Dear ABRHS Community,

The high school was bustling this week with course registration decisions, MCAS Late Start days, Spring Athletics, and many, many activities. Despite lingering cold weather, the excitement of Spring is in the air, bringing with it our wonderful AB end-of-year traditions. When meeting with new staff this week, it was a pleasure to highlight upcoming events like the Unified Games Day, Community Building Flex Block, the Clap-out Ceremony, and so much more!

Senior Community Service Day Sign Up - Due Today

Seniors must sign up by today for AB’s 32nd Annual Senior Community Service Day. This is a great opportunity for the Class of 2026 to give back to the Acton and Boxborough communities. Every senior is expected to participate, and those who do not sign up will be assigned to a team.

Summer School Update

This summer, we will offer PE classes. Registration will open on April 30. Please visit this website for more information. Students who may need credit recovery during the summer should reach out to their assistant principal. 

Upcoming Fire and ALICE Drills

At AB, we regularly hold drills for emergency situations so that we will be as prepared as possible should an emergency arise. Next week, we will have a Fire Drill during Advisory on Monday, March 30, and an ALICE Drill on Thursday, April 2, around 10:00 am. As a reminder, we activate our ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate) protocols during a situation involving an active threat. We will share more information and prepare students before the ALICE Drill on Thursday. Thank you to everyone for your attention and cooperation during these safety drills.

Congratulations to Proscenium Circus

PC's The 39 Steps is a 2026 State Semifinalist! We are so proud of our student actors and technicians, who were recognized by the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild for Excellence in Acting, Scenic Design, Music Composition, Props Design, and Puppeteering.

Congratulations to the Chess Team

The AB Chess team won 1st place in the High School Division at the Massachusetts State Scholastic Team Championship! This event is known as the Hurvitz Cup, and you can read more here.

Out of the Darkness Campus Walk - April 11 at 10:00 a.m.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Saturday, April 11 is designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, a leading cause of death. We are proud to highlight the importance of suicide prevention by hosting this walk every year. Registration will begin at 9:00, followed by the walk at 10:00 am. Register here: www.AFSP.org/Acton 

Prom Ticket Sales Update

Senior Prom will be Friday, May 1 at Danversport Yacht Club, and tickets are on sale until April 16. Tickets are $120.00 through Tuesday, March 31, and prices increase to $140.00 on Wednesday, April 1. Seniors can purchase prom tickets in the Counseling Center with Ms. Holden-Webber during the lunch periods. Here are the details and registration forms: Ticket Prices and Payment Options. 

Flex Block

On Tuesday, May 19, we will be holding a 45-minute flex block on the MCAS Late Start day.  The flex block will consist of a variety of workshops led by staff, students, and community members. As in past years, students and clubs are invited to lead a workshop on a topic or activity of interest. Students have enjoyed the leadership opportunity in the past, and we hope many of you will lead sessions again. Please take a look at the Flex Block Information and Workshop Proposal Form by March 30. Those interested will attend a 30-minute Student Workshop Leaders Training webinar on April 15 during lunch or in the evening.

AB Ambassadors 2026-2027

We enjoy welcoming a new 9th grade class to the high school every year. Our group of 11th and 12th grade AB Ambassadors helps welcome them during 8th grade tours and on 9th grade and New Student Orientation Days. The AB Ambassadors Application is due by April 14. Please reach out to Ms. Morgan or Mrs. Drowne if you have any questions. 

Anticipated Openings, including Robotics Teacher 

Please spread the word about our anticipated openings listed in this document. In particular, we are looking forward to starting a Robotics Program next year. Please reach out to me or share the application instructions if you know of anyone interested in being a Robotics Teacher.

Swing Into Spring - Friday, April 10, 7:00 pm, Stearns Gym

Join us for Swing Into Spring Swing Night next Friday in the Stearns Lower Gym. There will be live jazz music from the RJ Grey and ABRHS Jazz Bands, Soft Touch Big Band, and AB Orquesta de la Revolución. Tickets will be sold at the door, $5 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults. Light refreshments included.

Senior Class Meeting - Monday, April 27

The final Senior Class Meeting will be held on Monday, April 27 at 10:45, during the second half of F Block. Please visit the Senior Website for all the Class of 2026 information. Students interested in speaking at graduation should read the Graduation Speech Information.

Cartwheel Care Family Self-Interest Referral

AB partners with Cartwheel Care to support the mental health needs of our students through virtual therapy with licensed clinicians. Please refer to the Cartwheel Family Self-Interest Referral.

I hope you have a relaxing weekend.

Sincerely,

Ms. Dean, ABRHS Principal

Upcoming Dates

Mon, Mar. 30

• Fire Drill During Advisory

• Early Release for Students, 1:15 pm

Wed, Apr. 1 - Class of 2027 Duct Tape Fundraiser in the Cafeteria, during all lunches 

Thurs, Apr. 2

• ALICE Drill, 10:00 am

• First Unified Home Track Meet, 4:30 pm

Fri, Apr. 3 - No School - Good Friday

Tues, April 7 - National Honor Society Induction, Auditorium, 5:30 pm

Wed, Apr. 8 - AB Games Day Fundraiser at West Side Creamery, 12:00 - 8:00 pm 

Fri, Apr. 10

• Youth In Philanthropy Neon Lights Dance, RJ Grey Cafeteria, 6:00 - 8:00 pm 

• Swing into Spring Night, Stearns Gym, 7:00 pm

Sat, Apr. 11 - Out of the Darkness Walk, ABRHS Main Entrance, 9:00 am registration, 10:00 am walk 

Mon, Apr. 13

• Early Release at 1:15 pm

• Food Awareness Club Bake Sale, Main Lobby, 1:15

Tues, Apr. 14 

• Conversations with a Counselor: College Admissions Considerations for students with 504's and IEP's, YouTube, 12:00 pm (link will be shared next week)

• Girls In Science Bake Sale, Main Lobby, after school 

Wed, Apr. 15 

• Term 3 Report cards issued to families

• School Council Meeting, 115N, 5:00 pm

Fri, Apr. 17 - Senior Breakfast and Senior Community Service Day, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

ABRHS Athletics Spring Schedule

Photos of the Week 

AB Outreach Club                  AB Human Rights Council Bake Sale

Proscenium Circus’ 2026 Festival Play,  The 39 Steps, State Semifinalist

AB Chess Club - Hurvitz Cup Massachusetts State Scholastic Team Champions

ABRHS Spring Day