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Thank you to the students of @easterncenter Culinary Arts for treating our administrators and Board Members to a wonderful dinner they prepared themselves as part of the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Annual Joint Committee Dinner. Ms. Carolyn Riley, president of the Joint Committee, reviewed Eastern's Annual Report, which emphasized the outstanding programs offered at the school. #ASDProud
At Tuesday's meeting of the Board of School Directors, Dr. Alice Swift recognized Abington Senior High School paraprofessional, athletics coach, and Class of 1970 alumnus, Mr. Bill Neely, on being inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Montco Chapter. Mr. Neely framed a newspaper clipping of his high school track team, which was coached by the legendary Mr. Jack Armstrong, the namesake to the high school's Athletics Hall of Fame. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
Thank you to the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center for giving our @AbingtonSrHigh students an opporutnity to hear from Holocaust survivor, Mr. Fred Behrend, who served in the US Army after fleeing Europe and trained Nazi prisoners of war in the U.S. #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
Last week, 4th and 5th graders from all seven Abington School District elementary schools came together to compete at the Elementary Track and Field Meet at Schwarzman Stadium. Congratulations to all of our student athletes! #ASDProud
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In honor of Veterans Day 2024, ASD teachers and staff members, as well as personnel from Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group, who provide security at our secondary schools, were recognized for their service to our country with the help of our Military Club members and choral students. Thank you, ASD veterans, for your service! #ASDProud
Overlook Elementary recently held its annual Title I Reading Night, this year featuring ASD's monthly Pledge of Character themes. Along with classroom read-alouds, families enjoyed a production from The Walnut Street Theatre, called "Polka Dots: The Cool Kids’ Musical", and shopped at the book fair! #ASDProud
During Tuesday's Professional Development Day, students in Abington Senior High School's Military Club hosted members of the ASHS staff who are veterans for a special pancake breakfast as an advance recognition of Veterans Day! #ASDProud
Last week, Abington Senior High hosted the Manufacturing/Trades Career Chatter. Union Representatives from industries including Carpentry, Steel Workers, Plumbers, Bricklayers, Steamfitters, and Elevator Constructors shared information about these career pathways. #ASDProud
Schools across ASD got in the spooky season spirit yesterday!
This week Rydal Elementary hosted Mat Heagerty, author of graphic novels like "Lumberjackula", "Martian Ghost Centaur", "Unplugged and Unpopular", and more! Mr. Heagerty spoke to students about working collaboratively and sharing their creative works with others. #ASDProud
Thank you to the ASHS students, clubs and activities for another successful and fun-filled Trunk or Treat community event on Friday night! #ASDProud
Last week, the 7th and 8th grade girls' soccer teams rallied behind a former teammate that has just returned to school due to her battle with cancer. Both teams purchased t-shirts to be worn at the game in support of their teammate. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
Congratulations to our talented art students who were recognized at Tuesday's meeting of the Board of School Directors and will have their works exhibited in the Administration Building. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD
During @chartwellsk12’s Discovery Kitchen Day, Willow Hill students explored new fall flavors that not only tasted great, but provided the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables! Students sampled apple cucumber salad and zucchini chips; many asked for seconds! #ASDProud
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we would like to thank our many partners across the greater Abington community who provide employment and training opportunities to our ACTIVE Academy students, including Abington Memorial Hospital-Jefferson Health, Kremp Florist, Rydal Park, CVS Pharmacy, Briar Bush Nature Center, Hatboro Community Cupboard, Willow Grove YMCA, Holy Redeemer Thrift Shop, Chartwells, and the Abington Township Library! #ASDProud
Thank you to everyone who attended the Town Hall and Open House event last week! We appreciate your participation and feedback in the District's long-term facilities planning process. If you could not join us, you can watch the Town Hall presentation, learn more about the options for the future of Abington Middle School and share your input at https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/.
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Congratulations to Abington Senior High School senior, Xavier Watson-Greene, who was recognized at last night's meeting of the Board of School Directors for being named the October 2024 Student of the Month at the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology. Xavier was recognized for his outstanding work in EASTERN’s Protective Services program. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
