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This week marks the first anniversary of the announcement of the discovery of over 215 children’s remains at Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, where the former Kamloops Residential School was located. Since then, Indigenous investigations across the country have found evidence of more than 1,800 confirmed unmarked graves at former residential school sites, with thousands more anticipated to be discovered in the months and years ahead. 

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. 

Presentations

Student Presentation: Students from Nights of Music

A few students who participated, accompanied by their school administrators, talked to trustees about their experiences playing for a live audience for the first time in over two years.

The grade 4 and 5 students will once again be participating in the Zone Track Meet. Participation is required for PE evaluation as this is the culminating event of our Track and Field unit. The Meet will be held at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford on Thursday, June 9, 2022. The students will travel by school bus to and from Rotary Stadium.  Schools that are participating in this track meet are:  Mountain, Sandy Hill, Prince Charles, Auguston, Swift, Stenersen and McMillan. 

Congratulations to our April Star Students! 

Div 1 - Willa H., Audrey K., Quinn B.
Div 2 - Ashton M., Annalisse D., Mackenna W.
Div 3 - Kianna J., Paityn S., Addy P.
Div 4 - Jake W., Hana R.
Div 5 - Lily C., Dallas F.
Div 6 - Gain L., Claira M.
Div 7 - Brynlee M., Kenan R.
Div 8 - Victoria D., Olivia F., Emma S.
Div 9 - Caleb B., Erich R.
Div 10 - Chloe W., Ryerson T.
Div 11 - Maya R., Lilah R., Natalie B.
Div 12 - Adeline C., Lily N.
Div 13 - Jessica B., Zachary V.
Div 14 - Sterling R., Ryleigh T.
Div 15 - Logan C., Stella E.

The Abbotsford School District and the Mamel’awt Indigenous Education Centre are proud to announce the 2022 Indigenous Role Models. 

The Indigenous Education Advisory Committee reviewed applications submitted this fall by several remarkable grade 12 Indigenous students from secondary schools throughout the district. These students are acknowledged for connecting to their culture, leadership, and service in their schools and communities, and for their aspirations towards future goals. 

The Abbotsford School District is now accepting submissions from the public for the naming of sports fields located between Colleen & Gordie Howe Middle School and W.J. Mouat Secondary School. At a winter Public Board meeting, Trustees requested that the Secretary-Treasurer commence the process of naming the two sports fields.

Congratualtions to our March Star Students! Their certificates are up on the wall and February's students will be getting their treat next week.

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. 

In accordance with the School Act, the Abbotsford Board of Education must approve a balanced budget by June 30th each year.  The Abbotsford School District is currently preparing its budget for the 2022-23 school year and is inviting employees, families and community members to share their voice in the consultation process. 

As we welcome students and staff back to the classroom returning from Spring break, we will be following the new Provincial COVID-19 Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12. Here’s what you need to know about the updated guidelines.

Effective Monday, March 28, 2022, the following will apply in our district: