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ABRPTSO
Weekly Chatter
AB Regional High School
June 21, 2026
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Table of Contents
- Calendar of Events
- PTSO Update
- Project Graduation
- End of Year Items
- Lunch Orders for Last Day of School
- Class of 2027 Senior Portraits
- PowerSchool App for ABRHS Students
- Summer Reading
- Thinking of Summer? -Job posts available
- AB Summer Lunches for Kids and Teens
- Community Education Updates
- Danny's Place
- Food and Personal Care Items Available at AB
- Moving Instructions
- Helpful Links
- AB Resource Center and Exchange
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Calendar
Thur, June 25 - Last Day of School, Step-Up Ceremony, Half-Day, Dismissal at 11:22 am
Thurs, July 2 - Report Cards issued
Mon, July 20 - Fri, July 24 - Class of 2027, Senior Portraits at ABRHS
Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 14 - Class of 2027, Senior Portraits at ABRHS
Fri, Aug 14 - PowerSchool Portal opens for student schedule release
Mon, Aug 24 - First Allowable Day of Preseason for ALL Fall Sports (including Football and Golf)
Mon, Aug 31 - First Day of School for 9th Graders
Tues, Sept 1 - First Day of School for 10, 11, and 12th Graders
Athletics Calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar
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The Last Week of School! And We're Already thinking about Next Year
The end of the year is almost here! But the PTSO doesn't stop! We are already getting ready to have an amazing 2026-2027. Please join us in volunteering we are looking for a Membership/Fundraising Chair, Project Graduation Co-Chair, Co-Treasurer, and Chatter volunteers. Or join or Gardening Committee who keep the planters pictured here looking fresh. So, if you'd like to give about 10 hours a year and volunteer, please contact chatter@abrptso.org, secretary@abrptso.org or jhhospitality@abrptso.org. It's even more fun if you grab a friend and make it a group project!
Finally, take this moment and donate to the PTSO if you haven't yet this year sowe can continue to provide thanks to our teachers and support and resources for our students and student activities! Use the links below or the QR codes to donate. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
*Paypal Link - to make donations via PayPal, Credit Card, or Venmo*
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Project Graduation: We did it! And now... we're gonna do it again
After months of planning, organizing, and hours of decorating, Grad Night 2026 is officially in the books—and what a night it was! CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2026 FAMILIES!
A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers, our community, family, and business donors and sponsors, and our fantastic school staff. This event truly takes a village, and our mighty planning committee showed up in every possible way. The best reward was seeing the students laughing, celebrating, staying together, and simply enjoying one last night as the Class of 2026! At Project Graduation our aim is to keep kids off the roads on commencement night, and we did it in style!
The very nature of this event means that parents are moving along as their kids rise through the school system, which means we have to constantly keep recruiting. Right now it's time to enjoy your summer. But please keep in mind that come fall we'll be ready to do it all again, and we're going to need your help!
Peace out, see you next year when it's time for the Class of 2027 to shine!
As always,
The AB Project Graduation 2026 Team
abprojectgraduation@gmail.com
https://www.abprojectgrad.org
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End-of-Year Items
All textbooks, uniforms, library books, and any other required materials must be returned before the end of the school year. Students should clean out their school lockers and take all their belongings from locker rooms. All items left will be donated. Please also carefully read the End-of-Year Chromebook Information and follow the requested procedures.
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Lunch Orders for the Last Day of School
On Thursday June 25th the Food Services Department will offer free lunches for pick up in the Cafe. If your student would like lunch that day, please fill out the lunch order form on or before 8:00 am on June 25th. Please pick up your lunch by 11:30 am in the snack bar on June 25th.
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Class of 2027 - Senior Portraits
Students in the Class of 2027 can now book Senior Portrait Sessions with Mark Lawrence Photographers. Sessions will be at ABRHS from July 20 - July 24 and August 10 - 14. Students and families should check their email for a message from Mark Lawrence Photographers for more details.
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PowerSchool App for ABRHS Students
ABRHS students can now use the PowerSchool app on their mobile devices. The app is an easy way to view current grades, class schedules, upcoming assignments, attendance and more.
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ABRHS Summer Reading
The ABRHS Summer Readings lists have arrived! From Young Adult titles to Staff Picks across genres, there should be something for everyone! Happy Reading!
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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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AB Teens & Kids Summer Meals
Thank you to our partners at the Acton Food Pantry, Open Table in Maynard and the AB Resource Center to make this possible for our Acton-Boxborough kids. Sign up EACH Monday by 11pm using this form before the Wednesday pickup.
Who is Eligible:
Families who live or work in Acton or Boxborough.
All children 3 years old through high school age.
How it works:
Fill out the form only for your own household. Indicate if you authorize somebody else to pick up your bags.
Food is "GRAB AND GO".
Pick up each WEDNESDAY from 10am - 7pm at The AB Resource Center, 15 Charter Road, Acton.
Each child will receive 3 lunches
-- Select either MEAT or VEGAN for each child in your household
-- They will also receive vegetable sticks/side salad.
– Select how many children would like additional snacks, juice boxes and easy-prep meals.
More info at www.abschools.org
Questions:
Please reach out to the AB Resource Center at: resourcecenter@abschools.org
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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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The Weekly Chatter is distributed each Sunday. If you have a submission you'd like to include in the Chatter, please email it to chatter@abrptso.org by noon on Friday. The Chatter was created solely for the purpose of communicating school-related events, groups and forums to parents and students.
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