News Stories

The accessible playground addition has been in full use since the start of the school year. It has enriched the students playground experience since they can now all play together. We've seen so many smiles of friends reconnecting after the summer. 

Thank you so much for your continued support. 

If you are new to the school, you maybe want to read a couple of the news items below:

Accessible Playground Update1 

Today Cops for Cancer visited Sandy Hill Elementary. The entire school lined up at the front of the school to provide a warm welcome. 

The school made a donation of $100. Cops for Cancer is a fundraising event that includes law enforcement and emergency services personnel who cycle across regions and engage communities en-route. For more information please visit their website. 

On Friday, September 13th,  / vendredi le 13 septembre, we celebrated our back-to-school with a big party, "La fête de la rentrée"!

Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, issued the following statement as students return to school.

As summer winds down, it’s time to gear up for a healthy back-to-school season. Set the stage for a smooth transition back to school. Here are some practical tips to get you started.

Prioritize sleep

Ensuring your child gets enough sleep is an important part of a healthy back-to-school routine. Quality sleep helps with concentration, mood and overall well-being. In the weeks leading up to the start of school, gradually adjust your child’s sleep schedule so they can adapt to the new routine. Aim for nine to 11 hours of quality sleep per night.

Dear Abbotsford School District Families,

I hope you had a fantastic summer break and are as excited as we are about the new school year! Our dedicated staff is eagerly looking forward to welcoming you back. If you're new to our District, we extend a heartfelt welcome!

As we begin the 2024-25 school year, please review the important details outlined below and check out our special welcome back message for our amazing students, families, and staff.

Welcome to the 2024/25 School Year!

As we approach the start of the new school year on September 3rd, the Abbotsford School District is excited to welcome over 20,000 students and nearly 3,000 dedicated staff members back to our schools.

In a continued commitment to supporting the educational success and cultural identity of Indigenous students, the Abbotsford School District has signed the 2025-2030 Enhancement Agreement for Indigenous Students. The signing took place during a luncheon event on June 17, 2024, attended by representatives from the Semáth First Nation, Mathxwí First Nation, Fraser Valley Métis Association, the Abbotsford Board of Education, and district leaders, staff, and students.

As summer break approaches, Minister Rachna Singh, Ministry of Education and Child Care, expresses her gratitude to everyone in the education system for their hard work and the milestones they have reached during the 2023-2024 school year.

Our last Funky Friday dance party included the added fun of glow sticks! 

Total raised throughout the year from the dance parties comes in at $3242.99! Wow! 

And as an added bonus, playground crew arrived this morning and are working on it now.

Thank you for your continued support! Next year fundraising will be for phase 2 of the accessible playground addition.

26June2024: Updated with additional photos. Installation is moving along quickly!