Beginning Teacher Spotlight: Elana Medford is a First Year Teacher at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary and is already doing great things. 🌟 "I chose to work with ABSS because that’s where I grew up going to school and I loved the community. It’s a great community to work, especially AO Elementary. The support here is amazing and welcoming!" #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Photograph of Beginning Teacher Elana Medford walking towards the camera and looking up in front of Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School.
Families of Rising 6th Graders! Spark Your Imagination Camp is an #ABSSCTE camp designed to ignite interest in computer science and engineering. Camps will be held at Graham Middle or Hawfields Middle on June 19th-21st and July 24th-26th from 8:30AM to 3:30PM. For more information and to sign up, visit this link: https://www.tinyurl.com/ABSSCTEcamp23
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Flyer for a summer camp with text, "
School Board Vice Chair Ryan Bowden visited Haw River Elementary and read to a class. All smiles here! Thanks for visiting, Mr. Bowden! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
ABSS School Board Vice Chair Ryan Bowden behind a group of students on a carpet at Haw River Elementary
Our College & Transition Fair is coming up! 🗓 Save the Date! March 20th at Holly Hill Mall in Burlington. ✅ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Flyer with yellow and blue theme, photograph of students laying in a circle and smiling and text Over 40 representatives will be in attendance including: UNC Chapel Hill UNC Charlotte UNC Greensboro Western Carolina Liberty University University of Alabama Job Development Services Vocational Rehabilitation ACC Disability Services For ALL students! Monday Holly Hill Mall • Burlington 5pm to 7:30pm MARCH 20 Open to all ABSS Families & Students Meet representatives from NC public universities, private colleges, HBCU’s, out-of-state colleges, and the military. college & Transition Fair Everything you need to know about options beyond high school.
A fun day of reading at Pleasant Grove Elementary today with Board Chair Sandy Ellington-Graves, Board member Dan Engle, PIO Les Atkins, and Pleasant Grove Firefighters. 📚 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
fire fighter from Pleasant Grove reading to students today. fire fighter, holding book while students look on.
Group photo of board chair with students wearing Dr. Seuss hats
Group photo of students with public information officer, Les Atkins
Photo of board member, Dan Ingle, reading to students. Holding book and showing class the book.
The Kindergarten Team at Smith Elementary invited a panel of successful women for International Women’s Day. This panel included Sgt. Kim Starr, Dr. Julie Hancock, Nurse Cindy Burgess, Business Woman and Author Maghon Taylor, and School Board member Donna Westbrooks. They discussed their passions, challenges, achievements, and the courage it took to get them where they are today. Students and staff left inspired and encouraged! #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
sergeant Kim Starr, Dr. Julie Hancock, nurse Cindy Burgess, business woman and author Maghon Taylor, and School Board member Donna Westbrooks seated in front of a large group of Kindergarten students
Five Kindergarten girls hold bouquets of flowers in the hallway at Smith Elementary in front of heart artwork
sergeant Kim Starr, Dr. Julie Hancock, nurse Cindy Burgess, business woman and author Maghon Taylor, and School Board member Donna Westbrooks seated in front of Kindergarten students and talk about
sergeant Kim Starr, Dr. Julie Hancock, nurse Cindy Burgess, business woman and author Maghon Taylor, and School Board member Donna Westbrooks receive hugs and flowers from Kindergarten students at Smith Elementary
ABSS Update: The suspicious person who was on the campus at Highland Elementary today has been apprehended in Caswell County. We applaud the work of our SROs and staff for being vigilant and attentive to the safety of our students and staff.
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Ninth Grade students from ABEC participated in the first annual TED Symposium last night on the Early College campus. Speeches ranged from how to shoot a basketball or yield a katana, to issues like dancer discrimination or the adverse effects of stereotyping. These Cobras conquered the daunting task of public speaking with preparation, enthusiasm, and confidence! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Large group of ninth grade students from the Alamance-Burlington Early College @ ACC posing for a photo at the irst annual TED Symposium on the Early College campus
There was a lot of excitement in the cafeteria at North Graham Elementary this morning for National School Breakfast Week! 🌅 Thanks to our school nutrition staff for working hard to provide our students with a smile and meal to begin their day. #NSBW23
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Two boys from North Graham Elementary smile at the camera while holding their trays of breakfast food in the cafeteria
A school nutrition worker at North Graham Elementary serves breakfast to students in the serving line
Four school nutrition staff at North Graham Elementary stand in line and hold signs that say "Yum" and "I <3 Breakfast!" and "Like" and "Breakfast Crew"
Four elementary students walk through the breakfast line in the cafeteria at North Graham Elementary
ABSS Alert: We had an incident this morning where a person not associated with our students or staff attempted to gain entry to Highland Elementary at the rear of the building. As you know all our doors remain locked. The person was approached by our SRO and questioned. We appreciate the swift response by our staff in keeping our campus safe. We are currently working with Burlington Police and wanted to make our families aware of the situation as the safety of our students and staff remains top priority.
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Today's #ABSSDifferenceMakers features a group of students who are enrolled in our Teacher Cadet program. These high school juniors and seniors are learning what it takes to become an effective teacher to one day make a difference in our classrooms. https://youtu.be/MeNnsdhRtZI
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Group photograph of six Teacher Cadets standing in front of a table with green tablecloth
Eastlawn Elementary staff members wore red and black, Emma Rowland's favorite colors, in memory and in celebration of her positive impact on students and staff.
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Group photograph of Eastlawn Elementary staff members wearing red and black to honor instructional assistant Emma Rowland in front of the school building
Congratulations to Woodlawn Middle School's 7th Grade Clarinetist Olivia Hampton on being selected for the 2023 All State Middle School Band. 👏 She competed against the top 42 clarinetists in the state and will now be representing ABSS at the All State Band Clinic at the end of April on the campus of UNCG. We're proud of you Olivia! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Photograph of Woodlawn Middle School student Olivia Hampton holding a clarinet and standing in front of a Woodlawn Middle School banner with an eagle and text Excellence Starts with You!
Our very own BEJ school counselor Meredith Draughn, who is the national school counselor of the year, is Governor Cooper's special guest tonight as he talks about proposed education changes in NC at the State of the State address before the legislature.
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Photo of Meredith Draughn, governor, Cooper, and Meredith’s mother at the state house in Raleigh.
Let's hear it for the Southern Middle School Hunter Safety Team! 👏 In the District 5 Tournament, they earned many accolades including 1ST PLACE in Hunter Safety Skills and Overall Team Score! Jacob Fogleman and Tanner Ingerick both received individual First Place awards, too. Way to go! 🌟 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Group photo of the Woodlawn Middle School Hunting Safety team standing in black hoodies and jeans near a forest
Group photo of the Woodlawn Middle School Hunting Safety team holding up their trophies and accolades
We love Hunter's energy! ⚡️ You can tell he's excited to share why he loves working in ABSS. Thanks for sharing, Hunter! #ABSSAskStaff
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a photo of Hunter Banks from Woodlawn Middle School enthusiastically smiling and pointing to the background, which is green with a sticky note and text, "Hunter Banks Our students are second to none. Why I Love Working in ABSS #ABSSAskStaff 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Woodlawn Middle School"
Many thanks to the Elon University athletes that visited E.M. Holt Elementary as guest readers. 🏀📚 The students enjoyed meeting them! Shout out to Mrs. Paula Hornaday for helping to coordinate Read Across America reading events last week. #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Female athletes from Elon University wearing athletic attire holding children's books at E.M. Holt Elementary
Three female athletes from Elon University sit beside each other as they take turns reading a children's book to a classroom sitting on the carpet at E.M. Holt Elementary
Two female Elon University athletes sit beside each other and take turns reading a children's book to a class sitting on the carpet in a classroom at E.M. Holt Elementary
Students were excited to have Burlington Mayor James Butler visit them at EM Holt. He read Green Eggs and Ham, talked about his job, how laws are created, and character traits he uses while being the mayor. Thank you, Mayor Butler, for taking time to be with our students.
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Burlington Mayor James Butler reads Green Eggs and Ham to a group of students at EM Holt Elementary
Making learning fun in ABSS! Yes, that's our Board Chair Sandy Ellington-Graves taking part in Pajama Day this week at Hillcrest Elementary. 🤩 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
School board chairperson Sandy Ellington-Graves participating in pajama day with students at Hillcrest Elementary. All students in pajamas surrounding board chair for photo opportunity.
Our Kindergarten Fair was a success today at Holly Hill Mall. We enjoyed meeting all of our newest students. 🖍️Stay tuned, our elementary schools will host an Open House for kindergarten on May 4th. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
student coloring at the kindergarten fair at Holly Hill Mall
student smiling at the camera, while another student volunteer puts a temporary tattoo on his arm
student volunteer and rising kinder gardener posing for the camera. Kindergartener is showing off his new book.
administrators, talking with parents at kindergarten fair about the expectations for kindergarten students