Beaver Brook Elementary

Chester J. Millett, Jr. Outstanding Certified and Support Staff Awards 2026

The Chester J. Millett, Jr. Award is presented annually by the Abington School Committee to both a certified staff member and a support staff member who by her/his performance has demonstrated a willingness to assume responsibilities and perform deeds well above and beyond those normally expected, thereby distinguishing themselves by their great examples, dedication, perseverance, and commitment to helping students.

Below you will find a link for the nomination form for the Chester J. Millett, Jr. Outstanding Certified Staff and Support Staff Award for 2026 to be used by all community members including APS staff, parents, students, School Committee Members, and the community at-large. The link to the form is also available on the Abington Public Schools website.

The deadline for online submission is April 1.

The award recipients will be announced during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week in May and presented at the “Back to School” district-wide staff meeting in August.

Please use the link below to nominate a certified staff member and/or support staff member. Feel free to nominate as many educators as you would like for this award (submit a new form for each).

Click here to make a nomination for the 2026 Chester J. Millett, Jr. Outstanding Educator Awards


The Town-wide PTO Deirdre Volunteer Service Award 2026

The Deirdre Volunteer Service Award was founded in the loving memory of a devoted Abington Public Schools volunteer. Deirdre devoted many hours to Abington and its school community to champion inclusion, expand programming, and improve childhood education. She was a constant presence at PTO and School Committee meetings, where she advocated passionately for full-day kindergarten and many other programs and activities that benefited Abington students. Her legacy will lives on through this volunteer service award.

The Deirdre Volunteer Service Award will be presented to a caregiver annually for their voluntary participation in service activities that help improve both the Abington Public Schools and its community in ways that emulate Deirdre's dedication. Examples of this type of dedication include

· event creation or organization
· fundraising (creation, execution, organization)
· advocating for educational initiatives, school funding, or programming
· executing activities beyond the intended expectation

Click on the link below to make a nomination by summarizing the nominee's accomplishments in 500 words or less. Feel free to nominate as many volunteers as you would like for this award (submit a new form for each).

The deadline for online submission is April 1.

Click here to make a nomination for the Deirdre Volunteer Service Award