Student-Focused, Future-Ready
Based on facility assessments, expert analysis, and extensive community input, the District is proposing to build a new Middle School.
Building a new Middle School will create a modern learning environment that meets today’s needs and prepares students for the future.
A new design will provide a purposeful layout for middle school education. It will feature a “small school community” through grade-specific classrooms and learning areas that support personalized learning, collaboration, and belonging.
A new building will enhance accessibility, safety, and security.
A flexible design will allow the District to more easily adapt to educational programming, social-emotional interventions and support, and activities that enhance student learning and growth.
The new infrastructure will reduce energy use and maintenance costs.
A new building will serve our community for generations.
Parents and guardians, staff, and residents who provided input into this process believe that a new Middle School is the best option for Abington School District.
On May 20, Abington School District will ask Abington Township and Borough of Rockledge residents to vote on a $285 million bond to build a new Middle School.
Purposeful Design: A “small school” community to support personalized learning and a sense of belonging.
Future-Ready Spaces: Flexible spaces that can adapt to evolving educational programs, student needs, and growing enrollment.
Bright Classrooms: Increased natural light for a more welcoming learning environment.
Healthy Climate: Improved airflow and ventilation.
Equitable Access: Fully accessible and ADA-compliant design to ensure an inclusive experience for all students.
Modern Security: State-of-the-art safety features for a secure learning space.
Collaborative Areas: Common areas and large group spaces to foster collaboration and community.
Enriched Activities: Enhanced athletic and performing arts spaces for student activities during and after school.
Improved Visibility: Wider hallways and stairwells to improve student traffic flow and optimize sightlines for easier monitoring.
Energy Efficiency: Sustainable systems to reduce energy use and maintenance costs.
Outdoor Spaces: Establishment of outdoor areas for student lunch periods.
Traffic Management: Redesign of roadways and parking lots for smoother and safer student pick-up and drop-off.
Key Benefits of a New Middle School
The design of the new school will involve teachers, staff, parents and guardians, students and the community to reflect the community’s values and educational goals.
Note: The image shown is conceptual and for illustrative purposes only.
Minimizing Disruptions to Students
Building a new Middle School avoids disrupting student education during a multi-year construction process. A renovation project would mean relocating students and teachers to areas of the building not under construction, or using modular classrooms during construction; building a new school allows students to continue learning in the current Middle School until the new one is completed.
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