In honor of Veterans Day, Kindergarten students at Copper Beech Elementary wrote encouraging notes to Veterans at North Penn VFW in Glenside. #ASDProud #VeteransDay2023
At last night's meeting of the Board of School Directors, Abington School District employees who are veterans were recognized in honor of Veterans Day. Dr. Fecher and Mrs. Browne honored Mr. David Walker, an Abington alumnus and school bus driver, for his service to our country in the US Army. #ASDProud #VeteransDay2023
REMINDER: Clue debuts this weekend at Abington Senior High School! Think you know WHODUNIT? Come to the show dressed as your favorite character's color and get 50% off a concession item! Plus, leave your guess at the box in the lobby to win a prize! #ArtsinASD #ASDProud
Thank you to the Social Studies classes at ASHS, who collected items to donate to the Coatesville VA in honor of Veterans Day! Students and staff contributed food, clothing, toiletries and more than $1,000 in giftcards for local veterans, which were picked up by Career Chatter panelist and alumna Heather Elmore on Friday! #ASDProud #ASDServiceLearning #VeteransDay2023
It was a beautiful Friday as the Abington Middle School 6th grade Sharks hosted their team event to build community among their teachers and students. They enjoyed some fresh air, games, and snacks with the help of some wonderful parent volunteers. #ASDProud
This Veterans Day, we thank the veterans from across our nation, especially those who work here in Abington School District! Thank you for your service. #ASDProud #VeteransDay2023
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
