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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 ������Ƶ 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 ������Ƶ 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.

Students at Dr. Thomas A. Swift Elementary demonstrated meaningful compassion and peer support during a school-wide, student-led “Break the Rules Day” fundraiser in support of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

What if a school year could be more than milestones and metrics? What if it could capture thousands of moments where curiosity sparks, confidence grows, and students begin to see who they can become?

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Respiratory illness season is here, but you don’t have to feel uncertain about where to turn if you have a sick child. This winter, skip the guesswork: learn about the care options available for your child so they can get better sooner. Knowing your choices can save time and reduce stress.

In the spirit of Remembrance Day, students at Mt. Lehman Elementary wrote and decorated over 100 handwritten letters to Canadian soldiers serving overseas.

During a special school presentation on November 7, students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 sang O Canada, stood for The Last Post, and proudly shared their cards with Sgt. David Scrivens of the Canadian Armed Forces.