In the following link you will find the Spring 2025 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://secure.smore.com/n/rc5npd
On Tuesday, the Board of School Directors approved the Comprehensive Plan for 2025-2028. Visit our website to learn more about Abington School District's mission and vision, as well as, measurable goals for the next three years: https://www.abingtonsd.org/page/comprehensive-plan #ASDProud
Interested in learning more about the May 20 bond referendum to build a new Middle School? Join us on Thursday, April 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Abington Middle School. Take a tour, explore information, and ask questions. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/ for more details.
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A brisk wind blew, but the sun shone bright on Abington Middle School's 8th Annual Buddy Walk, held each year on World Down Syndrome Day. Thank you to all who participated! #ASDProud
Bravo to the 300+ @abingtonsrhigh students who collectively raised more than $75k for pediatric cancer treatment and research as the final tallies rolled in following Friday night's culminating AbingTHON event! The event filled with games and activities, a teacher-student dodgeball tournament, and dancing shattered last year's fundraising record by more than $15,000! All proceeds benefit a number of non-profit organizations in our area. #ASDProud
Building a new Middle School will create a modern learning environment that meets today’s needs and prepares students for the future. Go to https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/plan to learn more about our student-focused, future-ready design.
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During this week's meeting of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, Abington Middle School Principal Mr. Daniel File joined the group as many of the elementary students are 5th graders heading to the Middle School next school year. The students were able to ask Mr. File questions, and the secondary students also had an opportunity to share their own insights and experiences. #ASDProud
Highland Elementary recently hosted "Partner Paint Night." Each student/partner team member worked on their half of a painting to create one final team masterpiece! The event was enjoyed by all who attended. #ASDProud
Thank you to Pennsylvania First Lady, Mrs. Lori Shapiro, for visiting Roslyn Elementary School yesterday to read to students and talk with them about topics such as resiliency and this month's Abington Pledge of Character theme, encouragement. As an Abington resident, Mrs. Shapiro also answered students' questions, ranging from "How do you handle making tough decisions?" to "Are you a Philadelphia sports fan?" (the answer was yes). #ASDProud #ASDReads
Join us on Thursday, April 3, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Abington Middle School to learn more about the $285 million bond referendum to build a new Middle School. Take a tour, ask questions, and explore information on the proposed plan, cost and tax impact, and voting information. Visit www.oneasdonefuture.org to learn more.
Highland’s Odyssey of the Mind team won second place in the Southeastern PA competition and they are moving onto the PA state competition on April 5! Congratulations to the team, and best of luck as you move forward to the state competition! #ASDProud
Every year in recognition of Read Across America, schools across ASD have different ways of celebrating literacy! Both Overlook Elementary School and Rydal Elementary School recently kicked off their annual One School, One Book initiatives with special guest readers. At Overlook, students and staff are reading "Invisible Inkling", while at Rydal, this year's chosen book is "Kennedy and the Dragon". #ASDProud #ASDReads
McKinley Elementary's VIBE and IMAGINE program has formed a partnership with the Robotics Department at Penn State Abington. Students recently toured the campus, learned about 3-D printing, saw their robots in action, and recorded a podcast. #ASDProud
Just four weeks to go until all seven of our ASD elementary schools host Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, April 10! Register your student for the 2025-2026 school year today! https://www.abingtonsd.org/o/abington/page/kindergarten-registration #ASDProud #Back2SchoolASD
This week, Roslyn Elementary's Anti-Bullying Committee held their first schoolwide fundraiser by selling "Encouragement Accessories" for all students and staff, tied to the March Abington Pledge of Character Theme of "Encouragement." The committee's goal is to spread positivity and acceptance throughout the entire building! #ASDProud
Residents in Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge will decide whether the $285 million plan to build a new Middle School moves forward when they vote on May 20. You can check your registration status and find your polling place at https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/vote
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THIS THURSDAY: The Student Services Department will host its second annual Health and Wellness Fair in conjunction with the annual College and Career Fair for Senior High students and their families.
Last week as part of Read Across America, Senator Art Haywood visited Highland Elementary kindergarten classes to read the book, "How Full is Your Bucket?" by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer. #ASDProud #ASDReads
The Harlem Wizards came to Abington School District this week! In preparation for their game on Saturday, April 5th at Abington Senior High School, Harlem Wizard "Fresh Prince" visited our elementary schools and dazzled students with his basketball skills. Buy tickets at https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/abingtonpa04-05-25-02-00pm #ASDProud
This week at ASHS, Frau Eichler's AP students participated in a "Weiberfastnacht" celebration, a part of German Karneval tradition. Many thanks to Commissioner Spiegelman for serving as the town mayor who traditionally has his tie cut off! #ASDProud
