More classrooms and teachers have been added in B.C. for the current school year. (Black Press files)

More classrooms and teachers have been added in B.C. for the current school year. (Black Press files)

Web poll: Are you ready to for back-to-school?

The first day is Tuesday, Sept. 4.

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The first day back to school for students in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is Tuesday, Sept. 4.


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