Today we celebrated the students who will be completing their time in the ACTIVE Academy, and wished them the best in their next chapter. Additionally, this morning's breakfast was a chance to thank our many community partners in our area, as well as our first group of ASHS student interns! Thank you for providing meaningful community-based learning experiences for our ACTIVE students! #ASDProud #ACTIVEAcademy
Thank you to our @abingtonsrhigh parents and guardians who joined Dr. Swift last night to review the status of the goals of her 90-day entry plan since becoming Principal at the end of January. #ASDProud
The ASHS Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Choirs traveled to Hershey Park on Friday, May 17, to compete in the annual Music in the Parks Festival. They also enjoyed a day at the park to celebrate the year's accomplishments. We are pleased to announce that all three ensembles earned first place in their respective categories, with ratings of excellent and superior. Additionally, Sophomore Winette Assaye was awarded "best student piano accompanist." We are so proud of our musicians at ASHS!
Earlier today, Dr. Fecher met with a group of students at Abington Senior High School for a Table Talk, where they shared what they like best about their school and offered suggestions for what could be improved. #ASDProud
On Monday night, 5/13, the ASHS student-run A Cappella group, the Abingtones, put on an all a cappella concert in the black box theater. The house was packed and it was a huge success!
Thank you to Holocaust survivor, Ronnie Breslow, who spoke with students at Abington Senior High School yesterday on the 85th anniversary of her journey as a passenger on the SS St. Louis.
REMINDER: Through Friday, May 10, recognize a special teacher in your/your student's life by writing them a postcard of appreciation! Download, print or make a copy of the following Google slide, and handwrite or type in your message: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZfyjRigBrl72Y8su2JTWmHoQPns_EeizWANCpl8KG2Q/edit?usp=sharing
Email it to CR@abington.k12.pa.us and we will share it with the teacher (please indicate whether you are comfortable with it being posted on social media). #ThankATeacher #ASDProud #OneASD
Do you like Pentatonix? How about Pitch Perfect? If so, then come
to the Black Box Theater on Monday, May 13 at 7pm for ASHS's first A Cappella
Night! Enjoy a short concert of your favorite songs performed live by our A Cappella Group, who has been working hard during Lunch and Learns to put together a night of awesome music.
Admission is free! See you there!
REMINDER: Today's Open House and Community Forum starts at 11 a.m. at Abington Middle School!
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we're saying Thank You to educators! From Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10, recognize a special ASD teacher in your/your student's life by writing them a postcard of appreciation. Download, print or make a copy of the following Google slide, and handwrite or type in your message. Email it to CR@abington.k12.pa.us by the end of next week, and we will compile the messages to send to teachers. Please also include whether you're comfortable with having your message shared on social media. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZfyjRigBrl72Y8su2JTWmHoQPns_EeizWANCpl8KG2Q/edit?usp=sharing #ASDProud #OneASD #ThankATeacher
Congratulations to the Abington Senior High School chess team, who were honored at last night's Board meeting for competing in the United States Chess Federation’s High School Championship, where they placed second in their respective divisions. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
Students in Mrs. Wolf's Music Tech 1 class recorded and produced their own podcasts. Students were responsible for creating intro and outro music, writing ad breaks, designing a storyboard, and recording 10 minutes of content on a chosen topic. Then, using Logic Pro software, they mixed all the pieces together into one finished product.
Congratulations to @abingtonsrhigh senior, Lily Devlin, who was honored at last night's Board meeting for being named the April 2024 Student of the Month at @EasternCenter, where she is in the Design, Photography, and Illustration program. #ASDProud #AwardsofASD
We are grateful to receive more than $9,500 from @Giant as part of the 2024 #FeedingSchoolKids initiative! Every dollar contributed by local Giant shoppers will be used by our Student Services Department to purchase grocery giftcards for our families in need. #EliminatingHunger
APRIL CALENDAR REMINDERS:
- Elementary schools 3:45pm dismissal today, 4/8
- All schools closed on Wednesday, 4/10
- No classes on Tuesday, 4/23
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!
