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CURRENT PARENTS AND FAMILIES

 

The Parents’ Association works closely with Portsmouth Abbey School’s Director of Parent Relations, the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, specifically the 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 Chairsand Form Chairs. The Chairsof the Parents’ Association serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of the Board of Directors.

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

parents' association

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: Gil and Courtney Bianchi (Gil ’25 and Ava ’26)
 
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: Mr. Taean Kang and Mrs. Hyesoon Moon (Ethan '25)
 
China: Dr. Liming Luo and Dr. Chang Liu (Adam '26) 

Latin America - Central and South America: Julian and Maria Elena Altamirano (Isabel '22 and Eduardo '25)

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 (delete Fall) and Winter (add and Spring) Family Days, and discover the supportive and thriving environment that is our Portsmouth Abbey family. 

Volunteer

There are many ways to volunteer as a parent at Portsmouth Abbey. Get started by filling out our parent volunteer form!

Parent Volunteer Form