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Across the Abbotsford School District, many elementary schools bring holiday spirit to life by hosting school-based holiday gift shops. These temporary shops give students the opportunity to choose small, affordable gifts for their families while learning meaningful lessons about gratitude, empathy, and generosity.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Pat McDermott, our dedicated crossing guard at ASIA North Poplar, who has been named one of Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guards for 2025 by Parachute Canada.

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Don’t skip your influenza (flu) shot this year: Fraser Health is reminding everyone that immunization makes a difference. The vaccine shields against several strains of flu and helps lessen the impact of emerging variants, like H3N2.

A high school sewing class, a staff-supported home in Chilliwack and a hospital in Mbingo, Cameroon now share an unexpected connection through a simple but impactful idea: turning leftover fabric into essential care items.

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.

The Abbotsford School District is pleased to announce Steve Stobbe's appointment as the new IT Director, effective December 1, 2025. 

Steve is a familiar face to many in Abbotsford. He previously served as Manager of IT Infrastructure from 2020 to 2023 before moving to the Surrey School District, where he took on the role of Director of Cybersecurity. His return to Abbotsford reflects a strong alignment between his expertise and the District’s vision for secure, efficient, and innovative learning environments.

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Keep your child healthy during winter

As the chilly winter season approaches, there are things you can do to help keep your children healthy and well.  

Get ready for winter at home and in the community

Abbotsford Senior Secondary students recently earned 41 medals, including more than 20 gold, after competing at the prestigious World Scholar’s Cup Tournament of Champions (TOC) at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut!

The students qualified for the TOC by advancing through the Regional Round in Vancouver and the Global Round in Bangkok, placing them among the top 15 per cent of teams worldwide. This year’s tournament brought together approximately 500 teams from more than 70 countries to compete in Debate, Writing, the Scholar’s Challenge and the Scholar’s Bowl.