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May 26, 2026

Good morning-

I hope you had a lovely Memorial Day weekend, despite the weather. 

Academic Awards Night is Wednesday, May 27, at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Please join us to celebrate students' accomplishments. 

I saw several celebrations with food happening last week, so I wanted to remind you of the district's food policy. You must notify me and nursing in writing, and send home the notification form referenced below. 

Please be sure you are up to date with understanding the Wellness Policy and the Management of Life-Threatening Allergies as approved by the Ashland School Committee. I have included links below for your reference. I have also included a parent notification form that MUST be sent to parents, alerting them about food in the classroom.  Should you have any questions, please connect with your building administrator or school nurse.

Seniors will be in this week, taking their exams (schedule linked) and participating in the Signs of Suicide booster and Financial Literacy instruction. They have been reminded to not interrupt classes to get signatures. Please let us know ASAP if you have any grade concerns or questions. The grading window will open this morning. Grades must be entered by Tuesday, June 2nd, at 8am. 

Here is the schedule of events for Senior Week:

June 1 - Community Service Day

June 2 -  Chromebook return 8:30 AM & *Graduation Rehearsal 9:00 - 11:00 AM (approx. times)

   Students will receive caps & gowns at the conclusion of this rehearsal

  Senior Banquet at AHS 6:00 - 8:00 PM (AHS staff is encouraged to attend!)

June 3 - Graduation Rehearsal 9:00-11:00 AM

Boat Cruise in Boston Harbor 4:30 PM report time

June 4 - Canobie Lake amusement park, 8:30 AM report time

June 5 - Class Day (Scholarship and Awards ceremony) 9:30 AM 

Bus Tour of APS Schools (following Class Day ceremony)

Graduation 6:00 PM (doors open & students/faculty report at 5:00 PM) - Staff encouraged to attend and sit together!

We will share the Class Day schedule shortly. 

The Biology MCAS is scheduled for June 8-9, 2026. 

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