Summer is here and we want to hear about your student's adventures! Whether they are attending camp, visiting the library, playing in the park, or touring a historical landmark, submit their photo, along with your student's name and school, to CR@abington.k12.pa.us. #SummerinASD
In addition to spring sports athletes, the Abington School District Special Olympics team was also honored at Tuesday's meeting of the Board of School Directors. Congratulations to these athletes who represented our elementary schools and middle school! #ASDProud #ASDAthletics
THANK YOU to our teachers and staff, students and parents/guardians for being part of our "One Mission. One Vision. One ASD." for the 2023-2024 school year! Have an enjoyable and safe summer! #ASDProud #OneASD
In the following link you will find the Summer 2024 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://secure.smore.com/n/uct56
89-year-old crossing guard retires after 47 years of service: https://6abc.com/post/89-year-old-crossing-guard-retires-after-47/14923290
Ms. Dorothy Kalkbrenner (Ms. Dottie) is retiring after 47 years of being a crossing guard. Today Highland had an assembly to celebrate and thank her.
Our Abington Senior High School Class of 2024 is getting ready to graduate! Yesterday they returned to their old elementary schools for the annual Grad Walk, and then came back to campus to celebrate together at the Senior BBQ. #ASDProud #ASHS2024
Congratulations to the 2024 Silver Pen Award winners and the winners of the Abington Middle School Writing Awards, which are both sponsored by the
@abingtonedfoundation! The students were honored at last week's meeting of the Board of School Directors. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
That's a wrap on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for the 2023-2024 school year! Thank you to our students for sharing your ideas and opinions with Administration! #ASDProud
REMINDER: Abington Schools are taking part in the PA School Climate surveys provided by The Pennsylvania Department of Education. Parents and guardians are invited to complete the parent/guardian version of the surveys no later than Friday! Check your email for the link, or contact your school's principal to have it resent to you.
Today, we remember and honor the brave.
Today Highland had their Spring Concert. Students in band, string and chorus all performed.
At last night's meeting of the Board of School Directors, the Teaching and Learning Department presented the 2024 Mathematics Achievement Awards, which recognize elementary and middle school students for their accomplishments in the Pennsylvania Statistics Poster Competition, the Mathematical Olympiads and the Continental Mathematics League Competition. Congratulations to all of our honorees! #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
REMINDER: Through Friday, May 10, recognize a special teacher in your/your student's life by writing them a postcard of appreciation! Download, print or make a copy of the following Google slide, and handwrite or type in your message: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZfyjRigBrl72Y8su2JTWmHoQPns_EeizWANCpl8KG2Q/edit?usp=sharing
Email it to CR@abington.k12.pa.us and we will share it with the teacher (please indicate whether you are comfortable with it being posted on social media). #ThankATeacher #ASDProud #OneASD
REMINDER: Today's Open House and Community Forum starts at 11 a.m. at Abington Middle School!
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we're saying Thank You to educators! From Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10, recognize a special ASD teacher in your/your student's life by writing them a postcard of appreciation. Download, print or make a copy of the following Google slide, and handwrite or type in your message. Email it to CR@abington.k12.pa.us by the end of next week, and we will compile the messages to send to teachers. Please also include whether you're comfortable with having your message shared on social media. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZfyjRigBrl72Y8su2JTWmHoQPns_EeizWANCpl8KG2Q/edit?usp=sharing #ASDProud #OneASD #ThankATeacher
On Wednesday, April 17th, Highland celebrated our school's different cultures in the annual Diversity Fair and Potluck. Families were invited to set up a table about their heritage, and students were able to get passport stamps as they learned about different places in the world. Courtyard Dancers, a troupe that celebrates traditional Indian dance, held a performance, and everyone was able to partake in different dishes brought by the attendees.
Highland's teachers who participate in the Best Buddies program once a month.
We are grateful to receive more than $9,500 from @Giant as part of the 2024 #FeedingSchoolKids initiative! Every dollar contributed by local Giant shoppers will be used by our Student Services Department to purchase grocery giftcards for our families in need. #EliminatingHunger
APRIL CALENDAR REMINDERS:
- Elementary schools 3:45pm dismissal today, 4/8
- All schools closed on Wednesday, 4/10
- No classes on Tuesday, 4/23
