Last week, McKinley 4th graders completed a virtual biography book report project. The students will be travelling around their grade level classrooms to view each other's displays, which will include a QR code they can scan to view each student's virtual presentation. #ASDProud
On Friday, March 8, Rydal Elementary hosted RINGO night! The sold-out event provided Rydal families with lots of fun and amazing prizes! #ASDProud
The McKinley Boys Running Club was visited by representatives from the Phillies Phitness program last week! The club participated in some of the same exercises as Phillies players, and heard important messages about nutrition and the importance of eating healthy food. #ASDProud
Congratulations to all of the talented and hard working student cast and crew members of Abington Middle School's Spring Musical, "Raise Your Voice!", which took place this weekend in the Little Theater! #ASDProud
Earlier this month, members of the Abington Boys and Girls basketball teams visited Roslyn Elementary to launch Roslyn’s i-Ready March Madness competition. Throughout March, each class will complete and pass lessons, aiming to win the championship trophy by the end of the month. #ASDProud
Copper Beech Elementary Kindergarteners enjoyed a visit from Abington Township Police K9 Unit team, K9 Dude and Officer Tim Connelly. Dude, a Black Labrador Retriever, enjoyed being greeted by students, and Officer Connelly read "Officer Buckle and Gloria". #ASDProud
The Harlem Wizards visited ASD elementary schools today! Team member "Dragon" stopped by Highland Elementary in preparation for the Abington Educational Foundation's Harlem Wizards Family Fun Event on Saturday, March 23rd at Abington Senior High. For tickets: https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/abingtonpa03-23-24-02-00pm
Sincere thanks to author/illustrator Greg Pizzoli, for visiting Roslyn Elementary School and sharing his books "Lucky Ducky" and "The Watermelon Seed" with our K-2 students! #ASDProud
Abington Senior High School music industry program M3 gaining national recognition: https://6abc.com/modern-music-makers-m3-kevin-longwill-abington-senior-high-school/14472802/
The ASHS Art Department congratulates the 18 student artists who are participating in the Pennsylvania State Education Association's "Touch the Future" exhibit at the Montgomery County Community College Fine Arts Gallery in Blue Bell, through April 5th. #ASDProud
Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/ to learn about the District's facilities planning process so far and share your input using our Connect Form. #OneASDOneFuture
On Sunday, Dr. Fecher and Abington School District Board members Mrs. Browne, Ms. Eisenhart and Mrs. Hartman, attended an Open House at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology. The event was a great way for ASHS students and parents/guardians to learn about the different programs and offerings available through Eastern. #EasternCenter #ASDProud
Congrats to the 24 ASHS students participating in the PA Art Education Association's 2024 Youth Art Month Virtual Exhibition! Reynold Cowdery, grade 12, won first place in the Photography Division; his work will be on display in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg, PA. #ASDProud
In preparation for the 13th Annual Overlook Elementary One School One Book event, students researched and learned frog facts, and are looking forward to a visit from Briar Bush Nature Center. Special thanks to all the volunteers who read "Life According to Og the Frog". #ASDProud
ASHS French, Mandarin and Spanish students participated in the 41st Annual Oral Proficiency Contest: Natalia Arcos, Nastia Baranovskaya, Miles Roland, Qing Chen, Ethan Strunk (won Gold, Advanced Spanish), Daniel Toker and Yulee Murphy (won Silver, Chinese Level 4). #ASDProud
A facilities planning process determines the challenges of a district's facilities and helps identify potential solutions. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/process to learn about steps the District has taken and how you can stay informed and get involved. #OneASDOneFuture
Congratulations to our fall 2023 Abington Senior High School athletes, who were honored at Tuesday's meeting of the Board of School Directors. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics #AwardsofASD
Thanks to ASD school and community members for making the Rydal Elementary One School One Book program a success! Students listened to a chapter from "The World According to Humphrey" and viewed a video of author Betty G. Birney, sharing her inspiration for the book. #ASDProud
REMINDER: The Abington School District team of home and school visitors is partnering with High Focus Treatment Centers to bring a Health & Wellness Fair to the Abington School District. This event will run in conjunction with the annual College and Career Fair hosted by the Abington Senior High School Counseling Department on Thursday, March 7, starting at 6 p.m. The Health & Wellness Fair portion will be housed in the library and is open to all ASD families. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/838300924730103 or https://www.abington.k12.pa.us/e-fliers/download.php?id=1399.
At last night's Board meeting, Dr. Swift honored senior, Jane Rickards, for being named the February 2024 Student of the Month at the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology. Jane was recognized for her outstanding work in EASTERN’s Robotics and Automated Technology program.
