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ABRPTSO
Weekly Chatter
AB Regional High School
March 1, 2026
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Table of Contents
- Calendar of Events
- PTSO Update
- Project Graduation Update
- AB Forward updates
- Senior vs Staff Basketball Game 3/6/2026
- Senior Prom Information
- Senior Dues
- Course Scheduling for 2026-2027
- Yearbook Orders
- AP Exams Registration-Final Deadline: March 6th
- Discovery Museum Announces 2026 Scholarship Program
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Food and Personal Care Items Available at AB
- Moving Instructions
- Community Education Updates
- Open Door Theater Shows
- Helpful Links
- ABSAF Fundraiser
- AB Resource Center and Exchange
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Calendar
Mon, Mar. 2 - Fri, Mar. 6 - World Cultures Week
Mon, Mar. 2
- Early Release, 1:15pm
- Senior vs. Staff Basketball Pep Rally (Advisory) & game tickets go on sale
- AB Unified Bowling, Acton Bowladrome, 4:15 pm
Tues, Mar. 3 - Fri, Mar. 13 - SOS screening, Grade 9 Health Classes
Thur, Mar. 5 - Proscenium Circus Festival Play, The 39 Steps, Even More Abridged, Auditorium, 7:00 pm
Fri, Mar. 6 - Senior vs Staff Basketball Game / Fundraiser, Regan Gym, 6:30 pm
Mon, Mar. 9 - Student Spotlight Series: Multilingual Learner Students, B Block
Tues, Mar. 10
- School Council Meeting, 115N, 5:00 pm
- Pan Choral, Regan Gym, 7:00 pm
Wed, Mar 11
Thur, Mar. 12 - Stepping Out (Band), Regan Gym, 7:00 pm
Fri. Mar. 13 - Class of 2027 Junior Prom, Hilton Garden Inn, Devens, MA 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Mon, Mar. 16 - Senior Prom Ticket sales begin.
Athletics Calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar
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PTSO Update!
Spring is near, but our learning continues! 🌷 We still have a significant portion of the school year left, and many exciting events will take place over the next few months. Please help us support our teachers and students in their academics, sports, clubs, research, community service, scholarship pursuits, and more!
Use the codes below to donate or contact secretary@abrptso.org to volunteer. Your donation matters and helps support students.
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Project Graduation: Tickets Now On Sale!
Families of Class of 2026 Seniors: Tickets for Grad Night, AB's traditional all-inclusive, substance-free, everyone's-invited bash are now on sale! Feel the satisfaction of checking this off your to-do list because you know you're going to want to go. Starting today, you can get your tickets online here at the special early bird price of $40. Remember, Project Graduation receives no funding from the district. It'll be a night to remember, so remember to buy your tickets!
Everyone Else: Please consider donating items for our online auction here. This is a great, easy way to cover the costs of our annual effort to keep kids safe on commencement night. Thanks!
Still shoveling,
The AB Project Graduation 2026 Team
abprojectgraduation@gmail.com
https://www.abprojectgrad.org
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AB Forward Updates
AB Forward Updates are scheduled for Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and will last approximately 45 minutes. These sessions provide parents and caregivers with the latest information and a clear overview of any new developments. Our next webinar will be on March 10.
For more information, please visit the School Committee meeting page and AB Forward page.
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Senior vs Staff Basketball Game SAVE THE DATE
Friday evening, March 6, 2026: Senior vs. Staff basketball game/fundraiser at ABRHS. Parents and Caregivers are encouraged to attend. Each ticket sold will help to support the Senior Class of 2026 end-of-school-year celebrations.
How to purchase tickets to the game:
Optional payment: Senior Vs. Staff BB game. $10.00 plus convenience fee.
**PRINT your receipt and bring it to the game for entry.
Purchasing your ticket electronically is available from Sunday, March 1, 2026, through Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
- Cash at the door
- Students will have the opportunity to buy tickets during their lunch period in the Cafeteria on Monday, 3/1, Wednesday ¾ and Friday, 3/6. Cash or Apple Pay.
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Senior Prom Information
Senior Prom will be on Friday evening, May 1, 2026, at Davernsport, The North Shore’s Premier Waterfront event venue and Marina.Senior Prom ticket sales will run from Monday, March 16th, to Thursday, April 16, 2026. Ticket pricing and permission forms will be released after February break. Seniors in need of PROM attire are encouraged to visit the Prom Pop-Up Boutique, which is open in February at the AB Resource Center, 16 Charter Road, Acton.
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Senior Dues are now $225 (this amount include $25 late fee)
Ways to Pay for Senior Dues-
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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
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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.
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Course Scheduling for 2026-27
Students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 will select courses for next school year beginning March 11th. In preparation for this process, teachers in each department are talking to their students about the course options available. The 2026-27 Program of Studies contains descriptions of all available courses, graduation requirements, and other important information. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to review the information to prepare for the course selection process.
On March 10th, all students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will receive instructions for online course selection for the 2026-27 school year. Students will be asked to make their course selections for next year via the PowerSchool Portal between March 11th and March 23rd.
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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.
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AP Exams Registration - Final Deadline: March 6th
Now is the time to register for AP Exams for your second-semester courses, make changes to your exam orders, and take care of any balance due on your student's Total Registration account. The student's final decision and ordering deadline is: Friday, March 6, 2026, by 11:59 PM. Late fees are now in effect and exams will not be ordered if not paid in full. For more AP Exam information, please click HERE.
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Discovery Museum Announces 2026 Scholarship Program
Acton, MA – Discovery Museum announced today the 2026 Discovery Museum Scholarship program, which began in 2022 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Museum. The program will award four one-time $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors in Massachusetts who embody the mission and values of the Museum.
“More than 6 million kids and their families have come through our doors over the past four decades to learn about themselves, their abilities, and the world around them, guided by their own creativity and natural curiosity,” said CEO Marie Beam. “The Discovery Museum Scholarship looks to celebrate young learners who embody the mission and values of the Museum by supporting them on next leg of their educational journeys—whatever that might be.”
All high school seniors residing in Massachusetts are eligible to apply. For one of the four awards, preference will be given to current or past employees or volunteers of the Museum. Award money can be used for any educational or developmental experience.
Video or written applications are being accepted at https://bit.ly/DMScholarship2026 (applicants must log in to Google to apply) and must be received by March 15, 2026. Recipients will be notified in May.
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Calling All Ultimate Frisbee Enthusiasts – No Experience Needed!
Acton-Boxborough Ultimate Frisbee welcomes all 7-12 graders to join in playing this fun and competitive team sport. All skill levels are welcome, and no experience is necessary. Spring'26 pre-season practice kicks off on Saturday, March 21th 11am .
Learn more at https://www.abultimate.com/ or contact us at abrenegade@gmail.com.
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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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Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! at R.J. Grey's Dragonfly Theater March 20-29
Open Door Theater is proud to announce our production of HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door Theater and will resonate with audiences now more than ever. Like Open Door Theater, HONK! has the audacity to assert that the default state of community should be inclusion and that “fowl” behavior will no longer be tolerated. Open Door’s cast will present 6 performances March 20-29, 2026 at the Dragonfly Theater. All performances are relaxed/sensory friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning. There will be audio-described performances on the second weekend. Tickets are $20. Discounted tickets for EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare Cardholders.
Tickets at https://www.OpenDoorTheater.org/
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