Abington Middle School

At 3:45 p.m. today, we will conduct a scheduled test of Abington School District’s automated voice call and text messaging system as part of our annual winter weather preparations. Read more here: https://app.smore.com/n/5uxtr-emergency-closure-protocols

On Friday, Shark students in Ms. Long's math class made life size mummies 🎃👻

As Abington School District continues the celebration of America’s 250th birthday and approaches the Thanksgiving season, a districtwide food drive is being launched today with a goal of collecting 2,500 cans to help feed families in our immediate area. Read more here: https://www.abingtonsd.org/article/3225776

REMINDER: Tomorrow is Election Day, which means there is no school for students! Need to find your polling location? Visit the Montgomery County Voter Services webpage at https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/departments/voter-services. Additionally, don't forget to pick up an "I Voted Sticker", as two of the winning designs were created by ASD students! #ASDCelebratesTheUSA #ASDProud

It's not too late to join Reading Olympics this year! Stop by and see Ms. Barabasz in room 261 or Ms. McGuffin in room 334 for more information 📚

Attention any 8th grade boys interested in trying out for basketball this season, there will be an informational meeting Monday morning during advisory in the Little Theater. Please join the Google Classroom using the code JPITTRR, and begin the process of making sure your PIAA paperwork is taken care of. At the meeting we will discuss tryout dates, expectations, and other important information. Any questions, please see Mr. Hinds in room 332.

🏀⚽ Team Up Against Drugs! ❤️

Wednesday’s Red Ribbon Week theme was all about teamwork! Mr. Robinson and Ms. Sheets showed their team spirit in Indiana Fever jerseys, while some of our Team Marlins crew joined the fun by proudly representing Hunter Soccer Club! ❤️🏀⚽

The Going Green Club hosted a speaker from the TTF Watershed Project at a recent meeting. He shared information about the importance of incorporating native plants into gardens to keep the water sources cleaner and wild animals healthier. He also went outside with the students and helped them learn how to identify key native species that are planted in the riparian buffer by the creek below the bus circle.

In the following link you will find the October 2026 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://app.smore.com/n/r1by7

Volunteers are needed to help make the SRK Pep Rally a success in November. Each grade is on a different day, and we need 6 volunteers for each day (Nov 17-19 in the AM). Please sign-up to help if your volunteer paperwork is current and you are available. Additional information about volunteering for this event is available in the sign-up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA4AB2DA2F4C43-66509840-2026#/

✌️☮️ Peace, love, and positive choices! The Sharks’ teachers brought back the groovy vibes for today’s Red Ribbon Week theme, “Peace Out to Bad Choices!” 🌼🪩❤️

🏈🏀 Tomorrow’s Theme (10/28): “Team Up Against Drugs!” We’re all on the same team when it comes to making healthy choices! Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sports jersey, team T-shirt, or school spirit wear!

The first SRK event of the year will be a fun pep rally in the gym with music and games Nov 17-19. This will be a reward for students who have been consistently displaying Safe, Responsible, and Kind Behavior at AMS during the first academic term. We hope all students get to attend! Additional information can be found in the attached flyer.

On Oct 21, AMS participated in Unity Day. This day is a signature event of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and has been recognized in the United States since 2011. On this day, individuals, schools, communities, and businesses wear orange to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent students being bullied

Volunteers are needed to help make the SRK Pep Rally a success in November. Each grade is on a different day, and we need 6 volunteers for each day (Nov 17-19 in the AM). Please sign-up to help if your volunteer paperwork is current and you are available. Additional information about volunteering for this event is available in the sign-up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA4AB2DA2F4C43-66509840-2026#/

Volunteers are needed to help make the SRK Pep Rally a success in November. Each grade is on a different day, and we need 6 volunteers for each day (Nov 17-19 in the AM). Please sign-up to help if your volunteer paperwork is current and you are available. Additional information about volunteering for this event is available in the sign-up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA4AB2DA2F4C43-66509840-2026#/

The Going Green Club students planted tulip bulbs in the entrance gardens to greet visitors in the spring at a recent meeting.

REMINDER: Registration closes on Monday for the screening and discussion of "Screenagers: Generation AI," co-hosted by Abington Community Taskforce (ACT) and Cheltenham Communities That Care (CTC). The free event will be held at Penn State Abington on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4NtNSHtYTSrbDurM9

We are proud that all nine Abington School District schools were among the 68 schools statewide to have been recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for completing last year’s Governor’s Breakfast Challenge! The goal of the challenge was to increase student participation in school breakfast, which is free for all students. Abington’s schools were recognized for our commitment and contribution to child nutrition and the education of students. Special thanks to our Chartwells team for their partnership in this effort to ensure students are well-fed before their school day begins! #ASDProud

Students in Mrs. Ambrose’s 6th grade ELA who completed all of their homework on time during the month of September were invited to their first homework club of the year. They were able to enjoy some snacks and time to socialize with one another. Great job for following the AMS Way and being SRK (R for Responsible)!

The first SRK event of the year will be a fun pep rally in the gym with music and games Nov 17-19. This will be a reward for students who have been consistently displaying Safe, Responsible, and Kind Behavior at AMS during the first academic term. We hope all students get to attend! Additional information can be found in the attached flyer.