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Phyllis's story inspired Orange Shirt Day in 2013, which aims to educate people on residential schools in Canada. The day honours and remembers the experiences and loss of First Nation, Inuit and Métis children who were stolen from their families and placed in these schools. Every September 30th, individuals across Canada wear orange on Orange Shirt Day to visually represent this important day of remembrance.

On September 20, 2022, the Abbotsford Board of Education hosted the official grand opening event of Irene Kelleher Totí:ltawtxw, the newest elementary school in the Abbotsford School District. Over 100 guests - including school trustees, government officials, district staff, students, and various community members - were in attendance to commemorate this exciting day, learn more about the building process and the history of the school's namesake, Irene Kelleher.

Today, government officials announced that September 19, 2022, would be recognized as a one-time federal holiday in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral service. 

READ: Premier's statement on national day of mourning

As such, all Abbotsford School District schools and sites will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022.

The Abbotsford School District is committed to investing in Indigenous Education, aiming to improve Indigenous students’ success, supporting all students in learning about Indigenous peoples, and helping teachers in their efforts to infuse Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into the classroom. To further this goal, the school district has invested additional roles and leaders in the portfolio.

(Abbotsford) — The provincial government is providing $60 million in one-time funding to school districts across the province to support families with back-to-school costs. Earlier this week, the B.C. government announced they are using funding from the Student and Family Affordability Fund toward back-to-school costs to assist families struggling with the rising cost of living due to inflation.

We look forward to welcoming students and staff to the 2022/2023 school year! Planning and preparing for students is well underway by our talented and passionate staff. We extend a warm welcome to our newest students, families and staff and wish you all the best in the Abbotsford School District as you start your next educational journey.

On June 21, 2022, the Abbotsford Board of Education hosted a House Post Honouring Ceremony at Semá:th First Nation longhouse to formally commemorate the carving of three house posts created for the Abbotsford School District. School Trustees, district staff, students and various community members were in attendance to witness the honouring, a traditional and meaningful ceremony in Stó:lō culture.

A $239 million-dollar balanced operating budget for the 2022-2023 school year was approved by the Abbotsford Board of Education on June 14, 2022, at their last public Board meeting for the current school year.

As summer break approaches, Minister Jennifer Whitside, Ministry of Education and Child Care, expresses her gratitude to everyone in the education system for their extraordinary efforts and accomplishments during the 2021-2022 school year.

Thank you letter to school staff

The conclusion of Grade 8 marks a significant milestone in a student's academic career as they look ahead to embark on a new chapter in their educational journey. This year, the Indigenous Education Department created The Paddle Project to honour a middle school student's transition into secondary school. While the project centers around the opportunity to share the teachings of the Stó:lō People, it also provides students with a meaningful and hands-on experience to reflect on their learning journey as they progress in life.