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Recently, the District’s Curriculum Department partnered with Melissa Epp, Máthxwi Education Co-ordinator, and the Indigenous Education Department to host a Máthxwi Family Literacy Night. The evening brought together Máthxwi families and staff from both the Abbotsford and Langley School Districts in a shared commitment to student learning.

At the recent British Columbia School Trustees Association Annual General Meeting, several of Abbotsford’s long-serving trustees were recognized for their dedicated service to public education.

Vice Chair Shirley Wilson received a Lifetime Achievement recognition, honouring her longstanding commitment and leadership in support of student success.

Each year, the Abbotsford School District hosts the Bridging the Gap event, bringing together students, families, staff, and community partners to strengthen support for individuals of diverse abilities.

Through shared learning and meaningful connection, the event highlights the importance of inclusive, student-centred environments where every learner is valued and supported to succeed.

Drum beats and rhythmic footwork echoed through school gyms across the district in recent days as students, staff, and families came together to celebrate Vaisakhi, a spring festival celebrated by many in the Sikh community and across cultures, marking renewal, harvest, and new beginnings.

In Abbotsford, where Sikh families are an important and valued part of the community, these celebrations reflect the lived experiences and identities of many students and families across the district.

For 30 years, Chauntel Ewert has supported students across the Abbotsford School District, helping them build confidence and discover that math can be engaging and enjoyable.

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The Dancers of Damelahamid, an internationally recognized Indigenous dance company, recently brought their performance In Abundance to schools across the Abbotsford School District. The photos featured here are from their presentation at Abbotsford Traditional School (ATS) and Clearbrook Elementary, one of many schools that welcomed the group.

At W.J. Mouat Secondary, the Benevolent Nerds Club is helping students succeed through compassion, collaboration and peer support.

Led by Grade 11 and 12 volunteers, the club offers tutoring during lunch and after school in subjects like math, English and French. As a student-led extracurricular, it creates an engaging opportunity for students to take initiative while supporting their peers.

Students at Chief Dan George Middle School recently explored ethnobotany, the study of plants through Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological teachings.

The learning experience connected students with the natural environment while integrating multiple subject areas, including social studies, science, English language arts, and mathematics.

When Claire Apostolopoulos began her journey with the Abbotsford School District in January 2000, she could not have imagined the many classrooms, students and creative sparks that would fill the next 25 years.

Now teaching Art and Social Studies at Robert Bateman Secondary School, Claire is being recognized for 25 Years of Service and a career dedicated to helping students discover their abilities, build confidence and experience the joy of learning.