The ASHS choir, band, and orchestra traveled to Hershey Park for an orchestra masterclass at Lebanon Valley College and a choral competition through Music in the Parks. The Concert Choir received a superior rating and second place in the Mixed HS Choir Division. The Chorale received a superior rating and first place in the Mixed HS Choir Division, in addition to best overall choir out of 10 total choirs. Congratulations to all of our musicians! #ASDProud #ArtsinASD

about 22 hours ago, Abington School District
Four students hold up the trophies that they earned in the choral competition

The A.C.T.I.V.E. Academy held their end-of-the-year breakfast last week, expressing best wishes to students who are exiting the program, and heartfelt gratitude to all the organizations and individuals who support the program throughout the year. #ASDProud #ACTIVEAcademy

1 day ago, Abington School District
Volunteers join an ACTIVE Academy student sitting at a table at the annual ACTIVE Academy end-of-year breakfast.
An ACTIVE Academy student serves beverages to breakfast attendees.
An ACTIVE Academy student converses with program volunteers.
ACTIVE Academy students pose with a member of a supporting organization.
An ACTIVE student serves a beverage to a student volunteer
ACTIVE Academy program volunteers are recognized at the podium
An ACTIVE student laughs with staff and supporting organization members
An ACTIVE Academy student converses with program volunteers.
ACTIVE students are recognized at the podium
ACTIVE students sit at a table with staff at the breakfast
Thank you, ASD Educators! Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4-8 by sending an e-card to the teachers in your life who dedicate their time, expertise, and attention to their students, schools, and communities. Click here to send your favorite teacher a message: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/send-e-card-your-favorite-teachers. #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek
3 days ago, Abington School District
National Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8, 2026; Teacher Appreciation Day: May 5, 2026 #ThankATeacher
Congratulations to our @abingtonsrhigh winter sports teams and individual athletes who were honored at Tuesday's meeting of the Board of School Directors. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
6 days ago, Abington School District
Cheer team honored at the Board meeting
All winter athletes being honored at the Board meeting
Girls swim team
Boys and Girls wrestling athletes with their coach
Boys basketball athlete
Boys and Girls winter track with their coaches
Cheer team and their coach

ASD elementary schools hosted special events throughout the month of April in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month. Students and their families participated in games, crafts, music and various sensory experiences. Thank you to all who helped make these events possible! #ASDProud

7 days ago, Abington School District
Several students dig into a tray of beads at McKinley's Autism Awareness event
Students dig in the sand for treasures at the Copper Beech Autism Awareness event
Two students smiling, holding an orange balloon at Highland's Autism Awareness event.
A staff member helps a student with a craft at the Copper Beech Autism Awareness event
A student enjoys a peaceful moment under a tree at McKinley's Autism Awareness event
A police officer shares stickers with a student at Highland's Autism Awareness event.
Students set up a self-propelled rocket at the Copper Beech Autism Awareness event
A student digs into a tray of beads looking for treasure at McKinley's Autism Awareness event
A student aims a ball of foil at a target at the Copper Beech Autism Awareness event
Students get ready for a ride in a wagon at the McKinley Autism Awareness event
Read the April 2026 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings, in the following link: https://app.smore.com/n/1dhwu
8 days ago, Abington School District
ASD Highlights & Happenings
Thank you to our @abingtonsrhigh ACTIVE Academy students for stopping by the Administration Building last week to serve coffee and bagels via The Perfect Blend... On the Go! #ACTIVEAcademy
9 days ago, Abington School District
Officer Hochwind with the ACTIVE Students at The Perfect Blend On the Go
Thank you to The GIANT Company for donating $6,877 to Abington School District as part of the Feeding School Kids program! By rounding up at the register, customers have contributed to feeding ASD families in need, as all funds will be used to purchase GIANT gift cards to help cover the cost of their groceries. #ASDProud
14 days ago, Abington School District
Mr. Tagliaferro and Dr. Rosenthal holding a giant check alongside the GIANT store representative from Roslyn
Many thanks to our partners at Salus at Drexel University Eye Institute for ensuring that 90 ASD students were able to receive a comprehensive vision examination this spring! An optometrist from the Eye Institute was able to provide exams to students during the school day in Salus' mobile vision clinic. If it was determined that a student needed prescription eyeglasses, they were able to pick out a pair on the spot at no cost to families! #ASDProud
17 days ago, Abington School District
Salus Mobile Office parked in front of McKinley

Congratulations to our record-breaking number of talented ASHS students who have qualified for this year's PMEA All-State Festival! Read more here: https://www.abingtonsd.org/article/2826679

20 days ago, Abington School District
ASHS students who qualified for PMEA All-States
REMINDER: Open House for the new Abington Middle School - Tuesday, April 21 @ 6:30 p.m.

→ During the meeting, attendees will be able to submit questions live via a QR code, which will be read aloud during the question and answer period that will continue until 8 p.m.

→ Those not able to attend the Open House in person will be able to watch a livestream on the Abington School District YouTube channel, and will be able to submit questions via the same online form that the in-person attendees are using.

→ If not all questions can be addressed in the allotted time, responses will be provided to individuals via email. Frequently Asked Questions will be posted to the project microsite, OneASDOneFuture.org.

REGISTER by tomorrow at https://forms.gle/22m6kUUtV3Nvvw5a6 (walk-ins welcome)
21 days ago, Abington School District
Abington Middle School Open House - April 21. Read the post for information or visit www.oneasdonefuture.org.
Congratulations to our Abington Senior High School Chess Team and Coach Shawn Simmons, who were recognized at last night's meeting of the Board of School Directors for placing 7th in the U1200 Division during the National High School Chess Championship. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
22 days ago, Abington School District
The ASHS Chess Team being honored at the April 14th meeting of the Board of School Directors.
Dr. Swift recognizes the Chess Team at the April 14th Board Meeting

In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, students at Abington Senior High School will visit the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center in Elkins Park today, where they will get to experience a new, immersive cattle car exhibit called "Hate Ends Now." Read more here: https://www.jewishexponent.com/holocaust-awareness-museum-exhibit-will-mark-65th-anniversary-yom-hashoah

23 days ago, Abington School District
REMINDER: Join us on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Little Theater for an Open House about the initial designs of the new Abington Middle School! Register at https://forms.gle/2FXTqMhRissW4Zf59
28 days ago, Abington School District
Abington Middle School Open House - April 21. Read the post for information or visit www.oneasdonefuture.org.

The artwork of twenty-one ASHS students was on display in the recent PA State Education Association's "Touch the Future" exhibition held at Montgomery County Community College. Congratulations to the following students for their hard work and creativity: 9th graders, Quinn Permut, Anna Li, Cierra Eckenrode & Brooke Sanchez; 10th graders, Aubree Jones, Bria Jackson, Halle McDonald, Aseel Gamea, Kelby Pham & Reaghan Smith; 11th graders, Michelle Yakupova, Lilly Fields, Jessica Berkenstock, Frankie Marcinkiewicz & Leah Brice; and 12th, graders Maryia Rohach, Nicole Robertson, Abigail Heinrich, Kason Jean Charles, Ahliviah Renzi & Sadie Weinstock.

29 days ago, Abington School District
A charcoal self-portrait by Nicole Robertson, grade 12
A photograph of 4 students in various poses by Reaghan Smith, grade 10
Sketches of the human body in movement by Lilly Fields, grade 11
A charcoal illustration of a person in turmoil by Halle McDonald, grade 10
A 3-D sculpture of a deer in a nest-like structure by Kason Jean Charles, grade 12
Congratulations to Abington Senior High School's Key Club, led by advisors Ms. Christa Peters and Ms. Marisa DeGregorio, and student leaders Samantha McQuade and Kennedy Bioteau, for competing in the Make-A-Wish Foundation's eight-week fundraising challenge, Rising Stars. This year, through their dedication and leadership, Abington's team raised $2,892 for 2026, with a total campaign raise of over $144k to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses in our local region. #ASDProud #ASDServiceLearning
30 days ago, Abington School District
Key Club leaders at the 2026 Rising Stars event
Congratulations to all who participated in AbingTHON, which raised $71,566.94 for pediatric cancer. Thank you to all the staff, organizers and supporters who made this annual event possible.
about 1 month ago, Abington School District
3 students pose under a sign saying "Dance the Night Away" at AbingTHON
Green vs. blue ib a bean bag toss game
Students stand on bleachers holding up the numbers "71,566.94" to show the amount raised by AbingTHON
A student applies red glitter makeup to another student's face during AbingTHON
5 students from assorted teams pose with sports gear at AbingTHON
Students learn a new dance step at AbingTHON
Outstanding artworks from students in grades K-12 were enjoyed by all who visited the 29th Annual Arts Fest this week. Congratulations to our students who participated! #ASDProud #ArtsinASD
about 1 month ago, Abington School District
A young student stands in front of a display of artwork, holding her Certificate of Recognition
Seven students stand in front of a vertical drawing board and add their own personal artwork
A student points proudly at her 3-D sculpture on display and smiles
A display of 3-D sculptures entitled "The Art of Remembering - Mexican Inspired Nicho Boxes"
Mr. Snyder stands before a screen showing a digital artwork submission
Dr. Fecher admires student's artwork on display
Several students and a parent smile as they admire the 3-D artwork on display tables
Dr. Mowry admires the student artwork on display
A student stands in front of his displayed artwork and smiles brightly
A young student takes a picture of his landscape artwork with a cell phone
Introducing a new way for parents/guardians to track their student's bus ride to/from school! The Zonar MyView app utilizes GPS to provide parents/guardians with notifications as to when their student's bus is approaching school in the morning or their stop in the afternoon. Visit www.abingtonsd.org/zonar for instructions on how to download the app and setup your account.
about 1 month ago, Abington School District
Student getting off school bus

For more than 15 consecutive years, the Abington Senior High School chess team has earned a spot in the 10 top of national competition, with this year being no different. In Chicago this past weekend, the U1200 division team, including Nicholas Young, Dareece Joyner, Joe Clark, Matan Fox and Doron Fox, finished in 7th place! We are #ASDProud!

about 1 month ago, Abington School District
Abington U1200 team with their trophy