Have a happy and safe Independence Day!
Alyssa Watkis, future ASHS sophomore, attended a medical conference held by The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists #CFML24 in Massachusetts. Afterwards, the Watkis family, including Ava and Mya (incoming 6th and 8th graders) visited Boston, Salem, and Cambridge to see Harvard University! #SummerinASD
Congratulations to Abington Senior High School student, Lukas Tokarczyk, who was selected as a student essay contest winner in the June issue of School Band and Orchestra Magazine! Read it here: https://artistpro.mydigitalpublication.com/june-2024?m=66708&i=823877&p=12&ver=html5 #ASDProud #AwardsofASD #ArtsinASD #SummerinASD
Abington social studies teacher named Alfred Lerner Fellow for Holocaust instruction, joins Summer Institute - https://glensidelocal.com/abington-social-studies-teacher-named-alfred-lerner-fellow-for-holocaust-instruction-joins-summer-institute/
Charli Miller, future 3rd grader at Roslyn Elementary, kicked off his summer by ziplining through the Smokey Mountains! #SummerinASD
Elizabeth Hyczko, rising Abington Senior High School 12th grader, is proud to have earned her Learner's Permit! #SummerinASD
Finley Olinger, upcoming 7th grader at Abington Middle School, and brother Weston, rising Highland Elementary 5th grader, attended the 2024 Swimming Olympic Trials. Indy to Paris! Go USA!!!!! #SummerinASD
Auggie Sall, future 10th Grader at Abington Senior High School, is starring as Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables at the Newtown Arts Company in Newtown, PA! #SummerinASD
Today we celebrate freedom in recognition of Juneteenth.
At the Montgomery County's Juneteenth celebration in Norristown, ASHS rising 11th grader Maddie Krassner's essay was selected as one of the winning entries. Maddie participated in the Juneteenth flag raising ceremony this morning, where she read an excerpt from her essay. She also received a $100 gift card and a beautiful certificate. #SummerinASD
The Abington Middle School 6th Grade Sharks Team spent some quality time together outdoors, celebrating the end of the 2023-24 school year. Have a wonderful summer, and good luck next year in 7th grade, Sharks! #ASDProud
Summer is here and we want to hear about your student's adventures! Whether they are attending camp, visiting the library, playing in the park, or touring a historical landmark, submit their photo, along with your student's name and school, to CR@abington.k12.pa.us. #SummerinASD
THANK YOU to our teachers and staff, students and parents/guardians for being part of our "One Mission. One Vision. One ASD." for the 2023-2024 school year! Have an enjoyable and safe summer! #ASDProud #OneASD
Congratulations to our talented music students who successfully auditioned for, or were selected to participate in, festivals beyond the District at the regional, state and national levels. These students were all recognized during Tuesday's Board meeting. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD
In addition to spring sports athletes, the Abington School District Special Olympics team was also honored at Tuesday's meeting of the Board of School Directors. Congratulations to these athletes who represented our elementary schools and middle school! #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
In the following link you will find the Summer 2024 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://secure.smore.com/n/uct56
Thanks to a grant from the school's PTO, which was submitted by Autistic Support teacher Ms. Elena Mignogno and Occupational Therapist Ms. Kristin Woll, McKinley Elementary School students and staff recently had the opportunity to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new sensory garden on school grounds! #ASDProud
Congratulations to the spring sports teams, athletes and coaches who were honored at last night's meeting of the Board of School Directors. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
Players from both the Abington Baseball and Softball teams spent the afternoon at Overlook reading a chapter of the Title 1 summer reading book, "The Philly Fake," a mystery novel that takes place at Citizens Bank Park. Before reading, the players joined students at recess for baseball and softball-themed games. #ASDProud
Grade 5 students at Roslyn Elementary School were treated to an end-of-year DARE celebration with Officer Connelly and Sergeant LaRosa. Students enjoyed water ice, toured an Abington Township police vehicle, and raced Duke the police dog. Not to be out done, Sergeant LaRosa also agreed to race the students, though there is still some debate around who won. #ASDProud
