Best of luck to our @AbingtonSrHigh Girls Flag Football Team as they face off tonight against North Penn in the Suburban One League Championship, after beating Cheltenham yesterday. The game starts at 7pm and will be livestreamed on the North Penn YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/nptv
Special thanks to author, Hillary Sussman, for her recent visit to Rydal Elementary. Ms. Sussman's books focus on accepting differences and using kind words. #ASDProud
REMINDER: Abington Schools are taking part in the PA School Climate surveys provided by The Pennsylvania Department of Education. Parents and guardians are invited to complete the parent/guardian version of the surveys no later than Friday! Check your email for the link, or contact your school's principal to have it resent to you.
Due to maintenance issues, there will be a location change for the May 28, 2024 meeting of the Board of School Directors to the Abington Middle School Little Theater (2056 Susquehanna Rd). The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm. There is no change to the YouTube livestream.
Today, we remember and honor the brave.
Willow Hill Elementary School hosted cartoonist Jamar Nicholas last week, who spoke to 4th and 5th graders. Students had a chance to hear how he became a cartoonist, draw with him, and have a meet and greet as well! #ASDProud
Last week, Overlook hosted Holocaust Survivor George Marcus. 5th graders were captivated by Mr. Marcus' incredible story of how he & his family were able to escape Germany at the outbreak of the Holocaust.
Abington Middle School Stingray teammates recently took a field trip to the Camden Aquarium, where they had an opportunity to pet live stingrays! #ASDProud
Congratulations to our ASD student athletes who competed at yesterday's Special Olympics 2024 Track and Field Day against other athletes representing a dozen school districts in our area. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
Last week, the ASHS student-run A Cappella group, the Abingtones, performed a standing-room only concert in the Black Box Theater. The student-run group meets regularly during Lunch & Learn to coordinate voice and choreography, and even performed earlier that day at Lafayette Redeemer Senior Center. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD
REMINDER: There are still two informational meetings left for support in completing your Senior Citizen Tax Rebate forms! Stop by Holy Nativity Episcopal Church in Rockledge today from 1-3pm or Ardsley Community Center tomorrow night from 5:30-7pm.
It was a beautiful day for 5th Grade CommUNITY Day! 5th graders from all seven elementary schools gathered at Schwarzman Stadium to make new friends and compete in team-building activities. The Class of 2031 transitions to Abington Middle School in the fall! #ASDProud
Today we celebrated the students who will be completing their time in the ACTIVE Academy, and wished them the best in their next chapter. Additionally, this morning's breakfast was a chance to thank our many community partners in our area, as well as our first group of ASHS student interns! Thank you for providing meaningful community-based learning experiences for our ACTIVE students! #ASDProud #ACTIVEAcademy
Thank you to our @abingtonsrhigh parents and guardians who joined Dr. Swift last night to review the status of the goals of her 90-day entry plan since becoming Principal at the end of January. #ASDProud
Earlier today, Dr. Fecher met with a group of students at Abington Senior High School for a Table Talk, where they shared what they like best about their school and offered suggestions for what could be improved. #ASDProud
Rydal Elementary students just hit the jackpot of fun rewards! Thanks to their incredible efforts in smashing their Boosterthon fundraising goals, the students got to enjoy a Lip Sync Battle starring none other than their amazing principal, administrators, teachers and staff! #ASDProud
Jimmy Curran, author, disability advocate, and entrepreneur visited Copper Beech Elementary to speak to students! Mr. Curran recently published Will the One-Winged Eagle, a children’s book with an inspiring message of acceptance and overcoming adversity. #ASDProud
At Tuesday's Board meeting, Dr. Fecher and Board Vice President Dr. Melissa Mowry recognized Board President Mrs. Shameeka Browne on being named a winner in the Champion of Equity - District Leadership category of the second annual Excellence in Equity Awards program for educators, presented by the American Consortium for Equity in Education. The winning nominees were selected based on outstanding achievement in supporting equitable access, opportunity, and outcomes for all learners. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
Last night, Dr. Fecher attended the Abington Middle School PTO meeting to hear from parents and guardians, and share insights on the District. Thank you to our parent/guardian volunteers districtwide who have dedicated their time to supporting our schools this year! #ASDProud #OneASD
Sincere thanks to Sarah Meller, who spoke to Copper Beech 4th and 5th graders last week about her experience as a young girl escaping the Nazis in Split, Yugoslavia. The presentation was facilitated by The Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center in Elkins Park.
