We are #ASDProud to welcome home Corporal Hector Aviles, a US Marine and 2018 graduate of Abington Senior High School, who surprised his little sister Mariah at Rydal Elementary School today after being stationed in Japan. Watch the 6abc coverage of the surprise here: https://6abc.com/united-states-marine-corps-military-surprise/14652939/ #FeelGoodFriday
Last night, Copper Beech Elementary held Science Fair 2024. Award categories included Most Creative, Best Display, Surprising Results, Unusual Materials, and Student Choice. Congratulations to all the students who had fun learning something new in the world of Science! #ASDProud
The annual Kindergarten/NJHS Book Trip brings together National Junior Honor Society students from Abington Middle School and kindergarten students from Overlook Elementary School. Last week the students met to share personalized books created for each kindergarten student by their AMS buddy! #ASDProud
Yesterday's solar eclipse was a rare educational opportunity for our K-5 elementary school students! Students and staff were able to view the celestial event, which will not occur in our area again until 2044. #ASDProud #ASDAcademics
APRIL CALENDAR REMINDERS:
- Elementary schools 3:45pm dismissal today, 4/8
- All schools closed on Wednesday, 4/10
- No classes on Tuesday, 4/23
There was an earthquake in New Jersey that could be felt in Montgomery County within the 10 a.m. hour. We were one of several school districts who felt vibration and shaking. Please know that all ASD facilities are safe, secure, and there are no incidents.
This week, Abington Middle School 8th graders attended an orientation at Abington Senior High School. They were enthusiastically welcomed by choir students, the Link Crew, and cheerleaders, alongside Principal, Dr. Swift, administrators and faculty. #ASDProud
The Abington Educational Foundation (AEF) is thrilled to organize the 3rd annual Abington Night at the Phillies for the April 17th game vs. the Colorado Rockies! This year you will purchase your discounted tickets ($25 each) and pick your seats directly from the Phillies at this link: https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/specials/abington-education-foundation. Please use code AEF when purchasing your tickets.
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to our paraeducators in Abington School District! Thank you for supporting our students and teachers. #ASDProud #OneASD
Congratulations to the talented K - 12 students whose artwork was on display at the 27th Annual Abington Arts Fest 2024! The exhibit featured 2D, 3D and digital art, as well as acoustic performances by students from Abington Middle School M4. #ASDProud #ArtsinASD
Last week, Overlook students and their families played games and completed creative math activities at Overlook's Math Night. Members of the ASHS Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball teams volunteered their time to help students sharpen their math skills! #ASDProud
Last week, Dr. Fecher and Dr. Melchor invited the Abington School District Information Technology Department to a meeting of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, where students were taught about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it should be used responsibly.
Congratulations to the @abingtonsenior students and staff who together raised $58,529.52 for area pediatric cancer organizations at AbingTHON! Special thanks to all who made it possible, including Abington alumni Eric Dixon and Lucas Monroe, who came back to offer their support and participate in activities with students! #ASDProud
ASHS administrators and staff volunteered their support for @specialolympicspennsylvania in the ASHS PolarPop Challenge. Mr. Brison won the most votes, followed by Mr. Suanlarm, Mr. Williams and Mr. Simmons. Mr. Schneider was first in the pool with Honorable Mention! #ASDProud
Congratulations to the Abington Senior High Chess team for finishing in the top three in all three divisions at the State Tournament in Harrisburg! The following players were recognized for their outstanding achievements: Sofi Ebora, Nathan Sharp, Camilo Zapata, Eli Kleiman, Noah Hellerslia, Kareem Trickey, Nathan Schneider, Alex Jazexhiu, Joseph Clark, Andria Hatton, and Isabelle Fielder. #ASDProud
Thank you to the students and staff who joined us yesterday for Abington Middle School's 7th annual Buddy Walk, held every year on World Down Syndrome Day! #ASDProud
Dr. Fecher is ready for World Down Syndrome day with his mismatched socks, which are worn today to celebrate our differences and emphasize the importance of inclusion! #ASDProud
In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day, Copper Beech Elementary celebrated individuality and differences today by participating in the "Rock Your Socks" campaign to raise awareness about the rights, inclusion, and accomplishments of individuals with Down Syndrome. #ASDProud
Community input is a key part of our facilities planning process, and there will be more opportunities to engage and provide feedback in our work to shape the future of our schools. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/ to learn more and stay informed. #OneASDOneFuture
Thank you to @acmemarkets and @genyouthnow for donating $2,600 worth of $25 gift cards to Abington School District so that we may distribute the funds to our families in need! More importantly, thank you to the ACME shoppers in our community who donated through the #ACMENourishingNeighbors campaign to #EndStudentHunger. #ASDProud
