June 16, 2021

Happy last day of school!!

Thank you to the amazing AHS students and Ashland community as a whole for making this a successful year for all. We are so glad we can look to a more normal future and are excited to see what the 2021-2022 school brings!

Grades will open in iStudent/iParent hopefully by the end of the week.  We are waiting on grades from our remote program and hope to have them in next couple of days. The final report card for the year will be shared in the reports section.  

Members of the Class of 2023 will be able to see their GPA and decile rank with this report card.  If you have any questions or concerns about your grades please reach out to your counselor.  They will be in the building through Tuesday, June 22.  

The main office will be open for summer hours starting Thursday, June 17.  Hours will be 8am- 2:45pm but it is recommended you call first to make sure someone is in. Ms. Chaney and I are often the only ones here in the summer, after next week, and we will both be taking some personal and professional time.

Please follow the link below for all summer assignments:
Summer Assignments

The Peer Leader application was e-mailed to all members of the Classes of 2022 and 2023.  Students should complete the application prior to August 1.  We welcome all students to apply to be a part of this program. The mission of the program is to create an inclusive, supportive environment for all students and to help our new students transition to AHS.

Schedules for the 2021-2022 school year will be available on or around August 9.  Stay tuned!  The counseling staff and Deans are working diligently to make sure we have a schedule that meets the needs of our students.

Here are some tentative dates for Start of the School Year activities/times are to be determined:

Student Leadership training - team, club and activity leaders are expected to attend (ALL students interested in having a voice at AHS are encouraged to attend!)- August 17

Peer Leader training- August 19
New Student Orientation- August 19 4-6pm (Club/activity Fair 3:45pm)

Class of 2024 Welcome- August 18 4-6pm

Math placement test for new students and AMS overrides- May 19 (prior to the orientation)

Many students have the ability to complete service hours over the summer.  

Here are the AHS guidelines for your information:
Community Service information
Students can start earning service hours the summer before their 9th grade year and must have their 25 hours completed before the start if senior year if they wish to earn senior privileges.

From the Director of Counseling & Social-Emotional Learning

Please enjoy the final Family SEL Newsletter of the school year! 

June 11, 2021

Good afternoon and happy last Friday of the school year! 

We are excited to be wrapping up a successful school year. Next week Monday and Tuesday will be regular school days. Wednesday, June 16 is an early release day. Student dismissal is at 11:20am.

Grades will be released on Thursday, June 17. 

All students must return books and other classroom materials as well as parking passes. Please drop parking passes at the front office. 

Chromebooks: Students will be allowed to keep their devices over the summer break, in order to provide opportunities to continue learning and remain engaged in educational activities, should they choose to do so. Students and parents can stay connected to email, and our district website to see information regarding announcements that provide fun, educational ideas, and resources for students. Students will still be responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of their device(s). If the student’s enrollment status with Ashland Public Schools changes over the summer, such that the student will not be returning in the fall, it is expected that the Chromebook, charger, and carry case will be returned to the district.   

June 4, 2021

Good afternoon and Congratulations to the Class of 2021-

We are very much looking forward to Graduation for the Class of 2021 this weekend.  The graduation ceremony starts at 10am and we anticipate the parade starting at approximately 11:45am from AHS. We hope many AHS students and families will line the parade route to cheer on the graduates as they make their last drive through APS.

All members of the Class of 2024 (grade 9) taking Biology this year will take the MCAS assessment on Tuesday, June 8. Their teachers have shared information and test room locations will be posted Monday.

The last day of school is quickly approaching. Wednesday, June 16 is an early release day with students done by 11:20am. The last days of school will be regular school days for students but we hope to have some fun and enrichment!

Chromebooks: Students will be allowed to keep their devices over the summer break, in order to provide opportunities to continue learning and remain engaged in educational activities, should they choose to do so. Students and parents can stay connected to email, and our district website to see information regarding announcements that provide fun, educational ideas, and resources for students. Students will still be responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of their device(s). If the student’s enrollment status with Ashland Public Schools changes over the summer, such that the student will not be returning in the fall, it is expected that the Chromebook, charger, and carry case will be returned to the district.   

A reminder to walkers to respect your community: Please be respectful to both property and others as you are walking home. There have been concerns about trash thrown on lawns and inappropriate language/actions around younger students.