Today is π (Pi) Day and the Williams Mathematics Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) hosted a Pi-K (3.14 kilometers) to willing participants. There was a slice of pie, cake, or cookie waiting for everyone at the end. 🥧 The winners took home a whole pie! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Group photo of Mathematics Honor Society students with baked goods on a table outside for Pi Day at Williams High School
Group photograph of student and staff participants of the Pi Day walk and run event at Williams High School
Students job by a student helper on the sidewalk at Williams High School for Pi Day event
Photograph of the two winners of Pi Day running event holding their deserts of choice at Williams High School
Take a look, it's in a book! 🌈 During Read Across America week, Newlin Elementary students and staff created a large "Reading Rainbow" to show their love and dedication to reading. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
A large gathering of staff and students from Newlin Elementary wearing different colors of the rainbow and grouped in the shape of a rainbow, all looking up at a camera high above them
Lace up those shoes and get ready for a fun morning to benefit our community. Southern Alamance High School's Student Council is hosting a 5k and fun walk Saturday, March 25th. Entry is just three non perishable foods. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/kpycbkp3
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
5k run Run for a Cause Flyer. Run and 3k fun walk to he held March 25 at Southern High School. Participants are encouraged to bring 3 non perishable food items to enter the race. medals will be awarded for top finishers. link provided to sign up
Look for Wendy Ely's First Grade Class from Smith Elementary in What's Right with Our Schools on Fox 8 next Monday! They have created a book about kindness. Cindy Farmer asked students how they felt about being a published author. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Fox 8 anchor Cindy Farmer standing beside teacher Wendy Ely from Smith Elementary
Fox 8 news anchor Cindy Farmer with camera and photographer interview a student at Smith Elementary
Group photograph of a class from Smith Elementary, teacher Wendy Ely, and Fox 8 anchor Cindy Farmer
Students from Smith Elementary lay down with their hands in the middle forming the shape of a heart
Time for another Teacher Feature! We love to highlight the passionate teachers in our district who work hard for their students every day. Meet Dominique Russell from Alexander Wilson Elementary! 🦅 #ABSSAskStaff #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a pink dotted background and a photograph of first grade teacher Dominique Russell wearing a purple t-shirt, small on top of a torn paper with text, "Everyday I go to work to students who LOVE learning and being part of our classroom family! These first graders truly love school and it is so evident throughout our days. AWE has a lot of special memories for our family and I am so lucky to be apart of AWE and ABSS! Dominique Russell, First Grade Teacher Alexander Wilson Elementary Why I Love Working in ABSS #ABSSAskStaff"
Bus driver positions are available and classes are currently being offered. Consider joining our ABSS team! Please visit our website for more information: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/bus-classes
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Yellow background with photograph of two elementary children smiling over the back of a school bus seat with text "2023 Bus Classes Drivers needed! Alamance-Burlington Schools"
These are our future ABSS Teachers! Our ABSS FTA and high school Teacher Cadet students attended the state conference on the campus of NC State this weekend. The cadets were challenged to be soul crafters. Making us proud! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
teacher cadet students posed in front of the bus on the way to a trip at NC State
Group of teacher, Cadet students posing for a photo at the state conference for future teachers of America
High school students posing for a photo at the state conference for future teachers of America
ABSS will host an Evening of Excellence in April to honor our Teachers of the Year, Classified Employees of the Year, and Superintendent Award of Excellence Seniors. If your local business would like to be part of this event, please email: les_atkins@abss.k12.nc.us
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Evening of Excellence Graphic with ABSS Evening of Excellence Logo and text overlay A night to honor Teachers of the Year, Classified Employees, and Students.
Oh the places you'll go! Our Animal Science students at Southern High are getting experience working directly with animals in class. Look at our students in action earning CCTP Canine Care and Training Certification Hours. #ABSSCTE #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Two high school students holding a dog and giving the dog medicine
to high school students in an animal science class, holding a puppy and administering medicine
students working with a puppy and animal science class at Southern high school
male student holding a puppy posing for the camera in animal science
Beginning Teacher Spotlight: Devon Davis is a First Year Teacher at Sylvan Elementary. 🌟 "I chose to teach with ABSS because Alamance County is home. I attended school in ABSS and had some awesome teachers. They made a tremendous impact on me as a student and as a person. Now want to do the same thing. " #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Photograph of beginning teacher Devon Davis wearing an inflatable tube, long sleeve sun shirt, sun hat, glasses, and playing a small ukelele
Our Board of Education is the BEST! Thanks, Donna Westbrooks for visiting classrooms and reading to students this week. 🍎 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Board of Education member Donna Westbrooks posing with students in class
Board of Education member Donna Westbrooks posing with students in class
Board of Education member Donna Westbrooks posing with students in class
Teacher and student bonds are strong at Smith Elementary, which was honored as an ABSS Signature School by the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium today! https://youtu.be/xMMHByogV4w
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Respect all, expect excellence, determination to succeed! Graham High School was honored as an ABSS Signature School by Piedmont Triad Education Consortium today. https://youtu.be/rEKnBa9POXo
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
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
over 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
over 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
over 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
over 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
over 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
over 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.
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins