Tomorrow Starts Today
Building a Brighter Future for Abington Middle School
Planning for the new Abington Middle School is now underway following the approval from voters in Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge during the May 20 referendum!
This website was created to keep our community informed about the ongoing work to build a new Abington Middle School. Please return here for updates on the planning, design, and construction of the new school. Thank you for your interest in the project!
The Process
Timing
The Abington Middle School project is currently in the design phase. Construction of the new Middle School is estimated to start in 2027. Once the new Middle School is built, other construction projects on the Middle School campus will take place, such as restoring athletic facilities, constructing new parking, and demolishing the existing Middle School. The entire project will likely continue into the summer of 2030.
We are unable to provide a specific move-in date for the new Middle School as construction timelines can vary, but it could be as early as the start of the 2029-2030 school year.
Design Process with Public Input​
​April: Submission to zoning hearing board and community open house​
May: First pass of building renderings/views​
June: Additional feedback survey and updated construction cost estimates
Spring 2026
Project Bidding and Permitting​
​Project bidding and permitting are expected to take place from fall 2026 to early 2027.
Fall 2026 / Early 2027
Construction Begins​
Construction of the new Middle School is expected to start in early 2027. Students will continue learning in the current building until the new one is complete.
Early 2027
New Middle School Opens​
​As construction timelines can vary, a specific move-in date is not yet confirmed, but it could be as early as the 2029-2030school year.
2029 - 2030 School Year
Demolish Current ​Middle School​
​Once the new Middle School opens, demolition of the current building will begin. Rebuilding of fields and tennis courts would take place after the building is demolished.
2029 / 2030
Design
Design planning for the new Abington Middle School is underway. Follow the link below to learn more about design process, where the project stands today, and next steps.
The Cost
The $285 million investment to build a new Abington Middle School is based on anticipated construction costs for a 345,000-square-foot middle school in the Pennsylvania market for 2026-2028.
The estimated square footage for the new building was based on several factors, including the District’s educational program, academic needs, common spaces, performing arts, fitness and wellness spaces, and space for administration, student services and other building operations.
This investment is funded by a tax increase on property owners in Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge, as approved by voters in the May 20, 2025 referendum. The earliest that any tax impact would go into effect would be July 2026, but the full tax impact will be phased in over several years to reflect when the bonds for the project are issued.
The exact timing of the tax impact is not known at this time, but a proposed schedule for borrowing was presented to the Board of School Directors on September 30, 2025.
Once the bonds are finalized, the District will send out a communication regarding what the amounts and schedules will mean for taxpayers over the coming years, beginning with the first increase in July 2026.
In the meantime, taxpayers can estimate their potential tax impact using our online tax calculator. This tool uses current assumptions to provide an approximate calculation.
Stay Connected
The District is committed to gathering input and feedback from teachers, staff, students, parents/guardians, and residents throughout the collaborative design phase of the project.
Sign up for our ASD community listservto receive updates.
Any questions can be submitted to MiddleSchoolProject@abington.k12.pa.us.