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AB Regional High School

January 4, 2026

Calendar

Mon, Jan. 5 - School Reopens

Wed, Jan. 7 - Youth in Philanthropy Bake Sale, Front Lobby, 3:00 pm

Fri, Jan. 9 - Sat. Jan. 10 - MMEA Eastern Senior District Music Festival

Mon, Jan. 12 - Early Release at 1:15 pm for students

Tues., Jan. 13 - Alumni Connections Virtual Event, 6:00 pm

Fri, Jan. 16 - Science Fair, 6:30 pm

Mon, Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No School

Thur - Fri, Jan 22 - 23 - MLK Community Service Assemblies (during school)

Athletics Calendar

2025-2026 School Calendar

Welcome 2026!

We are so ready to tackle 2026! We hope all our students and staff are feeling refreshed after break and excited to see what the new year brings. In January the High School celebrates Community Service in its many forms. The PTSO is also always looking for parents to join us in community service by volunteering with us! We hope if you are interested in helping in any capacity that you will reach out! Make a commitment to get involved for this new year.

Please keep an eye on this Newsletter to learn how you can help or reach out to hshospitality@abrptso.org. And remember, Project Graduation is having its first planning meeting on January 12th, a great chance to get involved! (Announcement below). You can also donate using the QR codes below.

AB Forward Updates

To stay informed and follow the progress, please visit the School Committee meeting page and AB Forward page. The next event is the School Committee meeting and listening session on January 8, 2026 and a final vote on January 22, 2026.

Project Graduation: 

We're looking forward to digging into 2026 with our first planning meeting of the year on Monday, January 12, 7–8pm. This will be a hybrid in-person / Zoom session, so you've got options! Let us know if you want to join us and help plan the (all-night, all-inclusive, substance-free) party of the year!

Ready to make some noise? We hope so! We're looking for a communications and marketing volunteer. You can help us spread the word about Project Graduation with event outreach, local papers, and town groups. Drop us a line! We need help from parents of students in all grades to make PG'26 happen!

Warmest regards,



The AB Project Graduation 2026 Team

abprojectgraduation@gmail.com

https://www.abprojectgrad.org

Yearbook Orders for 9th, 10th, & 11th Graders

If you would like to purchase the 2025-2026 ABRHS Yearbook for your 9th, 10th or 11th grade student(s) please submit the form at this link (please use Order #4006). All seniors will receive Yearbook, the cost was covered in their Senior Dues. Seniors do not need to fill out this form.

Alumni Connections

On Tuesday, January 13th at 6:00 p.m. the ABRHS Counseling Department will sponsor a virtual panel AB alumni who will speak about their paths to choosing majors and careers and reflect on how their AB education has impacted their professional lives. This meeting will take place via Zoom (link will be shared soon). ABRHS alumni will be joining us from varied career fields.

Seeking Science Fair Judges



We are looking for judges for our 5th Annual Science Fair on January 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Those with backgrounds in all areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are welcome. Please complete this brief form and contact Brian Dempsey (bdempsey@abschools.org), Science Teacher, with questions.

Senior T-Shirts

Every student gets a Senior T-shirt as part of their Senior Dues. If your Senior has not yet picked up their Senior T-shirt, they should see Ms. Holden-Webber in the Counseling Center between classes.

Senior Dues are now $225 (this amount include $25 late fee)



Ways to Pay for Senior Dues- 

• E~Funds link is on the ABRHS website: https://sites.google.com/abschools.org/e-funds/home
• During School Day, See Ms. Maxwell in Room 243W
• Cash placed in an envelope with the Senior's first and last name / Senior Dues written on the envelope. Checks are written out to ABRHS. Please write the Senior Student Name/Senior Dues in the memo line. 
• Credit and Debit Cards accepted with AB Square. Students should go to 133 E and see Ms. Keefe.

AP Exams Registration

AP Exam orders with late fees are now in effect:

Late Fee: After 11/15/25, Add $45.00 / per AP Exam

For more AP Exam information, please click HERE.

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.

Helpful Links:



2025-2026 School Calendar

ABRHS Library Resources

ABRHS Library Newsletter: The Shelf Life 

ABRHS Sideline Store

ABRHS Website

Academic Calendar 

Attendance Procedures

Athletics Calendar

Bell Schedules

Change of Address Process

Drop-off and Traffic Procedures

Extracurricular Activities

Principal's Annual Welcome Letter

Senior Class Website - Class of 2026

Student Handbook

Vision of a Graduate