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May 19, 2023

Sparkrock Announces Partnership with Abbotsford School District for ERP Solution

Sparkrock, a leading provider of cloud-based ERP solutions for K-12, is proud to announce a new partnership with Abbotsford School District. Located on the traditional territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation in the heart of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, the school district serves as the largest employer in the city, with over 2,500 employees who are committed to helping over 20,000 students succeed. Under the partnership, they will use Sparkrock 365, an ERP software designed to help streamline finance, human resources, and payroll processes.

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May 9, 2023

Yale Baseball Open House May 28th!

Yale Baseball Academy Open House.  6:30pm Sunday May 28th! Contact mike.ivany@gmail.com for more info. Information session for those interested in joining, as well as those already registered!

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    May 4, 2023

    Abbotsford Students are heading to Skills Canada National Competition

    Students from Abbotsford brought home 5 medals from the Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition, which took place on April 19, 2023, at the Tradex. The competition featured students from across the province showcasing their skills in trades, serving as the next round of competitions following the regionals held in early March. From Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Automotive Service, and TV and Film, students successfully demonstrated their expertise, showcased their mastery of the trade and highlighted their creative talents.

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    May 3, 2023

    Smile Cookie Campaign Supports Abbotsford Students

    Smile Cookie Week is here, with Tim Hortons announcing that the annual campaign will take place from May 1 – 7 in communities nationwide. In Abbotsford, 100% of the proceeds collected from the sale of the iconic pink and blue smile cookies will go directly to the Abbotsford School District’s “Back to School” event, providing students and families who need extra support with a backpack of school supplies, hygiene products, and food hampers.

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    April 18, 2023

    EDI For Youth: Because It Matters

    One of Yale Secondary's Gr. 11 students Samridhi (Ishi) Sharma has a passion for instilling a sense of belonging and inclusiveness in our Youth. Ishi has created YDI for Youth with the goal to promote value and understanding of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in our day-to-day lives.

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    March 30, 2023

    School District launches public consultation for 2023-24 Strategic Plan and Budget cycle

    In accordance with the School Act, the Abbotsford Board of Education must approve a balanced budget by June 30th each year. The Abbotsford School District is currently preparing its budget for the 2023-24 school year and is inviting employees, families and community members to share their voice in the consultation process. 

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