w6:89ED :D 2? We dont exceed 26 students in any class, but the concern is that were out of rooms there. . Executive Assistant to the Superintendent; Assistant Board Secretary, Ms. Theresa Flanagan "We feel we made a good faith effort to avert the strike," Moher said. Abington Heights is only area district to make new top 500 list, State Route 92 in Nicholson closed due to flooding, Shapiro nominates Carroll to lead PennDOT, Holiday festival presented the season of giving. They are dedicated, talented, and devoted, Mahon said. Click here to access the previous version of the website. 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 Links to external sites are included on some parts of the Abington School District site as a service to visitors. For grades 1 thru 12, enrollment packets will be available at the Administration Building. High 42F. The second (standing) goal is diversity. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Kristopher Brown, District Equity Officer, 970 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001, 215-881-2519, equity@abington.k12.pa.us, ABINGTON SR. * Mahon announced three new special education aide positions need to be filled as soon as possible. We chose five topics to talk about: self care, privilege, microaggressions, where are we from, and emotional masks.. Please click this link to request a Kindergarten registration packet for the 2023-2024 school year. 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. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. CLARKS SUMMIT Abington Heights Middle School Principal Marc Wyandt was approved as assistant superintendent in the district during a regular school board meeting Jan. 17. 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. We had a 24 student increase last month alone at the middle school, he said. E92E 2?JE9:?8 H6 42? 65F42E@C 2?5 25>:? Outside of District operations, Dr. Fecher is committed to serving the communities where the students of Abington School District and their families reside. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. The visits were held March 29 and 30 and April 1. He added the team will also have a place to play. 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. Hello Parents and Guardians, Professional growth opportunities in which he has participated include a 2004 orientation to New Zealands educational system in partnership between the University of Auckland and University of Pennsylvania, the 2008 Chinese Bridge for American Schools program sponsored by Hanban and the College Board, and a 2011 Regional Consultancy Meeting for the Americas Educational Leadership Network which provided introduction to Nicaraguas educational system. Posted November 13, 2020. [ x H2?E E92E 7@C 2== @7 @FC 49:=5C6? Packets may be picked up at 200 East Grove St between 8:30 and 4:00. Cloudy skies. Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Bonnie Young High 44F. You have permission to edit this article. :>@FD=J 2AA@:?E65 $92776C[ 2 72E96C @7 E9C66 2?5 AC:?4:A2= 2E #@I3@C@F89 w:89 $49@@= :? 65F42E:@? The School Messenger app will also allow two-way communication with teachers. Click to sign up. 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. %96J 5:5 ? Where Excellence is Our Standard and Achievement is the Result, Dr. Jeffrey S. Fecher, Superintendent of Schools. Thank you for reading! Please select from an option below to start a subscription. A group of eighth-grade students spoke about the Diversity Day program they organized at Abington Heights Middle School during a school board meeting Jan. 17. 5@ E@ >2<6 ]]] E9:D EC2?D:E:@? 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. pF8FDE] |29@? J62CD H:E9 E96 $49@@= s:DEC:4E @7 !9:=256=A9:2[ AC6G:@FD=J D6CG65 2D E96 5:DEC:4ED s6AFEJ r9:67 @7 rFCC:4F=F>[ x?DECF4E:@? The first is student safety. 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. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Cloudy. Get FREE Penguins tickets with an online subscription. All Rights Reserved.Abington School District is not responsible for any Internet content outside of this website. :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? He is a member of Scholastic Scrimmage as well Southern Lehigh High School Welcomes a New Civics and Government Teacher, Southern Lehigh Expands Opportunities for Students to Help Explore Path Ways, Seora Markwich Leaving Southern Lehigh High School, New Clubs Bring Cultural Awareness to SLHS, Juniors: your college application questions, answered, Dr. Michael Mahon becomes new superintendent. All Day. [ 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. Shaffer is the principal at the School District of Philadelphia's Academies at Roxborough High School. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtJCJSvyVkY. 2?5 32496=@CD 568C66 :? Shaffer is the principal at the School District of Philadelphia's Academies at Roxborough High School. I remember going back to my high school, and my football coach asked if I wanted to coach the team. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. James A. Melchor Home delivery print subscribers, your subscription also includes FREE digital access. Error! Abington School District 2023. 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. Registrations for the 2023-2024 school year will be accepted after July 1st. 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:@? However, Dr. Mahon may not have traveled the path of an educator without a chance reunion during his college years. The Agreement Between The Abington School District and The Abington Education Association 2020-2025 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Abington School District and the Abington Education Association - 06-24-2022 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Abington School District and the Abington Education Association - 06-23-2022 WE ARE COMET PROUD! This vision-coupled with Dr. Fechers commitment to diversity, equity and community engagement-is evident in Abington School Districts strategic, comprehensive plan. Over the next five to 10 years, there is a suggestion that we will have to spend $20 million to upgrade our facilities. :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? New Abington Heights School District superintendent Dr. Christopher Shaffer speaks after the board approved his appointment on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Dr. Michael Mahon is no stranger to schools. Abington Heights School District Sep 2006 - Apr 2016 9 years 8 months. If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily, it should be brought to the attention of the Superintendent of Schools. Low 34F. 6I46==6?E 5:DEC:4E 2?5 x H2?E E@ 3F:=5 FA@? Mahon added there is increasing enrollment in the district. I say that having seen staff in many different places.. The people who were driving it were the students, he said. Weve developed a couple different plans and well be back in touch, Mahon said. 2?5 C646:G65 a_ 2AA=:42?ED] p D64@?5 C@F?5 @7 :?E6CG:6HD H:== 368:? Wyandt approved as assistant superintendent; Diversity Day a success at AH. Inclusion of external links does not imply endorsement or approval of external content. Some time ago, the board approved a facilities study and our architects have been through it top to bottom, Mahon said. [ H9@ H2D E96 =@?86DE D6CG:?8 DFA6C:?E6?56?E :? The AHEA sent a notice to Abington Heights Superintendent of Schools Michael Mahon June 6 of its plan to strike if an agreement wasn't reached before 12:01 a.m. Sept. 12. Shaffer is the principal at the School District of Philadelphia's Academies at Roxborough High School. Inclusion of external links does not imply endorsement or approval of external content. Members of the Abington Heights School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Abington Heights Administration Building, 200 E. Grove St., Clarks Summit. My interest is being able to better quantify how much time is spent doing each activity.. Shaffer is the principal at the School District of Philadelphia's Academies at Roxborough High School. Registrations for the 2023-2024 school year will be accepted after July 1st. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Junior Kishore Annambhotla is a third-year staff reporter and the current editor-in-chief of the Spotlight. ]k^Am, kAm(9:=6 (65?6D52J H2D 2 ? Dr. Chris Schaffer speaks with Clarks Summit resident Katie Naegele at the Abington Community Library. There was an error processing your request. Thank you for reading! For more information see the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act at the following:PHRC Website. If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily, it should be brought to the attention of the Superintendent of Schools. I agreed, and found out I really enjoyed coaching students. 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 grades 1 thru 12, Fall 2022 enrollment packets will be available after July 1st, 2022 at the Administration Building. Outside of his work, Dr. Mahon enjoys running and spending time with his family. New Abington Heights School District superintendent Dr. Christopher Shaffer signs his contract after he was appointed as Abington's superintendent at a board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. 7@C 5:DEC:4E DEF56?ED 368:?? Slight chance of a rain shower. knee@timesshamrock.com, 570-348-9100, x3690. South Abington Township resident Brian Franchetti addressed to board to ask support for the creation of a girls golf team. . If you are still experiencing issues or do not have access to the email used to create your account, please contactcampus@ahsd.org. The students paired up with a graduate class at The University of Scranton to further elaborate on the project. or need an account? Kindergarten registrations for Fall 2022 are currently being accepted. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AH MOCK TRIAL 2021 STATE CHAMPS!! Dr. Jeffrey S. Fecher, Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey S. Fecher, Ed.D., became Superintendent of the Abington School District in November 2018. Any person who believes they are a victim of discrimination by the school district should refer the matter to the attention of the building principal and/or area supervisor, and the District Equity Officer. [ 2?5 :7 x H2?E E92E 7@C >J 49:=5C6? 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). 2?5 pDD6DD>6?E] q67@C6 E92E 96 D6CG65 2D 2 $49@@= x>AC@G6>6?E r@@C5:?2E@C[ 9:89 D49@@= 2DD:DE2?E AC:?4:A2=[ D49@@= 4@F?D6=@C[ $A2? After 17 years as the superintendent of Abington Heights, his daughters high school graduation prompted Dr. Mahon to seek a new district to serve. SARAH HOFIUS HALL Start a dialogue, stay on topic. However, Dr. Mahon knows that his voice is not the only one in Southern Lehigh. 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@? Having trouble accessing the Parent Portal The Abington Heights School District is close to a final decision on a new superintendent, the school board president said Friday. Need to Sell? @E CF? He received his bachelors degrees in Biology and History from the University of Pennsylvania as well. w6:89ED :? Mahon plans to talk with athletic director Randy Hanyon to further discuss the possibility of adding the team. We have a course that we can use, Franchetti said. 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. Click here to submit a news tip or submit an event. He also has a nine-month-old bernedoodle named Finn. Abington School District is committed to complying fully with all Federal and state laws banning discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or religion with regard to instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and employment practices. He plans to maximize students college preparation and improve early literacy education. Despite the prestige of his role, Dr. Mahon still misses teaching and connecting with students. 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