AVA Family Update

I have the usual schedule, guidance, and community updates below.

Progress reports come out Wednesday. By the end of the week, students and families will hear from me directly if there are any concerns about student performance.

Thank you for your time.

Joseph Connor, AVA Principal

jconnor@attleboroschools.com

508.245.9948

Next Year Plans

Reminder: AVA non-seniors and families who intend to enroll back on campus next year should complete this quick Next Year Plans Survey. Ms. Nellie will follow up soon after submitting the survey about the AHS course request process.

ASVAB Test

Reminder: the ASVAB test is a necessary exam for entrance to any US military faction. AHS hosts the ASVAB test administration twice a school year, and the second and final one is coming up next month on Friday, March 6. Please register HERE as soon as possible if interested. And here are some links to free online ASVAB study materials:

https://www.asvabpracticetests.com/asvab-free-online-study-guide/ (updated for 2026)

https://uniontestprep.com/asvab/study-guide (updated for 2026)

https://www.mometrix.com/academy/asvab-practice-test/ (updated for 2026)

Immersion Day - Free Science Event

New England College is hosting free events on their campus for students interested in exploring careers in the natural and social sciences. Dates include Wednesday, February 18th (during Feb. break!) and Monday, February 23rd. Click HERE for the digital flyer and QR code to register.

Bristol Community College On-Site Day (last chance to sign up!)

AVA seniors even thinking about BCC should sign up HERE asap for the BCC On-Site Admissions event. BCC staff will review your application and give an admissions decision the same day, and BCC financial aid staff will also be there to help with financial aid for BCC if you've already been accepted. They are coming to AHS campus on April 29th, and this event always fills up super quickly with limited seats, so again, AVA seniors, please sign up asap if interested! To apply to BCC (free and in five minutes!), click HERE.

Financial Aid + Scholarship Reminder

Once again, college-bound and trade-focused seniors and families should now be focusing on financial aid and scholarships. To that end, it is imperative to:

1) Complete the FAFSA (before each school's priority deadline ideally) - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open. Everything needed can be done 100% onilne. Class of 2026 will complete the FAFSA 2026-2027 form. Be sure to first create an FSA ID if you do not have one. Students and at least one parent must each create an individual FSA ID in order to digially sign and complete the FAFSA. Email Ms Nellie with any questions or for support.

2) Apply for Scholarships - In preparing scholarship applications, it is helpful to have a resume started. If you do not currently have one, here is a template you can use. Please make a copy and fill in your information. Attleboro Scholarship info is as follows:

2a) The Attleboro High School General Scholarship Application is now online for seniors to complete. ALL college-bound and trade-focused seniors are strongly encouraged to complete this form. Students must be logged into their APS email account to complete the application. This one application serves as the application to several different scholarships. Application deadline is March 20, 2026. If you experience any technical difficulties with the form, please contact Gina Spencer at gspencer@attleboroschools.com.

2b) The Attleboro Scholarship Foundation general application, loan application and all of their individual scholarship applications are all online this year. Their general application serves multiple scholarships, and, like above, there are separate applications for certain awards. All of these can be found on the Attleboro Scholarship Foundation website. Please note, you must create an account as a first step in the process.

*NEW* 2c) Paper-only Scholarships - The following are Attleboro Foundation scholarships that are only available on paper. Scanned digital copies are below and must be either returned completed and emailed (with digital scans) to Ms Nellie or mailed to the listed address. Please ask any questions to Ms Nellie!

Alpha Delta Kappa (must pursue K-12 education)

Duane Lockard (must be minority student)

Rachel Branagan (must submit short creative fiction story)

As always, please feel free to email me (nng@attleboroschools.com) with any questions, comments, or concerns. Have a fantastic weekend!

Opportunity: Attleboro Technical Institute

The Attleboro Technical Institute is a zero-cost training for Massachusetts residents, 18 or older, who are unemployed or underemployed. The institute offers 200 hours of project-based learning and trade skills development. The Spring Session starts February 23! To apply for the Spring session, view the PROGRAM FLYER or COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM.

Contact or visit the Welcome Center for access to Community Resources, Community Flyers, and support for all things APS.

Wednesday, February 11

• T2 Progress Reports Published

Friday, February 13

• 1/2 Day for Students

Monday, February 16 - Friday, February 20

• No School, February Break

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