Melanie Whitney for Abington School Committee

The tentative school committee zoom meeting scheduled for today discussed at our last meeting will not be needed. No meeting tonight! Thanks!

Don’t forget to register for your bus tags! 7/1 deadline is very important especially with a new bus company and potential route changes!

FINAL REMINDER: 2026-2027 - BUS INFORMATION

This year, our transportation vendor will be creating our bus routes. The routes will then be reviewed by the APS Transportation Department. All bus applications are due July 1, 2026. 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. There is also no waiver for an alternate stop.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 781-982-2150

Please take note of the revised calendar. Thank you to the community for the feedback. The dialogue around our calendar has been lengthy and interesting for years. I will continue to advocate for high quality learning time for all students during the 180 days they have with us each year. Although this dialogue was initiated around a religious holiday, I think it brings to light some great discussions around our commitment to learning.

The Abington School Committee revised the FY27 School Calendar at its meeting on June 9, 2026. The updated calendar can be found here: https://www.abingtonps.org/page/documents-and-forms and will be used to generate the BIG green calendar you will receive in the fall.

👏 Congratulations are in order!

Chester J. Millett Jr. Outstanding Educator (91 nominations for 45 unique people)

🥇 Support Staff Award Recipient – Deb Buresh (BBES Paraprofessional)
🥇 Certified Staff Award Recipient – Erin Miner (BBES Special Educator)

Excellence in Special Education Award (55 nominations 34 unique people)

🥇 Support Staff Award Recipient – Jess Creighton (BBES)
🥇 Certified Staff Award Recipient – Amy Grimmett (BBES)

🥇 Deirdre Volunteer Service Award (36 nominations 18 unique people) - Katrina Rice

🥇 Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Certificate - AHS Senior Miranda Vacon

Video of our meeting to share congratulations and cover lots of other important topics too:

School Committee; May 27, 2026 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Last weeks meeting - great presentations by Guidance and World Language and update on School Improvement plans for AEEP and Woodsdale. Also included is a great explanation on the role our of paras, tutors and specialized tutors! And of course the budget.

Abington CAM Abington School Committee, April 28, 2026

Three awesome events tomorrow:

7:30 am Frolio chat with Dr. Moschella
5 pm Frolio chat with Dr. Moschella
6 pm AMS Cafe Open Mic Night

Although running unopposed this time around, I am still very grateful for the support of our community! It was nice to see familiar faces and meet some new ones today. Thank you for continuing to ask questions and stay involved. As always, please reach out with any questions, comments or concerns - [email protected].

I know the next few years might be more challenging but I am looking forward to seeing our progress together.

Reminders:
✅ Monday May 4th 7 pm AHS auditorium Town Election (we need your voice!)
✅ Saturday May 16th 8-6 BBES Override Ballot question (early voting now available!)

Don’t forget to vote! Come say hi!

YOUR CHOICE ’26: Select Board candidates discuss building the town’s commercial tax base The three candidates running for the contested Select Board seats discuss how to grow the town’s commercial tax base