Rydal Elementary School, located in Huntingdon Valley, PA, is one of seven elementary schools in the Abington School District.  Two separate buildings house the approximately 500 Rydal students and more than 70 staff members.  Kindergarten and grade one children attend Rydal West; grades two through six attend Rydal East.  Our students have various cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds, the common denominator is their high academic achievement.  Our greatest strength, and that of which we are most proud, is our people and the spirit of family that exists within our school and community.  We are bound together by the single purpose of promoting excellence through collaboration, support, caring and the best instructional practices available , embodying the Abington School District motto of "Excellence is our standard; achievement is the result."

For more information about Abington School District and its mission and values, please click here.

Rydal's Vision

• We strive to provide an equal opportunity for all of our students to attain academic success by learning and adapting innovative teaching strategies to meet the unique learning needs of each child.  This vision has led to a strong collaboration between all staff members and our families.

• We embrace the attributes that distinguishes us from one another and build upon the common values of respect, responsibility, thoughtfulness and kindness. 

• We value our partnerships with parents and community members in school life.

• We work as a team to ensure student success and accomplish building goals, ensuring that students feel supported and valued as individuals. 

Rydal Links and Resources

• Administration

• Our Teachers & Staff

• ASD Elementary Handbook

• Schoolwide Plan

• School Supply Lists

District Links and Resources

• Student Services

  • Health Forms and Immunizations

• Teaching and Learning

  • Curriculum and Assessment Handbooks

  • Planned Courses of Study

  • Web-Based Tools

  • Federal Programs

School Hours: 8:50 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

For detailed drop-off/pick-up directions, click here.

• Student absences should be reported via Skyward or the Child Check system by calling 215-517-2724.

• Students should not be dropped off to school prior to 8:30 AM (unless attending the YMCA Before/After School Care)

  • If you require childcare before 8:30 a.m. and/or after 3:20 p.m., the YMCA provides before- and after-school enrichment at Rydal Elementary School. Contact the YMCA directly for details, fees and enrollment information.

  • Other care options are also available throughout the community; contact the Rydal main office for a list of options.

• Changes to dismissal procedures should be made in writing to your child’s teacher or in emergency instances by calling the main office.

• Children are not permitted to ride skateboards, roller blades, or roller shoes to school.

• Children may only ride the bus to which they are assigned.

• Walkers are not permitted to go home on a classmate’s bus.

• Pets are not permitted on school property when walking children to and from school, or during any school events such as picnics and field day.

• Students will not be permitted back to the classroom after dismissal unless the teacher is present in the room.

Please keep the office updated on any changes in your telephone numbers throughout the year, in addition to maintaining your parent/guardian contact information in the Skyward Family Access system.

Throughout the school year, Rydal may offer a variety of before and after school activities for students. These activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Science Club

• Intramural Sports (intermediate grade students only)

• Odyssey of the Mind

• Robotics Club

• Book Club

• Girls on the Run

Children must have a parent’s or guardian’s permission to participate and attend all before/after-school activities. It is expected that students who are participating in these activities will be dropped off and picked up at the appropriate times. Failure to adhere to this may jeopardize your child’s participation in these activities.