Quick Facts About ABSAF
ABSAF, the Acton-Boxborough Student Activities Fund, is an organization that raises funds to support extracurricular activities at the
Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools. ABSAF members believe that extracurricular activities help to develop well-rounded children
with healthy self-esteem. Whether students are interested in music, sports, academic teams, theater, speech and debate or community
service, they should have the opportunity to participate in programs that provide constructive and creative outlets.
Among other things, these donations have been used to support Proscenium Circus, to purchase uniforms and equipment for the
performing arts departments at the Junior High and the High School, to purchase uniforms and equipment for the athletic departments at the Junior
High and the High School, to provide support for academic extracurricular programs such as the Speech and Debate Team, the Math Team,
and the Academic Decathlon Team and to provide transportation for students involved in athletics, performing arts and academic
extracurricular programs.
ABSAF Student Members presenting
2007-2008
contribution.
ABSAF is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors consisting of
members of the community, students and representatives from the Acton-Boxborough
Regional School Administration.
Since its inception in 1981, ABSAF has donated over $1,000,000 to the Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools. The following funds have been
raised over the last several years:
- 2008-2009 - $85,000
- 2007-2008 - $95,000
- 2006-2007 - $115,000
- 2005-2006 - $102,750
- 2004-2005 - $103,820
- 2003-2004 - $92,340
- 2002-2003 - $85,210
- 2001-2002 - $86,826
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ABSAF using
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Extracurricular programs help build well-rounded students, foster a sense of belonging, and support the quality of life in our communities