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The Abbotsford School District gathered to celebrate a remarkable group of retirees whose dedication, leadership, and care have helped shape our schools and community for years.

Hosted at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, the annual Retirement Dinner honoured employees from across the district, including teachers, support staff, administrators, operations employees, and district leaders. Together, this year's retirees represent hundreds of years of service dedicated to supporting student success.

Tune in Tuesday June 23rd and watch the 2026 Grad Convocation Live!  Link Below!

https://www.youtube.com/live/t-q2Pfh4HFk

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Keeping kids healthy and safe this summer – tips for parents 

Summer is a time for fun and relaxation. Below are some tips to help your kids stay active, healthy and safe during the summer months.  

Sun protection  

Abbotsford School District teacher and coach Ryan McWhinney was recognized with the Coaching Sports Hall of Fame Award at the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame banquet recently.

The award recognizes coaches who have made a significant impact in high school and community sports.

Recently, more than 75 Grade 12 students from five secondary schools completed the internationally recognized Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) exam.

Offered at multiple levels, from foundational to advanced proficiency, the DELF is a lifetime certification recognized in over 170 countries. It assesses students’ abilities in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in French.

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Vaping is popular among youth. Daily or near-daily use can increase the risk of mental and physical health harm.

In 2023, 26 percent of youth in grades seven through 12 in British Columbia reported having vaped. The most common age that B.C. youth first tried vaping was 13. 

A new collection of student artwork is now on display at The Reach Gallery, continuing a multi-year exploration of identity, culture, and personal story through student art.

Now in its third year, the exhibition features a new set of works created during the current school year by students across the Abbotsford School District and the Fraser Valley. Through visual and digital mediums, students respond to questions of belonging, lived experience, and how culture shapes who they are.

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Physical activity is a necessary requirement for optimal health. Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence helps to develop cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, supports positive social connections and improves mental well-being.  

When Yale Secondary students walked into the Mystery Lab: Cratering at the 48th Annual UBC Physics Olympics, they weren't sure how to begin. The challenge asked teams to design an experiment testing a scientific hypothesis by dropping materials of different weights and observing the impacts they created.

“Try to approach things from different angles,” Grade 12 student Julie said. “From the start, we didn’t know where to start, but after trying out different things, we were able to make headway into the lab.”