Pitt Meadows Secondary School in Pitt Meadows, B.C., is serving only a Light Lunch on Fridays because of a staffing shortage, according to the school’s website. The change means students have fewer food options at the end of the week.
The school’s notice says, “Friday: Light Lunch due to staffing shortage.” Pitt Meadows Secondary has about 895 students enrolled and room for 1,100.
The lunch change comes as School District 42 faces budget pressure. District budget documents say the cost of delivering kindergarten to Grade 12 programs is rising faster than provincial funding, and the board is projecting operating shortfalls of $1.44 million in 2026-27, $2.12 million in 2027-28 and $2.02 million in 2028-29.
The district is also looking for casual lunch hour supervisors, which points to wider staffing challenges in support roles. A new Pitt Meadows Secondary is under construction with a provincial investment of more than $143 million and is expected to create 1,100 student seats.
