Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Edgar-Award winning author of the new bilingual graphic novel Invisible, stopped by Eastlawn Elementary to talk about her work, the writing process, and sign a copy of the book for all fourth grade students! Thanks Authors in Moore Schools and First Bank Book Club for making this event possible!
Congratulations to Ariela and Jimena for being accepted into the Greensboro Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Teen Health Career Club! They will explore careers and topics in the health professions and participate in health science workshops, leadership training, service learning, and professionalism training. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #ABSSCTE
The Elon Council on Civic Engagement, Impact Alamance, and the Alamance County Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Candidates Forum for those running for ABSS Board of Education. The event will be Tuesday, October 11, 6:30pm, Paramount Theater, Downtown Burlington.
Alamance Community College, Elon University, and ABSS are teaming up to strengthen the community’s teacher pipeline. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
https://www.ednc.org/how-a-school-system-community-college-and-private-university-are-partnering-to-strengthen-alamance-countys-teacher-pipeline/
Students from Mrs. Mahaffey's Health Science 2 class have been working on their personal resumes, cover letters, and professionalism in the workplace. They participated in a mock interview with Shelly Pilversack, CTEC School Instructional Specialist, and Erika, a Trauma ICU Nurse at Baptist Hospital. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #ABSSCTE
📣 Reminder: ABSS High School Options Fair is this Saturday at Holly Hill Mall from 9 to noon. Plan your future and set yourself up for success in high school and beyond. Check out the video to learn more. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
https://youtu.be/RPqZ9n8mOao
It's National Principals Month! We are grateful for our ABSS leaders. Know that you are admired, valued, and respected. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
In the spirt of Halloween, Cummings High School art students are working on their own "spooky" interpretations of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
October is Fire Prevention Month. Thanks to the area fire departments for taking the time to visit our schools and talk with students about fire prevention and safety. Students at Grove Park Elementary enjoyed the lessons today from Burlington FD. #ABSSCommunity
Calling all nurses. Work in an excellent environment where you can make a difference. Apply today! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/work-in-abss
Check out today's #ABSSDifferenceMakers featuring a class at Walter Williams High School. Students are using physics, biology, oceanography, math, and good ole' paper & pencil to track the latest hurricanes. The result is precision accuracy.
https://youtu.be/2IY12KhdqBs
First graders at Hillcrest Elementary participated in “Flags for First Graders”, where they learned some of the history of our flag. They each received an American flag to take home. 🇺🇸#StudentCenteredFutureFocused
To show empathy is to understand and feel the heart of another. The guidance team at Hawfields Middle School recognized these students for embodying this character trait. They were recognized at a special lunch event! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Three ABSS bands joined in the inaugural Elon University Band Day. Musicians from Southern Alamance, Western, and Williams High Schools spent the day being part of the Elon University Fire of the Carolinas.
Special thanks to their directors for preparing the musicians and Dr. Jonathan Poquette, Mrs. Kim Barclift, and Dr. Joseph Spearman from Elon University for leading the event. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
This week students at Andrews Elementary combined math and science with an Apple Lab! They’re testing how the mass of apples left whole, in half, and sliced in eighths changes throughout the week, and graphing the changes in mass each day. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Due to Hurricane Ian, the tropical storm warnings, and its associated risks of flooding and high winds for Alamance County, ABSS will be CLOSED for all students and staff Friday, September 30, 2022. Evening and weekend school activities are cancelled as of 8 a.m. Friday.
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
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
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
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
