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.
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.
