History

Our roots

Celebrating our

Legacy

1956

  • Haney-Pitt Meadows Christian School

Haney-Pitt Meadows Christian School (now Maple Ridge Christian School) started in 1956 with just 28 students and two teachers: a married couple Mr. and Mrs. Ayers, who were dedicated to providing a safe environment for students where students can grow in their faith and education.

Maple Ridge Christian School was first called Haney-Pitt Meadows Christian School. It started with two classrooms, grades 1-7 in the basement of the old Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church at Dewdney Trunk Road and 5th Avenue (now 216 Street).

1957

  • Second Building

The school started as an idea from a group of Dutch Christian immigrants in the early 1950s. It moved to a new building at McNeil and Harris Road in Pitt Meadows were it remained for four years. Enrolment at the time was 38 students.

1956-1959

  • A Vision for Faith and Education

HPMCS’ first classes with Mr. Ayers and Mrs. Ayers