Snow Days Don't Impact Student Learning, Harvard Professor Finds

New findings from Harvard reveal that keeping schools open during a storm could be potentially more detrimental to learning than school closure.

Super Search: A-B Could Select Next Schools Chief Saturday

The School Committee plans to vote a decision after public interviews with the three finalists on Saturday, Jan. 25 at RJ Grey Junior High School.

When Does Kindergarten Registration Open in Acton?

Get the basics on Patch, with tons more information on the school district’s website.

3 Finalists Named for A-B's Next Superintendent of Schools

Interviews and a public meeting will be held later this month.

Acton Skater Competing in US Figure Skating Championships

Competition is taking place this weekend in Boston.

Snow Day! No School in Acton on Friday, Jan. 3

The call was made Thursday evening.

Storm Prompts Early Release in Acton

Acton Schools Announce Early Dismissal Ahead of Tuesday Snowfall

An Update on Regional Transportation Plans from the School Committees

Blanchard Elementary Principal Finalists to Begin Visits This Week

That and more in the latest school news for Acton and Acton-Boxborough.

Interim No More: Campbell Accepts Permanent Post as A-B’s Principal

Appointment was announced last week.

A-B's Interim Principal Opens Up to 'The Spectrum'

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School's official newspaper recently posted an interview with A-B's Interim Principal JoAnn Campbell.

School Committee Updates on Track, Regionalization and Superintendent Search

The following is a monthly update provided by the Acton Public School Committee and Acton Boxborough Regional School Committee.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

The Latest on A-B's Superintendent Search

Public forums, job description and more posted at ABSuptSearch.com.

Acton-Boxborough HS Makes Another Top 10 List

All things being equal, Boston.com says Acton-Boxborough Regional High School is the No. 8 school in the state.

A-B Among the Best Mass Schools for SAT Performance

See which schools had the highest scores this year.

Acton School Committees Shares Regional Update

Updates will come monthly during what the school committees are calling a 'transitional year.'

Fall-Friendly School Lunch Recipes

Forget soggy tuna fish, these easy-to-make lunchbox meals use only the season’s freshest ingredients.

Acton Schools Starting Superintendent Search

Superintendent Stephen Mills announced his retirement plans earlier this month.

Acton Students Score Well on MCAS

See how local students stack up against state averages on the standardized assessment.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Mass Supreme Court Hears Acton Family’s Challenge to Pledge of Allegiance

No ruling yet on argument that ‘under God’ wording discriminates against atheists.

Acton Atheist Pledge Case Heads to Mass. Supreme Court

Doe v. Acton-Boxborough Regional School District will be heard at the commonwealth’s highest court on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Five Mass. School Bus Laws You Might Not Have Known

School's back in session in Acton, but were you aware of these state laws on school buses?

See Where BoMag Ranked Acton’s Schools

Boston Magazine’s annual ‘Best Schools’ issue hit newsstands on Aug. 27.

Back to School 2013: Share Your Experiences and Memories

Do you have great back-to-school memories? Maybe a few awwwww-inspiring First Day of School photos of your kids (or yourself)? Share them with your community!

School Committee Approves Replacement Project for A-B Track

Acton schools will support the project with $150,000 in funding.

2013-2014 Financial Assistance Letter for Families Facing Financial Difficulties

Back-to-School Menus for Acton Public Schools, Acton-Boxborough

Lunch for APS students is $2.75; $2.50 for A-B with tiered pricing to $3.50.

Acton Public Schools, Acton-Boxborough Announce 2013-14 Bus Schedules

First day of school is either Aug. 27 or 28.

Open Houses Scheduled for Acton Public Schools, Acton-Boxborough

First day of school either Aug 27 or 28.

Acton-Boxborough Ranked 17th in State by U.S. News

A-B also ranked in top 10 in STEM.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

2013-14 Acton Public Schools, A-B School Committee Meetings

Acton-Boxborough Announces Fall Sports Tryout Information

Fee waiver, participation forms also available.

What Are Some of the Best Back to School Deals?

Patch took $100 to see how far your dollar can stretch at Target and Staples for all your back to school needs.

What A-B Students Need to Know Before School is Back in Session

Information about schedules, IDs, parking and more available.