Mt Lehman Elementary

About

Mt. Lehman Elementary School is located at 6381 Mt Lehman Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2G5. The school describes itself as Abbotsford’s oldest school in continuous operation (opened on this site in 1884) and enrolling about 110 students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 across five divisions. Mt. Lehman highlights a school focus on Science, Agriculture, and Technology (SAT), with learning supported by spaces and tools like a greenhouse, garden plots, nature play areas, and classroom technology.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Abbotsford)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 856-5083

Email: maralee.lincoln@abbyschools.ca

Principal: Maralee Lincoln

Programs and Services

Science, Agriculture, and Technology (SAT) Mt. Lehman’s school-wide SAT focus includes a greenhouse, garden projects, composting, a Reduce/Reuse/Recycle program, and participation in “Spuds in Tubs.” Students also take part in a Science Fair & Heritage Fair and a school-wide science-based field trip each year, supported by science learning programs (e.g., Science Probe and Scholastic Pan Canadian Science). Athletics and extracurricular sports School events and enrichment The school offers special events such as a Community Fall Fair, concerts and assemblies, Sports Day, and ArtStarts theatre/dance/musical performances. Students may also participate in cultural experiences (examples listed include Chinese New Year Lion Dancers, French Canadian Maple Man, and African dancing), plus school spirit theme days. Indigenous education / cultural supports (district initiative) A district-wide drum-making program supports Grade 5 Indigenous students transitioning to middle school through cultural learning and connection, led in collaboration with local First Nations and the Fraser Valley Métis Association. Student support / learning support (district information) The district advertises parent sessions on Learning Support Services, including how to access learning supports available in schools and throughout the district.

• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Floor Hockey
• Handball
• Basketball Skills
• Track and Field

School Culture and Expectations

Mt. Lehman’s motto is “Respecting the Past...Responding to the Future.” The school also acknowledges that the Abbotsford School District is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation, emphasizing respect for Indigenous Nations’ longstanding relationships to the land. District communications connected to Indigenous education describe a commitment to belonging, connection, cultural understanding, and respect.