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Cover page for a community bulletin featuring a smooth multicolored gradient background in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and pink. Centered white text reads “Community Bulletin.” Below, a dark gray rounded label contains the text “September-October 2026.” The design is clean and modern with no other images or graphics.
September 24, 2026

Community Bulletin Sept-Oct 2026

The latest Community 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 - Access to Students, our Community Bulletin is dedicated to fostering connections that enrich and enhance student learning and well-being.

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Cover page for a community bulletin featuring a smooth multicolored gradient background in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and pink. Centered white text reads “Community Bulletin.” Below, a dark gray rounded label contains the text “September-October 2026.” The design is clean and modern with no other images or graphics.
Group of many kids playing on a school turf soccer field with the school in the background.
September 23, 2026

City and School District Approve Joint Use Agreement

The Abbotsford School District and City of Abbotsford have approved a new Master Joint Use Agreement, strengthening our long-standing partnership and improving access to shared facilities and recreational opportunities across the community.  

The updated agreement provides designated times for City programs and community organizations to use specific school gymnasiums, creating greater certainty around community access. It also removes fees for items such as skate and helmet rentals during school visits, helping reduce barriers to participation for children and youth.  

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Group of School trustees portrait photo with text that reads "Board Meeting" and "September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM"
September 23, 2026

Highlights - Board Meeting - September 22, 2026

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. 

*Please note that audio quality may be limited during certain segments of the livestream due to technical difficulties.

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Group of School trustees portrait photo with text that reads "Board Meeting" and "September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM"
Three elementary students sitting on a rock, eating french fries.
September 22, 2026

Student Leadership Shines at Sandy Hill’s Third Annual Fête de la Rentrée

For the third year, Sandy Hill Elementary welcomed the school year with its annual Fête de la rentrée, bringing together more than 400 students to celebrate French language, culture and community.

Mme Rodriguez once again took the lead in organizing the event, with French Immersion Grade 5 students playing an important role as volunteers. Students helped lead activities and welcome their peers throughout the celebration.

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Decorated RV bus parked, with a sandwich board sign sitting out that reads "Bear Bus"
September 21, 2026

Abbotsford School District’s Bear Bus Rolls Into the Community

The Bear Bus is officially on the move! 

This past weekend, families and community members joined Abbotsford School District’s Early Learning Team at the Sweeney Early Years Centre for the grand opening of the Bear Bus, a new mobile early learning program bringing play, literacy, culture, wellness and connection directly to children and families across Abbotsford. 

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Group of people standing in front of a wall of Indigenous artwork. Two of the people blanketed as an honouring.
September 18, 2026

Trustees Honoured by Indigenous Education Council

Two long-serving members of the Abbotsford Board of Education were recognized with a special honour this week for their years of service and commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.

Board Chair Stan Petersen, who has served as a trustee for 15 years, and Vice Chair Shirley Wilson, who has served for 21 years, were blanketed by members of the Abbotsford School District’s Indigenous Education Council (IEC).

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Nathan 2026-2027 Welcome Back
September 8, 2026

Welcome Back to the 2026-27 School Year!

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! A new school year brings with it a renewed sense of energy and excitement across our schools. We are looking forward to welcoming our students back and supporting them as they learn, grow and take on new opportunities this year.

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Nathan 2026-2027 Welcome Back