Thank you to our student representatives who joined Dr. Fecher yesterday for the latest meeting of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. #ASDProud
5 months ago, Abington School District
Dr. Fecher talks to student reps
Dr. Fecher with student reps
This month, 33 ASHS English Language Learners attended the 20th Annual English Language Learners College Fair at the Montgomery County Community College. Students enjoyed lunch together, toured the campus, and interacted with students from other area high schools. #ASDProud
5 months ago, Abington School District
ELL students attend 20th Annual English Language Learners College Fair at Montgomery County Community College
ELL students listen to speakers at the 20th Annual English Language Learners College Fair at Montgomery County Community College
ELL students listen to speakers at the 20th Annual English Language Learners College Fair at Montgomery County Community College
ELL students listen to speakers at the 20th Annual English Language Learners College Fair at Montgomery County Community College
ELL students enjoy a performance at the 20th Annual English Language Learners College Fair at Montgomery County Community College
ELL students attend 20th Annual English Language Learners College Fair at Montgomery County Community College
SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED: Don’t miss your chance to weigh in on the future of Abington Middle School. Tomorrow, Nov. 22, will be the final day to participate in our ThoughtExchange on the proposed facility options! The survey will close on Friday at 5 p.m. Every opinion counts, and the more feedback we have, the better we can plan for the future. Click here to participate in our ThoughtExchange: https://tejoin.com/scroll/815918726
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Share Your Thoughts - Your feedback is important. Make sure to participate in our online survey.
SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED: Don’t miss your chance to weigh in on the future of Abington Middle School. Tomorrow, Nov. 22, will be the final day to participate in our ThoughtExchange on the proposed facility options! The survey will close on Friday at 5 p.m. Every opinion counts, and the more feedback we have, the better we can plan for the future. Click here to participate in our ThoughtExchange: https://tejoin.com/scroll/815918726
5 months ago, Abington School District
Share Your Thoughts - Your feedback is important. Make sure to participate in our online survey.
Students in STEM classes at Abington Middle School were visited by The Physics Bus last week, a traveling field trip that provides students with the opportunity to experiment with everyday household objects.
5 months ago, Abington School District
Students experiment during a visit from the Physics Bus
Students experiment during a visit from the Physics Bus
Students experiment during a visit from the Physics Bus
Students experiment during a visit from the Physics Bus
Students experiment during a visit from the Physics Bus
Students experiment during a visit from the Physics Bus
Students experiment during a visit from the Physics Bus
Students experiment during a visit from the Physics Bus
Thank you to the Innovation Station at @psuabington for collaborating with our VIBE/IMAGINE Club at McKinley Elementary School last week, bringing their advanced-component LEGOs to students for a morning of interactive fun. #ASDProud #4CsofASD
5 months ago, Abington School District
Students play with LEGOs at McKinley alongside Innovation Station staff
Students play with LEGOs at McKinley alongside Innovation Station staff
Students play with LEGOs at McKinley alongside Innovation Station staff
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Have you shared your thoughts on the future of Abington Middle School? Participate in our ThoughtExchange. Link in caption.
Thank you to the students of @easterncenter Culinary Arts for treating our administrators and Board Members to a wonderful dinner they prepared themselves as part of the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Annual Joint Committee Dinner. Ms. Carolyn Riley, president of the Joint Committee, reviewed Eastern's Annual Report, which emphasized the outstanding programs offered at the school. #ASDProud
5 months ago, Abington School District
Eastern culinary students pose with ASD Board members and Dr. Fecher
Thank you to the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center for giving our @AbingtonSrHigh students an opporutnity to hear from Holocaust survivor, Mr. Fred Behrend, who served in the US Army after fleeing Europe and trained Nazi prisoners of war in the U.S. #ASDProud
5 months ago, Abington School District
Mr. Frank Behrend speaks to the audience of students and staff
Mr. Frank Behrend speaks to the audience of students and staff
Mr. Frank Behrend speaks to the audience of students and staff
At Tuesday's meeting of the Board of School Directors, Dr. Alice Swift recognized Abington Senior High School paraprofessional, athletics coach, and Class of 1970 alumnus, Mr. Bill Neely, on being inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Montco Chapter. Mr. Neely framed a newspaper clipping of his high school track team, which was coached by the legendary Mr. Jack Armstrong, the namesake to the high school's Athletics Hall of Fame. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
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Mr. Neely in the center with Mrs. Browne and Dr. Swift, all holding the framed newspaper clipping
Congratulations to the @abingtonsrhigh Key Club, who raised $4,000 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and donated it to four area organizations: The Breathing Room, Asplundh Cancer Center, Unite for Her, and Living Beyond Breast Cancer. #ASDProud
5 months ago, Abington School District
The Key Club raised $4,000 and donated it to four area organizations during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Last week, 4th and 5th graders from all seven Abington School District elementary schools came together to compete at the Elementary Track and Field Meet at Schwarzman Stadium. Congratulations to all of our student athletes! #ASDProud
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McKinley students cheer for their teammates
Copper Beech competes in the long jump
Highland teammates and coaches stop to pose
Willow Hill students hand off the baton in a relay race
ASD elementary schools competing in relay race
Overlook students enjoying the track meet in the stands
Rydal cheers their teammates on
Rydal and Roslyn in a close race
Highland Elementary friends  enjoy the track meet together
Roslyn team prepares for a relay race
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In honor of Veterans Day 2024, ASD teachers and staff members, as well as personnel from Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group, who provide security at our secondary schools, were recognized for their service to our country with the help of our Military Club members and choral students. Thank you, ASD veterans, for your service! #ASDProud
5 months ago, Abington School District
Veterans gather for appreciation on Veterans' Day 2024
Veterans share their service history with fellow veterans
Veterans share their service history with fellow veterans
Veteran security personnel from Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group were also recognized
Veterans share their service history withg fellow attendees
Veterans share their service history with fellow veterans
The choir performed a parotitic song for the Veterans in attendance
Veterans share their service history with fellow veterans
Veterans share their service history withg fellow attendees
Veteran security personnel from Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group were also recognized
Overlook Elementary recently held its annual Title I Reading Night, this year featuring ASD's monthly Pledge of Character themes. Along with classroom read-alouds, families enjoyed a production from The Walnut Street Theatre, called "Polka Dots: The Cool Kids’ Musical", and shopped at the book fair! #ASDProud
6 months ago, Abington School District
A teacher volunteer reads aloud stories centered around character education.
A teacher volunteer reads aloud stories centered around character education.
 Families attended a Walnut Street Theatre production titled, Polka Dots: The Cool Kids’ Musical
Teacher volunteers read aloud stories centered around character education.
Students listen to stories centered around character education.
During Tuesday's Professional Development Day, students in Abington Senior High School's Military Club hosted members of the ASHS staff who are veterans for a special pancake breakfast as an advance recognition of Veterans Day! #ASDProud
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The Military Club celebrating Veterans Day
The Military Club celebrating Veterans Day
The Military Club celebrating Veterans Day
The Military Club celebrating Veterans Day
Last week, Abington Senior High hosted the Manufacturing/Trades Career Chatter. Union Representatives from industries including Carpentry, Steel Workers, Plumbers, Bricklayers, Steamfitters, and Elevator Constructors shared information about these career pathways. #ASDProud
6 months ago, Abington School District
Trade union representatives visited Abington Senior High to speak about their industries
Reps from the bricklayers union wait for students at their table
Each union rep spoke to students about the requirements for employment in their trade
A rep from the Bricklayers Union speaks to students about the process of becoming an apprentice and learning on the job
The Carpenters' Union spoke to students about how lucrative a trade can be
A representative of the Elevvator Constructor's Union waits for students to arrive
Students received information about each trade and how to apply for apprenticeship
An ACTIVE Academy student serves coffee to a union representative
A rep from the Sheet Metal Workers Union speaks to students about opportunities in their trade
A union rep answers questions about joining the union
Schools across ASD got in the spooky season spirit yesterday!
6 months ago, Abington School District
AMS students in costume
AMS teachers in costumes
AMS students in costume
CB Halloween parade
CB staff at parade
CB librarians dressed as book characyers
CB Halloween parade
CB Halloween parade
Ms. Holland dressed as Dr. Jordan for Halloween
This week Rydal Elementary hosted Mat Heagerty, author of graphic novels like "Lumberjackula", "Martian Ghost Centaur", "Unplugged and Unpopular", and more! Mr. Heagerty spoke to students about working collaboratively and sharing their creative works with others. #ASDProud
6 months ago, Abington School District
Rydal students listen to Author Mat Heagerty speak
Author Mat Heagerty speaks to students  about writing and publishing graphic novels
Author Mat Heagertydiscusses popular graphic novels with students
Author Mat Heagerty speaks to students  about writing and publishing graphic novels
Authoy Mat Heagerty creates an illustrated character out of the foods students suggested
Mr. Heagerty adds color to his digital illustration
Mr. Heagerty talks to students about working collaboratively with others to publish graphic novels
Mr. Heagerty speaks about the illustrator and other creators involved in the process of publishing graphic novels
Students offer input to questions posed by Mr. Heagerty
Thank you to the ASHS students, clubs and activities for another successful and fun-filled Trunk or Treat community event on Friday night! #ASDProud
6 months ago, Abington School District
Youngsters get treats at ASHS Trunk or Treat night
A Trunk or Treater artfully dressed as a clown
A Link Crew student offeres candy to a young girl at Trunk or Treat
A club supporting Breast Cancer Awareness gave o0ut candy at Trunk or Treat
The ASHS German Club set up a comical German coo-coo clock scene at Trunk or Treat
A dad and his baby, riding on his shoulders, at Trunk or Treat
An ASHS club set up a Scooby Doo Mystery Machine post to give out candy at Trunk or Treat
One club at Trunk or Treat dressed and decorated their trunk for Disney Hocus Pocus
An ASHS club st up their candy stopo as a snack shack
An ASHS Club decorated their trunk and dressed as The Wizard of Oz