Working together with parents and families ensures that each student can make the most of their Abbey experience. There are many ways to stay connected with the School, fellow Raven families and your student throughout the academic year. Our faculty, staff and monastic community look forward to sharing their journey with you.
Our Director of Parent Relations is available to assist with questions or needed resources.
Meghan M. Fonts P'14 '17 '21, Director of Parent Relations
Email Meghan
PARENT PORTAL
LINK TO VERACROSS PARENT PORTAL
Current Parent Resources
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The Portsmouth Abbey School's Parents' Association is a dedicated community of parents committed to enriching the school experience in alignment with the institution's mission. With a focus on collaboration and support, the Parents’ Association harnesses the diverse talents and resources of its members to enhance the educational journey of all Portsmouth Abbey students. Working hand in hand with school personnel and under the guidance of the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, the Association fosters a robust and amiable relationship within the school community.
Mission
The mission of the Portsmouth Abbey School’s Parents’ Association is to serve and support the School’s mission. The Parents’ Association engages parents to share their talents and resources to enhance the goals of the School while strengthening the experience of the students.
Purpose
In concert with School personnel, members will create a strong, cooperative, and friendly relationship between its members and the entire School community. The Parents’ Association seeks to encourage and enhance engagement between parents and the School through volunteering at events and fundraising.
Organization/Leadership
The Parents’ Association shall work closely with Portsmouth Abbey School’s Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, particularly the School’s Director of Advancement, Director of Parent Relations, and Director of the Annual Fund, and shall be subject to oversight, partnership, and direction of the School. All current parents are members of the Association. The leadership of the association is determined by the School and will consist of a Chair and Form Chairs. The Chairs of the Parents’ Association serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of the Board of Directors.
CONTACT THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION
CHAIRS: Beth and Adam Conway '94 (Jack'24 and Kate '26)
FORM CHAIRS
Form VI: Jake and Caroline Varteresian (Max ’25 and Travis ’27)
Form V:TBD
Form IV: Scott and Delicia Ormiston (Dakota '24 and Blaze '27)
Form III: Brian and MJ Torello (Mia ’24, Alexa ’26, Nicholas ’28)
INTERNATIONAL LIAISONS
Korea: JongKeun Lee and HyoRyoung Kim P'25
China: Dr. Liming Luo and Dr. Chang Liu P'26
Latin America -
Central and South America: Julian and Maria Elena Altamirano (Isabel '22 and Eduardo '25)
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| communitas - newsletter |
| Communitas is the monthly newsletter from the Portsmouth Abbey Parents' Association. It provides a wealth of invaluable updates tailored to parents’ needs, from the latest Forms-specific news to special programs and campaigns. Stay informed about campus happenings, including Parents Weekend and Fall and Winter Family Days, and discover the supportive and thriving environment that is our Portsmouth Abbey family. |
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There are many ways to volunteer as a parent at Portsmouth Abbey. Get started by filling out our parent volunteer form!
Parent Volunteer Form
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