AVA Family Update
June 14, 2026
Good afternoon AVA students and families,
I have the usual schedule, guidance, and community updates below.
Short week this week with Friday off, and student work must be completed by next Wednesday, June 24.
Joseph Connor, AVA Principal
508.245.9948
Next Week's Schedule
Guidance Updates
Summer/Fall Dual Enrollment
Current 10th and 11th grade students - MCLA is still taking applications for Summer Session B (deadline June 17) and now also for Fall 2026 (Sept. 1 deadline) for Dual Enrollment. MA residents are also eligible to take one DE course tuition-free. Minimum 2.7/80 GPA needed. Please visit their website for more info, or email Ms. Nellie with any questions.
Reminder for Juniors - College Admissions Testing Next Year
This is a friendly reminder to current juniors to register soon for the ACT and/or SAT exams now that next year's testing dates are released. Seats tend to fill up quickly, so register sooner than later, and email Ms. Nellie asap before the last day of school if you would like assistance.
SATs: Click HERE to register. Click HERE to find and view seat availability for an SAT test location. Click HERE for SAT practice exams. Click HERE for more info about SAT fee waivers.
ACT: Click HERE to register for the test. Click HERE to find an ACT test location. Click HERE for free ACT practice.
As always, please feel free to email me (nng@attleboroschools.com) with any questions, comments, or concerns. Have a fabulous weekend!
Community Updates
Welcome Center Weekly Spotlight
Developed in Collaboration with the Attleboro Family & Community Partnership (AFCP)
2026-2027 Transportation Applications Open!
Reminder: 26-27 Transportation Application Deadline June 30, 2026. All eligible students, including Kindergarten and First grade, who wish to ride the bus to/from any of the Attleboro Public Schools MUST complete the Transportation Application by June 30, 2026. The only exception to this is for those with specialized transportation needs listed in an IEP. Payment will be due upon submission of the application. Families should visit the APS Transportation website for details: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/transportation
Kid’s Summer Cafe
The Kids Summer Café brings free, healthy meals to kids, teens, and families all summer long. From June – August, the Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative (AAIC) provides lunches five days a week across 3-4 sites in Attleboro and Norton for parents and caregivers accompanying a child. View this week’s Welcome Center Update for details.
Important Dates
Friday, June 19
- No School
Wednesday, June 24
- Grades Close, all work to be submitted by this date
Thursday, June 25
- Half-Day for Students
Friday, June 26
- Half-day for Students, Last Day of School
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*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.