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!
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
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.
Please be advised that as a result of last evening’s high winds, portions of Abington Township surrounding Overlook Elementary School are currently without power. Overlook Elementary School continues to be without power as well.
PECO is working diligently to restore power; however, restoration in time for the opening of school tomorrow is not guaranteed. There is a chance that Overlook Elementary School may need to remain closed tomorrow, if power cannot be restored.
We will post an update tomorrow morning no later than 6:45 a.m. as to whether Overlook Elementary will be open, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Thank you for your patience as our Facilities Department continues to receive ongoing updates from PECO.
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.
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Visit https://www.abingtonsd.org/o/abington/page/kindergarten-registration for more information. #ASDProud #Back2SchoolASD
Weather conditions this afternoon are suitable for the reopening of District buildings for evening permit holders. Any permit for use of buildings and grounds from 6 p.m. onward will be honored; however, the hours may be modified. The Facilities Department is reaching out directly to all permit holders with further direction. If you are scheduled to attend an event or activity tonight, please await an update from your group or organization’s leader for more information.
Please be reminded that all events and activities scheduled for immediately after school / before 6 p.m. are canceled.
Overlook Families – We are working together towards our $10,000 goal for Overlook’s 100th Anniversary event, Special Assemblies, and Staff Support! With today’s “Snow Day” ☃️ - We are encouraging you to take a few minutes to 1) Get signed up on mybooster.com if you haven’t already (We need 92 more students to register for us to reach our 65% Goal to earn Music at Lunch!) 2) SHARE your donation page with 2-3 people today and 3) CREATE a student star video. All you have to do is upload a photo on mybooster.com and it will automatically create a fun video with your student & Dude Perfect that you can share with friends & family! Check out the image to see how you can help your student PIE the Booster Team! Thank you for your early support!
Due to the timing of tomorrow morning’s storm, all Abington School District schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Please note that all activities originally scheduled for immediately after school are canceled. Evening permits for use of buildings and grounds will be re-evaluated tomorrow, and a communication will be sent in the afternoon with an update based on conditions.
ATTENTION MOTORISTS: BusPatrol technology is coming to Abington School District school buses on February 3! Learn more about how this initiative is making student transportation safer at https://www.abingtonsd.org/o/abington/page/bus-patrol.
After a multi-year planning process, at the January 28 meeting of the Board of School Directors, the Board voted unanimously to put a $285 million Abington Middle School investment plan on the ballot during the primary election. Eligible voters in Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge will vote on the plan on Tuesday, May 20.
The District has updated the One ASD, One Future website with details on the proposed plan. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org to learn more.
#OneASDOneFuture
Congratulations to all those who participated in the 2025 Overlook Spelling Bee! Special recognition to Mrs. Abraham for coordinating the event. Thank you to Dr. Fetcher, Dr. Melchor, Dr. Viola, Ms. Boyd & Ms. Sack for judging the spellers!
Today, Dr. Fecher and Dr. Melchor hosted the second meeting for the 2024-2025 school year of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. The meeting included Chartwells staff members, Ms. Chenille Traylor, Director, and Mr. T.J. Gaetano, Executive Chef. The students had an opportunity to provide feedback and discuss suggestions they had for food service in their school cafeterias. #ASDProud
UPDATE: The Board of School Directors took a key step forward in its planning process for the future of Abington Middle School. After reviewing community survey results and assessing research and independent analysis, the Board expressed a desire to pursue a plan to build one new middle school on the current campus. The District will now prepare a resolution to fund this project through a referendum, which would be voted on by Abington Township and Borough of Rockledge residents. The Board will review and vote on this resolution at the January 28 meeting of the Board of School Directors. Visit https://www.oneasdonefuture.org/resources for the full presentation and survey results. #OneASDOneFuture
Now through March 31, everyone who shops at the GIANT on Susquehanna Road in Roslyn will be invited to “round up” at the register and donate the round-up amount of their bill to support Feeding School Kids. Customers can also give by converting their CHOICE Rewards Points to donations in the GIANT app, or by purchasing a reusable bag.
At the end of March, all round-up donations will be tallied and donated to Abington School District. Donations have been used by the Student Services Department to purchase GIANT gift cards that are distributed by our social workers directly to our families in need in order to help supplement the cost of their groceries.
Thank you to GIANT and our local families for feeding families in our community!
