Last night Rydal Elementary held their annual Reading and Multicultural Night. Rydal families shared food and customs from different cultures, and teachers shared their favorite books and reading games with children. #ASDProud
Did you know? The school store at Abington Sr. High is managed and operated by the students and staff of the STRIVE transitional program! The store, located in the Bobby Bryant Athletic Center, is open for students before school daily, and Thursdays during Lunch & Learn. Members of the public can also order items online for pickup and payment at the main office via cash or check. #ASDProud #WeAreASHS
Rydal Elementary students sampled mango smoothies, street corn, flatbread pizza and cucumber salad today! The Chartwells K-12 new Global Eats program encourages students to taste new flavors while learning about different cultures, by offering international menu items. #ASDProud
Overlook Elementary School was visited today by the one and only @philliephanatic as part of the Phanatic About Reading Program! The fan-favorite mascot acted out one of his stories, which was read aloud by Principal Ms. Karima Boyd.
The Phanatic About Reading program is a free, incentive-based program that encourages students in grades Pre-K through 8 to read, or be read to, for a minimum of 15 minutes a day to improve their literacy skills. Top-performing schools like Overlook were given a chance to receive a special experience with the Phanatic. #ASDProud #PhanaticAboutReading
#OneASDOneFuture is a long-range facilities planning initiative by Abington School District to provide the best educational environment for its growing student population. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/ for more details.
At last week's meeting, the Board of School Directors approved the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Download it here: https://www.abingtonsd.org/page/district-calendars
Thanks to @katherinescott6abc for visiting @abingtonsrhigh today to interview our M3 students and Mr. Longwill about the growth of this music program! #ASDProud #ArtsinASD
Copper Beech and Overlook Elementary schools participated in the 35th National African-American Read-In, established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. #ASDProud
Due to the inclement weather, all Abington School District schools and offices will be closed today, February 13, 2024. As this is our third emergency closure due to weather, there will be no instruction for students.
Author Lowey Bundy Sichol spoke to students at Roslyn, Overlook and McKinley elementary schools last week about her "From an idea to…" book series. She introduced students to entrepreneurship through stories of how companies like LEGO, Nike, and Google were created from an idea. #ASDProud
Yesterday, award-winning author, Paul Volponi, presented his Creative Writing and Readers Workshop to @AbingtonSrHigh students from Sports Literature, Creative Writing, AP Literature, and 9th & 11th grade English classes. Mr. Volponi also shared valuable career path advice and writing tips. #ASDProud #ASDPathways
On Wednesday, Willow Hill Elementary School celebrated Black History Month by participating in the 35th Annual National African American Read-in, where students formed a human reading chain from one end of the school to the other. #ASDProud
Yesterday was National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! Roslyn Elementary School celebrated with a handmade thank you card for keeping the students safe, which was signed by all of the school's walkers. #ASDProud
Sydney Brice, a junior and founder of the ASHS Girls Flag Football Team, was featured on @kywnewsradio today about the growing popularity of the sport! https://bit.ly/3w8FR3w #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
For this month's Pledge of Character theme, Kindness, and in celebration of Black History Month, Copper Beech 5th graders from Mrs. Fields' class are creating a 'Masterpeace' bulletin board. The theme will blossom as students add flowers with kind messages to others! #ASDProud
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens tomorrow! Children whose 5th birthday occurs on or before September 1, 2024, may enroll. For more information, visit: https://www.abingtonsd.org/o/abington/page/kindergarten-registration #OneASD
Congratulations to junior, Maya Johnson, who was honored yesterday at the Mini Maxwell Banquet, which served as the inaugural recognition of women's flag football players. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD #ASDAthletics
This month's Abington Pledge of Character theme is "Kindness", the perfect time for Roslyn Elementary School's Best Buddies Club to officially begin! After last week's first meeting, students and staff are looking forward to a year full of memories and new friendships. #ASDProud
Last week, Abington Senior High STRIVE students visited the Transportation Department bus garage. Students enjoyed a tour of the lot where the buses are kept, learned about the tools that mechanics use, and had the opportunity to help prepare a bus for tire maintenance. #ASDProud
Abington Senior High thanks the professionals who shared their career journeys with students at the Healthcare/Bio Med Career Event last week. The fields of Optometry, Anesthesiology, Physical Therapy, and Pediatric Nursing were a few of those represented. #ASDProud #ASDPathways
