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 Board Announces New Elementary School Name Josette Dandurand Elementary

December 11, 2024

Langley, BC – On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, the Langley Board of Education announced the name of the new elementary school in the Northeast Latimer area of Langley. The new school will be named Josette Dandurand Elementary, named for the late Josette Dandurand who was a well-respected, Kwantlen First Nation elder, and cultural presenter in…

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 New student spaces coming quicker to B.C. communities

September 18, 2024

Ten communities will soon have more student spaces as part of the government’s actions to expand schools quicker. Through a $133.5-million investment, the Ministry of Education and Child Care is adding 89 new classrooms, which is the equivalent of 2,185 new seats, to 10 school districts. Communities receiving the new additions include West Kelowna, Langley, Surrey,…

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 Province approves two more Langley schools, addition opens for students

September 9, 2024

LANGLEY – Funding for a new secondary and middle school, on top of a recently completed school addition, will provide approximately 3,000 student spaces for families in the growing Langley community. “As more communities like Langley experience population growth, our government is continuing to invest in our schools,” said Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and…

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 School expansion coming to Langley

June 7, 2024

LANGLEY– The growing community of Langley will gain 200 more student spaces at Nicomekl Elementary school as part of the governments plan to expand schools faster. “As British Columbias population grows, we are finding the best solutions to welcome more students into new classrooms as quickly as possible,” said Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and…

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 Construction underway on new elementary school in Langley

May 22, 2024

LANGLEY– Students and families are one step closer to having a new elementary school with construction starting in the Township of Langleys Willoughby Heights area. “Communities flourish when students have access to safe, quality learning environments close to home,” said Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care. “I am thrilled that this new state-of-the-art…

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 Budget 2024 brings more student spaces to Langley

March 15, 2024

LANGLEY – Two new Langley school projects are planned to move forward as part of Budget 2024, including a new middle school and an addition. “As Langley continues to be one of the fastest-growing communities in the province, our government continues to work to ensure students have access to safe, quality schools that are close…

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 Langley Board of Education Elects Vice-Chair

February 1, 2024

Langley, BC – On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the Board of Education held an election to determine a new Vice-Chair. Trustee Marnie Wilson was elected by acclamation. The Board welcomes Vice-Chair Marnie Wilson in her new role and is pleased to continue to work with Trustee Candy Ashdown who remains as the Board Chair. The…

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 Thousands of new student spaces coming to B.C. schools faster

December 5, 2023

VICTORIA – Twelve new school additions will mean more student spaces as early as the 2024-25 school year in fast-growing communities across the province. “As more families make B.C. their home, we are finding the best solutions to deliver more classrooms as quickly as possible,” said Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care. “We…

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 Construction underway to expand, improve Peter Ewart Middle School

September 14, 2023

LANGLEY – With construction underway, Langley students will soon benefit from a safer and expanded Peter Ewart Middle School. Communities like Langley are growing quickly, and families need schools to grow with them, said Premier David Eby. For years, previous governments failed to plan for this growth and our kids paid the price. Thats why…

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 Langley Secondary expansion increases much-needed student seats

June 9, 2023

LANGLEY – Students in the fast-growing community of Langley will soon benefit from a 300-seat addition at Langley Secondary school to help meet current enrolment and future growth. “Langley is growing quickly and we’re committed to continuing to provide students, families, and staff with the schools and expansions they need,” said Rachna Singh, Minister of…

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