The Rev Report - March 6, 2026

Posted Date: 03/06/26 (06:16 PM)

Dear ABRHS Community,

This week was our annual World Cultures Week! From international dances to student stories to elementary student read-alouds, it was a fantastic experience. During the panel discussions on Wednesday, students expressed great pride in their cultural identities, “Always be proud of where you come from. Always hold onto your identity. We are people too, and it takes courage and vulnerability.” We are so proud of our multicultural students and community here at AB!

Don’t forget to “spring forward” one hour for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, and have a great weekend!

Women’s History Day and Month

Sunday, March 8 is International Women’s Day, and March is Women’s History Month. This is a day and month to honor the contributions of women to history and our world.

Midpoint of Quarter 3

We have reached the midpoint of the third quarter of the school year. At this time, we encourage students and families to view current grades in the PowerSchool Portal. Students should use this information to reflect on their progress, set targeted goals for improvement, and engage in dialogue with their teachers about their learning.

Quarter 3 will end on April 3, and grades will be issued before April Break. Students should reach out to teachers if there are any questions about grades and share this information with their families. If questions remain, families should then reach out to teachers.

Spring Athletics

Students interested in Spring Athletics may register online with FamilyID until this Sunday, March 8. The mandatory Spring Preseason Athletic Night Meeting will be this Monday, March 9 at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium. Spring Tryouts and Practices will begin Monday, March 16.

Course Selection for 2026-2027- March 11 through March 23

Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will select courses for the next school year beginning next Wednesday, March 11. As students think about next year, we encourage them to explore their interests and ensure balance in their overall schedules. Conversations with teachers, counselors, and families can be especially helpful.

The 2026-2027 Program of Studies contains descriptions of all available courses, graduation requirements, and other important information. Additionally, we have many new courses to consider, including our new 9th through 12th grade offerings of Robotics classes. Please also take a look at our Visual and Performing Arts Supplement. On March 10, students will receive instructions about online registration through email.

Spring Lunch Assignments Begin Monday, March 9

We will move to our third and final rotation of lunch assignments on Monday, March 9:

1st Lunch: Visual Arts, Special Ed, ASC I & II, ACC, MLE, Directed Studies

2nd Lunch: Math, Social Studies, World Language

3rd Lunch: Performing Arts, English, Science, PE, ASC III

Details about the lunch rotation can also be found on the Bell Schedule

Junior Prom - Tickets and Pop-Up

The Junior Prom is next Friday, March 13, at the Devens Common Center. Students can see Ms. Keefe in 133E to purchase a ticket. Please find more information on the Junior Prom Info Sheet. The last day to purchase tickets is Wednesday, March 11. The AB Resource Center is hosting the second annual Prom Pop-Up throughout March.

Conversation with a Counselor: Athletic Recruiting - Tuesday, March 10, noon

The Counseling Department is excited to invite parents and caregivers to a discussion with school counselors, our athletic director, and coaches on Tuesday, March 10 at noon. The program will include information on the college search through the lens of athletic recruiting for student-athletes who wish to continue playing at the varsity level in college. Opportunities to play on non-varsity club and intramural teams will also be discussed. You can access the webinar using this link.

39 Steps - A Proscenium Circus (PC) Festival Play

Last weekend, PC’s Festival Play, 39 Steps, was selected to move to the Semifinal Round. The last performance at school will be this Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 pm.

Grade 10 - Post-Secondary Planning

We have an excellent team of counselors guiding our students through the process of planning for life beyond high school. Recently, 10th graders met in Counseling Groups to discuss post-secondary planning and our college and career planning platform, SCOIR. Please find more information here.

Grade 9 Families - Signs of Suicide Training and Postural Screenings

We are proud of our mental health education and support. This week and next, 9th Graders will engage in Signs of Suicide Training in Health Classes. Additionally, the Health Office will be conducting state-mandated postural screenings for all 9th graders in April and May during their Physical Education classes. If you wish to opt your student out of this screening, please email cmcgovern@abschools.org

MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) Testing - ELA, March 24 and 25

Although MCAS is no longer a requirement for graduation, all students are still required to complete the test. Current 10th Graders will take the ELA (English Language Arts), Mathematics, and Science MCAS exams this spring. All tests are computer-based and will be taken on student-issued AB Chromebooks according to the schedule below.

ELA Sessions – March 24 and 25
Mathematics Sessions – May 19 and 20
Science Sessions – June 2 and 3

All testing sessions will start at 8:00 am. There is a three-hour testing window planned for each. If a student does not finish an exam within the testing window, they will be allowed to continue working as needed up until the end of the school day. Student tutorials, practice tests, and reference sheets can be found on the MCAS website. For students in grades 9, 11, and 12, we will follow the late start schedule on all six testing days.

SERF (Sudbury Education Resource Fund) College Webinars and Fair (recommended for juniors)

SERF College Fair will start on Monday, March 9, with webinar topics including mock admissions, gap years, financial aid, and college planning for students with disabilities. The in-person event on March 14 includes seminars about College Admissions topics and a College Fair.

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Sincerely,

Ms. Dean, ABRHS Principal

Upcoming Dates

Fri, Mar. 6 - Senior vs Staff Basketball Game, Regan Gym, 6:30 pm

Sun, Mar. 8 - Spring Sports Registration Deadline

Mon, Mar. 9