Chase Schlagnhaufer, AMS 7th grader, is enjoying his last weeks of summer cruising to Cape Canaveral and the Bahamas. He got to visit NASA, take in some Broadway shows and relax in a hammock, getting some rest before school starts back up again! #SummerinASD
Pravin and Aavni, entering 2nd grade and kindergarten at Willow Hill Elementary, visited London this summer. They rode the London Eye, toured Tower Hill and visited Buckingham and Kensington palaces! SummerinASD
This summer Ms. Goldberg, AMS Librarian, held up the pyramids in Egypt, crossed the Equator in Kenya, visited gorillas in Uganda, rode in a hot air balloon over the Serengeti in Tanzania, and swam with turtles in Zanzibar, where she also spent two weeks planting mangrove trees and teaching local youth about the importance of caring for the environment. #SummerinASD
Lucas and Oliver Pinkhasov (4th grade and kindergarten at Rydal) spent several weeks touring Portugal! They visited beautiful beaches, FC Porto stadium, Sintra, and Sagres, known as known as "the end of the world", which is the most southwesterly point in Europe. #SummerinASD
Harper and Audrey Ibbetson, second and forth graders at Copper Beech Elementary, wrapped up Summer 2024 with a trip to Cannon Beach, Oregon! #SummerinASD
Leo DiCicco, second grader at McKinley Elementary, spent a day volunteering at a local non-profit that helps families with sick children. He was so excited and can’t wait to continue volunteering! #SummerinASD
REMINDER! Skyward will reopen for student and family access tomorrow at noon. In addition to reviewing your student's teacher assignment/schedule, please be sure to complete the required forms and verify that your contact information is correct. A list of action items with instructions were emailed to parents/guardians yesterday. #Back2SchoolASD
This is an update to inform you that PECO has restored power to the Abington School District Administration Building, which means that all District phones and systems will be fully operational again tomorrow, August 20th. We thank you for your understanding of the situation!
As a result of PECO work occurring along Highland Avenue, the Abington School District Administration Building is without power today, August 19th. This outage is impacting the District’s phone systems and servers. Please contact any staff members via email during this time.
REMINDER: Download our mobile app in the App Store or Google Play! Get quick access to your school's most commonly used resources, including the breakfast/lunch menus, calendar and staff directory. Plus, subscribe to the District to get ASD updates and information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTwxTj9gRiQ #Back2SchoolASD
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Today's Job Fair at the Administration Building is canceled due to the timing of a power outage that will occur as a result of PECO work in the area. Please join us next Monday, Aug. 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. instead!
This summer, Jaxson and Jason Baker, Rydal Elementary, vacationed in the Bahamas where they swam and fed wild stingrays! #SummerinASD
Copper Beech kindergartener Landon Rombola enjoyed fun in the sun while on a family vacation in Bethany Beach, Delaware. #SummerinASD
Jessica Jaglal (grade 7, AMS) and her sister Olivia (grade 5, Willow Hill) visited Incline Railway in Chattanooga, TN where they rode the steepest passenger railway; Jekyll Island, GA, where they visited the Georgia Sea Turtle Center; and Legoland in Orlando, FL. #SummerinASD
Francis and Jack Bratton, entering 3rd grade and kindergarten at Copper Beech Elementary, explored Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Maine this summer. #SummerinASD
Elliot Park, Copper Beech Elementary 5th grader, enjoyed Niagara Falls and Toronto family vacations this summer. #SummerinASD
This summer, the Abington School District Leadership Team has been reading the book, "The Anxious Generation", by social psychologist, Jonathan Haidt. The team will discuss the book and their learnings during their upcoming Leadership Workshop later this month. #SummerinASD
ASHS rising 12th grader Jolene Frey had the opportunity to meet Vice President Kamala Harris during her recent visit to Philadelphia. #SummerinASD
Highland Elementary first grader Liam Shotwell spent a week in the White Mountains, New Hampshire. Following a gondola ride to the top of Loon mountain, he climbed through steep and narrow glacial caves with his cousins and completed an American Ninja Warrior course! #SummerinASD
REMINDER: Skyward student and family access is now closed while we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year. Skyward will re-open at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 21. During this time, Skyward will remain accessible for new student registration only.
