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Welcome to the 2023/24 School Year!

At the Abbotsford School District, we envision a world-class, innovative, and individualized educational experience for every student. With over 20,000 students entering our schools next week – and over 2,500 staff members on deck to support - we are prepared and ready to meet each student's needs this year by delivering education in rich and inspiring ways.

Our First Day Back is fast approaching! Here's what you need to know to make the first day smooth and successful;

Grades 1 -5

Registration of students new to McMillan can be done online here

If you register your student online in the months of July or August, we will connect with you in the week before school starts. At that time we will have you bring your proof of address to our office.

We look forward to meeting you!

As we have done the past 2 years, students will return to their old class for the first few days of school in September. If you are new to McMillan, please approach one of the staff on duty outside, and they will direct you to the correct door.

Welcome to Kindergarten! We look forward to meeting you all in September. Below, please see the gradual entry schedule for the first weeks of school. You will receive an email early in July informing you of your interview time as well as your child's small group (A or B).

Minister of Education and Child Care Rachna Singh has written a letter to students, parent and guardians.

“As we reach the end of 2023 school year and prepare for summer break, I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations to you for your hard work and dedication. I hope you are able to take the time to reflect on your growth and accomplishments this past year, and that you are looking forward to the next cycle of life and learning to come.”

A $269 million-dollar balanced budget for the 2023-2024 school year was unanimously passed by the Abbotsford Board of Education on Tuesday evening, at their last public Board meeting for the current school year.

The Abbotsford School District celebrated the 2023 retirees with a retirement dinner held on June 7, 2023, at the Clarion Hotel. The event marked an opportunity to recognize the significant contributions and unwavering dedication of the retiring Superintendent, Operations Management, Administrators, Teachers, and Support staff who have devoted their careers to shaping young minds.

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. 

Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, has issued the following statement to mark Pride 2023 and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in B.C.'s education system:
"The month of June is a time for all in K-12 education throughout B.C. to hear more about Pride month, recognize and celebrate the contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and learn more about the significance and origins of events that started out of protest, like the Pride parade.