The ASHS chorale continues their tradition of serenading the residents of Lafayette Redeemer Senior Living Center in celebration of Valentine's Day! The choir was joined by the a cappella group singing songs ranging from the 1950's to the early 2000's! They also delivered 100 valentines to the residents written by the ASHS student council.
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
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
Congratulations to music teacher, Mr. Kevin Longwill, on being named one of the "40 Under 40" music educators for 2024 by @yamahamusicusa! Yamaha launched the “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program to honor educators who are making a difference in growing and strengthening their music programs. The 40 educators, all under the age of 40, showcase the following characteristics: action, courage, creativity and growth. https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2024/40-under-40-2024/?utm_source=nafme&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vert_nafme_sponsored&utm_content=none_feb_24
#ASDProud #ArtsinASD
The ASHS Counseling Department is hosting a virtual College Information Night on Tuesday, February 6th at 6pm. The topic is "Career Pathway Exploration". Join here: https://zoom.us/j/95355933952?pwd=ZlUrZXB1eFdLZEQ5bmIxM2RYd1BDZz09
Billboards are now up for ASHS's production of Fiddler on the Roof running February 29 through March 2! Buy tickets now here: ashstheater.ticketleap.com/fiddler
A warm welcome to new ASHS Principal, Dr. Alice Swift! Dr. Swift attended a meet and greet last night for parents and guardians, and had an opportunity to meet with staff again this morning before school started. Dr. Swift then began her first official school day as principal by greeting buses as students arrived to school. #ASDProud #WeAreASHS
The Royal Breakfast fundraiser for the Class of 2024 was a royal hit! More than 250 kids came to meet their favorite princes and princesses, and participate in face-painting, crafts and more. Thank you to our student volunteers for making the morning magical! #ASDProud #ASHS2024
Abington Senior High School hosted a Healthcare focused Career Event on Thursday, January 25 and Friday, January 26th. Throughout the course of these two days approximately thirty Healthcare Industry Professionals were able to share their career journeys with over 300 students in small group settings.
During these sessions, and all Career Pathway Events at ASHS, Industry Partners are able to:
🤝Share their professional journeys: Talk about their career path, educational background, and any personal experiences that have shaped them.
🤝Discuss their industry: Provide insights into the industry they work in, its current trends, and potential career opportunities within it.
🤝Engage in Q&A sessions: Answer questions from our students, who are eager to learn from their experiences.
🤝Offer advice: Provide guidance on skills, qualifications, and steps our students can take to pursue a career in their field.
🤝Network with students: Interact with students during breaks and after the event to provide further information and build connections.
Thank you to all of our AMAZING Healthcare guests!
Sarah Dutton, BA,RN, BSN
Sonela Skenderi FACC
Paul Furst PT,DPT,OCS,TPS,CSCS
Michael McCauley, Janssen
Minda A. Green, MD, FACOGS
Michael Burak
Bridget Comly, RN Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Kate Robertson, RN Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Melissa Trego, OD Salus University
Brian Eckenrode, Arcadia University
Heather Chong, Shriners Children's
Abiona Berkeley, MD
Julius King
Meg Heere , MD Temple University - Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Brian Fitzgerald, Merck
Brenda Pascucci, PMP
Ryan Offer, MD University of Pennsylvania
Ken Davidson
Rochele Haynes
Jennifer Kostacos, MD, MSCP
Robert W. Serianni, Salus University
Samantha Kilgallen
Swarna Alcorn
Clare Ryan
Andrea Judge
Rebecca King
If you are interested in participating in ASHS Career Pathways program, reach out to Greta Garecht, Career Pathways Liaison, gretagarecht@abington.k12.pa.us.
REMINDER: The next Arts in ASD parent/guardian group meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7pm in the AMS Little Theater. The meeting will focus on the visual arts with a presentation from Dr. Matthew Harris and Ms. Nicole Caracciolo, Curriculum Lead for K-12 Art. #ArtsinASD
REMINDER: The rescheduled Meet and Greet with new Abington Senior High School Principal, Dr. Alice Swift, will be held on January 29th! This event is only for families of current ASHS students, though the presentation will be livestreamed on the ASD YouTube Channel.
At last night's Board meeting, Ms. Susan McCarthy, Interim Principal of Abington Senior High School, and Ms. Casey Chakler, Coordinator of Student Support Services, recognized 20 ASHS students who have been identified as semifinalists, commended or special scholar students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the 20 students, one is a semifinalist, 11 are commended, one is a special scholar, seven are National African American Recognition Program Scholars, one is a National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, and one is a National Indigenous Recognition Program Scholar, as designated by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Congratulations to this impressive group of students! #ASDProud #ASDAcademics #AwardsofASD
Former head football coach, Mr. Tim Sorber, and assistant coach, Mr. Kevin Conlin, were interviewed by FOX29 this afternoon to talk about their experiences coaching ASHS alumnus and Detroit Lion, Craig Reynolds, who even came back to visit his alma mater two years ago. #ASDProud
With the forecasted snow totals for tomorrow increasing as the day goes on, all Abington School District schools and offices will be closed Friday, January 19, 2024.
Good morning students! Today will be an "A" day at ASHS. Students should report to their period 1 class at 9:35. Have a great day!
All Abington School District schools will open on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, January 17. Students are to report to their bus stops or schools two hours later than their usually scheduled time. The YMCA will not provide morning care.
Abington Senior High School families are invited to join us tonight at 6 p.m. in the auditorium to meet new Principal, Dr. Alice Swift. Can't make it in person? Tune into the presentation portion on the ASD YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AbingtonSchoolDistrict/live
Due to today’s closure of schools and offices, tonight’s Meet and Greet with Dr. Alice Swift for current Abington Senior High School families has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled to Monday, January 29 from 6-7 p.m. in the ASHS auditorium. The presentation portion of the meeting will also be streamed live on the Abington School District YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/AbingtonSchoolDistrict/live
Abington School District schools and offices will be closed today, January 16, 2024. As a reminder, this first closure will be observed as a traditional emergency closing day for students and staff, which means there will be no instruction.
Due to the weather forecast, all Abington School District schools will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, January 16. Students are to report to their bus stops or schools two hours later than their usually scheduled time. The YMCA will not provide morning care.
