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When Yale Secondary students walked into the Mystery Lab: Cratering at the 48th Annual UBC Physics Olympics, they weren't sure how to begin. The challenge asked teams to design an experiment testing a scientific hypothesis by dropping materials of different weights and observing the impacts they created.

“Try to approach things from different angles,” Grade 12 student Julie said. “From the start, we didn’t know where to start, but after trying out different things, we were able to make headway into the lab.”

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.

A student from W.J. Mouat Secondary is being recognized for his leadership and commitment to giving back through school and community initiatives.

The latest Community Bulletin from the Abbotsford School District highlights great opportunities for students and families across our community. This online resource features a wide range of community events, programs, services, and activities submitted to the district to share with our families.

In line with AP 301-2 - Access to Students, our Community Bulletin is dedicated to fostering connections that enrich and enhance student learning and well-being.

Across the Abbotsford School District, educators are working together to ensure every student is supported and moving forward in their learning. One of the ways schools are doing this is through FACES on the Data, a collaborative process that keeps real students, not just numbers, at the centre of decision-making.

The following article is brought to you by Fraser Health.

The spring season is approaching which means warmer weather and more outdoor activities. It’s also an opportunity to foster new healthy habits for our children. Here are five practical tips for school-aged kids to make the most of this season.  

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École Clearbrook Elementary recently brought a taste of winter tradition to the school community during its annual Carnaval de Québec celebration.

Throughout the week, students took part in festive activities that celebrated French culture and community spirit. Highlights included a PAC-hosted pancake breakfast, where families and staff gathered to enjoy a warm start to the day, as well as a special visit from Bonhomme, a beloved symbol of Carnaval.

The Abbotsford School District is proud to present the outstanding staff who received this year’s ABC Awards of Excellence celebration. Together, let's honour excellence in teaching, leadership, service, teamwork, and district-wide impact. 

Years of Service

45 Years

• Joan Erickson

40 Years

• Donna Klemets​, Diana Mcallister​

35 Years

Schools across the Abbotsford School District were filled with pink today as students and staff united to stand against bullying and promote kindness, respect, and inclusion.

At McMillan Elementary School, members of the Joy and Kindness Club began the morning with colourful chalk art at the front of the school, reminding everyone walking in that kindness is cool. Their messages set the tone for Pink Shirt Day and reflected the heart behind their club’s work.

For more than three decades, Dean Fetterly has been a familiar and steady presence at Abbotsford Senior Secondary. Now in his 33rd year with the Abbotsford School District, Dean reflects on a career shaped by relationships, opportunity, and a deep sense of belonging.