News Stories

With 26 years in the Abbotsford School District, Clarke Wismer has left an enduring impact through teaching, coaching, and mentorship. We spoke with Clark about what has inspired him throughout his career.

What has kept you with the Abbotsford School District for 26 years?

I’ve enjoyed the schools I’ve taught at, the students I’ve worked with, and the opportunities I’ve been given. The district has supported me in pursuing programs that align with my passions, like hockey and golf.

For more than three decades, Tom Radnai dedicated his career to teaching science, particularly chemistry, at Abbotsford Senior Secondary. Retiring in June 2024 after 36 years in the classroom, Tom now continues to share his expertise as a Teacher-On-Call. His journey reflects not only a passion for education but also a deep commitment to mentorship, lifelong learning, and student success.

Halloween is just around the corner, and our schools are buzzing with excitement as students prepare to show off their creativity and enjoy some festive fun together. As we get ready to celebrate, it’s important that our events and costume choices reflect the values we share as a community: kindness, inclusion, and respect. 

The Annual Turkey Trot may happen at schools across the District in various forms, but at Bradner Elementary, the community comes together for a one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving tradition that captures the heart of this rural school. 

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

Keep your children free from respiratory illnesses this winter 

As the weather gets colder and we spend more time indoors, we’re more likely to get sick with things like colds, flu or COVID-19 because these illnesses spread more easily in enclosed spaces.

During our Professional Development Day on September 29, 2025, staff across our District engaged in meaningful learning experiences thoughtfully prepared by our Indigenous Education Department.

One highlight was the Blanket Exercise — an informative and deeply reflective experience that the Indigenous Education Council wished all staff to participate in. Guided by school leaders, the exercise offered powerful opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and connection.

The Abbotsford School District is proud to announce that Cash Calhoun, a Abbotsford Senior Secondary student whose family roots connect to the Heiltsuk and Nisga’a Nations on his father’s side and the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nation on his mother’s side, is the winner of the 2025 Orange Shirt Art Contest. His artwork has appeared on this year’s District orange shirts, serving as both a reflection of personal identity and a powerful statement of Indigenous resilience, healing, and truth.

On September 26th, students, families, and community members gathered at W.J. Mouat Secondary to celebrate something truly special — the renaming of three sports fields that carry with them the stories of Abbotsford’s past, present, and future.

Robert Bateman Secondary’s football program is celebrating a big win off the field after Grade 11 student Caleb Mills’ highlight-reel catch was named the NFL Canada Way to Play High School Play of the Week.

Watch TSN coverage here.