At last night's Board meeting, Ms. Susan McCarthy, Interim Principal of Abington Senior High School, and Ms. Casey Chakler, Coordinator of Student Support Services, recognized 20 ASHS students who have been identified as semifinalists, commended or special scholar students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the 20 students, one is a semifinalist, 11 are commended, one is a special scholar, seven are National African American Recognition Program Scholars, one is a National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, and one is a National Indigenous Recognition Program Scholar, as designated by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Congratulations to this impressive group of students! #ASDProud #ASDAcademics #AwardsofASD
Former head football coach, Mr. Tim Sorber, and assistant coach, Mr. Kevin Conlin, were interviewed by FOX29 this afternoon to talk about their experiences coaching ASHS alumnus and Detroit Lion, Craig Reynolds, who even came back to visit his alma mater two years ago. #ASDProud
With the forecasted snow totals for tomorrow increasing as the day goes on, all Abington School District schools and offices will be closed Friday, January 19, 2024.
Good morning students! Today will be an "A" day at ASHS. Students should report to their period 1 class at 9:35. Have a great day!
All Abington School District schools will open on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, January 17. Students are to report to their bus stops or schools two hours later than their usually scheduled time. The YMCA will not provide morning care.
Abington Senior High School families are invited to join us tonight at 6 p.m. in the auditorium to meet new Principal, Dr. Alice Swift. Can't make it in person? Tune into the presentation portion on the ASD YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AbingtonSchoolDistrict/live
Due to today’s closure of schools and offices, tonight’s Meet and Greet with Dr. Alice Swift for current Abington Senior High School families has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled to Monday, January 29 from 6-7 p.m. in the ASHS auditorium. The presentation portion of the meeting will also be streamed live on the Abington School District YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/AbingtonSchoolDistrict/live
Abington School District schools and offices will be closed today, January 16, 2024. As a reminder, this first closure will be observed as a traditional emergency closing day for students and staff, which means there will be no instruction.
Due to the weather forecast, all Abington School District schools will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, January 16. Students are to report to their bus stops or schools two hours later than their usually scheduled time. The YMCA will not provide morning care.
Abington students are currently taking part in the Anti-Defamation League's Anti-Bias Peer Training to learn how to handle bias and prejudice in their communities. #ASDProud
Please join us on Friday, January 26th for the 50th Anniversary of the Abington High School State Championship win, featuring the 1974 Abington state champion basketball team. They brought home the win after beating Peabody High School, final score of 53 to 48. These men are an outstanding example of the Ghosts legacy. As we honor these incredible men let us reminisce, reconnect, and revel in the memories that forged the path to this amazing accomplishment. Together, let’s commemorate the teamwork and dedication that led to the state championship 5 decades ago.
This week, Mr. Kennedy's Law students held a mock trial to exercise skills they learned in class in a case, People vs. Larson. Students were able to use their prowess to examine/cross examine witnesses and finalize their case. Congratulations to all involved! #ASDStudents
ASHS Virtual College Information Night tonight at 6pm: College and Career Planning & College Entrance Exams. Join here: https://zoom.us/j/94790677633?pwd=N2JzaXpFNWxua3MvM3RsUHpIWlB1dz09#success
ASHS students rehearse for their production of Fiddler On The Roof running February 29th through March 2nd. Buy tickets now at the link in bio! #ArtsInASD
All Abington School District schools will open on a 2-hour delay Wednesday, January 10. Students are to report to their bus stops or schools two hours later than their usually scheduled time. Before-school care provided by the YMCA will also operate on a delayed schedule.
Due to tonight's weather forecast, all after-school activities in ASD will be canceled. The YMCA after-school program will remain open. Tonight’s meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held virtually at 7:30pm: https://www.youtube.com/AbingtonSchoolDistrict/live
REMINDER: ASHS families are invited to meet new principal, Dr. Alice Swift, next week! This event is specifically for families of current Abington Senior High School students. #ASDProud
The ASHS Counseling Department is hosting a virtual College Information Night on Wednesday, 1/10/24 at 6:00 pm. The topic is: College & Career Planning and College Entrance Exams. A representative from Blitz Tutoring will join us to share information on the Digital SAT. https://www.abingtonsd.org/o/shs/page/ashs-counseling
Congratulations to the students in the Abington Music Department who qualified for PMEA District 11 Chorus, Band, and Orchestra! #ArtsInASD
Happy 2024! REMINDER: Schools and offices reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd.