Allentown School District

What's for lunch? January menus & nutritional information have been updated on the ASD website in English & Spanish. Meal pick up and bus delivery will continue to operate on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule. Walk/drive/bike to the school nearest to you! Masks must be worn when picking up food from ASD buildings or bus stop. Please remember to practice social distancing if other families are present. https://bit.ly/2P5n1Pz

Congratulations to Kathleen Gill, ASD's Director of ESL& World Languages who was nominated as the ESL Educator of the Month for January 2021 by the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21! Mrs. Gill also serves as the principal of both Newcomer Academies. Check out this video to learn more about the amazing work our ESL team does under her leadership! https://bit.ly/3rXF13d

Helpful resources from the Center for Humanistic Change!

Reminder! Start the new school year strong! Make sure students are still logging in each day. To communicate an absence with your school EMAIL the following information: Student Name, ID, Parent/Guardian Name, Date Absent & Reason for Absence to our NEW school attendance email addresses:

Ready to jump into the #NewYear! We can't wait to see you back in our virtual classrooms on Monday, January 4! credit: Roosevelt Elementary School

Grab & Go Meal Distribution resumes Monday, January 4! Make sure to wear a mask & practice social distancing when coming to buildings or bus stops. https://bit.ly/2QPtrWg

Did you know? January is School Director Recognition Month! Join us in celebrating the ASD school board directors who volunteer their time to serve students, schools, families and greater Allentown community. Our board works to ensure that every ASD student graduates college, career and community ready. Throughout the month of January, we will spotlight each member of our board so you can get to know them better, stay tuned for more! #SchoolDirectorRecognitionMonth #ASDCommittedtoExcellence

Our monthly live Q&A session with the special education department returns tomorrow! RSVP here for the link & more info: https://bit.ly/2L6RTmw

A look back at the moments that defined ASD in 2020 - our #Top9 highlights how we connected with families through our Grab & Go Meal pickup, celebrated the #Classof2020 and promoted student voice for social justice. We love you Allentown, can't wait to make some great memories in 2021. For more like this, follow us on Instagram! @allentownschools https://bit.ly/2EFKCWz

IMPORTANT UPDATE! ASD schools are closed on Election Day! No meals will be served Tuesday, November 3. Students will be given 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches on Monday, November 2. Weekend meals will also be distributed this and every Friday! https://bit.ly/2QPtrWg

The ASD Board of Directors will hold its Education/Finance/Committee of the Whole Meetings this Thursday 11/5 at 6:30 PM. This meeting will be virtual. Visit our Virtual Board Meeting page to register & for information on how to participate in public comment: https://bit.ly/3d0BEAc

What's for lunch? November menus & nutritional information have been updated on the ASD website in English & Spanish. Regular meal pickup resumes tomorrow (Wednesday 11/4). Walk/drive/bike to the school nearest to you! https://bit.ly/2P5n1Pz

ICYMI: Big plays propel Dieruff football to season-ending win over Allen https://bit.ly/3mHYNfy

Reminder! Today there is no school due to Election Day. Many ASD buildings are used as polling places. No meals will be served and teachers have a professional development day. You can still reach staff and departments using Let's Talk! https://bit.ly/2IMDCXN

Do you have questions? We are here to help. District staff is actively monitoring Let's Talk! Click below to be directly connected with staff, departments or schools. http://bit.ly/2IMDCXN

Special Education families - The ASD Special Education Supervisors monthly Q&A session been moved due to election day. The new date is November 10! RSVP today! https://bit.ly/2GLjtEf

Full album from the @asdallenhs vs @asddieruff game this past weekend is now up on the ASD FB! https://bit.ly/36csO0z

October 31, 2020 Final Score 25-12 Senior recognitions, in-game photos, and post game awards!

Did you know? You can submit questions or concerns to ASD using Let's Talk in English, Spanish or Arabic! https://bit.ly/2IMDCXN

Students and families - we know this isn’t the year you imagined. And we know you must have many questions and concerns as we navigate this new normal. ASD is here for you. Reach out directly to district staff using Let's Talk: https://bit.ly/2IMDCXN