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Andrea Wildeman has spent 27 years serving students and staff in the Abbotsford School District, first as a teacher and now as Principal at Dormick Park Elementary School. Over nearly three decades, the relationships she has built and the support she has received along the way have helped shape a career rooted in connection, care and lifelong learning.

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At the Abbotsford School District, we believe in celebrating the individuals who truly make a difference in our educational community. We are thrilled to announce that the Abbotsford News has published their annual edition honouring Abbotsford's Heroes in Education. These remarkable educators, selected through nominations from our community members, exemplify dedication and passion for nurturing the minds of our students. 

How students experience math matters. Across the Abbotsford School District, educators are helping students build confidence in numeracy through hands-on, collaborative, and engaging learning experiences.

Building on the BC curriculum, the district’s numeracy framework supports students in developing deeper understanding by encouraging them to think critically, communicate their reasoning, explore different strategies, and apply math to real-life situations.

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 there were some technical difficulties with the microphones during this meeting.

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.

Abbotsford School District elementary and middle school students recently stepped beyond the classroom to learn more about the local services, community spaces and public institutions that support the city they call home.

As part of the civic field trip experience, students visited several community locations, including the Abbotsford School District School Board Office, Abbotsford Police Department, Abbotsford Fire Rescue Services, Abbotsford City Hall, Fraser Valley Regional Library, and The Reach Gallery Museum.

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. 

Recently, at the Semá:th First Nation Longhouse, an Honouring Ceremony took place for the 2026 Indigenous Role Models. Here’s a look at each of our role models, along with an inspirational quote from each individual. Role model posters will be displayed at school sites for everyone to explore and learn more about each student.

Lauryn Palfrey (Métis) | Rick Hansen Secondary

A wise man I know once told me that the most effective medicine for the sickness of self-pity is to lose ourselves in the service of others. And I try to emulate that in my everyday life.

An incredible honour has put a spotlight on Abbotsford School District’s Superintendent. Dr. Nathan Ngieng has received the King Charles III Coronation Medal, a historic recognition that celebrates significant contributions to community, service, and Canada. This achievement not only recognizes his nearly three decades of dedication to education, but also reflects the values of innovation, integrity, and student-centred leadership that he demonstrates every day.