At a recent assembly, Willow Hill Elementary students and staff honored longtime crossing guard, Ms. Arlene Kimes, who has been assigned to the school for more than 40 years! #ASDProud #SafetyFirstinASD #FeelGoodFriday
Today, and every day, we are grateful for our Abington School District community. Happy Thanksgiving! #ASDProud #OneASD #Thanksgiving2023
9th grader Ben Biko worked with the 2nd Alarmers Rescue Squad on his Eagle Scout project, developing a trauma kit to treat victims of a traumatic wound until paramedics arrive. Through fundraising efforts, he was able to create 38 kits, with training sessions provided! #ASDProud
First graders at Roslyn Elementary celebrated their 50th day of school with a Sock-Hop-themed day! They held a canned food drive to see which class could collect 50 cans, and each class surpassed their goal, collecting over 150 cans to donate to the local food pantry! #ASDProud
Thank you to the Administration Building staff, who collected more than 90 lbs. of fresh produce this week to donate to the Willow Grove Baptist Food Pantry, in partnership with the Abington Senior High School Fruit Ninjas! The students visited the Admin Building before dismissal today to collect and weigh the donations before loading them up for transport. #ASDProud #ASDServiceLearning #OneASD
Last week, Abington Senior High students attended the Union & Trades Career Chatter, where they learned about the benefits and opportunities that working within trades can provide. Representatives offered advice about career options and pathways to success. #ASDProud #ASDPathways
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
