Student Absences & Lates

The Abbotsford School District utilizes an automated student attendance management system called SafeArrival, offered through SchoolMessenger®, the company that hosts our parent notification system.

With SafeArrival, you can report your child’s absence in advance using any of these 3 convenient methods:

SchoolMessenger App

Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account.
Select Attendance then Report an Absence.

SafeArrival Website

Using the SafeArrival website, go to: go.schoolmessenger.ca
The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account.
Select Attendance then Report an Absence. 

Toll-Free Number

Call 1-844-487-3701 to report an absence using the automated phone system.

These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time.