AVA Family Update
April 26, 2026
Good afternoon AVA students and families,
I have the usual schedule, guidance, and community updates below.
We enter the stretch run tomorrow for all students, with Seniors dealing with more of a sprint. If you have any questions about your student's academic standing, don't hesitate to reach out. I reached out to all students and their families before break to let them know if I had any concerns, but I welcome conversations about how students can best spend the last moments of the school year.
Thank you for your time.
Joseph Connor, AVA Principal
508.245.9948
Next Week's Schedule
Guidance Updates
Career and Volunteer Opportunities
AVA students looking for a job and/or volunteer experience - Remember to peruse the online Student Job Board for available opportunities. AHS/AVA students may reach out directly to Ms. Samantha Shaheen (sshaheen@attleboroschools.com) about any opportunities, as well as for resume help and more!
Spring Open Houses
Reminder to Juniors and families thinking about college - April break is the perfect time to visit (or plan a visit) and get a feel of the campus culture to help families make a decision about fit and whether to apply. Many campuses host in-person open house events, but tours can also be done virtually! Below, please find an inconclusive list of upcoming local spring open houses and virtual options.
In-Person Open House and Campus Tours:
Bridgewater State University - Fridays, April 24 and May 1 - (10a-12p)
MassBay Community College - Saturday, May 2 - (9a-12p)
Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) - Saturday, May 2 - (9a start)
Mass. College of Liberal Arts - Friday, April 24 - (9:30a-1pm)
Schedule-your-own Tour:
Virtual Info Sessions:
Bunkerhill Community College - Thursday, April 23 (1:00pm-2:30pm)
UMass Amherst - Bi-weekly starting April 21st (7pm start time)
Live Virtual Chats with Admissions One-on-One:
Virtual Tours:
Financial Aid Completion - Last call!
College-bound seniors and families: Please remember to complete and submit the FAFSA application before the prorioty deadline of each college applied to, or the college you've been accepted by and plan to attend. FYI: Bristol Community College's FAFSA priority deadline is May 1st. The FAFSA can be done 100% onilne. Class of 2026 will complete the FAFSA 2026-2027 form. The student and family must first create an FSA ID if you do not have one already. FSA ID is used to digially sign the FAFSA. Please email Ms Nellie with any questions or for support as soon as possible if you have any trouble!
As always, please feel free to email me (nng@attleboroschools.com) with any questions, comments, or concerns. Have a safe and restful April break!
Community Updates
Welcome Center Weekly Spotlight
Developed in Collaboration with the Attleboro Family & Community Partnership (AFCP)
Reminder for All Families:
Every school day matters for student success. Research shows that regular attendance supports confidence, reduces stress, and builds strong habits for the future. While we recognize the value of family time and enrichment activities, families are reminded to consider the impact of any missed class time. Vacation/extracurricular absences are unexcused and represent learning time that cannot be recovered. We look forward to seeing all students as we return to school next Monday, April 27, 2025!
Important Dates
Friday, May 7
- T3 Progress Report Grades Close
Wednesday, May 13
- T3 Progress Reports Published
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