Bus Information:
Bus applications and fees were due to Central Office on July 1st. Applications and payments received after July 1 will be considered late and will be honored only if space is available and if there is an existing stop on the route.
To download the applicable form(s) or register and pay on-line, visit: https://www.abingtonps.org/page/transportation
If you live less than two (2) miles from your child's school OR your child is in grades 7-12, and you intend for them to ride the bus, you must submit an application so that your child is added to our bus routes. There is also no waiver for an alternate stop.
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 24, 2026 (click here for directions). Placement information will also be emailed to Kindergarten and new to APS families on or about August 24, 2026. 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 – 9/2/2026
AEEP & Kindergarten - 9/8/2026
Open Houses:
BBES - 8/31 3-5pm
WES - 8/31 3:30-5:30pm
AMS - 8/31 4:30-6:30pm
AHS - 9/10 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:
10/8, 10/16 (AHS Only), 10/23 (BBES Only), 10/30 (WES Only), 11/6 (AMS Only), 11/25, 12/7, 12/23, 1/15, 2/2, 3/10, 4/6, 5/26, Last Day of School
School Closing Dates:
9/4 & 9/7 - Labor Day
10/12 - Columbus Day
11/3 - Teacher In-service
11/11 - Veterans Day
11/26-11/27 - Thanksgiving
12/24-1/1 - Holiday Break
1/18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2/15-2/19 - Winter Break
3/26 – Good Friday
4/19-4/23 - Spring Break
5/31 - Memorial Day
Other Important Dates:
AHS Grade 8 Family Night - 11/5 5:30-6:30pm
AHS Graduation – 6/5
Tentative Last Day of School - 6/24 (half day for students)
Progress Reported in Aspen:
BBES & WES - 12/11, 3/26, TBA
AMS - 10/16, 12/11, 1/26, 3/26, 5/4, TBA
AHS - 10/9, 11/20, 12/18, 2/5, 3/19, 4/16, 5/28, TBA
Parent-Teacher Conferences:
AEEP - 1/28 5-7pm, 1/29 8-10:45am
BBES - 10/22 5-7pm, 10/23 1-3:35pm
WES - 10/29 5-7pm, 10/30 12:45-3:15pm
AMS - 11/5 5-7pm, 11/6 12:05-2:20pm
AHS - 10/15 5-7pm, 10/16 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
Sarah LaPointe, Nurse – sarahlapointe@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
Danielle Rountree, Admin Asst. – daniellerountree@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.).
Bus applications and fees were due to Central Office on July 1st. Applications and payments received after July 1 will be considered late and will be honored only if space is available and if there is an existing stop on the route.
To download the applicable form(s) or register and pay on-line, visit: https://www.abingtonps.org/page/transportation
If you live less than two (2) miles from your child's school OR your child is in grades 7-12, and you intend for them to ride the bus, you must submit an application so that your child is added to our bus routes. There is also no waiver for an alternate stop.
Questions about bus information or missing tags may be directed to our Transportation Department at transportation@abingtonps.org or 781-982-2150.
Abington Public Schools Offers Meals at No Cost for Students
Abington Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all schools offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2026-2027. Students receive breakfast and lunch at school without having to pay a fee or submit a household application.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Abington Public Schools is once again participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. This special provision means that families are no longer required to complete a meal benefit application, and all our students have access to breakfast and lunch at no cost.
Fee waivers for transportation, athletics, and other applicable areas will again primarily be based on Direct Certification for the new school year.
Direct Certification is the process by which school districts certify students who are members of households receiving assistance from SNAP, TANF/TAFDC, or FDPIR, as eligible for free meals without further application. Direct Certification is based on information provided by the state agencies administering these benefit programs.
To apply for Direct Certification, please visit: https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/ and apply for benefits. All families who are Direct Certified will be sent a Community Eligibility (CEP) information sharing form in the coming weeks.
Bus applications, which may be found on our website, MUST be completed and submitted for every student who will require transportation in 2026-2027, even if transportation is mandated based on grade level and distance or if the fee is waived based on Direct Certification.
The deadline for all bus applications is July 1.
If you do not qualify for the Direct Certification benefit and are experiencing financial hardship, please complete the district's hardship application to be considered for assistance with district fees. This form can be found on our website in the Transportation section or by clicking here.
This is a message from Abington Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Felicia Moschella. Due to the forecasted weather this afternoon, all afternoon activities have been cancelled and there will be NO SCHOOL in ABINGTON on Monday, January 26.
This is a reminder that there will be no school for students tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4. While students have the day off, our teachers and staff will be participating in Abington Innovates, professional development dedicated to innovative teaching and learning.
During this event, faculty will take part in a variety of hands-on and collaborative sessions focused on topics such as technology integration, supporting multilingual learners, special education strategies, social-emotional learning, and educator wellness. These workshops are designed to strengthen classroom practices and enhance the learning experiences of all Abington students. We are also extremely grateful for the “Grab and Go” snacks and beverages donated for our faculty—coordinated by the Town-wide PTO and each school’s PTO, and generously provided by our families.
Reminder.. Today we are celebrating a school-wide Pajama Day!
Hello BBES Families!
A friendly reminder - Picture Day is tomorrow, Wednesday 10/29. Thank you!
Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday 10/28 from 5-6pm for our Title I Night in the BBES Cafeteria.
Dear BBES Families,
Please join us on Tuesday 10/28 from 5-6pm to learn more about our Reading Intervention & Title I Programming.
For questions about the event, please reach out to the Assistant Principal, Suzy Trahan.
Por favor, junte-se a nós na terça-feira, dia 28 de outubro, das 17h às 18h, para saber mais sobre nossas intervenções de leitura e o programa do Título I.
Para dúvidas sobre o evento, entre em contato com a vice-diretora, Suzy Trahan.
Thank you!
Suzy Trahan
Assistant Principal
781.982.2185
suzytrahan@abingtonps.org
Faculty Professional Development Agenda - August 26, 2025P-12 certified staff will begin the day with professional development centered on effective communication using Thrillshare Rooms by Apptegy. As our district moves toward a more unified and streamlined approach to family engagement, it is essential that all staff are confident in utilizing this two-way messaging platform to connect with students and families. Click here for more information about Rooms. Rooms provides a clear, consistent, and accessible method for sharing information, fostering stronger school-to-home partnerships, and ensuring every family stays informed and engaged. This training marks the start of our district-wide implementation, and we will continue to build on this work throughout the year and beyond. You will receive a message shortly from the District about Rooms.In the afternoon, staff will report to their schools for the professional development activities noted below:AEEP: AEEP will be reviewing new evaluation tools, refreshing our understandings of IEP responsibilities and content, and continuing with curriculum development.BBES: BBES professional development will focus on planning and designing hands-on, collaborative learning projects that actively engage students in meaningful work. Together, we’ll explore strategies to foster curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork, allowing students to partner with students in other classrooms as well as their own. The goal is to create rich learning experiences that spark student interest and deepen understanding across subject areas.WES: This year WES staff will collaborate on strategies to integrate Active Learning across all academic areas throughout the school day. Professional development will also emphasize strengthening classroom management skills while providing teachers with structured opportunities to problem-solve and share best practices within their grade-level teams.AMS: AMS will focus on reviewing the school improvement plan and associated work for the 25-26 school year, reviewing updated report card comments and working directly with Rooms based on that day’s training. AHS: Abington High School staff will meet to review how we create and maintain expectations for student behavior and academics. We will also begin reviewing a collaboration and consultancy protocol to address challenges of practice and identify solutions to improve learning outcomes for all students.
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