Villiage plastic ABS is good, I use it alot. it can be hard to get ahold of from the lulzbot store sometimes. I also use Push Plastic ABS, which comes in a 6lb roll for the same price as the 5lb one from Lulzbot, which is nice.
Colors are going to affect the print temperature. Black usually prints pretty well, as does Blue. White or Neutral can tend to need a lower temperature (white actually tends to be a pain to print all together. I think it’s the dye they use). Avoid the metallic ones for a first print, as they can tend to vary depending on what the metal flake actually is and how much heat it absorbs.
For structural parts, the ABS profiles should work, you will want to make sure that the gears and whatnot are at 85% or better infil. Measure the filliament diameter too, and if it is different than what the PLA diameter was, adjust accordingly. 3.00mm filliament varies wildly between 2.75 and 3.12mm in diameter depending on the source. Lulzbot stuff and Push plastic both seem to be pretty consistant though.
For black ABS temperatures, start with 240c for the nozzle and 105c for the bed. Also, when swirching back, be aware that ABS melts at a higher temperature than PLA, so you will need to purge the nozzle at ABS temperatures, then drop it down to PLA temperatures when you switch.
ABS is prone to lifting and warping. Keeping the bed at the correct temperature is key. Use a 5mm brim layer if possible, and if you see a part lifting, especailly the gears, it’s best to scrap the part and start again.
If you find you have trouble printing it, you can make a temporary enclosure around the mini frame using some tape and a couple of turkey roasting bags. Just make sure the electronics air intake isn’t coverd up.
As long as the bed leveling is working well and the temperature is correct, the ABS should stick to the bed just fine.
Edit: a good filliament fundraiser might be printing school logo keychain / backpack tags. Sell them for $5 each, bake sale style. If you want to post a copy of their logo (jpg, etc.) somewhere, someone might make one of those they could print.