PreK–Grade 12 Regionalization Decision

• Regionalization Expansion: LWV Forum, 5/14/13
• Regionalization Flyer: Special Town Meetings in Acton & Boxborough on Monday, June 3, 2013
• Regionalization Forums, 5/17/13
• Current Presentation Slides
• Regionalization Town Meeting June 3
• Regionalization FAQs
• Regionalization Presentation to School Committee, 4/10/13
• SC Chairs' Position Statement
• Regionalization Educational Benefits, 1/4/13
• Regionalization Educational Benefits, 3/19/13
• Regionalization Website
• Current Regional Agreement (7–12)
• 4/29 Proposed Regional Agreement (K-12) for Town Meeting (changes marked)
• 4/29 Proposed Regional Agreement (K-12) for Town Meeting (clean copy)

Send comments or questions to the AB Regional School Committee at abrsc@abschools.org.

News & Events

Monday, June 24, Last Day of School: As of 3/20/13 the last day of school will be Monday, June 24, 2013 with early dismissal.

Tuesday, July 23 at ABRHS, "An Evening with Dr. Yong Zhao": The Acton Public Schools and the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, along with the Acton Chinese Language School, welcomes international scholar and author Dr. Yong Zhao on July 23rd at 7:00 pm to the High School auditorium.  Please join us as we listen to one of the most compelling voices in education today speak about global education and developing students to be creative, resourceful thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit. If you plan on joining us, please let us know so that we can better accommodate the general public by clicking on the general admission link below. Admission is free and seating is first come, first serve. General Admission

Gun Safety Letter: APS & AB School Committees urge our state and federal officials to take action. more

2013-2014 AB & APS District Calendar: All schools. more

2013-2014 APS Kindergarten Registration: For parents & guardians of children entering kindergarten in fall 2013. Schedules, information, forms, handbook, presentations. Early registration counts available

2013-2014 APS Preschool Registration: Begins January 2. more

School Cancellations: We understand that weather made this a difficult morning for many. The Superintendent would like to share his procedures for deciding whether or not to close or delay school. Please read the School Cancellations Memo from Dr. Mills.

Medical Emergency Response Plan: Under Massachusetts law, school committees must ensure that every school under their jurisdiction have a Medical Emergency Response Plan to reduce the incidence of life-threatening emergencies and to promote efficient response to such emergencies. more

Message From the Superintendent: Dr. Mills would like to share this statement, given at School Committee Meeting on December 20, regarding the horrific tragedy in Newtown, CT and what it means for our district. Please read the superintendent's statement.

Stephen Mills, Superintendent of Schools
978-264-4700, smills@abschools.org

MCAS Results and Schedule: 2012 results and 2012-2013 schedule. more

2012-2013 AB & APS Calendar: Dates & Times, Open Houses, District Calendar more

2012-2013 Holiday Observances in Massachusetts: DESE Holiday Calendar more

2012-2013 Bus Routes & Video Monitoring Information: All Schools. more

Lunch Menus: May & June menus. All Schools. more

2012-2013 Parent Communication Map: School Contact Information. more

Lamplighter Newsletter: Highlights include 2012 school budget information, budget history, and town election/meeting announcements. more

Acton Town Meeting Budget Books: APS and AB 2012-2013 budgets and slides. more

Archives: Earlier notices. more

Welcome to the APS & AB School District

Welcome from the Acton Public Schools (APS) and Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (ABRSD). APS refers to students (grades K-6) from Acton; ABRSD includes junior high and high school students (grades 7-12) who live in Acton and Boxborough. The AB District also includes the APS Preschool and Acton-Boxborough Community Education. Read a message from our superintendent, Steve Mills.

School Committee News Meetings: Calendar, Agendas, Packets & Minutes more Archives: Agendas, Packets & Approved Minutes more Sustainability News Green Ribbon Schools Award: APS/ABRSD one of 14 “first-ever” district awardees from US DOE more 18% Electricity Reduction: Thanks to faculty, students and staff more Energy Efficiency: EPA Energy Star awards to four school buildings more Department News Curriculum News 2013 Understanding Course Selection: at RJG JHS & ABRHS. more 2012-2013 APS K-6 Grade Level Meetings: more 2012 Professional Learning Day Slides: for Staff more Common Core Information: for Parents more Professional Learning Report: to Dr. Mills, Summer 2012 more APS Assessment Presentation: to School Committee more Food Service News May & June Lunch Menus: All Schools. more Prepay Lunch: ParentOnline is a secure way to prepay cafeteria purchases. Students must use their confidential Lunch ID (located in PowerSchool) for cafeteria purchases. more Free & Reduced Lunch: Applications and instructions in English and Spanish for the free and reduced lunch program. more

Contact Acton/Acton-Boxborough Schools District Central Office 16 Charter Road Acton, Massachusetts 01720 Phone: 978.264.4700 Fax: 978.264.3340 Driving Directions

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