Copper Beech Elementary staff and students celebrated World Kindness Day last week! Students wrote kind notes to family, teachers, and/or friends to spread a little love to those around them. Mrs. Stokes even received a kind note from a student, too! #ASDProud #worldkindnessday
Roslyn Elementary first graders wrapped up their science unit on weather with a project that required their creativity to describe their perfect day! #ASDProud
Thank you to all the runners and walkers who came out on Saturday to support AbingTHON during their first-ever 5K and 1 mile walk/fun run to raise funds for pediatric cancer organizations. #ASDProud #ASDServiceLearning
This morning, STRIVE and ACTIVE Academy students brought their holiday pop-up shop to the admin building again this year. In addition to their coffee cart, ACTIVE students had holiday decor and housewares for staff to peruse, while the STRIVE students expanded their greeting card and gift tag offerings to include handmade soaps, decorative tea towels, and tote bags! Thanks for making holiday shopping easy this year by having so many beautiful items that make excellent gifts! #ASDProud #FeelGoodFriday
Yesterday was the first meeting of the 2023-2024 school year for the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. Two student representatives from each school met with Dr. Fecher and Dr. Melchor to provide feedback from their respective buildings. #ASDProud
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 #ASDServiceLearning
Last weekend, Abington Bands formally celebrated their 100th anniversary with a Centennial Brunch, where they were joined by administrators and staff, Abington Band Booster parents and guardians, elected officials, as well as alumni. Congratulations to the marching band on a century of music in ASD! #ASDProud #ArtsinASD
During American Education Week, school districts across the country honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools keeping our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Thank you, ASD support staff! #ASDProud #OneASD #WeLoveOurESPs #NEArESPect
In honor of Veterans Day, Kindergarten students at Copper Beech Elementary wrote encouraging notes to Veterans at North Penn VFW in Glenside. #ASDProud #VeteransDay2023
At last night's meeting of the Board of School Directors, Abington School District employees who are veterans were recognized in honor of Veterans Day. Dr. Fecher and Mrs. Browne honored Mr. David Walker, an Abington alumnus and school bus driver, for his service to our country in the US Army. #ASDProud #VeteransDay2023
REMINDER: Clue debuts this weekend at Abington Senior High School! Think you know WHODUNIT? Come to the show dressed as your favorite character's color and get 50% off a concession item! Plus, leave your guess at the box in the lobby to win a prize! #ArtsinASD #ASDProud
Thank you to the Social Studies classes at ASHS, who collected items to donate to the Coatesville VA in honor of Veterans Day! Students and staff contributed food, clothing, toiletries and more than $1,000 in giftcards for local veterans, which were picked up by Career Chatter panelist and alumna Heather Elmore on Friday! #ASDProud #ASDServiceLearning #VeteransDay2023
It was a beautiful Friday as the Abington Middle School 6th grade Sharks hosted their team event to build community among their teachers and students. They enjoyed some fresh air, games, and snacks with the help of some wonderful parent volunteers. #ASDProud
This Veterans Day, we thank the veterans from across our nation, especially those who work here in Abington School District! Thank you for your service. #ASDProud #VeteransDay2023
Congratulations to our student athletes from across our seven ASD elementary schools who competed in our annual Elementary Track Meet earlier this week! The event serves as a transition activity to bring students together from all of our elementary buildings before they become Middle School classmates. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
Yesterday, @abingtonsrhigh commemorated the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht with a visit from Holocaust survivor Pete Stern, on behalf of the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (HAMEC). Mr. Stern spoke with students enrolled in the high school's Holocaust, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity classes.
Abington Senior High English Language Learners visited Montgomery County Community College for the 19th Annual English Language Learners College Fair. They spoke with current MCCC students, toured campus and visited the Student Support Resource College Fair. #ASDProud
Bravo to the students of the ACTIVE Academy, who collected $770 in donations for Abington PAL during Red Ribbon Week, which encourages students to "Be Kind to Your Mind - Live Drug Free." Guest baristas, DEA agents SA Paul Gimbel, and SA Gerard Gobin, served up Red Ribbon Drinks at The Perfect Blend! #ASDProud
Come see this year's Abington Senior High fall play, Clue, running Nov. 16-18 at 7 p.m.! Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Tickets are now available: https://ashstheater.ticketleap.com/clue/details
This week schools nationwide celebrate National School Psychology Week to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This is a time to recognize and show appreciation for our school psychologists, who support students' learning and mental and behavioral health, promote positive and inclusive school climates, serve on school safety and crisis teams, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to improve student outcomes. #ASDProud #OneASD #SchoolPsychWeek
