strong – this year – the graduating class is obviously close-knit and supportive of each other. Congratulations graduates!

Presentation: Spindle Whorl Unveiling/Recognition of National Aboriginal Day Members of the Kwantlen First Nation, including Hereditary Chief Marilyn Gabriel, attended the School Board Meeting on the eve of National Aboriginal Day to address the Board and to unveil the Spindle Whorl carving that will travel to various locations around the district as a learning tool…