Image: SD34 / File photo, Abbotsford Middle School.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

More student spaces in Abbotsford

New classrooms open at Abbotsford Middle School

Jan 22, 2026 | 8:45 AM

ABBOTSFORD — The B.C. Ministry of Infrastructure says new classrooms designed to accommodate 200 more student spaces have opened at Abbotsford Middle School.

In a statement Thursday morning, the ministry says construction on the new two-storey addition at Abbotsford Middle school began in spring 2025.

“As more families choose Abbotsford, our schools must grow with them,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “These new classrooms ensure more students can learn closer to home, serving the community now and for years to come.”

The two-storey addition at Abbotsford Middle school adds eight new classrooms and 200 new seats. They are connected to the east side of the existing school building; the addition includes flexible collaboration space on each floor, an elevator, washrooms and mechanical space.

Site upgrades also include a new basketball court and playground.

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“Every student deserves access to safe, inspiring learning environments,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care. “These new classrooms will help meet growing demand and ensure students and staff have the space and resources they need to thrive today and well into the future.”

Additionally, for the 2025-26 school year, the Abbotsford school district has received more than $7 million through minor capital programs, which includes funding for building maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades and new buses. To further support families in Abbotsford, the province has touted recent additions at Margaret Stenerson Elementary and Auguston Traditional Elementary schools as created space for new child care facilities on school grounds.