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June 19, 2025

Independent Reading Sparks Literacy Growth at Abbotsford Traditional School

Independent reading is gaining traction at Abbotsford Traditional School, where students in grades 6, 7, and 8 recently created posters by hand or digitally to showcase books they’ve read and enjoyed. 

This initiative has helped drive a 65% increase in library circulation, with some categories seeing even greater spikes. 

With 360 students, the school is well on its way to achieving its literacy goals. Board Chair Shirley Wilson and Director of Instruction Tracy Krys were on hand to celebrate the momentum.

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Pete Nuij
June 16, 2025

Pete Nuij Joins District as New Assistant Superintendent

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Nuij as Assistant Superintendent, effective June 16, 2025.

With more than two decades of experience in public education, Pete brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his new role. He has served as a teacher, school-based administrator, District Principal, Director of Instruction, and most recently, Associate Superintendent of Education Services with the Vancouver School Board.

Pete Nuij
May 30, 2025

National Accessibility Week: Creating Inclusive Spaces for All Learners

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.

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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March 10, 2025

Welcome to ATS

You may be surprised by what you find. First, you may be greeted by a 6th grader asking what your favourite dinosaur is, followed by a line-up of Grade 7 girls calling their parents about practice. If it is lunchtime, Grads will be rushing out to sit in their cars (a treasured freedom on a closed campus). Finally, you will be surrounded by our welcoming committee, 6 to 20 of our chattiest, friendliest and tallest students wanting to know about you and get a fist bump.   

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January 2, 2025

Child and youth mental health

The guide to child and mental health is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Support your child’s mental health

Mental health is a key component of healthy child and youth development, and also has an impact on their relationships and their performance in school.

How can parents support positive mental health?

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December 3, 2024

Your healthy winter guide 2024/25

The guide to winter health is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Keeping your child healthy during winter

As the chilly winter season is upon us, there’s a few extra things you can do to help keep your children healthy and well. Navigate this season with these essential tips.

Bundle up for the cold

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