Ava Fest is back, and with the help of the teachers, Ava’s set on outdoing last year by any means necessary. After Janine accepts the offer for a full-time position at the district, she just has to check off one last thing to make it official.
Jacob is shocked when he finds out his colleagues are not invested in his frequent email messages and haven’t even been writing their own replies. Meanwhile, Gregory turns to Janine for help with a former student.
Ava and Gregory are invited to speak on a panel about public schools. Elsewhere, the other teachers must complete CPR training, and Janine faces challenges securing district approval for her librarian extension program.
Janine spearheads a pilot program that brings a librarian to Abbott; however, when friction arises with one of the teachers, it strains Janine’s relationships with both parties. Meanwhile, both Melissa and Jacob deal with some big changes at home.
Abbott Elementary is deemed a Philadelphia historical landmark, much to Ava and Janine’s delight; however, Barbara and Melissa are not as impressed. The school plans a celebration in honor of its namesake, but not everything goes as planned.
On Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 5, when Barbara’s church choir uses the gym for rehearsals, Ava notices tensions in the group. Jacob’s eagerness worries Gregory.
On Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 3, Gregory is hesitant when kids start hanging out in his classroom at lunch, looking to him for advice as the “cool teacher.”
On Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 2, the Career Day initiative continues with everyone participating in this second part of a dual-episode premiere.
On Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 1, It’s a new year at Abbott Elementary, and Janine is as eager as ever as she begins her Career Day initiative.
On Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 22, during a field trip to the Franklin Institute, Ava teaches the students about aliens, leading to chaos.
