22 | ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
During the 2022–2023 school year, everyone was excited to return to fully in-person events and activities. There was enthusiastic student participation and leadership at many traditional and new events. There were also large, energetic crowds at performances, club activities, and athletic contests. Additionally, the high school embarked on a new advisory structure that had the goal of increasing connections between students and students and staff. Advisories consisted of 10–12 students from all four grade levels with students staying in their advisories for all four years of high school. We also began making structural and pedagogical plans for increasing access to advanced level courses and providing more diverse learning experiences. Specifically, department leaders, teacher leaders, and teachers examined and then proposed changes to our course leveling structure . We also worked to incorporate culturally responsive practices into our instruction. Here are some additional highlights from the year: • Our nearly 100 Student Ambassadors welcomed the Class of 2026 by providing tours and peer support before school started. • We had approximately 80 clubs at ABRHS this year in which many students participated. Students took part in local and national field trips and competitions including Speech and Debate, Science Team, Math Team, Academic Decathlon, Quiz Bowl, Invest in Girls, and Ocean Bowl to name a few. We are proud of our many students who earned distinctions and awards. • Our Student Council (StuCo) worked to advocate and support students throughout the year. They increased communication and collaboration between students and administration and ran many successful events. Over 500 students attended their Homecoming Dance in December! Other fun events included Power Bowl Football, Senior Dress Up Day, and the Student/Staff Basketball Game. StuCo donated $1780 in mini-grants to clubs through the StuCo Activities Fund. • Our student affinity groups and social justice groups were very active and helped pave the way for an inclusive school community for all. Among many other events, student groups led celebrations of Hanukkah,
Joanie Dean PRINCIPAL Beth Baker ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL Maurin O’Grady ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL Maurin O’Grady ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Michael Csorba ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Christopher Ocampo ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
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