Thank you, ASD Educators! Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4-8 by sending an e-card to the teachers in your life who dedicate their time, expertise, and attention to their students, schools, and communities. Click here to send your favorite teacher a message: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/send-e-card-your-favorite-teachers. #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Read the April 2026 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings, in the following link: https://app.smore.com/n/1dhwu
REMINDER: Open House for the new Abington Middle School - Tuesday, April 21 @ 6:30 p.m.
→ During the meeting, attendees will be able to submit questions live via a QR code, which will be read aloud during the question and answer period that will continue until 8 p.m.
→ Those not able to attend the Open House in person will be able to watch a livestream on the Abington School District YouTube channel, and will be able to submit questions via the same online form that the in-person attendees are using.
→ If not all questions can be addressed in the allotted time, responses will be provided to individuals via email. Frequently Asked Questions will be posted to the project microsite, OneASDOneFuture.org.
REGISTER by tomorrow at https://forms.gle/22m6kUUtV3Nvvw5a6 (walk-ins welcome)
→ During the meeting, attendees will be able to submit questions live via a QR code, which will be read aloud during the question and answer period that will continue until 8 p.m.
→ Those not able to attend the Open House in person will be able to watch a livestream on the Abington School District YouTube channel, and will be able to submit questions via the same online form that the in-person attendees are using.
→ If not all questions can be addressed in the allotted time, responses will be provided to individuals via email. Frequently Asked Questions will be posted to the project microsite, OneASDOneFuture.org.
REGISTER by tomorrow at https://forms.gle/22m6kUUtV3Nvvw5a6 (walk-ins welcome)
REMINDER: Join us on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Little Theater for an Open House about the initial designs of the new Abington Middle School! Register at https://forms.gle/2FXTqMhRissW4Zf59
Introducing a new way for parents/guardians to track their student's bus ride to/from school! The Zonar MyView app utilizes GPS to provide parents/guardians with notifications as to when their student's bus is approaching school in the morning or their stop in the afternoon. Visit www.abingtonsd.org/zonar for instructions on how to download the app and setup your account.
Read the March 2026 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings, in the following link - https://app.smore.com/n/fpvrx
Today is Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park, which means it's the perfect time to purchase your tickets to the annual AEF Night at The Phillies on Thursday, May 7, with proceeds benefiting the Abington Educational Foundation and our Abington School District students! As a special bonus, all fans in attendance will receive a Retro Phillies Cap as the game's giveaway. Use passcode "AEF2026" to buy your tickets at https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/specials/abington-education-foundation
Please be advised that due to today's impending inclement weather, there will be no after-school activities or late buses. After-care provided by the YMCA will still operate.
🐾 Special Guest Alert: Officer Raymond De Los Santos & Moose!
Today, our DARE Program for our 5th Grade Students had a very special visit from Officer Raymond De Los Santos and his talented Bloodhound K9 partner, Moose!
The students learned that Moose isn't just a friendly pup—he is a highly trained professional. The officer explained how Moose uses his incredible sense of smell to track missing people. Moose came to the Abington Police Force from a shelter. How lucky we are to have him in Abington!
Today, our DARE Program for our 5th Grade Students had a very special visit from Officer Raymond De Los Santos and his talented Bloodhound K9 partner, Moose!
The students learned that Moose isn't just a friendly pup—he is a highly trained professional. The officer explained how Moose uses his incredible sense of smell to track missing people. Moose came to the Abington Police Force from a shelter. How lucky we are to have him in Abington!
All Abington School District schools will open on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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 not operate.
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 not operate.
We are #ASDProud to be celebrating Public Schools Week 2026! #PSW2026
Due to the incoming storm, all Abington School District schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026.
Last night, the Board of School Directors approved the 2026-2027 school year calendar, with the first day of student attendance for grades K-6 and 9 being Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, and the first day of student attendance for grades 7-8 and 10-12 being Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Visit the District Calendars page of our website for more details: https://www.abingtonsd.org/page/district-calendars
At Overlook and Willow Hill elementary schools, students and staff celebrated Black History Month with a visit from award-winning author and historian, Ms. Alice Faye Duncan, whose nationally acclaimed books combine historical research with poetry and music as a means of introducing children to the efforts of Civil Rights icons, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Blues legend BB King, and Olympic champion Willie B. Whyte. #ASDReads #ASDProud
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! For eligibility information and pre-registration directions, visit our designated kindergarten registration page at www.AbingtonSD.org/KRegistration. #ASDProud
Willow Hill Elementary School kicked off Black History Month with the annual tradition of participating in the National African American Read-In, where older students read to younger students and form a human reading chain from one end of the building to the other. Students had the opportunity to pick out reading materials ahead of time from a selection of books created by African American authors and/or illustrators. #ASDProud #ASDReads
On February 3rd, Willow Hill enjoyed a live performance from the Touring Outreach company from The Walnut Street Theater. Four actors performed the musical Grace for President. In this show, a 5th grader named Grace learns that by believing in herself, working hard, and standing up for what’s right, she can show everyone that anyone—boy or girl—can be a great leader and make a difference in their school and community. After the show, some students got to ask the actors questions!
In the following link you will find the February 2026 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://app.smore.com/n/e29tf
On Monday February 2nd, Willow Hill participated in the 36th national African-American Read-In to kick off Black History Month.
The first African-American Read-In was sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English in 1990. The goal of the Read-In is to make the celebration of African American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month activities. Willow Hill students and teachers will join over a million readers of all ethnic groups, from 49 states, the West Indies, and African countries in reading and listening to books by African American authors and illustrators.
In January, Willow Hill's librarian helped students in grades 3-5 pick out a picture book by an African American author or illustrator. The older grade students were then paired up with a younger student. They sat next to each other in the hallway, across the entire school, forming a human reading chain.
Older students read aloud from the book as the younger students listened.
The first African-American Read-In was sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English in 1990. The goal of the Read-In is to make the celebration of African American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month activities. Willow Hill students and teachers will join over a million readers of all ethnic groups, from 49 states, the West Indies, and African countries in reading and listening to books by African American authors and illustrators.
In January, Willow Hill's librarian helped students in grades 3-5 pick out a picture book by an African American author or illustrator. The older grade students were then paired up with a younger student. They sat next to each other in the hallway, across the entire school, forming a human reading chain.
Older students read aloud from the book as the younger students listened.
Did you know? No matter your student's school building, breakfast is FREE for all K-12 students in Pennsylvania! Here at Willow Hill Elementary, students got a jump start on their day by enjoying breakfast in the cafeteria before school. #ASDProud
