H D Stafford Middle

About

H.D. Stafford Middle School is located at 20441 Grade Cres, Langley, BC V3A 4J8 in the City of Langley. The school serves students from the catchment-area elementary schools of Blacklock Fine Arts, Douglas Park, James Hill, Nicomekl, Simonds and Uplands. It emphasizes supporting middle years students’ academic, emotional, social, and physical development through engaging learning opportunities.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Langley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 6-8

Phone: 604 534-9285

Email: jhantke@sd35.bc.ca

Principal: John Hantke

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports - The school describes a “rich history of successful athletic programs,” encouraging students to develop as “student athletes” and be part of a team. HDSMS participates in the Eastern Valley Athletics Association (EVAA) within Langley School District #35. Student support / counselling & mental health School counselling is available through Langley School District and can include individual, group, and class support focused on personal/social development, goal setting, and school-related problem-solving. Counselling is confidential with specific exceptions (e.g., safety concerns, child protection, legal requirements). Families are directed to contact their school directly to access counselling services. Student support / learning support & inclusive services Langley School District Learning Support Services provides support to nurture and empower learners through inclusive environments and equitable access to resources. District services listed include school psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy/physiotherapy, supports for deaf/hard of hearing and visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services. The district also notes Student Support Services work related to school safety, emergency preparedness, critical incident response, mental health support, student intervention, and diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives.

School Culture and Expectations

H.D. Stafford Middle School states a focus on helping middle years students develop academically, emotionally, socially, and physically while engaging them in exciting learning opportunities. At the district level, Student Support Services describes a focus on creating a safe, caring, and compassionate learning environment and highlights diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Langley School District provides bus registration and eligibility guidance, including a middle school walk limit of 3.2 km for determining “eligible” riders. Families are directed to use the district’s online eligibility tool and then complete online registration (eligible or courtesy rider, as applicable); questions can be emailed to transportation@sd35.bc.ca. The district also outlines transportation eligibility information for riders with diverse abilities and for International Student Program riders.

Enrollment

For district Programs of Choice (application required), families are directed to the district’s choice program registration page and the APOC website to check application status. The district notes that transportation is not provided for students attending choice programs.