Thank you to Senator Art Haywood, who presented a check to McKinley Elementary School as part of the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. McKinley was awarded $1.5 million to implement energy savings projects and renovations, including facilities repairs and upgrades. #ASDProud
Highland Elementary recently kicked off its annual "One Book, One Highland" initiative with an assembly! Students watched a skit performed by Dr. Etlen and Highland staff, which revealed this year's book: "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate. They then listened to the first two chapters of the book, read by Officer Begley. #ASDProud #ASDReads
Congratulations to the Abington Senior High School National Merit Scholars who were honored at last night's meeting of the Board of School Directors. Of the 37 students, two are semifinalists, 13 are commended, 13 are National African American Recognition Program Scholars, four are National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars, and six are First Generation Recognition Program Scholars, as designated by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
On May 20, Abington School District will ask Abington Township and Borough of Rockledge residents to vote on a $285 million bond to build a new Middle School. For more information, visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/plan
#OneASDOneFuture
Earlier this month, Overlook Elementary participated in the annual National African American Read-In, established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English, to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. A book is carefully selected for each grade level to celebrate diversity and promote respect for cultural differences through discussions and reflections about the literature. Afterward, students participate in activities about the books. #ASDProud #ASDReads
Just in time for Read Across America Week, celebrated March 2-6, 2025, Abington School District Is launching a new poster campaign called “ASD Reads!”, designed to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading among students of all ages.
With more than 100 unique designs that will be displayed across the District’s 10 school buildings, bus garage and Administration Building, the poster artwork features staff members districtwide, including teachers, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, bus drivers, custodians, administrators and more. School directors were also included in the campaign. All of the featured personnel were photographed holding their favorite book so that they can share this personal fun fact about themselves with students.
“ASD Reads!” posters will be displayed throughout each school, from libraries and cafeterias, to hallways and classrooms, beginning this week. For more information, and a full album of all the poster designs, visit https://www.abingtonsd.org/article/2043291. #ASDProud #ASDReads #ReadAcrossAmerica
Students at Roslyn Elementary recently celebrated the 100th day of school with a fashion show parade! Students wore capes, shirts and skirts with "100" on them, as well as hats and necklaces they created in class for the festivities. #ASDProud
All Abington School District schools and offices have been cleared to open tomorrow, February 20, 2025, following the fire at SPS Technologies. Please visit the Abington Township website for more information: bit.ly/4gTzUZY
All Abington School District schools and offices will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, as first responders continue to manage the emergency at SPS Technologies.
Due to the fire at SPS Technologies, the Abington Township Police Dept. has informed us that all Abington School District schools and buildings/grounds should remain closed tomorrow, February 18. Please be safe and keep the employees of SPS, and our first responders, in your thoughts.
Thank you to the Upstream Suburban Philadelphia (USP) Collaborative Watershed for recognizing Abington School District as a Watershed Champion at their celebration event last night! The District was honored for being a longstanding partner and supporter of watershed restoration work from 2013-2024. USP is a collaborative partnership among eight watershed organizations in our region who work together to address stormwater management. Through the efforts of the Collaborative, 46 nature-based stormwater management projects were installed across the area, including three within ASD. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
The 2025-2026 school year calendar was approved by the Board of School Directors on Tuesday and is now available on our website! Visit https://www.abingtonsd.org/page/district-calendars
This month marked the return of the annual Felt Monster Project organized by Ms. Dougherty's Family and Consumer Science classes at Abington Middle School! Students in Ms. Frank's kindergarten class at Roslyn Elementary School, as well as a few other elementary classes across the District, had an opportunity to start the process by drawing and designing their own monster, inspired by the book "The Color Monster". Their designs will eventually be brought to life by the 8th grade students this spring during their sewing unit! #ASDProud
ASD will open following the two-hour delay, as previously planned and communicated last night. Thank you for your patience as we reassessed road and sidewalk conditions following the overnight snowfall.
To ensure a safer commute for our staff and students traveling during the early morning hours, all Abington School District Schools will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, February 12, 2025. Please be reminded that students should report to their bus stops or schools 2 hours later than their usually scheduled time. The YMCA will not provide morning care. Check your email for more information.
In anticipation of this evening’s inclement weather, all after-school activities in Abington School District will be canceled out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff. The YMCA’s after-school program will remain open.
Please note that tonight’s meeting of the Board of School Directors will now be held virtually. Members of the public interested in viewing the proceedings can do so via the Abington School District YouTube Channel, beginning at 7:30 p.m.: https://www.youtube.com/AbingtonSchoolDistrict/live
Public comment will be conducted via phone. Please watch the livestream for directions on how to call into the meeting.
Roslyn Elementary School got into the Eagles spirit on Friday and helped bring some good luck to the Birds! #ASDProud
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Visit https://www.abingtonsd.org/o/abington/page/kindergarten-registration for more information. #ASDProud #Back2SchoolASD
Weather conditions this afternoon are suitable for the reopening of District buildings for evening permit holders. Any permit for use of buildings and grounds from 6 p.m. onward will be honored; however, the hours may be modified. The Facilities Department is reaching out directly to all permit holders with further direction. If you are scheduled to attend an event or activity tonight, please await an update from your group or organization’s leader for more information.
Please be reminded that all events and activities scheduled for immediately after school / before 6 p.m. are canceled.
Due to the timing of tomorrow morning’s storm, all Abington School District schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Please note that all activities originally scheduled for immediately after school are canceled. Evening permits for use of buildings and grounds will be re-evaluated tomorrow, and a communication will be sent in the afternoon with an update based on conditions.
