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It's Public Schools Week #PSW23 and we're #HerefortheKids! We are celebrating the dedicated administrators, teachers, specialists, parents, and school board members helping our students learn and grow this year. 🌟 Want to show your support? Here are some ways! #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
In today's ABSS Difference Makers, we highlight @CTEC_ABSS instructors who worked as nurses in trauma centers, hospitals, and nursing homes and are now training the nurses and healthcare workers of tomorrow. 🌟 https://youtu.be/1EPrrNXLjz0
AP Psychology students at Williams High School made sock babies for their Development Unit. 👶🧦 Students will be keeping up with their babies and creating a baby book of their development milestones while learning about cognitive, social, and emotional development.
CBS Sports named our very own Jonathan Paylor as one of the top prospects in the country today. Paylor is a junior at Cummings High School. For his career, Paylor has recorded 1,746 rushing yards with 19 touchdowns, 2,496 receiving yards with 24 touchdowns, and a total of 46 touchdowns. He has offers from 15 universities. Outside of football, Paylor is a hard-working student and a standout track & field athlete. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Caleb Hackney, Jaziah Ruffin, and Teauna Thomas from Eastern Alamance HS 🦅 have been working on a service project for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA.) They hosted a "change drive" to raise money to purchase needed supplies at Allied Churches in Burlington and collected $348.31! They also volunteered one evening to assist in passing out meals at Allied Churches. They will be presenting their project at FCCLA's State Competition in March in hopes to make it to Nationals over the summer. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Take a look, they will soon be in a book! 🤩 These first grade students at Smith Elementary have published a book about Kindness. ❤️️ It will be out soon! We want to show you a sneak peak at one of the featured photos! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Students at B. Everett Jordan Elementary were treated with a visit by Alamance County Public Libraries' Mobile Library! 🚐📚 They explored the great variety of books and services it offers. Learn more about it on their website: https://www.alamance-nc.com/library/services/mobile-library/
It's the month of ❤️! Students at Graham Middle have 100 reasons why they love being a student. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Great things are happening at Broadview Middle School and teachers like Chanel Jones are making positive impacts on students every day! 🌟Thank you for sharing why you love working in ABSS! #ABSSAskStaff
Just one week to go! 📣 Kindergarten registration opens March 1st and our fair is next Saturday the 4th. 🗓 Save the dates, visit our website (bit.ly/absskindergarten) and please share! Strong foundations start in ABSS! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Time for another #ABSSAskStaff Spotlight on Couples! 💗 David is the Head Basketball Coach 🏀 of Southern Middle School and Erin is the Principal of AO Elementary. Erin says, "We met at Eastlawn Elementary School during my first year of teaching. David introduced himself to my parents on the first workday as I was moving in my teaching supplies because he said he knew he was going to marry me. Working together was such a fun time! Even though we no longer work in the same building, we have loved being a part of ABSS!"
It's Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) and students in French class at Graham High School made masks to celebrate the occasion. 🎭 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Consider taking a break with 4⃣ minutes of All Things Considered on NPR as our very own Meredith Draughn gives advice for how educators and families can support their students as they navigate the transition to "post-pandemic" life: https://www.npr.org/2023/02/20/1155399753/school-counselor-child-anxiety-mental-health
Today we recognize an individual who worked hard to ensure equitable outcomes for students. Dr. Dorothy Yarborough was a champion and her legacy will live on. Thank you for your dedication to ABSS students and families.
Reminder: There is an early release day and teacher workday this week for all schools and more coming up in March for Early College. Please save these dates! 🗓 ✅
Sam McDonald (senior) and Ava Wetter (junior) from Eastern Alamance High School performed Friday at the Mars Hill University Choral Festival. In addition to the honor of performing in the Choral Festival, they have each earned a $20,000.00 scholarship towards tuition to Mars Hill University. Amazing work, Sam and Ava! Thank you, Ms Connell, for mentoring and coaching them through this process. We are proud of you all. 🦅 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Many thanks to the Southern Alamance High School Band and Chorus who performed for E.M. Holt on Friday. They gave a wonderful performance! Fifth graders enjoyed the music and are eager to join these opportunities next year. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Just two weeks until our Kindergarten Registration Fair! Share with those who may be interested and bookmark our website (bit.ly/absskindergarten) so you're ready when registration goes live March 1st. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Congratulations to the Turrentine Middle School boys basketball team for winning their 6th D.A.R.E.championship in a row. And yes, you read that correctly, SIX! 🏀 In the girls championship match, Woodlawn defeated Western by a score of 42-20. #ABSSCommunity
The Western High School Jazz Band looked sharp and sounded great at the Elon University Jazz Festival held in McCrary Theatre today! 🎷🎺🎶🎸🥁They performed on stage and received feedback from award-winning musicians Al Strong and Jon Metzger. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused