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ABRPTSO
Weekly Chatter
AB Regional High School
October 4, 2026
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Table of Contents
- Calendar of Events
- PTSO Update
- Seal of Biliteracy
- Homecoming Dance
- 9th Grade Caregiver Night
- Picture Make-Up Day
- Senior Yearbook Portrait Sessions at ABRHS
- AP Exams May 2027
- College Visit Calendar for ABRHS Seniors
- Food and Personal Care Items Available at AB
- Moving Soon?
- Helpful Links
- 2026-2027 AB SEPAC Parent/Guardian Survey
- AB Boys Swim and Dive Car Wash on Saturday, October 10
- Community Education - Fall Catalog
- Danny's Place Fall Programs
- Intro to 3D printing and Computer Modeling
- Common Threads
- Self-Defense Workshop
- Financial Literacy Program
- AB Resource Center / AB Community Compass
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Calendar of Events
- Mon, Oct. 5 - Early Release, 1:15pm
- Wed, Oct. 7
- Unified Basketball, Regan Gym, 4:15 pm
- School Council Meeting, 119N, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
- Mon, Oct. 12 - No School, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Tues, Oct. 13
- PSAT Exam for Grade 11
- Community Day for Grades 9, 10 and 12
- Unified Basketball, Regan Gym, 4:15 pm
- Wed, Oct. 14 - School Picture Make-Up Day, Room 119N
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Wed, Oct. 14 - Fri, Oct. 16 - Senior Portraits, 119N, 3:00 - 6:45pm (appointments only)
- Sat, Oct. 17 - Homecoming Dance, Stearns Gym, 7:00 - 9:30 pm
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Mon, Oct. 26 - Multilingual Soccer Night, ABRHS Soccer Field, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Athletics Calendar
Academic Calendar
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PTSO Update - Fall Is in the Air!
The trees are putting on a beautiful display of color, and the season is changing all around us. We hope your family is enjoying this lovely time of year and the many activities happening at ABRHS. Your support allows the PTSO to help make special programs, events, and opportunities possible for our students and school community. Please consider making an annual donation of $50 per family. Donations of any amount are appreciated, and employer matching gifts are also welcome!
We are also always looking for new volunteers, especially if you are interested in helping with fundraising, outreach, the school committee, or the joint PTSO. Please contact us at chair@abrptso.org or secretary@abrptso.org if you are interested.
Your donations go directly to:
- 10 college scholarships
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Junior high events, such as Summer Fun, March Madness, 7th and 8th grade end of the year celebrations
- High School programs such as World Cultures Week and the Community Service Program
- Thousands of dollars in grant money to each school for projects that directly impact students, such as supplies, Community Day, and field trips.
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation events
- and more!
*PayPal Link - to make donations via PayPal, credit card, or Venmo*
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Seal of Biliteracy
It is time for interested seniors to register for the AAPPL exam! This is the first step in potentially earning the State Seal of Biliteracy on your diploma and transcript. The Seal of Biliteracy celebrates the tangible benefits of being bilingual and recognizes high school graduates who achieve high functional and academic proficiency in English and other languages. You do not have to be presently enrolled in a language class to register for the exam, which will take place in late March. The registration deadline is Friday, December 11th. For more information about the Seal of Biliteracy, click here. To register for the AAPPL exam, please complete this Google Form.
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Homecoming Dance
The Student Council is hosting the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 17th from 7:00-9:30 PM in Stearns Gym! This year’s theme is Under the Sea.
Ticket for Homecoming will be sold during all lunches on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 14, 15, and 16th (cash, check, or credit card payment). Tickets are $20 if purchased Wednesday or Thursday and $25 if purchased Friday
No tickets will be sold at the door. One ticket can be purchased per student and Homecoming is limited to AB students ONLY.
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9th Grade Caregiver Night
If you were unable to attend 9th Grade Caregiver night last Wednesday, you can view the presentation slides at these links:
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Picture Make-Up Day
If your student missed Picture Day in September, they can stop by 119N during their lunch block on Wednesday, October 14. All students must have a new photo taken each year for their School ID. Please call Mark Lawrence at 603-882-0116 regarding photo packet orders, general questions can be directed to Melissa Dempsey, mdempsey@abschools.org.
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Senior Yearbook Portrait Sessions at ABRHS
Mark Lawrence photographers are returning to the high school on October 14, 15, and 16, from 3:00 to 6:45 for Senior Portrait Sessions. Seniors who haven't had their senior portrait session done yet, will be receiving an email from Mark Lawrence Photographers with the booking information. If you have any questions, or would prefer to have your senior portraits taken at their studio, contact Mark Lawrence Photographers directly at 603-882-0116.
Senior Portraits must be taken by Mark Lawrence by November 13 and your yearbook pose choice must be submitted by November 30. If you need assistance with the portrait fees please contact your counselor or assistant principal.
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AP Exams May 2027
Registration is now open! Complete your student's registration and payment in full by Friday, October 30th to avoid late fees. The initial order will be placed with College Board in mid-November, and the final order will be placed in March.
Registration for AP Exams is a two-step process:
Step 1: Students log in to their MyAP College Board account and enter the 6-digit class join code specific to their teacher/block. Students seeking to self-study for an AP exam without being enrolled in a class can register using these: Self-study (EXAM only) join codes
Step 2: Students log in to their Total Registration account to pay for the exam. If they do not have a Total Registration account, this is the link to: create a new account.
Students seeking approved accommodations must submit their application and documentation to our SSD Coordinator, Ms. Lindsay Rosenman, at lrosenman@abschools.org by Friday, January 15, 2027.
For more AP Exam information, please click HERE or email our AP Coordinator, Ms. Annie Nestlerode, at anestlerode@abschools.org.
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College Visit Calendar for ABRHS Seniors
If you would like to see the calendar for College Visits this fall, you can view it here. Please keep in mind that it is common for schools to create a visit date then move it to another day. If your Senior has identified that school as being of interest in their SCOIR account, they will be notified of the visit date and be invited to attend. In addition to indicating they would like to attend the visit in SCOIR, on the day of the visit, Seniors should sign an attendance sheet which will be distributed within the first ten minutes. Students will be excused from class to attend but still must complete missing homework. Juniors can attend these visits only if it occurs during a free period or over lunch. Please connect with Ms. DelTorchio at kdeltorchio@abschools.org with questions.
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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” at the outpost in the Counseling Center (see Ms. DelTorchio) or submit this order form online and pick up their bagged items there. Of course, all information and participation will be kept strictly confidential. 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 Soon?
Moving (within the school district): one week PRIOR to your move, please complete a Proof of Residency Affidavit form (front and back sides) and provide a copy of one document from Column A (see back side of the form) and turn it in to the Counseling Office Support person or email it to hs_registrar@abschools.org.
Moving OUT of the school district: A WITHDRAWAL form must be completed by the student in the student's last week of school at ABRSD. Notify Ms. Turner / HS Registrar at hs_registrar@abschools.org, with the first and last name of your student, the last day at ABRHS, and if applicable, the name and address of the new school or home address. Or have your student pick up a Withdrawal form from the Counseling office support person.
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2026-2027 AB SEPAC Parent/Guardian Survey
The Acton-Boxborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (AB SEPAC) is a state-mandated, parent-run organization that provides resources for families, hosts disability-related workshops, and shares feedback on the education and safety of students with disabilities with the district in an effort to improve student outcomes.
If you have a student with an IEP or a 504 Plan, we are asking you to please fill out the below linked survey. The information you provide will help the SEPAC set and follow up on our priorities. Your responses are anonymous. This survey should take 7-10 minutes to complete.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN AB SEPAC PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY
The survey will close at midnight on October 15. Thank you for your participation. Please contact abrsdsepac@gmail.com with any questions. You can visit absepac.org to learn more about our organization and sign up for our newsletter.
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