News Stories

Graphic showing school icons and text that reads "Happy World Teachers Day" BNR - 2024 World Teachers Day
October 4, 2024

#AbbySchools Recognizes Teachers for World Teachers’ Day

On October 5th, the Abbotsford School District joins the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, a special occasion to honour the dedication and passion of educators who play an essential role in shaping the future. Teachers are the driving force behind student success, and in Abbotsford, they are at the heart of creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment for over 20,000 students.

Graphic showing school icons and text that reads "Happy World Teachers Day" BNR - 2024 World Teachers Day
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September 25, 2024

Highlights - Board Meeting - September 24, 2024

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting.

*Please note that the beginning portion of the board meeting was not recorded due to technical errors.

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August 29, 2024

Welcome Back! A Message from the Board of Education

Welcome to the 2024/25 School Year!

As we approach the start of the new school year on September 3rd, the Abbotsford School District is excited to welcome over 20,000 students and nearly 3,000 dedicated staff members back to our schools.

Group of Leaders from local First Nations, Metis community and district representatives, hold up their signed copies of the new enhancement agreement Indigenous Enhancement Agreement Signing 2024
July 3, 2024

Abbotsford School District Signs Updated Enhancement Agreement for Indigenous Students

In a continued commitment to supporting the educational success and cultural identity of Indigenous students, the Abbotsford School District has signed the 2025-2030 Enhancement Agreement for Indigenous Students. The signing took place during a luncheon event on June 17, 2024, attended by representatives from the Semáth First Nation, Mathxwí First Nation, Fraser Valley Métis Association, the Abbotsford Board of Education, and district leaders, staff, and students.

Group of Leaders from local First Nations, Metis community and district representatives, hold up their signed copies of the new enhancement agreement Indigenous Enhancement Agreement Signing 2024
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June 26, 2024

End of Year Message from Minister Singh

As summer break approaches, Minister Rachna Singh, Ministry of Education and Child Care, expresses her gratitude to everyone in the education system for their hard work and the milestones they have reached during the 2023-2024 school year.

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June 18, 2024

Abbotsford School District Celebrates 2024 Retirees

The Abbotsford School District proudly celebrated its 2024 retirees with a memorable retirement dinner on June 5, 2024, at the Clarion Hotel. This special event celebrated the outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication of those retiring from education leadership, operations management, administration, teaching, and support staff roles.

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June 6, 2024

Abbotsford School District Expands Support Staff Appreciation Day

The Abbotsford School District is excited to announce the expansion of its annual appreciation day to include all support staff, now designated as Support Staff Appreciation Day. This special day, first introduced last year as Instructional Support Staff Appreciation Day, is dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of Educational Assistants, Youth Care Workers, International Student Liaisons, Indigenous Support Workers, Custodians, Administrative Assistants, and all other support staff members that contribute to the success of our organization.

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