The Abington Chess team competed in the United States Chess Federation’s High School Championship this weekend in Baltimore, MD. Our two teams placed second in their respective divisions.
The u1200 team was led by senior and captain Nathan Schneider who went undefeated (5-0-2) and placed 10th in his bracket as an individual. Sophomore Kareem Trickey placed 27th as an individual player. The Ghosts placed second in the field of 70 teams.
The U1600 team of Eli Kleiman, Noah Hellerslia, Camilo Zapata, and Greg Rudnytzky fell short of first place by only ½ point. The u1600 division featured 50 teams from around the country.
For information on the chess program at Abington, please contact Coach Simmons. Congratulations to our Ghosts!!!
There was an earthquake in New Jersey that could be felt in Montgomery County within the 10 a.m. hour. We were one of several school districts who felt vibration and shaking. Please know that all ASD facilities are safe, secure, and there are no incidents.
The Abington Educational Foundation (AEF) is thrilled to organize the 3rd annual Abington Night at the Phillies for the April 17th game vs. the Colorado Rockies! This year you will purchase your discounted tickets ($25 each) and pick your seats directly from the Phillies at this link: https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/specials/abington-education-foundation. Please use code AEF when purchasing your tickets.
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to our paraeducators in Abington School District! Thank you for supporting our students and teachers. #ASDProud #OneASD
Lily Devlin, an Abington Senior High School senior, is the April 2024 Student of the Month at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN)! Lily is being recognized for her outstanding work in EASTERN’s Design, Photography, and Illustration program.
At EASTERN, Lily serves as the Occupational Advisory Committee student representative for the Design, Photography, and Illustration program, providing a valuable student perspective on curriculum and program issues. In February 2024, she was nominated by EASTERN as a Presidential Scholar and was selected by the
White House Commission on Presidential Scholars and the US Department of Education as a candidate for the United States Presidential Scholars Program in Career and Technical Education. From a pool of 600 nationwide finalists, the White House Commission will choose 161 students for this esteemed recognition. Lily was the sole Career and Technical candidate selected to represent Pennsylvania. In February, she also received a silver medal at the SkillsUSA District Competition in CTE Demo.
Lily has earned Adobe InDesign and Illustrator certifications through her EASTERN program, which are standard in the graphic design industry. At EASTERN’s 2023 Awards Night, Lily was awarded free tuition to an art camp at Penn College of Technology. Lily is a member of the Abington Senior High School National Honor Society and is involved in numerous activities at Abington. She serves as Co-President of Our Minds Matter, a club that provides a safe space for students to discuss mental health issues. Additionally, Lily is a member of AbingTHON, a club that raises money for various charitable causes throughout the year. Over the summer, she participated in a t-shirt design contest for AbingTHON's Gold Out Football game in late September, which benefited pediatric cancer research. Her design was chosen for the event.
After graduation from Abington Senior High School and EASTERN, Lily plans to attend Thomas Jefferson University for a bachelor's degree in graphic design, and then to pursue a career in that industry. Congratulations to Lily! We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
Abington Senior High School music industry program M3 gaining national recognition: https://6abc.com/modern-music-makers-m3-kevin-longwill-abington-senior-high-school/14472802/
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
