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On June 21, 2022, the Abbotsford Board of Education hosted a House Post Honouring Ceremony at Semá:th First Nation longhouse to formally commemorate the carving of three house posts created for the Abbotsford School District. School Trustees, district staff, students and various community members were in attendance to witness the honouring, a traditional and meaningful ceremony in Stó:lō culture.

On June 22, school trustees, district staff, community members, school staff, and students gathered outside Abbotsford Senior Secondary to unveil a newly painted rainbow crosswalk. This student-led initiative has been in the making for over ten years and was constructed through the Panther Pride Club, the school's Gay-Straight-Alliance (GSA). 

Congratulations to our 2022 graduates! We are thrilled to recognize over 1,500 grade 12 students from our secondary schools. From academic excellence to athletic skill-building, artistic achievements to leadership opportunities and community service, the Board of Education has remained committed to providing a world-class, innovative and individualized educational experience for every student.  

The Abbotsford Board of Education awarded the University of the Fraser Valley’s (UFV) Faculty of Science as the 2022 recipient of the Community Matters Award. Nominated by Jas Piche, an educator with the Abbotsford School District, the University of the Fraser Valley plays an integral role in organizing the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair (FVRSF) for students, ensuring they have an opportunity to share and celebrate their work in an authentic, real-world environment.

A $239 million-dollar balanced operating budget for the 2022-2023 school year was approved by the Abbotsford Board of Education on June 14, 2022, at their last public Board meeting for the current school year.

As summer break approaches, Minister Jennifer Whitside, Ministry of Education and Child Care, expresses her gratitude to everyone in the education system for their extraordinary efforts and accomplishments during the 2021-2022 school year.

Thank you letter to school staff

After months of negotiations, the Abbotsford Board of Education failed to reach an agreement with the City of Abbotsford around the artificial turf sports field located at Abbotsford Senior Secondary. At the June 14, 2022 in-camera meeting, the Board determined that the ongoing capital replacement and maintenance costs necessary to maintain the artificial turf sports field Agreement with the city would significantly impact the school district's budget.

Today is a work day for Michael. He makes sure that he leaves himself plenty of time to get ready. Once he’s showered, shaved, and brushed his teeth, he gets dressed for work, making sure that he puts on his name badge. Michael also makes sure that he’s packed his own lunch. When he’s ready to go, he gives himself enough time to get to work so that he won’t be late. Today it’s a nice day, so he’ll walk to work. If it had been raining, his sister would give him a ride, something for which he is grateful.

School among 282 across nation that competed to be ‘Canada’s Most Informed’

W. J. Mouat Secondary in Abbotsford has won a national competition in career exploration.

The Let’s Talk Careers event was held by Skills Canada, Let’s Talk Science and ChatterHigh to engage students in career discovery and exploration.

The event ran from April 11 to May 20 on the ChatterHigh platform and gave students the opportunity to learn about careers in the skilled trades, technologies and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).

The conclusion of Grade 8 marks a significant milestone in a student's academic career as they look ahead to embark on a new chapter in their educational journey. This year, the Indigenous Education Department created The Paddle Project to honour a middle school student's transition into secondary school. While the project centers around the opportunity to share the teachings of the Stó:lō People, it also provides students with a meaningful and hands-on experience to reflect on their learning journey as they progress in life.