Congratulations to our student athletes from across our seven ASD elementary schools who competed in our annual Elementary Track Meet earlier this week! The event serves as a transition activity to bring students together from all of our elementary buildings before they become Middle School classmates. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
Yesterday, @abingtonsrhigh commemorated the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht with a visit from Holocaust survivor Pete Stern, on behalf of the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (HAMEC). Mr. Stern spoke with students enrolled in the high school's Holocaust, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity classes.
Abington Senior High English Language Learners visited Montgomery County Community College for the 19th Annual English Language Learners College Fair. They spoke with current MCCC students, toured campus and visited the Student Support Resource College Fair. #ASDProud
Bravo to the students of the ACTIVE Academy, who collected $770 in donations for Abington PAL during Red Ribbon Week, which encourages students to "Be Kind to Your Mind - Live Drug Free." Guest baristas, DEA agents SA Paul Gimbel, and SA Gerard Gobin, served up Red Ribbon Drinks at The Perfect Blend! #ASDProud
Come see this year's Abington Senior High fall play, Clue, running Nov. 16-18 at 7 p.m.! Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Tickets are now available: https://ashstheater.ticketleap.com/clue/details
This week schools nationwide celebrate National School Psychology Week to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This is a time to recognize and show appreciation for our school psychologists, who support students' learning and mental and behavioral health, promote positive and inclusive school climates, serve on school safety and crisis teams, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to improve student outcomes. #ASDProud #OneASD #SchoolPsychWeek
NY Times Bestselling author, Jen Calonita, visited Highland Elementary last week! Ms. Calonita's latest book, "Lost Legends: The Fixer-Upper", is the third book in a new middle-grade series that features the adventures of Disney’s most lovable, roguish heroes as kids. #ASDProud
REMINDER: The Arts in ASD parent/guardian group meets again tonight at 7pm. This meeting will be held in the library at Abington Middle School (above the main office entrance). The meeting is open to any parents/guardians of students in grades K-12.
It's officially the month of November, which means it's time for students to be introduced to a new theme from the Abington Pledge of Character! This month's character theme is RESPONSIBILITY, with students pledging to be responsible for their actions.
Our teachers and staff across the district were committed to their costume themes yesterday! #ASDProud
Breast Cancer Awareness Month might be coming to a close, but there's still time to support local organizations helping families who are battling the disease. Come to the Faculty Field Hockey Game on Thursday to support the Breathing Room Foundation! More info at https://www.abington.k12.pa.us/e-fliers/download.php?id=1369
Earlier this month, students from the ASHS Chorale (taught by Ms. Wolf) and Advanced Acting (taught by Ms. Whitman) traveled to the PA Renaissance Faire! Chorale competed against 20 other area schools in the music competition, performing a 16th century madrigal, and placed in the top 5, while Advanced Acting students got to hone their skills at an improv workshop. Students also enjoyed spending the day exploring the faire and interacting with professional actors while in period costume. #ASDProud #ArtsinAsD
At Tuesday's Board meeting, Dr. Matthew Harris, Supervisor of Fine Arts, and Abington School District art teachers, curated the 2023-2024 Abington School District Art Exhibit in the Administration Building, and recognized the students who have created wonderful pieces of artwork and dedicated them to the building. Their artworks will be on display for four years. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD #AwardsofASD
Just in time for spooky season, enjoy a classic tale of "whodunit?" with this year's Abington Senior High School fall play, Clue, based on the Paramount Pictures motion picture and Hasbro board game! Save the dates for Nov. 16-18 at 7 p.m., and come dressed to theme as your favorite character. Details and ticket information to be announced soon! #ASDProud #ArtsinASD #ClueonStage
Abington School District is proud to have been named an Outstanding Visual Arts Community for 2022-2023 from the Pennsylvania Art Education Association! #ASDProud #ArtsinASD
Today, author Laura Numeroff, who wrote the childhood classic, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," visited Highland Elementary School! During her visit, Ms. Numeroff read her famous book along with the students, and also spoke about her other written and illustrated works. Additionally, she told students about her life growing up, including her love of animals. #ASDProud
Do your elementary students need a winter coat? Get a free coat and meet the elementary social worker, Rose Walsh, at Copper Beech Elementary! To RSVP, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/jhDETR7m3z3sghSJ8. One coat per student. First come, first served. Questions? E-mail rosewalsh@abington.k12.pa.us or call 215-884-4700 x5686.
Thanks, @bobkellyfox29 and Good Day Philadelphia, for having us on today's show during McKinley Elementary's Phillies pep rally! #ASDProud
In observation of Bullying Prevention Month, students in grade 5 at Copper Beech and grade 8 at Abington Middle School attended an assembly led by educators and public speakers, Mr. Alhassan Susso and Dr. Josue Falaise, who spoke about bullying prevention and respect, the October theme of the Abington Pledge of Character. The presentation, "Turning Adversity into Opportunity," engaged students with a variety of stories to increase their awareness around developing and maintaining positive relationships, treating each other with kindness and respect, and the purpose of valuing diversity. #ASDProud
Teachers and staff at Roslyn Elementary School also got in the Unity Day spirit yesterday by wearing orange to promote kindness and inclusion as part of Bullying Prevention Month. #ASDProud
