News Stories

Boys Cross Country Boys Cross Country
September 23, 2025

Cross Country Meet #1

Our Grade 4 and 5 Cross Country team held their first meet on Monday at Bateman Park. Well done Suns! Next meet is Monday October 6th. 

Boys Cross Country Boys Cross Country
Students with their bucket fillers Students with their bucket fillers
September 22, 2025

Division 9 and 13 Bucket Fillers

Students from Mrs. Adi's Kindergarten class, along with their buddies in Mrs. A. Hall's class, helped spread kindness and fill the buckets of all the special and hard-working adults at Sandy Hill!

Students with their bucket fillers Students with their bucket fillers
Students in Front of Sandy Hill Students in Front of Sandy Hill
September 17, 2025

Fête de la Rentree

In celebration of returning back to school Sandy Hill Elementary enjoyed a fun morning of games and activities. Staff and students in Grade's 1 through 5 were treated to their choice of fries or poutine and kindergarten students were given a special treat.

Students in Front of Sandy Hill Students in Front of Sandy Hill
September 2, 2025

Welcome to the 2025/26 School Year!

The start of a new school year always brings a sense of energy and possibility. On September 2nd, more than 20,000 students will walk through the doors of our 46 schools, supported by 3,000 staff who are ready to guide, inspire, and celebrate their growth this year. The Abbotsford Board of Education is excited to see what this year will bring for our students-new learning, new friendships, and new opportunities to thrive. 

Lisa Burdeyny Lisa Burdeyny
August 13, 2025

Congratulating Lisa Burdeyny - New Assistant Superintendent

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Burdeyny as Assistant Superintendent, effective immediately.

Lisa has been an integral part of the Abbotsford School District since 1994, serving in a variety of roles that span both school-based and district-level leadership. Her career has included teaching positions at Abbotsford Middle and Senior Secondary Schools; serving as Vice Principal at Yale and Abbotsford Senior Secondary Schools; Principal at Rick Hansen Secondary School; and, most recently, District Principal, Human Resources.

Lisa Burdeyny Lisa Burdeyny
Peter Neale
August 5, 2025

Peter Neale Appointed New Secretary-Treasurer

We are pleased to announce and welcome Peter Neale as our new Secretary-Treasurer, effective August 1, 2025.

Mr. Neale brings more than two decades of leadership in school district finance and administration, having served as Secretary-Treasurer in several districts across Alberta and British Columbia. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified School Business Official, he is widely respected for his strategic financial leadership, commitment to transparency, and collaborative approach to governance.

Peter Neale
Grade 5 Leaving Ceremony
June 25, 2025

Thank you for a wonderful year!

A heartfelt thank you for all your support throughout the year. Reading at home, helping with homework, volunteering for field trips, grade 5 committees and special events, purchasing hot lunch and popcorn, all contribute to the school community.

A special thank you to our PAC executives who you may see around the school volunteering but also have many behind the scene roles. 

Grade 5 Leaving Ceremony
Pete Nuij
June 16, 2025

Pete Nuij Joins District as New Assistant Superintendent

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Nuij as Assistant Superintendent, effective June 16, 2025.

With more than two decades of experience in public education, Pete brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his new role. He has served as a teacher, school-based administrator, District Principal, Director of Instruction, and most recently, Associate Superintendent of Education Services with the Vancouver School Board.

Pete Nuij