The Abington Senior High Art Department is proud to share our participation in the 2026 Mordechai Anielewicz Creative Arts Competition sponsored by Gratz College for the furthering of education and remembrance in Holocaust and Resistance studies. Fifteen students from Ms. Elcin's Art 1 course will have their work on display at Mandeville Hall at St Joseph's University for the exhibition and award ceremony on Tuesday, June 2nd. Eight students have also received awards for their work.
Congratulations to the following students for their hard work, research, and creativity: 9th Graders Grace Zhang (2nd place), Khue Nguyen and Cayla Field (3rd place), Julia Pacula, Samantha Krebs and Anna Li (Honorable Mention), Dexter Peoples, Poet Leonardo, Adelaide Sender, Cierra Eckenrode, Nina Rinaldi, Luke Cunningham, and Jaxon Klein; and 10th Graders Lucy McGuigan (2nd place) and Sarai Graham (Honorable Mention). #ASDProud
Congratulations to McKinley Elementary students Ben and Tim Klyuchenko, 2nd and 4th grade, respectively, who were recognized in the annual "Draw the Future" art contest, hosted by a local car dealership. Ben came in first place in his age group, while Tim was named the overall grand prize winner for his car idea entitled "Turbodriller". Click here to see their winning drawings: https://www.1800thompson.com/2026-draw-the-future-winners.htm #ASDProud #ArtsinASD #AwardsofASD
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
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
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
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
→ 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)
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
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.
