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Dear Abbotsford School District Families,

I hope you had a fantastic summer break and are as excited as we are about the new school year! Our dedicated staff is eagerly looking forward to welcoming you back. If you're new to our District, we extend a heartfelt welcome!

As we begin the 2024-25 school year, please review the important details outlined below and check out our special welcome back message for our amazing students, families, and staff.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Congratulations to our LAST group of Star Students of 2023-2024! They will have their Star Student Celebration on Tuesday, June 25th.

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.

Dear Swift Families,

How is it that June is already here? There are many activities going on. School wide activities can be found on the website.  For Field Trips and other class based activities – keep an eye on your SchoolCash account and information sent home from teachers!

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Keeping kids healthy and safe this summer – tips for parents

As summer approaches, excitement levels rise in anticipation for outdoor adventures, sports and family vacations. Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it’s also a time to prioritize health and well-being. Below are some tips to help your kids stay active, healthy and safe during the summer months.