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The guide to child and mental health is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Support your child’s mental health

Mental health is a key component of healthy child and youth development, and also has an impact on their relationships and their performance in school.

How can parents support positive mental health?

The guide to winter health is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Keeping your child healthy during winter

As the chilly winter season is upon us, there’s a few extra things you can do to help keep your children healthy and well. Navigate this season with these essential tips.

Bundle up for the cold

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.

The guide to vision, hearing and dental screenings and youth clinics is brought to you by Fraser Health.

As Halloween approaches, students and staff across the Abbotsford School District are excited to celebrate with costumes, creativity, and community spirit. To ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive Halloween for everyone, we encourage families to keep the following tips in mind:

Respecting Diversity in Costumes

Halloween is a time for fun and imagination, and we want to make sure our costumes reflect respect and consideration for all cultures, beliefs, and identities. Costumes should avoid elements that might cause harm or offend others, including:

From October 24 to 27, Yale Secondary School was buzzing with energy as it welcomed over 400 students and educators for the annual BC Student Leadership Conference (BCSLC). With participants from 34 schools across British Columbia—and even one from Alberta—the event marked a remarkable gathering of future leaders, igniting conversations on personal growth, community impact, and leadership development.

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.

The Abbotsford School District is proud to announce the launch of a new and enriching resource on each of its school websites: dedicated school history pages that delve into the fascinating origins of our school’s names.

On October 5th, the Abbotsford School District joins the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, a special occasion to honour the dedication and passion of educators who play an essential role in shaping the future. Teachers are the driving force behind student success, and in Abbotsford, they are at the heart of creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment for over 20,000 students.

The guide to Respiratory season and fall immunizations is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Respiratory illnesses tend to increase as we spend more time indoors. Common colds, the flu and COVID-19 spread through tiny droplets as people who are sick breathe, talk, cough or sneeze. When other people breathe in or touch these droplets and then their eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands they may become sick.