McKinley's Race for Education is only days away! Interested in volunteering on race day? To sign- up and volunteer Click the link here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8AC2CAAFC1-race#/.
Get all the race day details and find out how to send your "shout-outs" during the event by clicking here https://apptegy-alerts-attachments-production.s3.amazonaws.com/897608f8-0bc3-4d89-a150-3ef342ce542d/2025%20RFE%20event%20week.pdf.
We can't wait to see you at the race!
Join us on Thursday, April 3, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Abington Middle School to learn more about the $285 million bond referendum to build a new Middle School. Take a tour, ask questions, and explore information on the proposed plan, cost and tax impact, and voting information. Visit www.oneasdonefuture.org to learn more.
Second graders in Mrs. McDaniel’s class at McKinley Elementary prepared for the upcoming baseball season while reading Luke Goes to Bat by Rachel Isadora. Students began the day with the National Anthem and Mr. Oldham threw out the first pitch. Mr. Oldham also gave the students an entertaining pitching tutorial. The students created Phanatic headbands and participated in baseball related learning activities throughout the day.
The Vibe and Imagine field trip to Penn State Abington's campus was an exciting and educational experience. During the visit, the group met with the Robotics department, where they learned about the fascinating world of 3D printing and saw robots in action. The trip concluded with a tour of the campus, offering a chance to learn more about student life at Penn State Abington.
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
Connor and Xavier did a great job on the morning announcements last week. Remember to show your McKinley HEART in all that you do!
The 1st and 2nd graders at McKinley were treated to a visit from Officer Christine Da Cunha from the Abington Police Department and her K9 Leo. The students heard the story "Officer Buckle and Gloria." They also learned about K9Leo's job and saw the tricks he knows how to do!
McKinley’s 2nd and 3rd graders are enjoying Spanish Club, learning new words and making friends!
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
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
All Abington School District schools and offices have been cleared to open tomorrow, February 20, 2025, following the fire at SPS Technologies. Please visit the Abington Township website for more information: bit.ly/4gTzUZY
McKinley's 5th-grade and Kindergarten classes came together to celebrate the 100th day of school last week with fun activities and special projects! Students engaged in creative counting exercises, crafts, and games centered around the number 100. The event was filled with excitement as both grades collaborated, learning and having fun while marking this milestone in the school year.
All Abington School District schools and offices will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, as first responders continue to manage the emergency at SPS Technologies.
Due to the fire at SPS Technologies, the Abington Township Police Dept. has informed us that all Abington School District schools and buildings/grounds should remain closed tomorrow, February 18. Please be safe and keep the employees of SPS, and our first responders, in your thoughts.
The 2025-2026 school year calendar was approved by the Board of School Directors on Tuesday and is now available on our website! Visit https://www.abingtonsd.org/page/district-calendars
ASD will open following the two-hour delay, as previously planned and communicated last night. Thank you for your patience as we reassessed road and sidewalk conditions following the overnight snowfall.
To ensure a safer commute for our staff and students traveling during the early morning hours, all Abington School District Schools will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, February 12, 2025. Please be reminded that students should report to their bus stops or schools 2 hours later than their usually scheduled time. The YMCA will not provide morning care. Check your email for more information.
In anticipation of this evening’s inclement weather, all after-school activities in Abington School District will be canceled out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff. The YMCA’s after-school program will remain open.
Please note that tonight’s meeting of the Board of School Directors will now be held virtually. Members of the public interested in viewing the proceedings can do so via the Abington School District YouTube Channel, beginning at 7:30 p.m.: https://www.youtube.com/AbingtonSchoolDistrict/live
Public comment will be conducted via phone. Please watch the livestream for directions on how to call into the meeting.
The Souper Bowl food drive collected hundreds of pounds of food for local families in need. On behalf of the PTO and McKinley Ambassadors, thank you to everyone who donated!!
The newest edition of our Dragon Tales Newsletter is here!! Check out this edition for important dates, reminders, and many pictures from our recent events!
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