The Rev Report - April 2, 2026

Posted Date: 04/02/26 (06:20 PM)

Dear ABRHS Community,

By the end of the day today, everyone was ready for the long weekend ahead! This was the last week of the third term of the school year, so students were focused on doing their best in all their classes. A highlight of this week was the Class of 2027 Duct Tape Fundraiser, where students could buy $1 pieces of duct tape and “tape” Mr. Scanlon, Ms. Hoag, Mr. Morris, or me to the wall. Funds raised will go towards their Senior Prom next year. Kudos to the 11th Graders for this creative idea and thanks to ACE Hardware for sponsoring this event!

Even with the rainy weather today, we were excited for our first Unified Track Meet of the season on Leary Field. Also, best of luck to our musicians performing at the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Festival and the UMass Jazz Festival this weekend. Finally, on Sunday, the AB Band is playing the national anthem at the Red Sox game!

Passover - April 1 through April 9

The Jewish holiday of Passover began last night, and it will last until the evening of April 9. This is one of three major pilgrimage festivals of ancient Israel and commemorates the Exodus from Egypt. Thank you to our Jewish Student Union (JSU) for sharing delicious matzah bark at lunch today. Happy Passover!

Good Friday, April 3, and Easter, April 5

Tomorrow we will not have school in honor of the Christian holiday, Good Friday. Good Friday is a day marked with prayer, and the celebration of Easter follows on Sunday. Happy Easter!

Team Awards and Recognitions

Congratulations to the Math Team for their first place finish at the Massachusetts Association of Mathematics League (MAML) State Championship last weekend. We are also proud of AB Speech and Debate for their third place finish in the sweepstakes category at the Massachusetts State Debate Tournament.

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 support suicide prevention awareness by hosting this annual walk. Registration will begin at 9:00 am, followed by the walk at 10:00 am. Register here: www.AFSP.org/Acton

Calling all Seniors

Want to be a student speaker at Graduation on June 5th? Click here to find out more about the guidelines for submitting a Senior Speech. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Secino (asecino@abschools.org) or Ms. Fox (mfox@abschools.org).

Project Graduation for the Class of 2026

Project Graduation tickets are on sale now! Seniors, join your fellow graduates for this all-night tradition on Friday, June 5, from 10:00 pm through Saturday, June 6 at 5:00 am.

Visual and Performing Arts Updates

March is a special time of year when arts organizations and school systems around the United States celebrate the contributions of student artists in their school communities. At AB, every month feels like Arts in Our Schools Month, but it's worth noting the particularly high number of performances, accomplishments, and presentations of our hard-working AB artists in our March 2026 Visual and Performing Arts Newsletter.

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.

Drills Recap - Fire and ALICE Drills

This week, we had both a fire and an ALICE drill. Both went smoothly, and we thank everyone for their cooperation in keeping our school safe.

Job Openings

We are currently looking for a Spanish Teacher for this school year. Additionally, please spread the word about our anticipated openings for next year, listed in this document. In particular, we are looking forward to starting a Robotics Program. 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.

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Sincerely,

Ms. Dean, ABRHS Principal

Upcoming Dates

Mon, Apr. 6 - Term 4 begins

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 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
ABRHS Class of 2026 Fundraiser at West Side Creamery, 12:00 - 8:00 pm
Food Awareness Club Bake Sale, Main Lobby, 1:15
Unified Track Meet, 4:30 pm

Tues, Apr. 14

Conversations with a Counselor: College Admissions Considerations for students with 504's and IEP's, YouTube, 12:00 pm
Girls In Science Bake Sale, Main Lobby, 3:00-4:00 pm

Wed, Apr. 15