McKinley Elementary's VIBE and IMAGINE program has formed a partnership with the Robotics Department at Penn State Abington. Students recently toured the campus, learned about 3-D printing, saw their robots in action, and recorded a podcast. #ASDProud
Just four weeks to go until all seven of our ASD elementary schools host Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, April 10! Register your student for the 2025-2026 school year today! https://www.abingtonsd.org/o/abington/page/kindergarten-registration #ASDProud #Back2SchoolASD
This week, Roslyn Elementary's Anti-Bullying Committee held their first schoolwide fundraiser by selling "Encouragement Accessories" for all students and staff, tied to the March Abington Pledge of Character Theme of "Encouragement." The committee's goal is to spread positivity and acceptance throughout the entire building! #ASDProud
Residents in Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge will decide whether the $285 million plan to build a new Middle School moves forward when they vote on May 20. You can check your registration status and find your polling place at https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/vote
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THIS THURSDAY: The Student Services Department will host its second annual Health and Wellness Fair in conjunction with the annual College and Career Fair for Senior High students and their families.
Last week as part of Read Across America, Senator Art Haywood visited Highland Elementary kindergarten classes to read the book, "How Full is Your Bucket?" by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer. #ASDProud #ASDReads
The Harlem Wizards came to Abington School District this week! In preparation for their game on Saturday, April 5th at Abington Senior High School, Harlem Wizard "Fresh Prince" visited our elementary schools and dazzled students with his basketball skills. Buy tickets at https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/abingtonpa04-05-25-02-00pm #ASDProud
This week at ASHS, Frau Eichler's AP students participated in a "Weiberfastnacht" celebration, a part of German Karneval tradition. Many thanks to Commissioner Spiegelman for serving as the town mayor who traditionally has his tie cut off! #ASDProud
On Thursday, February 27th, Overlook held its annual Science Fair. Students in grades K-5 were invited to bring out their inner scientists by creating amazing experiments and interactive projects. Families and friends came to explore a world of innovation, creativity and discovery while supporting Overlook's future scientists! #ASDProud
The District has worked carefully to ensure that the proposed plan to build a new Middle School meets the needs of students and staff while maximizing taxpayer value.
If the referendum is approved by a majority vote on May 20, the estimated tax impact on a median homestead in the District with a current implied market value of $387,402 would be $54 per month. The earliest the tax impact would incrementally go into effect would be July 2026. The tax impact estimate is based on assumptions which, along with a tax calculator tool, can be found at OneASDOneFuture.org/cost.
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#ASDProud to have Ms. Dougherty's 8th grade Family Consumer Sciences classes featured on 6abc Action News! Watch here: https://6abc.com/post/felt-monster-project-8th-graders-bring-kindergarteners-drawings-life/15963425/
Thank you to the representatives and players from the Philadelphia Wings lacrosse team who visited Roslyn Elementary recently to share their enthusiasm for the sport! After the assembly, they left Roslyn with a generous donation of brand new equipment for students! #ASDProud
Congratulations to Abington Senior High School senior, Kenneth Lawyer, who was honored at Tuesday's Board meeting for being named the January 2025 Student of the Month at the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN). Kenneth was recognized for his outstanding work in EASTERN’s Protective Services program, and he was also one of the students recognized as a volunteer firefighter who responded to last week's fire at SPS Technologies. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
The proposed new Middle School would support modern learning through purposeful "small school" community design, future-ready spaces for evolving programs, and updated infrastructure. Learn more at https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/plan
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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
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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
