News Stories

Hello, Abby Schools community!

We are pleased to introduce you to our new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Nathan Ngieng. Please enjoy his welcome back message below.

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. 

This National Accessibility Week, we took time to highlight the many ways our schools can become more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for all students—regardless of ability.

Throughout the week, we shared:

• Tips for supporting students with hearing differences, from improving classroom acoustics to using captions in virtual meetings.

I'm pleased to have this opportunity to share some highlights from our May 16, 2025, Professional Development (Pro-D) Day, where the Curriculum Department supported educators with their learning across the District. The day featured engaging, practical sessions that motivated teachers and invigorated presenters.  There was strong attendance and positive feedback throughout all sessions.

We're excited to highlight the success of Shared Learning 2025, an event that brought together educators and support staff from across Abbotsford to explore new ways to support our students and improve our schools. The energy was tangible as we gathered to celebrate accomplishments, explore fresh teaching ideas, and discover how technology can help us all learn, grow, and work together.

There is a renewed focus on creating a culture of reading at all our schools through our Library Learning Commons (LLC). The goal is to improve student literacy by fostering a love for reading and integrating literacy strategies across all subjects. Here are some key initiatives we are exploring and implementing at various sites to cultivate a school-wide culture of reading:

Curate Diverse and Engaging Reading Materials

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 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.