Abington Public Schools

09/01/2026

Dear Abington Families,

We are excited to welcome our students back for another school year! As we get ready for the first day, I wanted to share a quick note about school bus transportation.

This year, we are excited to begin working with our new transportation partner, NRT. One of the things that will help make this transition smoother is that over 80% of our previous bus drivers are returning to drive for Abington. That familiar face behind the wheel will be a welcome sight for many of our students and families.

As we all know, the first few weeks of school can take a little time to get into a rhythm. Bus routes may run slowly as drivers, students, and families settle into new routines. Please expect delays during the first few weeks.

We ask that students be at their bus stop at the time indicated in the letter that accompanied their bus tag. Being ready and waiting will help our drivers keep routes moving as smoothly as possible.

Thank you in advance for your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we work through those first few weeks together. We appreciate your partnership and are looking forward to a wonderful start to the school year!

Dr. Felicia Moschella
Superintendent of Schools

08/18/2026

🏫APS Back to School - Health & Medical Checklist

Helping Your Child Have a Safe & Successful School Year

As you prepare for the new school year, please take a few minutes to review the checklist below. Completing these steps before school begins helps ensure that your child’s health and medical needs can be safely and effectively supported throughout the school year. All required health forms and information may be found on the APS website under 'Students and Families'.

✅ BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS

☐ Update Emergency Contacts
Make sure the school has current emergency contact information, including updated phone numbers, in the Aspen Parent Portal

☐ Review Immunizations
Confirm that your child’s immunizations are up to date and meet Massachusetts school requirements

☐ Request Updated Medical Orders
If your child requires medication, treatments, or other health-related accommodations at school, please request updated orders from their healthcare provider.

☐ Notify the School of Health Changes
Please let the school nurse know about any new or significant medical conditions, diagnoses, allergies, or changes in your child’s health. The APS Allergy Modification Request Form must be completed and submitted to the school nurse annually.

❤️ HEALTH PLANS

Updated Medical Orders
Please obtain updated medical orders before the start of the school year from your child’s healthcare provider.
You may use the school’s provided forms or your healthcare provider’s own medication/medical order form, as appropriate.

Your child may need an Emergency Action Plan or other medical plan at school if they have:
☐ Allergies - allergy action plan.pdf
☐ Asthma - asthma action plan.pdf
☐ Seizures - seizure action plan.pdf
☐ Diabetes – Please obtain updated orders from your child’s endocrinologist.
☐ Other Medical Conditions

💊 MEDICATIONS & SUPPLIES

☐ Parental Consent
Complete the required parental consent forms for prescription medications.

☐ Original Pharmacy Containers
All prescription medications must be provided in the original pharmacy-labeled container and clearly identify your child’s name, medication, dosage, and instructions.

☐ Check Expiration Dates
Make sure all medications are current and have not expired. Please request refills from your pharmacy as needed.

☐ Over-the-Counter Medications
For students at Abington Middle School and Abington High School, complete the required parental consent for over-the-counter medications.

COMMUNICATION & SUPPORT

Please provide the school nurse with all completed medical forms, parental consent forms, and required medications before the start of school.

You may:
Bring paperwork and medications to Open House
Arrange an appointment with your child’s school nurse
Contact your school nurse with any questions or concerns

📞 School Nurse Contacts

Abington High School / AEEP
Donna Conso
📧 [email protected]

Abington Middle School
Sarah LaPointe
📧 [email protected]

Woodsdale Elementary School
Debra Ambrose
📧 [email protected]

Beaver Brook Elementary School
Renee Brown
📧 [email protected]

💙 A Healthy Start to the School Year
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

Please complete all applicable items before the first day of school.

07/21/2026

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 [email protected] 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
(click here for directions)

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 - [email protected]
Kate Casey, Asst. Principal - [email protected]
Denise Bell, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Susan Harrington, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Christina Park, Director of Guidance - [email protected]
Anne-Marie Padilla, Guidance Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Donna Conso, Nurse - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]
Jessica Sullivan, Asst. Principal - [email protected]
Colleen Blanchard, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Ann Parks, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Caroline McDermod, Guidance Counselor- [email protected]
Sarah LaPointe, Nurse – [email protected]

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 - [email protected]
Christine Caliendo, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Deb Ambrose, Nurse - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]
Suzy Trahan, Asst. Principal - [email protected]
Amy Murphy, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Danielle Rountree, Admin Asst. – [email protected]
Renee Brown, Nurse - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]
Michelle Hart, Admin Asst. - [email protected]
Donna Conso, Nurse - [email protected]

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.).

06/29/2026

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

06/18/2026

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

06/10/2026

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.

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

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.