Abington School District

A new Middle School would provide opportunities to create a welcoming, small school environment that supports personalized learning and adapts to modern teaching methods. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/plan to learn more. #OneASDOneFuture

Rydal East Elementary School is currently experiencing an internet outage that is impacting all network and telephone systems. If you need to contact a Rydal staff member at this time, please contact the Community Relations Department at 215-881-2570. All systems at Rydal West remain operational.

On April 24, Abington Senior High School opened a new pop-up educational art installation for students and staff, timed to Holocaust Remembrance Day. The exhibit, which was curated by teachers of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity course, in partnership with the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center in Elkins Park, includes five artworks about the Auschwitz experience, all created by Frank Root, the spouse of a survivor. The art pieces are static, but each one has a QR code for students to explore the topic and event related in the work. Social studies classes throughout the school visit the exhibit one at a time, where the teachers lead a discussion about the pieces.

We are #ASDProud of our @abingtonsrhigh students who participated in the Greenfield Youth Film Festival! #AwardsofASD #ArtsinASD https://www.abingtonsd.org/article/2180948

Congratulations to all of the student athletes who participated in this week's Unified Track Meet at Schwarzman Stadium! Many thanks to all who support the event. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics

Congratulations to the following Abington Senior High students for participating in the 17th Annual Wharton Esherick "Imprint" contest! First Place winner Madelyn Dannenfelser; Third Place winner Abi Heinrich; Honorable Mention winner Nicole Robertson; Finalists Sterling Foster, Sofia Henninger, Cloude Widmeier and Soren Lawing; and participating artists Tristan Bacordo, Anastasia Baranovskaya, Jillian Baum, Austin Bielefeldt, Leah Carne, Phoebe Hollister, Kayla Tuttle and Yulee Murphy. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD #AwardsofASD

Election Day is Tuesday, May 20. Residents of Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge can vote in person on Election Day or via absentee or mail-in ballot. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/vote for more information on voting. #OneASDOneFuture

If the $285 million bond referendum is approved by a majority vote, the estimated tax impact on a median homestead in the District with a current implied market value of $387,402 would be $54 per month. Check out our tax calculator at https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/cost to estimate the individual tax impact on your property. #OneASDOneFuture

Designed with purpose and community input, the proposed new Middle School will create a sense of small-school community through grade-specific classrooms, welcoming common areas, and flexible spaces. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/plan to explore our plan for a modern learning environment. #OneASDOneFuture

Abington Middle School was not designed for middle school education. A building layout that is difficult to navigate, and outdated classrooms and insufficient space, are obstacles to providing the personalized learning opportunities and modern education we strive for. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/challenges to learn about our school's challenges. #OneASDOneFuture

Copper Beech Elementary students were thrilled to host Matt Phelan, an award-winning, New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator of picture books, middle grade novels, and graphic novels for young readers. #ASDProud #ASDReads

April is National Autism Awareness Month, and several of our elementary schools celebrated with specially themed events and carnivals for students and families to enjoy together! #ASDProud

On May 20, voters in Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge will vote on the referendum. Our community helped shape this plan, and will soon decide if it moves forward. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/vote for voting information. #OneASDOneFuture

The plan to build a new Middle School would create a learning environment with bright natural light, enhanced airflow, and equitable access to improve the student experience. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/plan to explore our plan to make Abington Middle School future-ready. #OneASDOneFuture

Thank you to GIANT shoppers in our area for rounding up at the register and donating more than $7,879 through the Feeding School Kids program! These funds will be used to purchase GIANT gift cards, which our Student Services Department will provide to ASD families to help them cover the costs of groceries. #ASDProud

The District has worked carefully to ensure that the proposed $285 million bond referendum meets student needs, reflects community priorities, and provides long-term value. Go to https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/cost to calculate your estimated tax impact. #OneASDOneFuture

Congratulations to the winter sports teams and individual athletes who were honored at last week's meeting of the Board of School Directors. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics

Accessibility issues, outdated classrooms and infrastructure, and undersized spaces for collaboration, athletics, and performing arts are just a few of our challenges at Abington Middle School. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/challenges to learn about the needs we must address. #OneASDOneFuture

Last week, Overlook Elementary welcomed award-winning author Aram Kim, a NY-based children's book author/illustrator, and picture book designer. Ms. Kim is an advocate for diversity in children's literature, and is a strong supporter of family literacy. #ASDProud #ASDReads

Yesterday was Kindergarten Orientation at all seven of our Abington School District elementary schools. Welcome, Class of 2038! #ASDProud #Back2SchoolASD