Incoming! 🪣🌊🎈Over $1300 was raised for Special Olympics of North Carolina at Southern Alamance High School and to celebrate Mr. Kelly, Mr. Robins, and Mr. K took part in a "polar plunge" complete with water buckets and a barrage of balloons! https://youtu.be/6nJPG8TZ3RE
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
The Safety Patrol helpers at Alexander Wilson Elementary carefully raise, lower, and fold the flag with respect and care each day. 🇺🇸 #StudentCenteredFuturefocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Two elementary students carefully taking down the American Flag off the flagpole at Alexander Wilson Elementary
Students in Ms. Cavalieri’s first-grade class at Garrett Elementary have been learning all about chickens. 🐤 They have enjoyed spending time with the chicks, especially holding and reading picture books to them! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
An elementary student reads a book out loud to a baby chick in a plastic tub on the carpet in a classroom
A group of elementary students sit on the carpet looking towards the camera. One is holding a clipboard and marker, one is holding a baby chicken.
Two elementary students sitting side by side on the carpet. One is holding a baby chicken.
This morning, Smith Elementary started its day with a global parade! 🐝 🌎 Staff and students shared their cultural heritage by parading the halls dressed in attire representing their families' countries of origin. We love those vibrant colors! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Large group photograph of Smith Elementary students and staff dressed up in cultural attire and holding signs with their families' country of origin as part of the Global Parade event
Four students dressed in traditional African attire. Two students are holding a sign with the word Africa on it.
Multiple students parade down the hallway of Smith Elementary in cultural attire while other classes sit along the walls and cheer. Most students are holding a sign with their families' country of origin. The child in the front is carrying a sign that says Yap.
Staff at Smith Elementary pose in cultural attire, hold flags, and signs representing their cultural heritage
We are excited to offer many Summer Exploration opportunities for rising 6th-grade students, rising 8th/9th-grade students, and rising 12th-grade students in ABSS! The interest form for these camps closes tomorrow. https://www.tinyurl.com/ABSSCTEcamp23
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
ABSS Career & Technical Education 2023 Summer Camps for rising 6th-12th grade students
ABSS Alert: A police training exercise is being conducted today in the vicinity of Southern High. Students and staff have heard gun shots echoing. We wanted you to be aware that this is just a training taking place near the building and not on our campus.
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
ABSS administrators, staff, and community members met for the first time today to begin the work of developing a Strategic Plan to guide our District through 2029. Our mission remains the same: Engage and empower every student to learn and become knowledgeable, responsible community members. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
ABSS administrators, staff, and community members sit around round tables and listen to Dr. Dain Butler speak in front of a projector screen about the ABSS Strategic Plan 2023-2029
ABSS administrators, staff, and community members analyze a poster on the wall with sticky notes and text Mastery Teaching Practices
ABSS administrators, staff, and community members analyze sticky notes on a table as part of the Strategic Plan process
ABSS administrators, staff, and community members sit around round tables and listen to Robin Bowers speak in front of a projector screen about the ABSS Strategic Plan 2023-2029
Stephanie Williams and her class at Southern Middle School thought it was a perfect day for an outdoor science lesson! 🌞 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
A class of eight graders sits on concrete stairs around an outdoor concrete auditorium looking on at two students and instructor Stephanie Williams in the middle at Southern Middle School
#ABSSCommunity we can do better! Did you know more than 25 cars a day pass one of our stopped school buses while loading or unloading children? Stop, think, and obey the law for the safety of our students. Being late for work is better than ending a child's life! #SchoolBusSafety
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Stock image of stop sign on side of school bus
Thanks to Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson for hosting our Graham High School Public Safety students today. They got to see the inner workings of the department and learned what it takes to keep our community safe. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson and Public Information Officer Byron Tucket speak to students at the Sheriff's Office
Graham High School students observe gearand procedures behind a SWAT vehicle outside
A student holds a bulletproof shield with text SHERIFF on it
An officer speaks to students while a police dog observes close by
Would you like to help your child excel in their educational journey? Our Family University is next Monday, April 3rd, at Cummings High School from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This is for ALL ABSS families! 🤝 Meet Superintendent Dr. Dain Butler 🍽 Light dinner provided 🧸️ Childcare provided for Pre-K through 5th Grade ✅ Registration not required 🌟 Choose from over 30 sessions For a menu of sessions, visit our website: https://bit.ly/abssfamilyuniversity
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic with maroon and grey swirls and text ABSS Family University April 3rd, 5:30-7:00pm, Cummings High School, and two photographs, one of a family with two kids on their lap and another with a teacher showing students something on a laptop computer
Beginning Teacher Spotlight: Summer Dimmock is a first-year teacher at Broadview Middle School. "I want to have a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and the community I live in. ABSS has made me feel at home and has provided several opportunities to develop as a new teacher." #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
School staff photograph of Summer Dimmock wearing a blue polo shirt
Nicholas Fasan, a 7th Grader at Turrentine Middle School, has been working on his National History Day paper for the first part of the year. The competition theme this year was “New Frontiers.” He wrote a research paper and chose the Tudors of England to show how they helped pave the way for women to step into politics and positions of power. It ended up being about 15 pages and is very powerful and well-written. This weekend he competed at the Regional Competition by submitting his paper and then defending it to judges. He came in third place and will represent Turrentine Middle School and ABSS at the State Competition on April 29th. Way to go! 🌟 #StudentCenteredFutureFocsed
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Turrentine Middle School student Nicholas Winfield Fasan wearing a burgundy shirt and dark jeans, holding a ribbon and certificate for his third place recognition in the National History Day paper competition
Eat your greens! 🥬️ 😋 Students in Mr. Jones' Food & Nutrition 1 class at Western High School experienced the true "farm" to table concept this week. After months of growing their own greens, they finally got to harvest and prep the healthy treats! #ABSSCTE
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Students work together to remove greens from a classroom hydroponics garden
A indoor large hydroponic garden full of grown green vegetables
Students work together to remove greens from a classroom hydroponics garden using scissors
A student carries freshly trimmed and removed greens from a hydroponic garden on a tray
The Western Alamance Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Band traveled to Carowinds yesterday to perform a concert and spend the day in the park. They earned a rating of “Excellent” (the second highest possible) for their performance from the panel of judges. Well done! 👏
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
The Western Alamance Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Band performing on stage at Carowinds with a blue-lit background
The Western Alamance Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Band walking on a cement path under a rollercoaster at Carowinds
In case you missed it: The Williams High School Orchestra performed in Raleigh this week at NCDPI for their Arts in Our Schools Month celebration! They sounded wonderful. Here is a link to a video of their performance! https://fb.watch/jssgHaGDg1/
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
The Williams High School orchestra dressed in black and white plays in the lobby of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction building in Raleigh
Photograph taken from above the Williams High School orchestra dressed in black and white plays in the lobby of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction building in Raleigh
The Williams High School orchestra dressed in black and white plays in the lobby of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction building in Raleigh
Eighth grade Spanish students at Western Middle have spent the past few weeks studying Latin American countries and famous Afro-Latinos. They shared what they learned today during an interactive "wax museum exhibit". ABSS Board Chair Sandy Ellington-Graves, Vice-Chair Ryan Bowden, and Board Member Dan Ingle enjoyed learning from their presentations.
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Student at Western Middle School holds a notecard and shares information about Zoe Saldana in front of her presentation board.
ABSS School Board member Dan Ingle listens to a student share information during a presentation about famous Afro-Latinos at Western Middle School
A student at Western Middle School gives a thumbs up in front of his presentation board with information about Colombia
ABSS Board Members Sandy Ellington-Graves and Ryan Bowden stand beside a student as she smiles at the camera at Western Middle School
We have an ABSS graduate in the Sweet 16! 🏀 Drew Williamson, graduate of Cummings High School, is an assistant coach for the Florida Atlantic University Men's Basketball team! They play tomorrow at 9pm against Tennessee. Profile: https://fausports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/drew-williamson/1365
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic of assistant coach of Florida Atlantic University Drew Williamson with logos of Cummings High School and Florida Atlantic University, a basketball, and basketball court and stadium background with text, "DREW WILLIAMSON:
Kindness matters. The first graders in Wendy Ely's classroom at Smith Elementary are now published authors! The story and video about their Kindness Book is live on Fox 8. https://myfox8.com/news/whats-right-with-our-schools/triad-elementary-schoolers-create-kindness-book/
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
It takes courage to be kind, a lesson these kids are taking to heart as part of the Kindness Club at @PGOwls! These acts of kindness can spread, lowering bullying rates and making a tremendous difference in the school climate. #ABSSDifferenceMakers https://youtu.be/giea-J70i8Q
over 2 years ago, James Shuler