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ABRPTSO
Weekly Chatter
AB Regional High School
April 5, 2026
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Table of Contents
- Calendar of Events
- PTSO Update
- Project Graduation Update
- Out of Darkness Walk
- Class of 2026 Fundraiser at West Side Creamery
- ABRHS Class of 2026 Senior Events/Information
- 32nd Annual Senior Breakfast and Community Service Day
- Students Speakers at Graduation
- Senior Prom Information
- Conversations with a Counselor Series
- Project Graduation Tickets
- Class of 2026 Fundraiser
- Thinking of Summer?
- Food and Personal Care Items Available at AB
- Moving Instructions
- Community Education Updates
- Danny's Place
- Helpful Links
- AB Resource Center and Exchange
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Calendar
Mon, Apr. 6 - Term 4 begins
Tues, April 7 - National Honor Society Induction, Auditorium, 5:30 pm
Wed, Apr. 8 - AB Games Day Fundraiser at West Side Creamery, 12:00 - 8:00 pm
Fri, Apr. 10
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Youth In Philanthropy Neon Lights Dance, RJ Grey Cafeteria, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Swing Night, Stearns Gym, 7:00 pm
Sat, Apr. 11 - Out of the Darkness Walk, ABRHS Main Entrance, 9:00am registration, 10:00 am walk
Mon, Apr. 13
- Early Release at 1:15 pm
- ABRHS Class of 2026 Fundraiser at West Side Creamery, 12:00 - 8:00 pm
- Food Awareness Club Bake Sale, Main Lobby, 1:15
Tues, Apr. 14
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Conversations with a Counselor: College Admissions Considerations for students with 504's and IEP's, YouTube, 12:00 pm
- Girls In Science Bake Sale, Main Lobby, 3:00-4:00pm
Wed, Apr. 15
- Term 3 Report cards issued to families
- School Council Meeting, 115N, 5:00 pm
Fri, Apr. 17 - Senior Breakfast and Senior Community Service Day, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Mon, Apr. 27, Senior Class Meeting, Auditorium, Second half of F block, 10:45
Tue, Apr. 28, Interrupting Hate and Bias Assemblies: The History and Impact of the N-word
- 9th Grade Assembly, 1st half of D Block, 9:03- 9:28
- 11th Grade Assembly, 2nd half of D Block, 9:33 - 9:58
- 12th Grade Assembly, 1st half of E Block, 10:03 - 10:28
- 10th Grade Assembly, 2nd half of E Block, 10:33 - 11:03
Tue, Apr. 28 - Wed, May 20 - Senior Art Show, West Acton Villageworks
Wed. Apr. 29 - AB Unified Games Day, Leary Field, 9:45am- 12:00pm
Fri, May 1, Senior Prom, Danversport Yacht Club, 6:00-10:00pm
Athletics Calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar
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The Spring rains have returned - so please use this as a reminder to make sure the PTSO doesn't hit a drought! We rely on donations from our families to keep supporting our teachers and students!
Please help us support their academics, sports, clubs, research, and community service pursuits as well as show appreciation to our teachers and staff. If you haven't already, use the codes below to "make it rain" and donate now! Or contact secretary@abrptso.org to volunteer. Your donation matters and helps support students.
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Project Graduation: Donation Communication
Thanks to this awesome community we are 86% of the way to our business donation goal! But we're only at 57% for parent donations. Can you help? Project Graduation is entirely volunteer-run and receives no funding from the school. Donate today to keep kids safe on commencement night! Costs are up on everything, so every little bit will help.
We are also collecting gift cards (ideally in $5 and $10 amounts, but larger is OK, too!) to give out as prizes at the game and activity stations throughout the evening on Grad Night. Kids love it! Simply complete this form, and we will be in touch. Email kerrydlewis@gmail.com with any questions.
With gratitude,
The AB Project Graduation 2026 Team
abprojectgraduation@gmail.com
https://www.abprojectgrad.org
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Out of the Darkness Campus Walk, Saturday April 11
The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, a leading cause of death. Our walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 (9:00 am registration, 10:00 am walk ). Click on this link for details: www.AFSP.org/Acton
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ABRHS Class of 2026 Fundraiser at West-Side Creamery, Monday, April 13th (early release)
Tell the cashier at the time of sale that you support the Class of 2026, and they will generously donate 20% of that sale to the Senior Class of 2026. wscreamery.com Thank you, West-Side Creamery!
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ABRHS Class of 2026 Senior Events / Information
You and your Senior can always reference Senior events, important dates on the ABRHS website, Student page, Class of 2026 Senior Events link
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32nd Annual Senior Breakfast and Community Service Day
On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Class of 2026 will participate in the 32nd Annual Senior Breakfast and Community Service Day. On this day, roughly 400 seniors will engage in service projects in Acton and Boxborough. Seniors' attendance is required, and they should wear their Senior T-Shirt. Visit this link for details and registration information.
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Student Speakers at Graduation
All senior students are invited to submit a speech to be considered for graduation this year. Click here to find out more about the guidelines for submitting a Senior Speech. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Secino (asecino@abschools.org) or Ms. Fox (mfox@abschools.org).
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Senior Prom Information
Buy your Senior Prom ticket now; the price increases to $140.00 on Wednesday, 4/1/26
Senior Prom - A Starry Night will be on Friday evening, May 1, 2026, at Danversport, The North Shore’s Premier Waterfront event venue and Marina from 6-10 pm. All seniors have received the Prom Packet, which contains links to the required permission forms via ParentSquare and Good Morning AB. Tickets are $120.00 until 3/31/26 and then $140.00 from 4/1/26- 4/16/26.
Students should visit Ms. Holden-Webber in Counseling during lunch to purchase Senior Prom tickets. Bring printed and signed by parent/guardian (even if the student is age 18) permission forms, EXACT cash, check, or E-funds receipt. A card reader for Apple Pay or a debit card may or may not be available that day. Seniors can also visit Ms. Keefe in room 133E to pay for Prom Tickets.
Students seeking financial assistance to attend Senior Prom, if not already approved, should contact emullen@abschools.org. Seniors who have not yet paid their Senior Dues will not be able to purchase a Senior Prom Ticket.
Students seeking to ride the Prom coach bus round-trip from ABRHS should print the 2026 Prom Bus Permission slip, have their Parent/Guardian sign it, and bring $30.00 in cash to the Administration Office not later than 4/16. A limited number of seats are available.
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Conversations with a Counselor Webinar Series
Please join us on April 14th for our next Conversations with a Counselor webinar: College Admissions Considerations for students with 504's and IEP's, YouTube, 12:00 pm. ABRHS counselors will be joined by a college level student success coordinator and we will discuss transition to college for students with disabilities including applying for and accessing accommodations at the college level. This program will be recorded.
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Project Graduation for the Class of 2026
Tickets on Sale Now! Seniors, join your fellow graduates for this all-night tradition! Friday, June 5th, 10:00pm - Saturday, June 6th, 5:00am
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Class of 2026 Fundraiser
Please consider donating to support the Class of 2026 end-of-Senior-Year Celebration activities. Visit this link for more information. Thank you in advance for supporting ABRHS and its 2026 graduating class.
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Thinking of SUMMER?
Students should check out the SUMMER bulletin board in the Counseling Center!
There, students can find flyers we receive from various colleges offering summer pre-college programs.
They should also view the ABRHS Student Job postings on the school website.
Are you an employer in Acton or Boxborough with a paid job opening for a High School Student? Please complete this Google Form, and your job posting will be visible to ABRHS students. It’s Free!
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Food and Personal Care Items Available at AB
Students in need of food or personal care items can access these items through the Food Pantry Outpost in the Counseling Center at no charge. Students can “shop” in the outpost in the Counseling Center (see Ms. Holden-Webber) or submit this order form online and pick up bagged items in Counseling. Of course, all information and participation will be held in strict confidence. For more information on the Food Pantry Outpost, please contact Lindsay Rosenman (lrosenman@abschools.org) in the Counseling Department. The Acton Food Pantry (including the Acton Community Supper) has been providing food assistance to residents of Acton and surrounding towns since 1984 and partnered with the high school in 2020 to provide in-school access to food pantry items.
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Moving and Change of Address Instructions
MOVING (within the school district) soon?
To change a student's address and bus information, the following two documents are required before the change can be made; Email: Pholdenwebber@abschools.org with the student's first and last name, the move date, and whether a bus change will be needed, along with the completed Proof of Residency Affidavit form (front and back sides) and a copy of the new, signed (by you and landlord/seller) apartment lease or home sale document. Note: A copy of a utility bill from your new address is also required within 35 days of the move to pholdenwebber@abschools.org.
MOVING out of Acton or Boxborough or transferring to a new school?
Notify Ms. Turner / Registrar at gturner@abschools.org a week before the withdrawal date with the first and last name of the student, the student's expected last day of school at ABRHS, and the name and address of the new school, or reason for Withdrawal (such as transferring to a private school). A Withdrawal form will be given to the student to take to their teachers to obtain final grades, and for parents/Caregivers to sign, etc.
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