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ABRPTSO
Weekly Chatter
AB Regional High School
December 7, 2025
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Table of Contents
- Calendar of Events
- PTSO Update
- AB Forward updates
- Project Graduation Kickoff
- Human Rights Cultural Council Color Day
- Proscenium Circus - Chicago! Teen Edition
- Photos of Your Volunteer
- Toys for Tots
- Food Drive
- High School Cooking Club
- Winter Lunch Assignments
- Senior Dues
- AP Exams Fees Due
- Junior Secondary Planning Night
- Food and Personal Care Items Available at AB
- Varsity Hockey Seeks Student Manager
- Community Education Classes
- ABSAF Solo Pass
- Danny's Place Winter Programs
- Helpful Links
- AB Resource Center and Exchange
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Calendar
Week of Dec. 8 - 12 - Signs of Suicide Presentation and Screening, 12th Grade English classes
Tues, Dec. 9 - Human Rights Council Cultural Color Day
Wed, Dec. 10 - School Council Meeting, 5:00 pm, 115N
Thurs, Dec 11-Sat Dec, 13- Chicago: Teen Edition, Proscenium Circus, Auditorium
Tues, Dec. 16 - Winter Concert - Band, Chorus & Orchestra, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
Tues, Dec. 23 - Early Dismissal at 11:22am
Wed, Dec. 24 - Fri, Jan. 2 - Winter Break
Athletics Calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar
| | | Winter Staff Appreciation Luncheon - Donations Needed!
It may feel like the new school year has just begun, but believe it or not, we're almost halfway through! As always, our dedicated teachers and staff have hit the ground running, providing the energy, support, and care our kids need to thrive. The work they do is invaluable, and as a token of our appreciation, the PTSO is planning our Annual Mid-Year Special Staff Appreciation Luncheon as a gesture of thanks for their dedication as we close out 2025.
We’re inviting parents who would like to contribute to make a donation to fund the event. Your support makes this possible. If you’d like to contribute, please submit your donations by December 22, 2025.
Donations can be made through the following links:
Venmo: @ABRPTSO (Please mention" ABRHS" for High school in the Venmo payment description)
HS Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AXZN29RV2QX2Y
If you have any questions, please contact us at secretary@abrptso.org
Thank you so much for your continued support! Let's show the teachers and staff how much they mean to us and our students!
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AB Forward Updates
The Committee presented it's final options to the School Committee on December 4th. Over the next month the School Committee will debate them and hold a public hearing. To stay informed and follow the progress, please visit the School Committee meeting schedule and the dedicated AB Forward page: https://www.abschools.org/read-the-plan
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Project Graduation: Who Doesn't Love a Tax Deduction
As the calendar year winds down, it is a good time to make a donation to Project Graduation to help us host the biggest, best, substance-free graduation party! Here are two easy ways to do it:
Thank you for your consideration! We live in interesting times indeed, but our commitment to the kids will never waiver.
Warmly,
The AB Project Graduation 2026 Team
abprojectgraduation@gmail.com
https://www.abprojectgrad.org
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Human Rights Council Cultural Color Day - Tuesday, December 9th
In honor of International Human Rights Week, the Human Rights Council is inviting students and staff to join in highlighting the great diversity of our community. On Tuesday, December 9th, all are encouraged to wear the colors of their cultural heritage, country flag, traditional clothing, or other colors of their identity. Members of the Human Rights Council are offering students the opportunity to make bracelets of their “cultural colors” during all lunches on Monday and Tuesday.
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Proscenium Circus presents Chicago: Teen Edition December 11-13!
Join the students of Proscenium Circus in the ABRHS auditorium for our winter musical,
Chicago: Teen Edition!
This American favorite promises a night of murder, mayhem, and plenty of sequins. Set in Jazz-Age Chicago, Chicago follows the story of two merry murderesses- who would rather be center stage!
Tickets can be purchased now at www.abdrama.org.
Chicago: Teen Edition is recommended for audiences ages 13 and up.
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Send a Photo of Your Student Volunteer
One of the highlights of the annual Community Service Awards Night is a slideshow of our AB student volunteers. If you would like to include your student, please email a photo of your student volunteering. Please include your student’s name their volunteer organization or activity, to Ms. Nestlerode (anestlerode@abschools.org)
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Toys for Tots - last week to donate!
The sophomore class is organizing the annual Toys for Tots drive! Donate to kids in need this holiday season by dropping off unwrapped, unopened toys - The boxes are in our main lobby and in the counseling center! The deadline to drop off toys is December 12th.
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Food Drive
The ABRHS Food Awareness Club Food Club is hosting a food drive from December 8 through December 15th. Please drop off your donation in the Front Lobby.
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High School Cooking Club!
This club is for students in the High School with all levels of cooking experience. We will meet on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 PM after school in the Cafeteria Kitchen. Attendance at all 4 sessions is required. Proper dress in the kitchen: students are required to wear sneakers and a hat to keep their hair back. If the student has an apron they would like to bring with them that would be great. If not, we will provide an apron.
Meeting Dates: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, and 1/27
Each club is limited to 12 students in order to provide a full hands-on experience. If we exceed 12 students on the sign up list, a lottery will take place for students accepted into the cooking club. Sign up HERE for the cooking club. Contact Kirsten Nelson (knelson@abschools.org)Director of Food and Nutrition Services, with any questions. There are no fees.
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Winter Lunch Assignments (Dec 1 to Mar 6)
1st Lunch: Social Studies, World Language, Visual Arts, Special Ed, ASC I & II, ACC, MLE, Dir.Study
2nd Lunch: English, Science
3rd Lunch: Performing Arts, Math, PE, ASC III
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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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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.
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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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AB VARSITY HOCKEY SEEKS STUDENT MANAGER
The Acton-Boxborough Boys hockey team is seeking a dedicated, responsible student(s) to serve as our team manager for the upcoming season. This role is perfect for someone who wants to be part of our team and support game-day operations.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Collect and organize team equipment. Including loading stick bags and pucks onto the bus before road games.
- Filling water bottles and moving them to and from the bench between periods.
- Setting up pucks before warmups.
- Skate Sharpening.
- Recording all games for film review.
- Attend and assist at all home and away games (attendance at practice is not needed).
- This could be done with 2 managers, have a friend apply together
- Looks great on College applications
Please reach out to Luke Hashem at 26hasheml@abschools.org
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