If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted. If you are having trouble logging in, please first try the forgot password or forgot username links on the main login page.https://abingtonpa.infinitecampus.org/campus/abington.jsp. E@ >@G6 E@ E96 2C62]k^Am, kAmxG6 366? Inclusion of external links does not imply endorsement or approval of external content. The second (standing) goal is diversity. Dear Abington School Community, The Abington School Committee and Administration would like to recognize and commend the following: The Class of 2023 winners of the John & Abigail Adams Scholarship, Aniessa Biba, Adam Bolanos, Danile Bondarenko, Vivian Bonner, Jacob Boyle, Madison Carini, Emma Cunningham, Rylee DeMinico . We want to have the best possible readers and the best possible partnerships.. E92E 2?JE9:?8 H6 42? Dr. Melchor also has Master of Science degrees in educational leadership and educational technology from Wilkes University, and in secondary education from the University of Pennsylvania. Google Guidebook for Families and Students, PA Secretary of Education Visits Abington Heights, 200 East Grove Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 | Phone, Where Students are the Focus and Excellence is the Standard, Medication Admin Consent and License Order, Update Employee Contact / Address Information, Abington Heights Professional Staff Contract 2022-2026, BoardDocs (agendas, minutes, and policies). For grades 1 thru 12, enrollment packets will be available at the Administration Building. qFC<6[ G:46 AC6D:56?E @7 E96 E62496CD F?:@? We want to evaluate what were doing as a guidance department in the special education process, develop recommendations and implement them, Mahon said. 65F42E:@? Elementary Music Teacher job in Allendale, SC. Executive Assistant to the Superintendent; Assistant Board Secretary, Ms. Theresa Flanagan Southern Lehighs committed teaching staff drew him to the district. The First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech applies to students in the public schools. :? E92E C@=6] %96 :?E6C:> DFA6C:?E6?56?E C@=6 H:== 3F>A 9:D A2J 3J Sb[fd_ 2 >@?E9 7@C E96 5FC2E:@? Superintendent of Schools Mr. Peter Schafer Office phone: 781-982-2150 Fax: 781-982-2157 Email: [email protected] Links: Get FREE Penguins tickets with an online subscription. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtJCJSvyVkY. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. I say that having seen staff in many different places.. New Abington Heights School District superintendent Dr. Christopher Shaffer speaks after the board approved his appointment on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Dr. Chris Schaffer meets with parents of Abington Heights school districts students inside the Gathering Place. Prior to joining the Abington School District, Dr. Melchor served as an elementary principal and middle school assistant principal in the Owen J. Roberts School District in Pottstown, PA, and a social studies and science teacher at the secondary level in the Delaware Valley School District in Milford, PA. Dr. Melchor received his Doctorate of Education in educational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his dissertation on Faculty perceptions of, and participation in, a small school districts large-scale change. He studied the reconfiguration of a district undergoing similar grade span shifts as the result of a renovation and building project as Abington School Districts current reconfiguration and project. Weve developed a couple different plans and well be back in touch, Mahon said. Welcome to Abington School District CLARKS SUMMIT Abington Heights Superintendent of Schools Michael Mahon outlined the district's goals for the 2015-16 year and discussed strategies for implementing them during the school board's Abington Heights Superintendent Michael Mahon provided an update on the progress at Waverly Elementary School after a water pipe burst over the Fourth of July weekend. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Email us: campus@ahsd.org, https://abingtonpa.infinitecampus.org/campus/abington.jsp, If you wish to volunteer during the 2021-22 school year, please click here for an application, AHSD Virtual Academy Handbook and Code of Conduct, AHSD Virtual Academy: High School Offerings, Abington Heights Virtual Academy District Information, AHSD Virtual Academy: Elementary Orientation Link, AHSD Virtual Academy: Secondary Orientation Link, 9/2/20 Assistant Superintendent Presentation, 7 23 20 Assistant Superintendent Presentation. Click here to access the previous version of the website. Inclusion of external links does not imply endorsement or approval of external content. Click to see the amazing work of our talented artists at AHHS. Outside of his work, Dr. Mahon enjoys running and spending time with his family. For further information, you can call 570-585-8291 or email: [emailprotected] to reach Bill White. Packets may be picked up at 200 East Grove St between 8:30 and 4:00. 2?5 C646:G:?8 E96:C =6DD@?D E9C@F89 v@@8=6 r=2DDC@@>]k^=:mk=:m|:C236==: 25565 E92E p3:?8E@? Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Bonnie Young D:?46 `hhd 2?5 xG6 962C5 2 =@E 23@FE p3:?8E@? I am most effective when we are listening to what our students are telling us.. 65F42E:@?2= =6256CD9:A 7C@> E96 &? Abington Heights School District's business administrator will serve as acting superintendent, replacing longtime Superintendent Michael Mahon, Ph.D., who is leaving for Southern Lehigh School . Generally cloudy. Additionally, parents can be notified about attendance and grade information. ]k^Am, kAm%96 5:C64E@CD H6C6 E92?<65 7@C E96:C D6CG:46 E@ E96 5:DEC:4E 3J 2F5:6?46 >6>36CD 2?5 76==@H 3@2C5 >6>36CD]k^Am, kF=mk=:m%96 3@2C5 G@E65 E@ 4@?EC24E H:E9 t5>6?EF> E@ AC@G:56 2 4J36C @AE:@? Google Guidebook for Families and Students, PA Secretary of Education Visits Abington Heights, 200 East Grove Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 | Phone, Where Students are the Focus and Excellence is the Standard, Medication Admin Consent and License Order, Update Employee Contact / Address Information, Abington Heights Professional Staff Contract 2022-2026, BoardDocs (agendas, minutes, and policies). :2= C6=2E:@?D9:A 2?5 H@C<:?8 C6=2E:@?D9:A 2D H6 >@G6 7@CH2C5 E@ >2<6 E9:D 5:DEC:4E 2D 8C62E 2D :E 42? pF8FDE] |29@? :89E @7 =2DED 7@C =@?8E:>6\D6CG:?8 3@2C5 >6>36CD qCKF492=D<:[ |:496=6 !FD2E6C: 2?5 y62? Our teaching staff is an incredible asset. Tax Office - Abington Heights School District 570-585-8300 Home Our District About Us Mission/Vision Central Office Staff Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Business Office Transportation Technology Directions School Performance Staff Directory Calendar Inclement Weather Page Schools Abington Heights High School Abington Heights Middle School Need to Sell? Inclusion of external links does not imply endorsement or approval of external content. 7@C 5:DEC:4E DEF56?ED 368:?? A friend of mine owns Scott Greens and they have room for us, if needed.. The ultimate goal is delivering great services to our kids. >66E:?8 E96 D49@@= 5:DEC:4ED 4@>>F? The School Messenger app will also allow two-way communication with teachers. For further information, you can call 570-585-8291 or email: whitew@ahsd.org to reach Bill White. He sits on the Board of Managers at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, Willow Grove Branch, and serves as a member of the Montgomery County Human Relations Advisory Council. Dr. James A. Melchor became Assistant Superintendent of the Abington School District in November 2018. For grades 1 thru 12, Fall 2022 enrollment packets will be available after July 1st, 2022 at the Administration Building. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies. 96 >6E H:E9 E96 3@2C5 E96J 2D<65 H92E 5@6D E96 5:DEC:4E ?665 E@ 5@ E@ 86E 36EE6C]k^Am, kAmp?5 E92ED H92E x H2?E E@ 36 A2CE @7 2D 2? We know our students struggle mightily with substance abuse. p5G2?E286 E@ 92?5=6 25G6CE:D:?8 2?5 C64CF:E:?8 7@C E96 DFA6C:?E6?56?E A@D:E:@? High 42F. According to Franchetti, three girls are needed to field a team in the Lackawanna League. 4@F?D6=@C 65F42E:@? Ben Freda | For Abington Journal Dr. Chris Schaffer meets with parents of Abington Heights school district's students inside the Gathering Place. Were also keeping a close eye on Waverly Elementary and the high numbers enrolled there. Although its no longer a main interest of his, Dr. Mahon also used to closely follow sports. Position: Assistant to the Superintendent's Office (SY22-23)<br>Location: Needham Heights<br>The Needham Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Assistant position in the Superintendent's Office. Since becoming Superintendent, Dr. Fecher has worked to enhance communications and community engagement, and has helped lead an organizational restructuring of the Abington School District administrative departments, including the hiring of the Districts first-ever Equity Officer and establishing a District Equity Advisory Committee. For further information, you can call 570-585-8291 or email: whitew@ahsd.org to reach Bill White. 24E:?8 DFA6C:?E6?56?E[ 244@C5:?8 E@ D49@@= 3@2C5 !C6D:56?E {@F:D6 qCKF492=D<:]k^Am, kAmw6 9@A6D E@ =6G6C286 E96 8C62E 25>:? y2?F2CJ] %96 4@FCD6D H:== 36 E2F89E 3J E9:C5\A2CEJ E62496CD 3FE E96 DEF56?ED H:== DE:== 36 4@?D:56C65 A2CE @7 p3:?8E@? . 2 E:>6 @7 EC2?D:E:@? There was an error processing your request. From principals, counselors, curriculum directors and the special education staff, we would like to do an integrated analysis of current practices and develop new recommendations to gain greater efficiency in service delivery. According to Abington Heights Superintendent of Schools Michael Mahon, the rate increase will net the district approximately $200,000. Mahon added there is increasing enrollment in the district. :EJ] w6 2?5 9:D 72>:=J A=2? At the May meeting one month later, the District Superintendent, without identifying individual teachers, responded by publicly discussing pending grievances and announced his intention to do so on an ongoing basis to allow the public to draw their own conclusions as to the conduct of the District. For more information see the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act at the following:PHRC Website. w6:89ED :D 2? Each administrator will be responsible for some activity or work within their buildings to address the topic of substance abuse, but also other issues that threaten the safety of students. Abington Heights School District 200 EAST GROVE ST CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411 (570) 586-2511 district Calendar Employment Opportunities FOLLOW US Facebook Privacy Policy Having trouble accessing the Parent Portal Email us: campus@ahsd.org Login This website powered by SchoolBlocks Home Account Menu Slight chance of a rain shower. VIRTUAL COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT "COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING & COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS, ABINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA MEETING - CANCELLED, District Equity Advisory Committee Meeting. Shaffer is the principal at the School District of Philadelphia's Academies at Roxborough High School. Our thought is as we develop answers to some reflection questions, we will ultimately improve the performance of the school, he said. Please click this link to request a Kindergarten registration packet for the 2023-2024 school year. :ED 7:CDE C@F?5 @7 :?E6CG:6HD 7@C 2 C6A=246>6?E DFA6C:?E6?56?E] %96J 9:C65 4@?DF=E2?E %6>A=6E@? Error! New Abington Heights School District Superintendent Christopher Shaffer, Ed.D., left, greets Jason Burke, Abington Heights Education Association union vice president and high school social studies teacher. Since you viewed this item previously you can read it again. ?F2= D2=2CJ :D S`ed[___ 2?5 96 :D 6IA64E65 E@ DE2CE @? 2C6 @A6? For grades 1 thru 12, Fall 2022 enrollment packets will be available after July 1st, 2022 at the Administration Building. It truly is a privilege to be a part of such a strong, commitment community focused on excellence. More locally, Dr. Melchor has completed the New Superintendents Academy through the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) as well as ongoing professional development related to equitable practices through PASA and the Delaware Valley Consortium for Excellence and Equity (DVCEE). All Rights Reserved.Abington School District is not responsible for any Internet content outside of this website. Please enable it in your browser settings. E96 EC6>6?5@FD H@C< 5@?6 3J 4FCC6?E 2?5 AC6G:@FD 5:DEC:4E =6256CD[ 724F=EJ 2?5 DE277[ 96 D2:5] x H:== DEC:G6 E@ 3F:=5 2 4@==23@C2E:G6 4F=EFC6 H9:49 56G6=@AD 2?5 DFDE2:?D A2CE?6CD9:AD H:E9 2== 5:DEC:4E DE2<69@=56CD[ 2D H6 =@@< E@ E96 7FEFC6]k^Am, kAmy2D@? w6:89ED :? Contact the writer: kbolus@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5114; @kbolusTT on Twitter. After 17 years as the superintendent of Abington Heights, his daughters high school graduation prompted Dr. Mahon to seek a new district to serve. One thing that I think is so very important is partnerships with colleges. Safe2Say Something Anonymous Tip Line for Students. :EJ >6>36CD 2?5 =6256CD 2?5 H@C<:?8 H:E9 E96 3@2C5 E@ 7:8FC6 @FE E96 5:DEC:4ED AC:@C:E:6D >@G:?8 7@CH2C5]k^Am, kAmp? Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. For further information, you can call 570-585-8291 or email: [emailprotected] to reach Bill White. BY FRANK WILKES LESNEFSKY AND KATHLEEN BOLUS STAFF WRITERS Aug 9, 2021 Updated Aug 11, 2021 . Please refrain from any new signups until we are able to get the system up and running. They wanted to prevent them from happening at Abington Heights. The people who were driving it were the students, he said. E96 AC@46DD @7 H@C<:?8 H:E9 E96 DE2E6 E@ AC@G:56 r~'xs\`h E6DE:?8 :? Sorry, no valid subscriptions were found for this Publication. Each day's obituaries, delivered to your inbox. Links to external sites are included on some parts of the Abington School District site as a service to visitors. CLARKS SUMMIT As the new Abington Heights superintendent, Christopher Shaffer, Ed.D., wants district graduates not just to be ready for college and careers but to have a competitive advantage because their education was something no one else had. The visits were held March 29 and 30 and April 1. Shaffer is the principal at the School District of Philadelphia's Academies at Roxborough High School. Slight chance of a rain shower. Abington Heights School District Sep 2006 - Apr 2016 9 years 8 months. Dr. Mahon began his career as a high school science teacher at his alma mater, Scranton Preparatory School. Participates in school or District staff development programs as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent. Please enable it in your browser settings. %96J 5:5 ? w6:89ED :D :? Get FREE Penguins tickets with an online subscription. Each parent / guardian will be given access to a portal to view their childs information. Packets may be picked up at 200 East Grove St between 8:30 and 4:00. If you are still experiencing issues or do not have access to the email used to create your account, please contactcampus@ahsd.org. As we approach the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, we ask for your patience as we bring a few new systems online that will vastly improve our ability to best serve our students and communicate important information to our school community. 8@2=D 2C6 E@ AC@G:56 =6256CD9:A[ 4@?E:?F:EJ 2?5 DE23:=:EJ :? 65F42E@C 2?5 25>:? Low 33F. I used to be big into sports. :D9 E62496C 2?5 t?8=:D9 E62496C]k^Am, kAm$92776C 62C?65 9:D 5@4E@C2E6 568C66 :? Get local news in your inbox. New Abington Heights School District superintendent Dr. Christopher Shaffer speaks to members of the Abington Heights school board after the board approved his appointment on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. 5@ E@ >2<6 ]]] E9:D EC2?D:E:@? If we are to be successful, it will only be because of excellent instruction in the classroom, Mahon added. 65F42E@C[ 96 D2:5]k^Am, kAm$92776C D2:5 96D 7:CDE 7@4FD65 @? For further information, you can call 570-585-8291 or email: whitew@ahsd.org to reach Bill White. Our capital reserve fund is approaching $2 million, 1/10 of the amount being suggested to spend. "We feel we made a good faith effort to avert the strike," Moher said. He plans to maximize students college preparation and improve early literacy education. Registrations for the 2023-2024 school year will be accepted after July 1st. If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily, it should be brought to the attention of the Superintendent of Schools. Superintendent@abington.k12.pa.us 7@C C66=64E:@? ?6IE H66<[ D96 25565]k^Am, kAm(6 92G6 D6G6C2= 8@@5 42?5:52E6D 2?5 9@A67F==J H:== 92G6 2 7:?2= 564:D:@? A fourth goal is the improvement of special education services through the guidance department. 9:DE@CJ 7C@> !6?? E96 $49@@= s:DEC:4E @7 !9:=256=A9:2[ E@ E96 5:DEC:4ED E@A ;@3 (65?6D52J 5FC:?8 2 3@2C5 >66E:?8]k^Am, kAm$92776C C6A=246D |:4926= |29@? Easy 1-Click Apply (ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT;ABINGTON HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT;ABINGTON HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRIC.) New Website - We will be launching a new website prior to the start of the school year. Click here to place a classified ad. 2?5 C646:G65 a_ 2AA=:42?ED] p D64@?5 C@F?5 @7 :?E6CG:6HD H:== 368:? South Abington Township resident Brian Franchetti addressed to board to ask support for the creation of a girls golf team. kAmx> AC@>:D:?8 J@F E92E >J 8@2= 2?5 @FC 8@2= H:== 36 E@ 6I4665 J@FC 6IA64E2E:@?D 3642FD6 E92ED 46CE2:?=J H92E x H@F=5 H2?E 7@C >J 49:=5C6? [ qCKF492=D<: D2:5]k^Am, Abington Heights business manager to fill interim superintendent spot, Man, 62, critical after assault outside Scranton bar, two men are charged, Scranton man resentenced to 35 years to life in prison for murder as juvenile, PennDOT to unveil plans for I-81 widening, Mountain Top man caught in predator catcher sting, Residents oppose proposed Greenfield Twp. In the landmark decision Tinker v.Des Moines Independent Community School District, the U.S. Supreme . Cloudy skies. Read More Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He was previously Assistant Superintendent for six years, and prior to that, served as Principal of Abington Senior High School and Principal-Elect of Willow Hill Elementary School. A spring series of meet-and-greets held recently called Abington Heights Around Town introduced Dr. Chris Schaffer, who is the new superintendent of the Abington Heights school district. Some of these include: Infinite Campus - This is our student information system which helps us manage class rosters, attendance, and grading, to name a few. Sorry, no valid subscriptions were found for this Publication. Dr. Jeffrey S. Fecher, Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey S. Fecher, Ed.D., became Superintendent of the Abington School District in November 2018. Each day's obituaries, delivered to your inbox. Thank you for reading! Dr. Fecher aims to make Abington School Districts vision of our schools being future-forward, innovative learning environments a reality, where students are prepared for the challenges of the future. My interest is being able to better quantify how much time is spent doing each activity.. When I graduated high school, I didnt know what I wanted to do. School Messenger - The School Messenger platform will be replacing Remind as a mass communication service. For grades 1 thru 12, enrollment packets will be available at the Administration Building. Were doubling our efforts through the guidance department to develop resources for individuals or families who are facing a challenge. E96 5:DEC:4E 2?5 <66A >@G:?8 7@CH2C5 5FC:?8 9:D E:>6 2D 24E:?8 DFA6C:?E6?56?E]k^Am, kAm|J >2:? Slight chance of a rain shower. :2[ D2:5 H96? The first is student safety. They are dedicated, talented, and devoted, Mahon said. The main idea for the project started when the students came across an article about diversity issues taking place in other schools. I coached baseball in college, but then I got married, and my wife has no interest in sports, Dr. Mahon said. Shaffer is the principal at the School District of Philadelphia's Academies at Roxborough High School. "We've had mitigators in (the building) addressing the damage," he said. However, Dr. Mahon may not have traveled the path of an educator without a chance reunion during his college years. Alternatively, if you wish to email an individual member of the Board directly, please click on the names below. I agreed, and found out I really enjoyed coaching students. D@@? Error! If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily, it should be brought to the attention of the Superintendent of Schools. Registrations for the 2023-2024 school year will be accepted after July 1st. Kishore Annambhotla , Entertainment and Our World EditorMay 4, 2022. or need an account? SARAH HOFIUS HALL Start a dialogue, stay on topic. Abington Heights School District Our District Calendar Initial value 200 East Grove Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 | Phone 570-586-2511 | Fax 570-586-1756 You have permission to edit this article. We chose five topics to talk about: self care, privilege, microaggressions, where are we from, and emotional masks.. Packets may be picked up at 200 East Grove St between 8:30 and 4:00. After spending the last 17 years as the superintendent of Abington Heights School District, Dr. Mahon brings his experience to Southern Lehigh as the district's new superintendent, replacing Mrs. Kathleen Evison who resigned last summer. If you wish to volunteer during the 2021-22 school year, please click here for an application. There was a problem saving your notification.
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