The Rev Report - May 15, 2026

Posted Date: 05/15/26 (06:49 PM)

Dear ABRHS Community,

Today, I had the opportunity to hear State Representative Dan Sena speak with students about his journey as a multilingual learner here at AB and his current role in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Representative Sena, a former immigrant from Brazil who was elected to the State Representative position in 2020, shared his story of perseverance through obstacles, pride in his identity, and the lasting impact of mentors and supporters along the way. Our students were asked thoughtful questions, and it was a great conversation.

As we head into a busy and exciting week, a few important reminders: Monday will be our last Early Release day of the school year. Tuesday and Wednesday will bring our Math MCAS for 10th graders, with an 11:00 am late start for all students on both days. We are also looking forward to our 3rd Annual Flex Block on

3rd Annual Community-Building Flex Block - Tuesday, May 19, 1:10 pm

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 over 50 engaging workshops led by staff, students, and community members. Click here for the Flex Block Catalog. All students will be assigned a workshop, and they will be emailed assignments early next week.

MCAS Testing - Math, May 19 and 20

10th Graders will take the Mathematics MCAS exam next week on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. Room assignments will be emailed to students and posted outside the Counseling Center. Students must bring their student-issued AB Chromebooks. Testing will start at 8:00 am, with a three-hour 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.

After the 10th grade MCAS testing on these mornings, all students in grades 9 - 12 will start school at 11:00 am and follow these late start schedules.

Midpoint of Quarter 4

We have reached the midpoint of the last quarter of the school year. At this time, we encourage students and families to view current grades in the PowerSchool Portal: How to View Grades in PowerSchool.

Students are encouraged to use this information to reflect on their progress, set targeted goals for improvement, and engage in dialogue with their teachers about their learning. 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.

Yearbooks

All 12th graders and those who ordered a yearbook in grades 9 - 11 can pick up their yearbook in Mrs. Keefe’s office, Room 133E, beginning at lunch on Monday.

Project Graduation Message - Caregiver Volunteers Needed

AB Project Graduation 2026 is busy planning an all-inclusive, substance-free celebration for our seniors. Project Graduation needs parents and caregivers of students in all grades to keep this tradition going for the 37th year! Students can register here, and caregivers can volunteer here.

AB Girl Up/UNICEF School Supply Collection

AB Girl Up/UNICEF is collecting school supplies for schools in Thailand during May. The club is accepting donations of new or gently used supplies, such as pens, pencils, backpacks, and art supplies. Please put donations in the box in the front lobby. All students are welcome to join us after school on Tuesdays in 228E.

Class of 2026 Information

We are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2026! Please visit the AB Senior Website to learn more.

Summer School Update

Please visit this website for more information about PE classes and Math Independent Study. Students who may need credit recovery during the summer should reach out to their assistant principal.

Upcoming Conversation with a Counselor Zoom - Tuesday, May 19 at Noon

Caregivers, please mark your calendar for the Conversations with a Counselor Presentation on May 19 at 12:00 pm: Q&A - an open discussion about the college search and applications, YouTube.

Recent Recognitions

Congratulations to

Special Educator Sarah Turner, who has been recognized with the Girl Scouts of the USA Volunteer of Excellence Award. This award honors her dedicated service and commitment to our next generation.
Ronita Shukla ‘29 was recently awarded the Massachusetts round of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize and will be advancing to the next stage of the competition.
Nate Kim ‘27 won this year's Congressional Art Competition, and his painting will be displayed at the United States Capitol later this year.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Ms. Dean, ABRHS Principal

Photos of the Week