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Welcome to a new school year! A big thank you to the entire McMillan community for the role you played in helping this past week run a smoothly as possibly! Staff have so enjoyed meeting all their new students for the year, and we all appreciate your patience as we confirm our numbers and work to create the most balanced classes we can.

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.

Hello McMillan Families,

Another school year is coming to a close, and along with the wonderful, fun memories comes some harder good-byes. Yesterday we bid farewell to our grade 5 students and wished them all the best as they continue their learning in the new and exciting world of middle school!  At this time I would also like to draw your attention to some staff changes, so that we can all wish everyone   the best as well.

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 School District proudly celebrated its 2024 retirees with a memorable retirement dinner on June 5, 2024, at the Clarion Hotel. This special event celebrated the outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication of those retiring from education leadership, operations management, administration, teaching, and support staff roles.