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Children in Halloween costumes at the door entrance of an old house iStock Image - Halloween
October 30, 2024

Halloween Safety and Inclusivity in #AbbySchools

As Halloween approaches, students and staff across the Abbotsford School District are excited to celebrate with costumes, creativity, and community spirit. To ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive Halloween for everyone, we encourage families to keep the following tips in mind:

Respecting Diversity in Costumes

Halloween is a time for fun and imagination, and we want to make sure our costumes reflect respect and consideration for all cultures, beliefs, and identities. Costumes should avoid elements that might cause harm or offend others, including:

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Group photo of BCSLC attendees in the gymnasium. 2024 BCSLC
October 28, 2024

BC Student Leadership Conference Inspires 400+ Participants

From October 24 to 27, Yale Secondary School was buzzing with energy as it welcomed over 400 students and educators for the annual BC Student Leadership Conference (BCSLC). With participants from 34 schools across British Columbia—and even one from Alberta—the event marked a remarkable gathering of future leaders, igniting conversations on personal growth, community impact, and leadership development.

Group photo of BCSLC attendees in the gymnasium. 2024 BCSLC
Indigenous Youth stands on stage, acknowledged for their design for APD shoulder flash. APD Celebrates local Indigenous youth creativity.
October 7, 2024

Celebrating local Indigenous Youth Creativity

In 2023, the Abbotsford Police Department launched a contest inviting local Indigenous youth from our school district to design a shoulder flash that would represent their heritage, family, and community values. The initiative aimed to reflect the attributes they wished to see in their police force.

The response was positively overwhelming, with over 40 submissions of artwork received. On Truth and Reconciliation Day in 2023, these submissions were displayed in the AbbyPD lobby, where the public was invited to vote for their favorite design.

Indigenous Youth stands on stage, acknowledged for their design for APD shoulder flash. APD Celebrates local Indigenous youth creativity.
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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October 1, 2024

Protect your children from respiratory illnesses this winter

The guide to Respiratory season and fall immunizations is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Respiratory illnesses tend to increase as we spend more time indoors. Common colds, the flu and COVID-19 spread through tiny droplets as people who are sick breathe, talk, cough or sneeze. When other people breathe in or touch these droplets and then their eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands they may become sick.

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Light blue overlay of a picture with the school board office in the background with the logo in the center. Abby Blue - Cover Image
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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