Ash Carter Courtyard Under Construction In Abington

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Construction is now underway on the soon-to-be Ash Carter Courtyard at Abington Senior High School.

A groundbreaking recently took place with representatives from Abington School District and the project’s fundraisers, the Abington Educational Foundation and the Friends of Ash Carter AHS ’72.

The Friends of Ash Carter AHS ’72 is a group of alumni from the Class of 1972, who were classmates of the late Ash Carter (1954-2022), a lifelong scientist, educator, and civilian military leader who rose to become U.S. Secretary of Defense from 2015 to 2017.

Over the past year, the alumni group has raised the money to build the Ash Carter Courtyard, including all materials and installation work.

As the non-profit organization supporting the Abington School District, AEF partnered with the FOA to hold the funds until the project could begin, with the donation being approved by the Abington School District Board of School Directors earlier this year.

With its curated greenspace and custom-made infinity sculpture – reflecting the potential of an Abington education and invoking Carter’s boundless curiosity – the 4,000-square-foot Courtyard will be a welcoming place to gather for students, teachers, staff members and visitors at Abington Senior High School.

The Ash Carter Courtyard was designed by Architerra PC, with construction work being performed by T. Schiefer Contractors, Inc., who was awarded the project through a public bid.

The courtyard will be completed by the start of the 2026-2027 school year, with a dedication ceremony being planned for early this fall.

For more information about the Ash Carter Courtyard, please visit the AEF website.

(Abington School District)