ABSS Kindergarten - Start Strong, Start Here! 🌠 We are committed to providing a foundation that will help our youngest learners build on their futures. Registration opens March 1st and our Fair is March 4th, 9am to Noon at Holly Hill Mall. https://youtu.be/Pu5mx20NMu8
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
ABSS Alert: We are working with Mebane Police and our SRO to locate a suspicious vehicle that was seen today around South Mebane Elementary. The vehicle is a 2021 Grey Hyundai Elantra with a white male inside. New York Tag: KLN-6027.
about 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Four Houses, One Heart. ❤️️ Haw River Elementary divides all staff and students into "houses" that take on service learning projects to help the community. Children are learning the importance of being kind and civic-minded. Learn more in today's 💡 ABSS Difference Makers! 💡 https://youtu.be/O1ll2JWSHK0
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Join us in congratulating our very own Dr. Todd Thorpe, Chief Operations Officer, on his retirement. He has worked 33 years in public education. We are thankful for your hard work and dedication to ABSS!
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Dr. Todd Thorpe holding a cup and saying some words at his retirement party at Central Office
Dr. Todd Thorpe speaks to a group of central office staff during his retirement party.  Food is provided on tables beside him.
Dr. Todd Thorpe speaking to two central office staff at his retirement party.
Dr. Todd Thrope smiles with arms around two central office staff at his retirement party
Next up on our Spotlight on Staff Couples is Brad & Holly Wroblewski! Holly is Executive Director of Human Resources and Brad is an Earth & Environmental Science Teacher at Western High School. Holly shared their story - "We met at a Halloween Party back in 1999! 🎃 We have both been working in ABSS for about 20 years and we have both had the privilege to have our son with us at the schools we have served. ABSS is a great place to work and raise a family." #ABSSAskStaff
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Infographic showing a portrait of Holly & Brad Wroblewski from 1999 and now and text Holly & Brad We met at a Halloween Party back in 1999! Spotlight on Couples #ABSSAskStaff
ABSS Alert: The Alamance Sheriff's Dept. and other agencies have been investigating a TikTok challenge/threat today. There is no immediate threat to our schools. Please talk with your student about the seriousness of sharing these videos that could result in criminal charges and or disciplinary action.
about 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
ABSS values student voices. Superintendent Dr. Butler hosted his first Student Advisory Council Meeting with high school students from across the district to get their input on ways to make our schools better. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
High school students from across the district sit around a square table with Superintendent Dr. Dain Butler and Deputy Superintendent Lowell Rogers during the Student Advisory Council Meeting
Governor Roy Cooper visited and toured B. Everett Jordan Elementary School today to celebrate National School Counseling Week and recognize the 2023 National School Counselor of the Year, Meredith Draughn. 🌟 Full article: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/article/992397
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Governor Cooper standing with Meredith Draughn and ABSS counselors at B Everett Jordan Elementary
Governor Roy Cooper speaks to students, staff, counselors, school board, and administration in the gymnasium at B. Everett Jordan Elementary
Governor Roy Cooper stands beside a second grade student at her desk in a classroom at B. Everett Jordan Elementary
Governor Roy Cooper holds up a high five surrounded by second grade students in a classroom at B. Everett Jordan Elementary
There's a lot to LOVE ❤️️ this month and ABSS wants to shout out some couples who work in our district. We asked staff couples in the district to share their story. First up is Bear & Erika Bryant! Bear is the current Principal of Western Alamance High School. He started out in Guilford County but moved to ABSS in 2016. Erika is an Interventionist of Smith Elementary. She has spent most of her career in ABSS, teaching at Sylvan, EM Holt, BEJ, and Smith. Here is what Bear had to say: "Erika and I started dating our junior year of high school and have been together ever since (23 years!). We love the community feel here and are grateful for the many friends we have made in the district over the years. We are glad to call ABSS home!" #ABSSAskStaff
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Info, graphic, showing bear Bryant and his wife, Erica Bryant with kids and an old photo of them in high school with text bear and Erica Erica and I started dating our junior year of high school and I've been together ever since, 23 years! With a ABSS logo and spotlight on Couples text #ABSSAskStaff on top
The sun was shining during recess today at Highland Elementary and these two paused for the perfect photo. We hope it brightens your day! ☀️ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Two elementary girls sitting on a green bench that says kindness is contagious outside at Highland Elementar
Interested in a dual language pathway for your child? Dual Language Immersion is a unique opportunity for families who want their children to participate in the academic program while learning a second language. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/abssdli
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Infographic showing two photographs of dual language immersion students and text ABSS Dual Language Immersion Program bit.ly/abssdli February 8th, 5:30PM - English February 8th, 6:30PM - Spanish February 16th, 5:30PM - English February 16th, 6:30PM - Spanish Virtual Information Sessions
Infographic showing two photographs of dual language immersion students and text Sistema Escolar Alamance Burlington Programa de Inmersión para Kínder 8 de febrero, 5:30pm- inglés  8 de febrero, 5:30pm- español 16 de febrero, 5:30pm- inglés  16 de febrero, 5:30pm- español Sesiones Informativas Virtuales bit.ly/abssdli
Here are some photos from the special assembly at @SylvanElem last Friday! These fifth graders are performing West African rhythms and dances thanks to the Simar Center for Performing Arts. It is extra special since this marks the sixth year Sylvan has hosted these artists.
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Three performers from the Samar Center for performing arts stand in the gymnasium of seven elementary two are performing on drums and one is singing. All are wearing traditional west African outfits.
Fifth grade students wearing traditional west African outfit, standing in lines in the Sylvan elementary gymnasium, waiting for their performance
To fifth grade students perform a dance wearing traditional west African outfits at Sylvan elementary
A student holds up their arms during a performance at Sylvan elementary, wearing a traditional west African outfit
School counselors have a tremendous impact in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Leave a ❤️️ or comment of appreciation for our amazing counselors in the comments! ⬇️ #NCSW23
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Info graphic with a yellow background and blue and orange icons and text national school counseling week February 6 through the 10th, 2023 school counselors: helping students dream big
Fourth Graders at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary have been learning about North Carolina Government this week. State Representative Dennis Riddell visited students today to talk about how our state laws are made. He also presented the school with a brand new North Carolina flag flown over the State Capital Building in honor of the AO Elementary family! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
State Representative Dennis Riddell speaking to students at Altamahaw Ossipee Elementary seated in rows on the floor in front of him
A folder containing a flag flown over the North Carolina State Capital Building with a commemorative certificate dedicating the flag to the Altamahaw Ossipee School Family
The Eastern Alamance Debate Team competed in the North Carolina Ethics Bowl at UNC Chapel Hill last Saturday. The team spent months preparing for this competition, in which they had to develop and defend ethical positions on 15 cases. They did a fantastic job, coming in 3rd overall out of 20 teams. 🥉 Please offer these students and their coaches congratulations on their hard work and great performance! 👏 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Infographic showing all members of the Eastern Alamance High School Debate Team with eagle logo, year 2022 and 2023, and students names and grade John (Junior) Faith (Sophomore) Anthony (Junior) Julia (Sophomore) Jayden (Freshman)  Ben (Junior) Vanessa (Junior) Nsima (Junior) Elijah (Senior) Danielle (Senior)
Group photograph of five members of the Debate Club from Eastern Alamance High School sitting at desks at the orth Carolina Ethics Bowl at UNC Chapel Hill
Shavon is an EC Teacher and Garden Club Director at Eastlawn Elementary. Find out what she loves about working in ABSS! #ABSSAskStaff
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Staff spotlight graphic with a photograph of Shavon Via on a blue background and text "What I love about working at Eastlawn is the ability to teach multiple cultures and be creative with those cultures. I love being able to teach agriculture concepts in my classroom as well as teach an after-school group in our school garden. Seeing my co-workers embrace the importance of agricultural literacy makes my heart smile daily! ShaVon Via EC Teacher  Eastlawn Elementary Why I Love Working in ABSS #ABSSAskStaff"
One, two, skip a few, 99, 100! 🪢🦵️ This week's Throwback Thursday is a action shot from a PE class in the gymnasium at Smith Elementary. What do you remember of jumping rope in elementary school? #absstbt #tbt
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
A student from 1989 in a gymnasium jumps rope, wearing a blue Jean overalls and a red long sleeve shirt
Did you know today is La Chandeleur, the French day of eating crêpes? To connect with their lesson about this day and global focus on France, Elon Elementary fourth graders saw up close how these thin pancakes are made thanks to Press Coffee+Crepes! Check out the video too! https://www.facebook.com/reel/643954604166150
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Fourth grade student at Eiland elementary, wearing a pink T-shirt, smells of the camera while holding a plate containing different samples of crêpes and holding a white plastic fork
Students sitting around a demonstration of crêpe creation. Look in awe as their teacher holds a large crêpe on a plate.
The owner of press, coffee and crêpes holds two craps in his hand in front of a group of fourth graders, and they point to the one they like the be
The owner of press, coffee and crêpes in Grimm and his son pose for a photograph in their black T-shirts
There is a lot to look forward to this month! We asked ABSS staff what they love about working in our district. ❤️️ Here is our first featured response from Alex Batista-Rios, Band Director at Graham Middle School. #ABSSAskStaff
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
Infographic showing a photograph of Alex Batista-Rios and his dog with a large blue speech bubble behind him with white text, "I love the energy that the teachers put into their work to truly inspire and reach out to the students - greeting them, speaking to them, working with them, and teaching them as individuals with limitless potential." and his name at the bottom
Check out this Wonderful Winter Work! ❄️ Our camera captured kindergarten students working hard on their polar bear descriptions and pictures today at B. Everett Jordan Elementary. Students were proud of the progress they were making! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 2 years ago, James Shuler
To kindergarten students, looked down on the paper as they write and draw about polar bears at their desks in a classroom at B Everett Jordan Elementary
Kindergarten student pauses from her work on a polar bear picture and smiles at the camera at her desk
Kindergarten student points to a picture of a polar bear on an anchor chart of polar bear information