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Brighten Path
November 6, 2026

Brighten the Path to School

As the mornings get darker this winter, we're inviting our Abbotsford community to help make the journey to school a little brighter.

On November 8, coinciding with Diwali, the Festival of Lights, we're launching our Brighten the Path to School campaign. We're encouraging residents and businesses to turn on their existing outdoor lights during the morning school commute to bring a little extra light and warmth to neighbourhoods across Abbotsford.

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Brighten Path
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November 2, 2026

Screen Use

The information is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Why does screen time matter?

Children and families are increasingly spending time on screens such as TVs, computers, tablets, smartphones and gaming devices. Too much screen time can take away from activities that are essential for healthy development, like spending time with family and friends, playing outdoors and getting a good night’s sleep.

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2026 BC Student Leadership Conference at Yale
November 2, 2026

2026 BC Student Leadership Conference at Yale Secondary

More than 400 students and teachers gathered at Yale Secondary for the 2026 BC Student Leadership Conference, welcoming participants from across British Columbia as well as Toronto, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Over several days, students connected with peers, heard from inspiring keynote speakers, participated in workshops and completed community service activities. The conference also gave students opportunities to exchange ideas they could bring back to strengthen their own schools and communities.

 

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2026 BC Student Leadership Conference at Yale
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October 5, 2026

Keep your children free from respiratory illnesses this winter

The information is brought to you by Fraser Health.

As the weather gets colder and more time is spent indoors, we are more likely to get sick with things like colds, flu or COVID-19 because these illnesses spread more easily in enclosed spaces.

Everyone should take these steps to protect themselves and limit the spread of respiratory illnesses: 

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October 2, 2026

National Custodian Day: Care in Every Corner

Today, on National Custodian Day, we proudly recognize and thank the dedicated custodians who help make Abbotsford School District schools and facilities clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for students, staff, and families.

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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.