Bus Information:
Bus applications and fees were due to Central Office on July 1st. Applications and fees received after July 1st will be processed after those that met the deadline and may be placed on a waitlist. Bus route information and tags will be mailed home to families on or about August 20, 2025. Questions about bus information or missing tags may be directed to our Transportation Department at transportation@abingtonps.org or 781-982-2150.
Schedules & Class Placement:
Student schedules and class placement will be available in the Aspen Parent Portal on August 18, 2025 (click here for directions). Placement information will also be emailed to Kindergarten and new to APS families on August 18, 2025. Questions about schedules and placement should be directed to each school's main office (contact info is below).
First Day of School:
Grades 1-12 - 8/27/2025
AEEP & Kindergarten - 9/3/2025
Open Houses:
BBES - 8/25 3-5pm
WES - 8/25 3:30-5:30pm
AMS - 8/25 4:30-6:30pm
AHS - 9/4 5-7pm
Early Release Hours:
AEEP - 8:20-10:55, no PM Session
BBES - 9:00-12:00
WES - 8:40-11:40
AMS - 7:50-11:10
AHS - 7:25-10:46
Early Release Dates:
9/18, 10/6, 10/10 (AHS Only), 10/17 (BBES Only), 10/24 (WES Only), 11/7 (AMS Only), 11/26, 12/8, 12/23, 1/13, 2/5, 3/11, 5/28, Last Day of School
School Closing Dates:
8/29 & 9/1 - Labor Day
10/13 - Columbus Day
11/4 - Teacher In-service
11/11 - Veterans Day
11/27-11/28 - Thanksgiving
12/24-1/2 - Holiday Break
1/19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2/16-2/20 - Winter Break
4/20-4/24 - Spring Break
5/25 - Memorial Day
6/19 - Juneteenth
Other Important Dates:
AHS Grade 8 Family Night - 11/6 5:30-6:30pm
AHS Graduation - 5/30
Tentative Last Day of School - 6/18
Progress Reported in Aspen:
BBES & WES - 12/5, 3/20, TBA
AMS - 10/10, 12/5, 1/22, 3/20, 4/30, TBA
AHS - 10/3, 11/7, 12/12, 1/23, 3/6, 4/10, 5/15, TBA
Parent-Teacher Conferences:
AEEP - 1/29 5-7pm, 1/30 8-10:45am
BBES - 10/16 5-7pm, 10/17 1-3:35pm
WES - 10/23 5-7pm, 10/24 12:45-3:15pm
AMS - 11/6 5-7pm, 11/7 12:05-2:20pm
AHS - 10/9 5-7pm, 10/10 11:45am-2:00pm
APS SCHOOL INFORMATION:
Abington High School
Student Hours - 7:25am - 1:57pm
201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2160
FAX: 781-982-0061
Jonathan Bourn, Principal - jonathanbourn@abingtonps.org
Kate Casey, Asst. Principal - katecasey@abingtonps.org
Denise Bell, Admin Asst. - denisebell@abingtonps.org
Susan Harrington, Admin Asst. - susanharrington@abingtonps.org
Christina Park, Director of Guidance - christinapark@abingtonps.org
Anne-Marie Padilla, Guidance Admin Asst. - annemariepadilla@abingtonps.org
Donna Conso, Nurse - donnaconso@abingtonps.org
Abington Middle School
Student Hours - 7:50am - 2:22pm
201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2170
FAX: 781-982-2173
Matthew MacCurtain, Principal - matthewmaccurtain@abingtonps.org
Jessica Sullivan, Asst. Principal - jessicamsullivan@abingtonps.org
Colleen Blanchard, Admin Asst. - colleenblanchard@abingtonps.org
Ann Parks, Admin Asst. - annparks@abingtonps.org
Caroline McDermod, Guidance Counselor- carolinemcdermod@abingtonps.org
Joan Smith, Nurse - joansmith@abingtonps.org
Woodsdale Elementary School
Student Hours - 8:40am - 2:45pm
120 Chestnut Street
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2150
FAX: 781-982-2184
Melanie Savicke, Principal - melaniesavicke@abingtonps.org
Christine Caliendo, Admin Asst. - christinecaliendo@abingtonps.org
Deb Ambrose, Nurse - debraambrose@abingtonps.org
Beaver Brook Elementary School
Student Hours - 9:00am - 3:05pm
One Ralph G. Hamlin, Jr. Lane
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2185
FAX: 781-982-2187
Julie Thompson, Principal - juliethompson@abingtonps.org
Suzy Trahan, Asst. Principal - suzytrahan@abingtonps.org
Amy Murphy, Admin Asst. - amymurphy@abingtonps.org
Renee Brown, Nurse - reneebrown@abingtonps.org
Abington Early Education Program
Student Hours - AM Session 8:20-10:55, PM Session 11:35-2:10
201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2195
FAX: 781-982-0053
Annie Robinson, Director - annierobinson@abingtonps.org
Michelle Hart, Admin Asst. - michellehart@abingtonps.org
Donna Conso, Nurse - donnaconso@abingtonps.org
For more specific information, please refer to communications sent from your student's school, visit their webpage at abingtonps.org, or contact the school office directly for more information (i.e., arrival and dismissal routines, health requirements, supply lists, etc.).