Adventure awaits in the @eah_eagles Dungeons & Dragons Club! 🐉 Players form an adventuring party who explore fantasy worlds together as they develop their in-game characters. At its heart, the game focuses on storytelling, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.✨ Here's a peek into what a session looks like!
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Students from Eastern High School's D&D club sitting around a table.  Focus is on the dungeon master describing the scenario of the session.
Close up of four twelve-sided dice on a table used in the D&D club at Eastern High School
Members of the D&D club at Eastern Alamance High School sitting around a table, looking at their character cards, and role playing
A member of the D&D club at Eastern High School rolls a dice onto to a table while other members look on
It's Election Day! 🗳 Which would you vote for: Oreo or Chips Ahoy? 🍪 Second Graders at AO Elementary participated in an Official Grade 2 Cookie election. After learning about the election process, students created campaign posters, engaged in persuasive discussions, and completed an official ballot. The results are in! Oreo won in 5 classes, Chips Ahoy in 1.
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Multiple classes of second grade students at AO Elementary sitting on  the floor of a classroom as they learn about the results of their cookie election
Two bags of cookies, one Oreo and one Chips Ahoy, in front of a Ballot Box.  In front of the cookies is a ballot paper with the words Cookie Ballot, Oreo, and Chocolate Chip.
A second grade student casting their vote for favorite cookie in the Ballot Box at AO Elementary
A second grade student smiling with a sticker that says"I Voted Today!" and a bowtie.
This week, ABSS will recognize staff members who have served in the military. 🎖🇺🇸 Look for a post each day around 7pm and a video compilation going out on Veteran's Day. Join us by showing your appreciation in the comments! ❤️️ #ABSSCommunity #ThankYouVeterans #VeteransDay
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic showing appreciation of Veterans with the text Thank You Veterans:  Heather Rourke, Army Specialist, Military Police Served 1998-2006 ESL Teacher at Southern Alamance High School, Michelle Williams Marine Corps, Active Duty Served 1989-1991 Instructional Assistant at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary, Franklin Scott, Jr.  Army, Military Intelligence Served 1992-1996 Math Teacher at Graham Middle School
Graphic showing appreciation of Veterans with the text Thank You Veterans:  Levi Blackwell  Navy Lieutenant Currently Serving NJROTC Instructor at  Western Alamance High School, Courtnee Hummel  Air Force Reserve & Technical Sergeant Served 2011-Present Art Teacher at Alexander Wilson Elementary,  Charles Carter Army, Active & Reserve Served 1992-2002 Substitute Teacher at  Western Middle School
Career progress update! Mrs. Grissett's Nursing Fundamental Students from CTEC returned to the Nursing Facility to obtain their clinical hours for their CNA Certification. This is their first in-person attendance since 2019. #ABSSCTEC #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Six Nursing Fundamental Students from CTEC wearing red scrubs and a facemask in the Nursing Facility to obtain their clinical hours for their CNA Certification.
ABSS has an amazing group of Psychologists who go the extra mile to support schools, staff, students and families. Let's get a Clap Parade going! Drop a 👏 below if you appreciate the thought, love and care School Psychologists put into their work. 👏 #SchoolPsychWeek
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
School Psychologists Week graphic - Thank You for Helping Our Students - #SchoolPsychWeek
Hawfields Middle School celebrated students who were chosen for their "self-direct" skills. Self-directed learners identify the resources needed to learn and be successful, while developing their own strategies for doing so. Congratulations! 🥳️ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Students at Hawfields Middle School standing in the hallway, facing the camera, while one in the middle holds a sign with the words "Think, Choose, Act"
Kudos to @SAHS_Patriots, @GrahamRedDevils, and @eah_eagles for sharing your student leaders with Haw River Elementary as they collaborated with Coach Gillis to ensure field day was a success for ALL students! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
collage of student leaders working at Haw River Elementary on field day
Street level views of the proposed rezoning plans are now available on our website. The ABSS Board of Education will discuss the plans Tuesday (11/8) at 12:30 p.m., Central Services Auditorium. Here's a quick link: https://5il.co/1k85y
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
The ABSS Board of Education will meet Tuesday (11/8) at 12:30 to discuss rezoning. Please review the plans and give us your feedback. Large street view maps are available at our high schools and Central Services lobby. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/abss-rezoning-plans-2022
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
map of Alamance County with overlay graphic text Rezoning Plan with ABSS logo
First graders at E.M.Holt Elementary learned all about the history of the American flag today during the Flags for First Graders presentation. We are thankful to the veterans that come out every year to provide this great program for our students. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
veteran sharing information about the American flag to students at EM Holt
veterans talking to first graders at EM Holt
veterans talking to first graders at EM Holt
The Western High School Jazz Band is hosting the Charles Mingus Centennial Concert TONIGHT at 7pm in the WAHS Auditorium. The Artist in Residence for this event is Brad Linde - professional saxophonist (Washington, DC) and 1997 alumnus of Western High School. Brad has worked with our students for year and they're excited to finally share the stage with such a dynamic musician! Performances will also include bassist, Chase Fogleman (WAHS '21) and Pianist, Gregory Milton (Cummings HS/Broadview MS) playing with the ensemble for the first time. This is a free community event! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Graphic of Saxaphone with ABSS Logo and text Jazz Concert
The ABSS Board of Education will meet Tuesday, November 8, 2022 to discuss the current rezoning plans. Please review the plans and give us your feedback. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/abss-rezoning-plans-2022
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
map of Alamance County with overlay graphic text Rezoning Plan with ABSS logo
Congratulations to Camden Brooks on being selected as the NCHSAA’s NFHS State Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. Coach Brooks has taken @WAHS_Soccer to new heights and has been invaluable to our student athletes, both on the field and in the classroom.
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
coach Brooks at Western Alamance high school on the soccer field instructing student athletes.
coach Brooks at Western Alamance high school instructing a student athlete on the field.
Alert: We were made aware of a reported altercation between a staff member and student at Broadview Middle. We are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment conducive to the learning and success of all students. At this time the incident is being investigated.
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Prize Patrol at Eastern HS! 🏆 🦅 Teachers nominate students who brighten their days or are working hard in their classes. The Student Services group recognizes that student's impact and allows them to choose a prize from the Positivity Cart. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Student Support staff at Eastern Alamance High School standing in front of the Prize Patrol cart with two students
A student dropping a token down a Plinko board as part of the Prize Patrol program at Eastern Alamance High School
A student about to drop a token down a Plinko board as part of the Prize Patrol program at Eastern Alamance High School
Two students at Eastern Alamance High School who were recognized by the Student Services Prize Patrol program
Alamance-Burlington Schools is currently recruiting teachers and staff for all of its 37 schools. Both residency license and certified applications are being accepted. Here's an inside look at one of our schools, Broadview Middle. #ncteach https://youtu.be/pt3gaH0sBdg
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Help us congratulate the EAHS Marching Eagles! 🦅 At the 29th Annual Viking Classic, the Marching Eagles earned the following placements: Brianna Saunders - Drum Major 1st place overall. General effect - 2nd place overall. Visual ensemble - 2nd place overall. Class 2A band - 2nd place overall. Music - 2nd place in class. Marching - 2nd place in class.
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Eastern Alamance High School marching band in three lines outside beside stands at a game
Congratulations to the Walter Williams HS Band on placing second overall in the 3A Fall Festival Band Competition this weekend at NW Guilford High School. The band also earned: 1st place percussion, 1st place color guard, 2nd visual effects, and 2nd place drum major.
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Williams Band members posing with trophies following band competition in Guilford County.
Williams Band on the field in competition at Northwest Guilford High School
Members of the Williams Color Guard with director holding trophy
Lots to celebrate today at Sylvan Elementary. Students collected more than 1700 pairs of socks for local hospitals and charities as part of Socktober. They also hosted the annual Book Character Parade this morning. Bonus: Sylvie the Blue Jay stopped by! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
students dressed in costume holding their favorite book
students posing for book character day at Sylvan elementary. Holding up their favorite books dressed in costume
students dressed in costume holding their favorite book as part of the book character day
students dressed in costume holding their favorite book as part of book character day
Students got a chance to teach a math class this week at Grove Park Elementary School These student leaders stepped up to share their strategies for finding volume. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
students teaching a math class at Grove Park elementary
students teaching math class at Grove Park elementary. Student at whiteboard explaining volume.
students teaching other students math at Grove Park elementary
student at whiteboard explaining volume and teaching math class at Grove Park