Superintendent Dr. Butler shared his vision for the future of ABSS with Alamance Chamber this week, including our new Strategic Plan. Thanks to the Chamber for giving us this opportunity to share what #StudentCenteredFutureFocused means going forward.
8 months ago, James Shuler
Superintendent Dr. Butler holding a microphone and speaking in a presentation room with an Alamance Chamber banner behind him
Families of Rising 9th Graders: Three more chances to attend our High School Specialty Programs information sessions! There was a great turnout at Southern Middle last night. Join us tonight from 6-7 PM at Broadview Middle, tomorrow at Turrentine Middle, or on Monday the 20th at Hawfields Middle. Learn more about Early College @ ACC, Pre-Collegiate Academy at Graham High, and the International Baccalaureate program at Williams!
8 months ago, James Shuler
Williams High School International Baccalaureate teacher Patrick Stokes speaking to families at an information session
We're thrilled that Fox 8 spotlighted the outstanding achievements of Southern Alamance High's FFA students and coaches, including their big wins at this year's National Convention! The story is live! 🎥 https://myfox8.com/spotlight/whats-right-with-our-schools/southern-alamance-high-school-team-wins-big-at-national-ffa-competition/
8 months ago, James Shuler
The cafeteria at South Graham Elementary was filled with smiling faces today as students enjoyed a special festive lunch menu. 🦃 This menu was available at all schools and included oven-roasted turkey breast, savory herb stuffing, fresh green beans, creamy mashed potatoes, dinner rolls with butter, tangy cranberry sauce, and warm apple cobbler for dessert. With these delicious options, there were many giving a thumbs-up! 👍 A big shout out to our amazing cafeteria staff at all schools for preparing and serving up this special menu!
8 months ago, James Shuler
A young student at South Graham Elementary holds a lunch tray with turkey, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, a roll, and milk
A young student at South Graham Elementary holds a lunch tray with turkey, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, a roll, and milk
Young students wait to scan their lunch card beside a lunch attendant at South Graham Elementary
A tray of Thanksgiving traditional foods including turkey, stuffing, green beans, apple cobbler, mashed potatoes, and a roll
Students eating lunch give a thumbs up
Two cafeteria staff members prepare to serve students at South Graham Elementary
Lunch pans filled with Thanksgiving traditional foods including turkey, stuffing, rolls, green beans, mashed potatoes, and apple cobbler
Experience ancient Egypt at Broadview Middle School! 🏛️ Students in Chanel Jones' social studies class have created Egyptian "artifacts" like sarcophagi, pyramids, and mummies 🪦🧟‍♂️ for an Ancient Egypt museum. Through hands-on research and building projects, the students gained an in-depth understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and history. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
8 months ago, James Shuler
Teacher Chanel Jones with students at Broadview Middle School standing behind their "artifacts" created for an ancient Egypt class museum
Door display with streamers and gold sign with text Welcome to our Ancient Egyptian Bobcat Museum
A student writes down notes in front of his large Egyptian pyramid diorama
A Broadview Middle School student holds up a model sarcophagus and mummy
A Broadview Middle School student holds up a model mummy
A Broadview Middle School student holds up a model sarcophagus and mummy
A Broadview Middle School student holds up a model Anubis head made from cardboard
Broadview Middle is in a national competition for its fantastic Red Ribbon Mural. You can vote once a day through November 16th. Let's help them win! 🌟 Click the link and scroll down to the bottom to vote: http://wshe.es/fBXYhTkf | Please consider sharing too!
8 months ago, James Shuler
Two Broadview Middle school students sitting in front of a large Red Ribbon mural with the phrase Be Kind To Your Mind Live Drug Free
Get ready to smile - it's World Kindness Day! 😊 Today at AO Elementary, first graders hand-delivered flower arrangements to staff with notes to "be kind," and kindergartners made cups of kindness for a retirement home. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference! 🌻
8 months ago, James Shuler
AO Elementary students putting together a flower arrangement from different flower arrangements on a table
A student at AO Elementary hands a flower arrangement to a teacher
A student at AO Elementary hands a flower arrangement to Principal Millspaugh
A student at AO Elementary hands a flower arrangement to Assistant Principal Jeremy Wells
A student hugs a teacher who just received a flower bouquet
A student smiles behind his colored picture of a "cup of kindness"
A student smiles behind her colored picture of a "cup of kindness"
A student with a World Kindness Day craft hat hands a flower bouquet to a staff member at AO Elementary
Two students and a cafeteria worker holding a flower bouquet at AO Elementary pose for a picture
A class of kindergarten students and teacher hold their "cups of kindness" for World Kindness Day
The 2nd graders at Elon Elementary learned about Veterans Day from Naval Counselor Kennedy, who read the students a story about the holiday and gave them a glimpse into life on a Naval deployment. Thank you NC1 Kennedy for taking the time to share your experience! #ABSSCommunity
8 months ago, James Shuler
NC1 Kennedy reads a story to students sitting on the carpet for Veteran's Day
NC1 Kennedy looks at the pages of a picture book as he reads to a class in front of a large calendar display
Multiple classes of second grade students sit in a classroom listening to NC1 Kennedy read a story for Veteran's Day
Multiple classes of second grade students sit in a classroom listening to NC1 Kennedy read a story for Veteran's Day
This #VeteransDay we're highlighting Matthew LaFuria, a veteran turned history teacher inspiring students at Southeast Alamance High School. After serving 19 years in the military, Matthew found his calling in teaching history and sharing his passion for the subject. Matthew's dedication to educating the next generation and serving his community represents the values we honor this Veterans Day. Thank you for your service, Matthew, and Happy Veteran's Day to our #ABSSCommunity. 🇺🇸 https://youtu.be/vHbir26l_tg
8 months ago, James Shuler
Schools are closed tomorrow, November 10th, in recognition of Veteran's Day. Thank you to all who have served our country.
8 months ago, James Shuler
Veteran's Day graphic with Thank You Veterans For your bravery, service, and sacrifice
What an adventure! 🌲 Second graders from EM Holt Elementary headed to Camp Chestnut Ridge for a day filled with outdoor exploration and discovery. They had a blast learning and playing in nature. 🥾 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
8 months ago, James Shuler
Two girls from EM Holt Elementary holding nets near the edge of a pond
Two boys and a girl look on as one of them inspects an object at a picnic table
Three boys sitting at a picnic table with their arms around each other
Students pass by and inspect a chicken
Students in a line inspect an object outside at Camp Chestnut Ridge
Second grade students hold drapped fabric outside at Camp Chestnut Ridge
Second grade students play in the sand outside near a volleyball net
Media professionals, join our team! We have openings for five Media Coordinators at schools across our district. 💻 Learn more and apply: https://abss.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/index.aspx
8 months ago, James Shuler
Vacancy graphic advertising position of Media Coordinator listing requirements and current openings at five schools with link to application: https://abss.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/index.aspx
Brandon Spoon has been coaching his son Grant for years, helping instill values that shaped Grant on and off the field at Williams High School. Thank you Alamance News for this great story! 💻 https://alamancenews.com/spoons-savor-father-son-connection-with-williams-football/
8 months ago, James Shuler
Coach Brandon Spoon of Williams High School football hugging his son Grant who is a player in jersey
Today, we celebrate Coach Stephen Stiegel for 20 incredible years of leading the Western Alamance cross-country program! 🏆 Through his commitment, leadership, and care for students, Coach Stiegel has shaped the lives of many athletes on and off the course. 🏃‍♂️#ABSSAthletics
8 months ago, James Shuler
Cross country coach Stephen Stiegel standing with some of his students at a recognition ceremony
Cross country coach Stephen Stiegel standing with some of his students at a recognition ceremony
Students at Andrews Elementary are demonstrating leadership by using their notebooks to set goals, track growth, and gain confidence. Fifth-grade students are modeling how to share with the kindergarten students. We love seeing these young learners lead by example! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
8 months ago, James Shuler
A fifth grade student at Andrews Elementary models how to use a share a leadership notebook
A fifth grade student at Andrews Elementary models how to use a share a leadership notebook
A fifth grade student at Andrews Elementary models how to use a share a leadership notebook
A fifth grade student at Andrews Elementary models how to use a share a leadership notebook
The Southern Alamance FFA Chapter winning nursery landscape team, national winning floriculture team, and national runner-up forestry team were interviewed by Cindy Farmer FOX 8 about their recent trip to Indianapolis for the National FFA competition. The story airs Monday at 7:15 AM! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #ABSSCTE
8 months ago, James Shuler
Southern Alamance FFA teams and coaches with Fox 8 anchor Cindy Farmer
Southern Alamance FFA Floriculture students holding flower arrangements
Southern Alamance FFA students walking around a ping pong table taking turns hitting the ball with a paddle
Southern Alamance FFA student sitting on a stool talking to Fox 8 anchor Cindy Farmer
The sparks are flying for students in our new welding program at Graham High School, which teaches skills to forge their future career paths. Check out the story now on Fox 8 with Cindy Farmer! #ABSSCTE https://myfox8.com/video/alamance-county-students-learn-welding/9150256/
8 months ago, James Shuler
This week is National School Psychology Awareness Week. It's a time to celebrate and thank our school psychologists for the vital role they play in supporting students' learning, behavior, mental health, and overall well-being. Your dedication and care make a real difference in students' lives. We appreciate the work you do all year long to help each child thrive. Thank you! ❤️ #SchoolPsychWeek
8 months ago, James Shuler
School Psychologist Thank you graphic with floral nature scene painted in the background
Today's menu at Eastern High School featured apples from Flavor Full Farms in Hendersonville, broccoli & sweet potatoes from Wise Farms in Mt Olive! Supporting these local farms provides our students with fresh, seasonal NC produce! 🍎🥦🍠 #LocallyGrown #ABSSCommunity
8 months ago, James Shuler
A school cafeteria tray with locally grown broccoli, sweet potato, apple, and additional mac and cheese and breadstick
The Hawfields Middle School Advanced Choir has been selected as one of two Conference Showcase Choirs across North Carolina. They scored a perfect score of 100% with their audition submission! Under the direction of Mrs. Aria Westbrook, they will perform at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem today at 1 p.m. This is a huge honor for our talented students! #ABSSArts
8 months ago, James Shuler
Hawfields Middle School chorus performing for an audition