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New Leaders New Leaders
June 20, 2025

New HR Programs

We have had a busy year in HR in terms of service delivery as well as new program launches.  This year we launched three re-imagined leadership programs: 

  1. New Leaders Induction - a yearlong program for all of our newly promoted, or new to the district leaders

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New Leaders New Leaders
April 14, 2025

Celebrating Completion of the What’s In a Name? Legacy Project

The Abbotsford School District, in collaboration with the Abbotsford School District Retired Teachers Association (ADRTA) Heritage Committee, is proud to celebrate the completion of the What’s In a Name? legacy project—an initiative that brings to life the rich history behind local school names. 

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January 21, 2025

ABC Recognition Program: 2024/2025 Nominees & Recipients

We are thrilled to announce the nominees and recipients of the ABC Recognition Program! This program honours individuals who have made significant contributions in various categories. Let's celebrate their achievements and dedication to excellence!

  1. Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Benefits student experience by advancing equity and inclusion; enhancing safety and security; improving procedures, protocols, and systems; reducing environmental footprint; etc.

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Graphic showing school icons and text that reads "Happy World Teachers Day" BNR - 2024 World Teachers Day
October 4, 2024

#AbbySchools Recognizes Teachers for World Teachers’ Day

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.

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September 25, 2024

Highlights - Board Meeting - September 24, 2024

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 that the beginning portion of the board meeting was not recorded due to technical errors.

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Top view of various wood cubes with people icons. Human Resources
September 24, 2024

Preparing for a Successful 24/25 School Year

New Year, New Initiatives and Milestones

The HR Department has had a busy summer preparing for the 2024/2025 school year.  Some of our key program areas for the year include:

  • Recruitment & Retention
  • Culture & Employee Engagement
  • Wellness & Safety

Look out for new initiatives in Leadership Development, Employee Onboarding as well as Employee Recognition.  We continue to monitor the action plans developed from the Employee Engagement Survey and plan to conduct follow up in the Spring to measure our successes.

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Top view of various wood cubes with people icons. Human Resources