ABSS Alert: ABSS students taking classes on the campus of ACC will be participating in a lockdown drill on Friday (4/21) at 2 p.m. The drill is expected to last 15 minutes. This is a training exercise so expect to see a heavy law enforcement presence in the area.
Do you know a rising kindergartener? ABSS is hosting a Kindergarten Open House on May 4th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at all elementary school sites. Visit your child's school to meet staff, take a tour, and ask school-specific questions. We look forward to a wonderful Kindergarten year!
The EAHS Symphonic Band was chosen as one of eight bands from North Carolina to perform at the UNC School of the Arts Invitational Music Festival in Winston-Salem. 🎶 The Eagles performed works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Michael Markowski, and Johann Strauss on the stage at the prestigious Stevens Center, participated in masterclasses led by UNCSA Faculty, and rehearsed with the panel of adjudicators as an ensemble. Our students learned so much during this event and performed so well. Great job to all our musicians! Thank you, Band Director, Ben Crotts, for mentoring and supporting these amazing students! 🦅 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Let's congratulate these authors and illustrators! 👏 Wendy Ely's First Grade Class from Smith Elementary created a book about kindness, which arrived today. They are excited to share their work with others for years to come. 📚💗 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Alert: ABSS will be participating in a Prom Promise event tomorrow (4/19) in the area of Southern High School. Law enforcement and paramedics will simulate a vehicle crash response. Please do not be alarmed. This is designed to raise students' awareness about potential deadly effects of drinking and driving.
🎭 Western Alamance High School Cultural Arts present Legally Blond Jr. 👩🎓 Follow Elle Woods as she discovers her potential at Harvard Law School. Don't miss this empowering and fun musical. 🎟 Get your tickets now! https://sites.google.com/abss.k12.nc.us/wahsculturalarts
Looking for a career that truly makes a difference? Join us this weekend at our Recruitment Fair! 📣 We are hiring for all positions. Our staff will be ready to greet you this Saturday, April 22nd, at Highland Elementary from 9 AM to Noon! See you there!
Straight from VHS to your modern screens! 📼 Today's Throwback Thursday is another video yearbook from Western Alamance High School, this time from 1990-1991. #ABSSTBT Video: https://youtu.be/lX2U3TltxdE
Looks like a beautiful day at Disney Springs! The Williams High School Orchestra performed today on Waterfront Stage. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Each year, Special Olympics Alamance County and Elon University partner to hold the Special Olympics Spring Games, attended by many ABSS student-athletes and volunteers today! Thanks to everyone who helped and a big high-five to our athletes on their performances today!
Student voice matters! ABSS Superintendent Dr. Dain Butler met with his student advisory council today to hear what they have to say about school safety, classroom instruction, and overall ways to make ABSS even better. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
ABSS Early College students participated in a week-long "Hunger Games" challenge hosted by the Key Club to collect canned food for a local food pantry. Students competed within their "districts" or homerooms and brought in a record-breaking 1044 cans! Thank you Ms. Noe and the Early College Key Club for spearheading this outreach project! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
It's National Assistant Principal Week! We want to shout out all of our assistant principals who play a vital role in our schools. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students, teachers, and community. Your commitment to education and the success of our youth is invaluable. Join us in giving a virtual round of applause to all the ABSS assistant principals! 👏 #APWeek23
Williams High Alert Update: Burlington Police have given us the all clear. The lockdown has been lifted at Williams High School.
ABSS Alert: Williams High School is on lockdown as a precaution at this time after administrators received a report of a possible gun on campus. Law enforcement is on scene and questioning students. All students are safe at this time. This is just a precaution while the incident is investigated.
Take a virtual tour of our new @SEHS_Stallions campus! Furniture will arrive in June and teachers will begin moving in during July, according to an update the ABSS Board of Education received on Tuesday afternoon during its work session. https://youtu.be/JjB7LlZvQ8o
The Cummings High School Band was honored by Senator Amy Galey this week for their recent accomplishments. The students were given a tour of the legislative building in Raleigh and recognized on the Senate floor. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
The Be Pro Be Proud truck visited Southern Middle School today to introduce technical careers through virtual reality experiences. Eighth-graders learned to repair utility lines and operate heavy equipment, connecting them to resources and jobs in construction, manufacturing, transportation, and utilities. It will stop by Graham Middle School tomorrow! #ABSSCTE #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
We are excited about tonight’s Family University! We have sessions for all grade spans, including those who start Kindergarten in the Fall. Learn how you can continue to support your child as they maneuver through the educational process. bit.ly/abssfamilyuniversity
Let the recess begin! After serving the #ABSSCommunity for over 16 years, Newlin Elementary Cafeteria Manager Barbara Hunter is hanging up her apron. Barbara started working in ABSS over 29 years ago and has been a wonderful manager and lunch lady to our students and staff throughout the years. She’s managed the day to day operations of the cafeteria, as well as coordinated efforts to ensure that no child went hungry during the COVID pandemic. Congratulations on your retirement Ms. Hunter! All the best to you in your future endeavors.
