News Stories

The Lost and Found from March has been taken care of and now we have a large number of items that has collected since then. A big thanks to Tasha Mash for helping to sort it out. Some items had names in them and were able to be returned to their owners. The following were not labeled and are very lonely for their people.

Please peruse the pictures below (click on the picture to see the whole thing) and let us know if anything belongs to your child by emailing:

Sparkrock, a leading provider of cloud-based ERP solutions for K-12, is proud to announce a new partnership with Abbotsford School District. Located on the traditional territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation in the heart of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, the school district serves as the largest employer in the city, with over 2,500 employees who are committed to helping over 20,000 students succeed. Under the partnership, they will use Sparkrock 365, an ERP software designed to help streamline finance, human resources, and payroll processes.

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. 

Dear Swift Families,

May has arrived – it is so hard to believe that the end of the school year is just around the corner. It is common this time of year for us to see more unexpected behaviours from students. We appreciate your continued support with reminders of what is expected – also a good night’s sleep always helps!

Students from Abbotsford brought home 5 medals from the Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition, which took place on April 19, 2023, at the Tradex. The competition featured students from across the province showcasing their skills in trades, serving as the next round of competitions following the regionals held in early March. From Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Automotive Service, and TV and Film, students successfully demonstrated their expertise, showcased their mastery of the trade and highlighted their creative talents.

Smile Cookie Week is here, with Tim Hortons announcing that the annual campaign will take place from May 1 – 7 in communities nationwide. In Abbotsford, 100% of the proceeds collected from the sale of the iconic pink and blue smile cookies will go directly to the Abbotsford School District’s “Back to School” event, providing students and families who need extra support with a backpack of school supplies, hygiene products, and food hampers.

Congratulations to our April Star Students! Their Certificates are on the display board for all to see. May is our last Star Student Month so if your child has not yet received a Star Student Certificate, there is still one month to go. All Swift Students are Stars and get a chance to be on our display board.

The March Star Students will have their celebration day on Tuesday, May 9.

Following a comprehensive search process, the Abbotsford Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Nosek to the position of Superintendent of Schools & CEO for the Abbotsford School District.

While we hope that sunny beautiful weather is around the corner – please remember to continue to send clothes for rainy weather – we know the rain isn’t over yet! There are many days where we have wet kids because they don’t have their gear with them. Please help them remember to bring it along as they leave the house in the morning.

Dear Swift Families,

Welcome back! It has been wonderful to see everyone back and hear laughter in the hallways. As we begin Term 3, it is a great time to set new goals to finish off this school year.