Abbotsford Middle School

About

Abbotsford Middle School is located at 33231 Bevan Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0A9. The school describes a supportive community that challenges students through inquiry-based learning, celebrates differences, and offers diverse programs to inspire a love of learning. It emphasizes service—encouraging students to be active in the world “one positive action at a time.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Abbotsford)

Education language: The school provides English Language Learning support through Learning Services (the Husky Den). The school also offers Halq’emeylem language lessons within its Indigenous program.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 6-8

Phone: 604 859-7125

Email: heather.reid@abbyschools.ca

Principal: Heather Reid

Education Languages

The school provides English Language Learning support through Learning Services (the Husky Den). The school also offers Halq’emeylem language lessons within its Indigenous program.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Learning Support Services include assessment to identify needs and planning with families for school, district, and community supports. Supports listed include educational testing, classroom adaptations, co-teaching, IEPs, educational assistants, technology support, and math/reading groups; the program also supports transition into high school (tours, course planning, and coordination with high school supports). English Language Learning (ELL) The Husky Den is a shared space for Learning Services and English Language Learning. It includes EA support for students with autism and chronic health designations on adapted/modified programs, and provides self-regulation tools such as a sensory calm room, an energy bike, a mini trampoline, and handheld fidgets. Indigenous student support and programming The Indigenous Support Team focuses on belonging and social/emotional support, with one-on-one and group academic support and learning about Indigenous culture. The program includes classroom presenters, cultural presentations in an Indigenous room, field trips, Halq’emeylem language lessons, and a morning breakfast club for students in need. Clubs The school lists “Clubs” and invites students to bring their ideas (specific clubs are not listed).

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning within a “highly supportive school community.” It states that it respects, celebrates, and understands differences and aims to develop balanced students who excel to the best of their ability. The school also highlights service as a core value, encouraging students to take positive action in the world. The site includes a land acknowledgement recognizing the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

For school bus routes and schedules, families are directed to contact the School District Transportation office at 604-855-5278 (or school.bus@abbyschools.ca). To start riding the school bus, families must register online via School District No. 34, and students should arrive at the stop 5 minutes before the scheduled time. For city transit, the school provides Umo reloadable city bus passes; families can obtain a card from the office and load passes through the Umo Passenger Portal (support is available if a family cannot cover the cost).

Enrollment

For school bus eligibility and ridership, families are instructed to register online via School District No. 34.