Congratulations
We are proud to celebrate several members of our community who have recently been honored for their outstanding contributions to students and athletes.
Sarah Turner has been recognized with the Girl Scouts of the USA Volunteer of Excellence Award, a testament to her dedicated service and commitment to young people.
Girls Swim & Dive Coach Kristi Pucillo earned the title of Dive Coach of the Year at the EMISCA Banquet and Awards Celebration, reflecting her exceptional leadership and expertise on the diving board.
Coach Mae Shoemaker received the prestigious Priscilla Davis Silver Service Award in recognition of 25 years as an EMSOA Hall of Fame swim official — a remarkable milestone that speaks to her lifelong dedication to the sport.
And Athletic Trainer Peter "Mr. C" Cacciola has been named the MSSADA District 4 Yoshitaka Ando Athletic Trainer of the Year, honoring his tireless work keeping our student-athletes healthy and game-ready.
AB Forward Parent/Caregiver Updates
⭐ Webinar for All Families — Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM ⭐
This special event will feature Dr. Julianna Chen, Chief Medical Officer at Cartwheel, who will share practical, home-based strategies to help your child navigate this transition with confidence. Dr. Chen's presentation will focus on building resilience, supporting emotional understanding, and using age-appropriate communication — giving you real, actionable tools you can use right away. Look for the link emailed to you next week.
Budget & Finance Update
Thank you to the residents of Acton for passing our budget at Monday’s Town Meeting. We look forward to presenting our budget to Boxborough on May 19, 2026.
Interrupting Hate & Bias
On April 28, 2026, the "Interrupting Hate and Bias: The History and Impact of the N-word" presentations were held at ABRHS. Dedicated staff members alongside student leaders from the Black Student Union (BSU) led this educational initiative. As part of the presentation, a community agreement emphasized, in the BSU’s words, “If one person feels unsafe, we are all unsafe.” If we allow one student in our school to be marginalized, the community is less safe for everyone. We appreciate everyone’s continued partnership in making our community as inclusive and supportive as possible.
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AB Unified School Day Games
We had a very successful event on April 29 at Leary Field. This was AB’s 7th opportunity to participate in the Unified School Day Games. Students from ABRHS, RJ Grey JHS, and the elementary schools participated as athletes supported by staff members and HS student volunteers. Thank you to Faith Jarger, Anne Dempsey, and Kathleen Knight for your hard work in making this day a memorable event for our student-athletes and staff.
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May Holidays
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is a month-long commemoration of the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States. AANHPI Heritage Month takes place each year in May, which was permanently designated for the commemoration in 1992 by President George H.W. Bush. (Brittanica.com).
Jewish American Heritage Month recognizes Jewish contributions to American culture, history, military, science, government, and more. Jewish identity can include:
Religion (Judaism)
Culture and traditions
Ethnicity and shared ancestry
Not all Jewish people practice Judaism, and Jewish Americans represent many racial, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
Memorial Day-Monday, May 25, 2026 (No School), is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. (History.com)
Eid al-Adha, May 27, 2026 (No School) (Arabic: عيد الأضحى, “Festival of the Sacrifice”), is one of the two major Islamic holidays. It commemorates the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, before God provided a ram to be sacrificed instead. The holiday is observed by Muslims worldwide with communal prayers, charitable giving, and the ritual sacrifice of an animal (such as a sheep, goat, or cow), with the meat traditionally shared among family, friends, and those in need. It takes place at the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and falls on a different date each year based on the Islamic lunar calendar.
Other Recognitions:
Mental Health Awareness Month School Principals May 1 National Lunch Hero Day May 1 Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-9 School Nurse Day May 6 National Speech-Language-Hearing Day May 18
MASS Clean Energy Center & Frontier Energy Visit
On April 15, representatives from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and Frontier Energy visited Acton-Boxborough to tour our new electric buses and net-zero school building. The group boarded one of the electric buses for a firsthand look at the Boardwalk Campus, then participated in a question-and-answer session with district staff. The visitors were impressed with the district's accomplishments in clean energy and sustainability.
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Doli Atamian Campership Program, Inc.
The Doli Atamian Campership program provides scholarships to summer camp and activities/classes for students/children in Acton and Boxborough based on family income. The application process is simple, and each child/student may receive up to $300 towards a summer camp program, activity, or classes of the family's choice.
For more information about the Campership scholarship and an application form, go to http://www.doliatamiancampership.com/ or call 978-515-3227.
Around the District
Our 32nd Annual Community Service Breakfast & Day was a wonderful success. Thank you to everyone who contributed and stepped up to support these events.
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Recently, I visited Merriam Elementary as a guest reader. Spending time with our students in this way is a wonderful reminder of the joy that reading can inspire — and the lasting impact a great story can have. |
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Project Graduation - Caregiver Volunteers Needed
AB Project Graduation 2026 is busy planning an all-inclusive, substance-free celebration for our seniors. Project Graduation needs parents and caregivers of students in all grades to keep this tradition going for the 37th year! Visit our website or email abprojectgraduation@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer or learn more.
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