Today is Education Support Professionals Day, part of our annual observance of American Education Week! Thank you to our ASD support staff who keep our schools running smoothly each day, including, but not limited to, paraprofessionals and hall/playground aides, administrative assistants, health suite staff, custodians and maintenance personnel, bus drivers and monitors, cafeteria workers, school counselors and psychologists, and many, many more. We couldn't do it without you! #WeLoveOurESPs #ASDProud #OneASD

2 days ago, Abington School District
Happy Education Support Professionals Day! #WeLoveOurESPs

ACTIVE Academy students brought The Perfect Blend...On the Go to Overlook Elementary School, sponsored by the Overlook PTO! This morning you can catch them at the Abington Township Municipal Building from 10am-Noon, where today's special is Walking Tacos! #ASDProud #ACTIVEAcademy

3 days ago, Abington School District
The Perfect Blend at Overlook
The Perfect Blend at Overlook
Thank you to our staff, students, families and community members who have contributed to our districtwide food drive thus far! Well over 800 items, from canned goods, to boxed foods, paper products, toiletries and baby care supplies have been donated directly to ASD families, as well as to community food pantries across our immediate area. The Administration Building's collection continues into next week if you would still like to contribute! #ASDProud
7 days ago, Abington School District
Students at McKinley sort donations
Students at McKinley sort donations
Highland's donation table
Rydal's Donation Table
Congratulations to all of our athletes who competed at today's annual Elementary Track Meet at Schwarzman Stadium! This event serves as another opportunity for our 4th and 5th graders to gather with their peers from the other elementary schools before they transition to the Middle School, all while engaging in a day of friendly competition.
15 days ago, Abington School District
Rydal students high-five while waiting for their race
A Copper Beech student competes in the standing long jump
Dr. Fecher with McKinley team members
Highland runner
Dr. Fecher with the elementary principals
Boys' race
A Highland student competes in the softball throw
Ms. Boyd celebrates an Overlook win
Dr. Jordan with his Willow Hill track athletes
Roslyn students are the first to pass the baton

UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to limited registrations, it is necessary to postpone this event to a future date.

REMINDER: Just over a week until the Mental Health & Wellness 101 event, organized by the Abington Community Taskforce (ACT), CAPT and Penn State Abington. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqPg2lAMD19PJWPiCE1l9ZZxI3jZT0gi_viXRUfllTYwEBmw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawN3RB1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3anQxZmhzVURubm5DUHFhAR5Kd64VzEoa9UyMcSZMUIhpwG5H_D_sefxAbaFVDzl29t6xzjDa5Zv5hYenZQ_aem_XnMxE58miyjuPn0o9iM8wQ

16 days ago, Abington School District
Mental Health & Wellness 101: Supporting Youth and Young Adults - Nov. 13 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Penn State Abington. See caption for more details.
REMINDER: Schools across the district began collecting for their food drives yesterday, and if your polling place is one of our buildings, you can drop off items when you go to vote today, too! #ASDProud
17 days ago, Abington School District
food drive collection box with cereal inside
Today was the first meeting of the school year for the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, in which two representatives from each school routinely meet with Dr. Fecher and Dr. Melchor to share their thoughts and experiences from across the district. Dr. Fecher also gave the students an assignment to go to their peers and ask for any feedback that should be brought to the next council meeting. #ASDProud
29 days ago, Abington School District
Students discuss and share feedback with Dr. Fecher and Dr. Melchor
Students discuss and share feedback with Dr. Fecher and Dr. Melchor
Dr. Fecher discusses the group’s assignment.
Students discuss and share feedback with Dr. Fecher and Dr. Melchor
full council photo

Overlook's Kindergarteners had a great time at their visit from the Abington Fire Department last week!

about 1 month ago, Jesse Matthews
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Copper Beech Elementary kindergarteners learned about fire prevention during a visit from Weldon Fire Company, while Overlook students enjoyed a demonstration by the Abington Fire Company, both in recognition of Fire Prevention Month. #ASDProud #SafetyFirstinASD

about 1 month ago, Abington School District
Principal Stokes wears a fireman's hat while looking out the window of the Weldon fire truck, with kindergarteners posing happily in the foreground
Overlook kindergarteners pose with their teacher, firefighters and Principal Boyd in front of the fire truck
Copper Beech kindergarteners pose as a group in front of the "Heavy Rescue Weldon Fire Company" truck
A firefighter in full umiform gives high fives to kindergarteners sitting on the sidewalk
Assistant Principal Doctor sits in the drivers seeat and look out the window of the Weldon fire truck
Overlook kindergarteners gather around a firefighter demonstrating what types of hoses are on their fire truck
Copper Beech kindergarteners excitedly sit in the Weldon fire truck
Overlook kindergarteners sit on the sidewalk and watch the firefighters' presentation
A firefighter stands in from of Weldon ire truck, speaking to kindergarteners at Copper Beech Elementary
Firefighters stand with hands raised in the air, along with kindergarteners sitting on the sidewalk during a discussion of fire safety
Full Belly Project!
Our Overlook Community did a fantastic job writing cards, donating food items, and packaging it altogether for those less fortunate!
about 1 month ago, Jesse Matthews
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Click here to read the Fall 2025 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://secure.smore.com/n/cnbx3
about 1 month ago, Abington School District
ASD Highlights & Happenings
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is open to all parents/guardians of students with IEPs or 504 plans in ASD. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. in the Copper Beech Library on October 6, November 3, January 12 and April 13.
about 2 months ago, Abington School District
See post for information

During the week of September 15th, Overlook celebrated Start With Hello Week with activities promoting kindness, inclusivity, and making sure everyone feels seen and connected. The week was a reminder that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference!

about 2 months ago, Abington School District
4 Overlook students pose together in friendship during Start With Hello Week
2  students hold up a sign saying "What is your favorite food?" in Overlook's cafeteria during Start With Hello Week
2 Overlook teachers pose together during Start With Hello Week
2 Overlook students hold notes of gratitude to "their trusted adults" during Start With Hello Week
Calling all readers! The ASD Reads! poster campaign is expanding for the 2025-2026 school year, and we want to feature our students' love of reading on social media! Email a photo of your student either reading, or posing with, their favorite book to CR@abington.k12.pa.us. Please include their name, school, and the book's title, which we will feature on ASD social media channels as their very own ASD Reads! comic-book-style poster. #ASDReads #ASDProud
about 2 months ago, Abington School District
Example of ASD Reads! Poster
Example of ASD Reads! Poster
Example of ASD Reads! Poster
Example of ASD Reads! Poster
Example of ASD Reads! Poster
Example of ASD Reads! Poster
Example of ASD Reads! Poster
Example of ASD Reads! Poster
Example of ASD Reads! Poster
Save the Date: Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, October 11th at Abington Senior High (Cafeteria A). In partnership with Eric's Rx Shoppe, the following vaccines will be offered:

- Flu Vaccine - Ages 3-64
- Flu Vaccine - Ages 65+ (High Dose)
- SpikeVax by Moderna Covid 19 Vaccine - Ages 3-11 (visit the registration link for eligibility details)
- mNEXSPIKE by Moderna Covid 19 Vaccine - Ages - 12+ (visit the registration link for eligibility details)

Register by Oct. 5 at https://www.ericsrx.com/abingtonsd2025
about 2 months ago, Abington School District
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic in Partnership with Eric's Rx on Saturday 10/11, from 10am-1pm in Caf A at ASHS
REMINDER: Skyward student and family access portals will be unavailable tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 24, for scheduled IT infrastructure maintenance. Schools are closed during this time, but we ask that you plan accordingly if you need to access any information or materials in Skyward.
about 2 months ago, Abington School District
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Overlook celebrated Start With Hello week last week as students learned the skills to reach out to and include other children experiencing social isolation. Our entire Overlook community aims to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within each classroom and throughout our school!
2 months ago, Jesse Matthews
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UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to limited registrations, it is necessary to postpone this event to a future date.

Community organizations and local mental health experts will lead a discussion about mental health and wellness among our area’s youth and young adults, including how to identify signs of distress, how to support them in maintaining healthy mindsets, what you can do to help during times of a mental health crisis, and social-emotional resources that are available right in our own backyards. The free event is sponsored by the Abington Community Taskforce (ACT) in partnership with Citizens and Police Together (CAPT) and Penn State Abington.

Thursday, November 13, 2025
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Penn State Abington - Sutherland Building

Panelists: Abington Township Police Department, Child & Family Focus, Inc., Montgomery County Mobile Crisis, NAMI Montgomery County PA, Penn State Abington

Please note that this event is not intended for children under 12 years of age. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqPg2lAMD19PJWPiCE1l9ZZxI3jZT0gi_viXRUfllTYwEBmw/viewform

2 months ago, Abington School District
Mental Health & Wellness 101: Supporting Youth and Young Adults - Nov. 13 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Penn State Abington. See caption for more details.
Join the Student Services Department for a new virtual series of parent seminars, hosted by the Elementary Counseling team. These seminars are designed to orient families to the services and supports that are offered by school counselors. The first seminar is tomorrow, Sept. 18 at 9:30 a.m., and will review the many ways that school counselors support student engagement in learning. Click here to join: https://zoom.us/j/97997475768?pwd=wBYnIZdo8R1bXp4gjUKFCkb2Lb1CYp.1
2 months ago, Abington School District
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Please be reminded that Skyward student and family access portals will be unavailable on Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 24, for scheduled IT infrastructure maintenance. Families should plan accordingly should they need access to Skyward for information or materials. Schools are already scheduled to be closed on these two days as well.
2 months ago, Abington School District
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