Leaders are readers! Is this the best vending machine or what? Free books are way better than candy. Students at Hillcrest Elementary are working to earn "coins" to use in the new free book vending machine. Way to go Hillcrest! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #LeaderInMe
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
student holding book from the new Hillcrest Elementary Book Vending Machine
What a great morning at Broadview Middle! Numerous community men have stepped up to mentor our young men at Broadview this school year. Thanks, G.A.P. Community Organization for your commitment to our students. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
community men mentoring students at Broadview Middle
Congratulations to our Western High Food & Nutrition I students who completed the ServSafe Food Handler Certificate program. The CTE class prepares students for careers in food service. Students can also earn ServSafe Food Manager credentials. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Students at Western earned ServSafe Credentials. Photo of students holding certificates.
ABSS Proud: Ms. Sides 2nd grade at Hillcrest Elementary spent part of the day learning to work together in teams and building positive relationships. By working as a team, children develop important life skills like problem solving, listening, leadership, and creative thinking. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
students doing a team building activity by stacking red cups
students doing a team building activity using yard across the classroom
students doing a team building activity by stacking red cups
Save the Date: High School Options Fair is coming up Saturday, October 8th at Holly Hill Mall. Learn about the various pathway options to earn both high school & college credits, plus free industry certifications and credentials. https://tinyurl.com/29js9bdu
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Graphic for high school options fair with graduation cap. Date is Oct 8, 2022 from 9 to noon at Holly Hill Mall, 309 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC
Elon Elementary is one of 20 NC schools to receive a GreenPower Solar+ grant for solar panels, teacher training, and more! To begin, they must raise a portion of the funds by the end of October. Here is their donation page with more information! https://bit.ly/3dKHBXW
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Elon Elementary students working in the community garden.
Elon Elementary students working in the community garden.
First graders at Alexander Wilson used marshmallows and pretzel sticks to count ones and tens. They realized that using one pretzel stick is more efficient than counting ten marshmallows. Snacks make math more fun for everyone! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
First grade student smiling at camera at his desk with a marshmallow counting activity
First grade student smiling at camera at his desk with a marshmallow counting activity
First grade students working at their desks on a marshmallow counting activity
First grade students working at their desks on a marshmallow counting activity
Today we continue our ABSS Difference Makers series highlighting a group of ladies who gather weekly to help some of our students in need. Check it out! #ABSSDifferenceMakers https://youtu.be/lFMMhoPwqR4
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Congratulations to Lisa Rambeaut from Smith Elementary for being Fox 8's Educator of the Week! She went to Smith when she was little and Julie Hancock, current principal, was her Kindergarten teacher in her first class ever. How cool is that? https://bit.ly/3xNKVZj
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Lisa Rambeaut standing in front of a display board in her classroom
Lisa Rambeaut sitting in front of students showing pages of a book
Students at Western Middle participated in a “Book Tasting” today. They were challenged to read the book’s summary and then write their own review to determine if the book would be an interesting read. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
students reading books as part of a book tasting exercise at Western Middle
Do you know where your food comes from? Each year the Alamance County Agri-Business Committee offers the Farm-To-Table program to give fourth graders the chance to learn about agriculture in our community. This program, provided at no charge, educates children about where their food comes from and what is involved in food production before it reaches the dining room table. Several different areas of farming are represented while touring the nine stations- dairy, poultry, the table (food/nutrition), beekeeping, forestry products, beef cattle, field crops, soil and water conservation, and plant science. At the end, students take home a goody bag with some souvenirs and more information. It was a beautiful day at the park to learn more about the farming industry! Thanks to the committee, sponsors, volunteers, and FFA students from Southern Alamance High School for helping make this event so successful. #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Students from Southern Alamance High School behind a table with fruits and vegetables.
Students standing and listening to a forestry service worker talk about the products made from trees
A member of the Agri-Business Committee showing how plants can slow the speed of water runoff
A group photo of students from AO Elementary at Cedarock Park
Who better to explain the history of the American Flag than our own Alamance Co. Veterans. Thanks for sharing your stories today with our Jordan Elementary first graders. 🇺🇸 #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
veterans speaking to our students Jordan Elementary.
Superintendent Dr. Dain Butler shared his vision for ABSS today with the Alamance Chamber of Commerce Education Council. When schools and community organizations work together to support learning, everyone benefits. #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Dr Dain Butler talking with community leaders at the Education Council Meeting
@GrahamPolice K9 Coco stopped by @GrahamRedDevils today to show our Public Safety students how evidence is found during an investigation. Coco’s keen sense of smell found the items within minutes. Thanks, Graham PD for spending time with our students. #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Graham Police K9 Coco doing a demonstration for students at Graham High
Today, staff from Andrews Elementary, Southern Alamance HS, and Cummings HS were presented with checks to fund their projects as part of Tanger Outlet's KidsGrant program! Thank you Tanger for your ongoing support of our schools! #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Southern Alamance High School animal science students holding animals beside staff member Tasha Dawson who is holding a check
Kathryn Diamand and Knia Frank holding checks and kneeling besides students smiling at the camera
Regin Norris holding a check and smiling at the camera
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Our Western High School Volleyball Team granted the wish of a special young girl in our community by hosting a princess dance before their game this week. Truly and amazing night! The team also donated money to brain cancer research on her behalf. #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Western Alamance High School Girls Volleyball team posing with with girls dressed in princess outfits for fundraising event to help child in need.
It's International Day of Peace! Ms. Fowler’s first grade class at Highland Elementary celebrated by learning the meaning of peace and how to pronounce the word in different languages. They also read and discussed about how they can help change the world with peace. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Students holding pinwheels they created as part of International Day of Peace
The Williams High School IB Programme partnered with ALCOVETS to help meet the needs of our Alamance County Veterans. Today, we celebrated the success of the recent 2022 ALCOVETS Balloon Festival. #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Williams high school students holding up shirts from volunteering at the ALCOVETS Balloon Festival
Save the Date: High School Options Fair is coming up Saturday, October 8th at Holly Hill Mall. Set yourself up for success in high school and beyond. Learn More: https://sites.google.com/abss.k12.nc.us/absscoursefair/home
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Options Fair Graphic with graduation cap photo. Saturday Oct 8 at Holly Hill Mall from 9 a.m. to noon. All Alamance County families and students are welcome.
ABSS Update: Our ABSS family and community are deeply saddened today about the death of one of our Eastern High School students, Devin Clark. Devin was a former Eagles Football player and will always be remembered as a kind-hearted, gentle giant who was well liked by his classmates. The loss of a student is a difficult and challenging situation that can generate a high level of anxiety and distress in students. During this time, as the school community processes this tragic news and copes with grief, ABSS will have additional counselors from across the District at Eastern High School to support our students and staff. We encourage families to talk with their children about this tragic event. Discussing thoughts and feelings about this situation is important in helping your child work through their grief. Our condolences and thoughts go out to Devin’s family, friends, and classmates and to the Orange County School community who are also grieving the loss of a student there.
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins