Abington Senior High School

Come join us at the College & Career Fair on Thursday, March 7th, from 6:00 - 7:30! Close to 100 institutions will be joining us, ranging from colleges to trade schools to the armed forces. There will be a brief presentation about college requirements for student athletes which will run in room A153 beginning at 6:15. Mr. Turetzky from the Counseling department will be presenting. We will also be hosting our inaugural Health & Wellness Fair at the same time with almost 25 local resources related to mental health. We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to our District SkillsUSA winners! These scholars, who all attend Eastern Center for Arts & Technology, will be moving on to the state-level competition in April! They have all worked hard on their events and continue to practice for the spring events. We wish these students the best of luck as they move forward in the SkillsUSA competitions! Delegate - Jason Weaver - Automotive Technology Chapter Display - Jane Rickards - Robotics & Automated Technology Chapter Display - Sophia Steinberg - Business & Technology Professional Career Pathways in Health Sciences - Nijimah Hawkins - Allied Health Ad Design - Nicole Nevitt - Design, Photography, & Illustration Action Skills - Greyson Stewart - Design, Photography, & Illustration Career Pathways in Health Sciences- Siobhan Mooney - Allied Health

Congratulations to our fall 2023 Abington Senior High School athletes, who were honored at Tuesday's meeting of the Board of School Directors. #ASDProud #ASDAthletics #AwardsofASD

REMINDER: The Abington School District team of home and school visitors is partnering with High Focus Treatment Centers to bring a Health & Wellness Fair to the Abington School District. This event will run in conjunction with the annual College and Career Fair hosted by the Abington Senior High School Counseling Department on Thursday, March 7, starting at 6 p.m. The Health & Wellness Fair portion will be housed in the library and is open to all ASD families. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/838300924730103 or https://www.abington.k12.pa.us/e-fliers/download.php?id=1399.

At last night's Board meeting, Dr. Swift honored senior, Jane Rickards, for being named the February 2024 Student of the Month at the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology. Jane was recognized for her outstanding work in EASTERN’s Robotics and Automated Technology program.

Did you know? The school store at Abington Sr. High is managed and operated by the students and staff of the STRIVE transitional program! The store, located in the Bobby Bryant Athletic Center, is open for students before school daily, and Thursdays during Lunch & Learn. Members of the public can also order items online for pickup and payment at the main office via cash or check. #ASDProud #WeAreASHS

At last week's meeting, the Board of School Directors approved the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Download it here: https://www.abingtonsd.org/page/district-calendars

Thanks to @katherinescott6abc for visiting @abingtonsrhigh today to interview our M3 students and Mr. Longwill about the growth of this music program! #ASDProud #ArtsinASD

Students from the ASHS Chorale spread the love on Valentine's Day and sang their own renditions of popular songs to students and staff across the school. Singing grams included "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston and "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga.

Due to the inclement weather, all Abington School District schools and offices will be closed today, February 13, 2024. As this is our third emergency closure due to weather, there will be no instruction for students.

The ASHS chorale continues their tradition of serenading the residents of Lafayette Redeemer Senior Living Center in celebration of Valentine's Day! The choir was joined by the a cappella group singing songs ranging from the 1950's to the early 2000's! They also delivered 100 valentines to the residents written by the ASHS student council.

Sydney Brice, a junior and founder of the ASHS Girls Flag Football Team, was featured on @kywnewsradio today about the growing popularity of the sport! https://bit.ly/3w8FR3w #ASDProud #ASDAthletics

Congratulations to junior, Maya Johnson, who was honored yesterday at the Mini Maxwell Banquet, which served as the inaugural recognition of women's flag football players. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD #ASDAthletics

Congratulations to music teacher, Mr. Kevin Longwill, on being named one of the "40 Under 40" music educators for 2024 by @yamahamusicusa! Yamaha launched the “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program to honor educators who are making a difference in growing and strengthening their music programs. The 40 educators, all under the age of 40, showcase the following characteristics: action, courage, creativity and growth. https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2024/40-under-40-2024/?utm_source=nafme&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vert_nafme_sponsored&utm_content=none_feb_24 #ASDProud #ArtsinASD

The ASHS Counseling Department is hosting a virtual College Information Night on Tuesday, February 6th at 6pm. The topic is "Career Pathway Exploration". Join here: https://zoom.us/j/95355933952?pwd=ZlUrZXB1eFdLZEQ5bmIxM2RYd1BDZz09

Billboards are now up for ASHS's production of Fiddler on the Roof running February 29 through March 2! Buy tickets now here: ashstheater.ticketleap.com/fiddler

A warm welcome to new ASHS Principal, Dr. Alice Swift! Dr. Swift attended a meet and greet last night for parents and guardians, and had an opportunity to meet with staff again this morning before school started. Dr. Swift then began her first official school day as principal by greeting buses as students arrived to school. #ASDProud #WeAreASHS

The Royal Breakfast fundraiser for the Class of 2024 was a royal hit! More than 250 kids came to meet their favorite princes and princesses, and participate in face-painting, crafts and more. Thank you to our student volunteers for making the morning magical! #ASDProud #ASHS2024

Abington Senior High School hosted a Healthcare focused Career Event on Thursday, January 25 and Friday, January 26th. Throughout the course of these two days approximately thirty Healthcare Industry Professionals were able to share their career journeys with over 300 students in small group settings. During these sessions, and all Career Pathway Events at ASHS, Industry Partners are able to: 🤝Share their professional journeys: Talk about their career path, educational background, and any personal experiences that have shaped them. 🤝Discuss their industry: Provide insights into the industry they work in, its current trends, and potential career opportunities within it. 🤝Engage in Q&A sessions: Answer questions from our students, who are eager to learn from their experiences. 🤝Offer advice: Provide guidance on skills, qualifications, and steps our students can take to pursue a career in their field. 🤝Network with students: Interact with students during breaks and after the event to provide further information and build connections. Thank you to all of our AMAZING Healthcare guests! Sarah Dutton, BA,RN, BSN Sonela Skenderi FACC Paul Furst PT,DPT,OCS,TPS,CSCS Michael McCauley, Janssen Minda A. Green, MD, FACOGS Michael Burak Bridget Comly, RN Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Kate Robertson, RN Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Melissa Trego, OD Salus University Brian Eckenrode, Arcadia University Heather Chong, Shriners Children's Abiona Berkeley, MD Julius King Meg Heere , MD Temple University - Lewis Katz School of Medicine Brian Fitzgerald, Merck Brenda Pascucci, PMP Ryan Offer, MD University of Pennsylvania Ken Davidson Rochele Haynes Jennifer Kostacos, MD, MSCP Robert W. Serianni, Salus University Samantha Kilgallen Swarna Alcorn Clare Ryan Andrea Judge Rebecca King If you are interested in participating in ASHS Career Pathways program, reach out to Greta Garecht, Career Pathways Liaison, gretagarecht@abington.k12.pa.us.

REMINDER: The next Arts in ASD parent/guardian group meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7pm in the AMS Little Theater. The meeting will focus on the visual arts with a presentation from Dr. Matthew Harris and Ms. Nicole Caracciolo, Curriculum Lead for K-12 Art. #ArtsinASD