We're excited to see your smiling faces. "You're off to great places; today is your day, your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!" - Dr. Seuss. #ABSSFirstDay
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Welcome Back to School Graphic with #ABSSFirstDay hastag
Tomorrow is the BIG day! Let's have some fun. Download & print our official ABSS Back to School Poster, snap a photo of your student holding it, and post it on social media using the hashtag #ABSSFirstDay. If you can't print, don't worry. Post a quick photo anyway! Let's flood social media with #ABSSFirstDay photos. Here's the link: https://5il.co/1gn4k
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
graphic of student holding back to school poster with text Back to School 2022-23 #ABSSFirstDay
It's Back to School time! Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off the bus. Please be patient and do your part to protect our students. #ABSSCommunity
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Graphic Explaining North Carolina's School Bus Stop Law and encouraging motorists to obey the laws and watch for yellow or red flashing lights.
Thanks @alamancechamber for inviting our former Teachers of the Year, Christopher Doi and Kelly Poquette to today’s Education Council to share about their recent trip to Zimbabwe. #AccessEducation #ABSSCommunity
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
former teachers of the year Christopher Doi and Kelly Poquette pose for a photo with ABSS board members and ABSS administrators at the education council meeting
Let's have some fun as we head back to school on Monday. Download & print our official ABSS Back to School Poster, snap a photo of your student holding it, and post it on social media using the hashtag #ABSSFirstDay. Let's flood social media with #ABSSFirstDay photos. (Teachers you can do it too! ) Here's the link: https://5il.co/1gn4k
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
graphic of student holding back to school poster with text Back to School 2022-23 #ABSSFirstDay
We're thrilled to announce the new app for ABSS! It's everything ABSS, in your pocket. 

 Download for Android https://bit.ly/3JqX1Mq
 Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3PTrWmU
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a smartphone showing the ABSS mobile app feed, events, and buttons at the bottom and the text "It's everything ABSS, in your pocket.".
We are #StudentCenteredFutureFocused!Thanks to our own Jermaine Porter for leading one of our staff professional development sessions this week, “It’s More Than Handshakes and High Fives: Building Relationship with students.”
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Jermaine Porter leading a staff development session. Porter in front of class with staff seated at desks
We have the BEST #ABSSCommunity! Thanks, Graham Firefighters for painting the flag pole at North Graham Elementary. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
firefighters use ladder truck to paint flagpole at North Graham Elementary
Our Career and Technical Education Teachers "had a ball" at the Sock Puppets stadium along with a day of training. Thanks to GM Anderson Rathbun for speaking to our teachers and exploring ways to partner with the team for our students. @GoSockPuppets #ABSSCTE #ABSSCommunity
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Photo of CTE staff holding a new staff shirt with the words ABSS CTE
CTE staff hearing from General Manager Anderson Rathbun about the history of the Sock Puppets team name
Photo of CTE Staff cheering in front of Sock Puppet Station
Group photo of CTE staff sitting in the stands at the Sock Puppets stadium
We want your ideas and feedback! We’re in the process of naming our new high school. Have a great name? Complete the form below. Please reference the ABSS Board of Education Policy 9300 which explains the criteria for school naming. https://forms.gle/QjHw65WppRs3rHFQA
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Aerial photo of new high school under construction
Thank you to Amber, Caroline, and Mary from Keller Williams Realty for the generous donation of school supplies today! #ABSSCommunity
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Team from Keller Williams Realty with donated school supplies
Join us in welcoming our new ABSS Digital Media Coordinator, James Shuler. James manages our district websites, social media, and will be out making great photos this year in our schools. He is a graduate of NC State and East Central University and has 13 years experience in public education as a Teacher, Technology Facilitator, and Media Specialist. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
A photo of James Shuler within a blue and white News graphic and the text Welcome ABSS Digital Media Coordinator
The Elon Elementary School Garden received a facelift this weekend thanks to the Western Alamance High School Dance Team. They removed weeds as part of a service project to prepare the garden for the new school year. #ABSSDifferenceMakers
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Western Alamance High School dance team standing in front of the Elon Elementary community garden
Friday night football returns! Thanks #ABSSCommunity for coming out to our schools tonight to support our students. #FridayNightFootball
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Graham football team on the field
Walter Williams football stadium view of the packed house
Williams cheerleaders in a huddle
Eastern High School Football
Two of our teachers were featured this week in a special segment on FOX8. Check out their amazing story and learn how our students will benefit. https://myfox8.com/morning-show/whats-right-with-our-schools/abss-teachers-go-global-with-awesome-adventure-to-zimbabwe/
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
The Alamance County Public Library Connect program offers students in all ABSS schools an automatic library account which they can access by using their student number. Learn more about this partnership: https://alamancelibraries.libguides.com/ACPLConnect #ABSSCommunity
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Alamance County Public Library Connect graphic showing two students reading on stacks of books
The Cummings Cavaliers are Sugar Bowl bound! The community came out tonight to begin the fundraising efforts to help the band purchase new uniforms. Thanks for supporting our students. We look forward to seeing them perform in New Orleans Dec. 31. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Community pep rally off Church Street in Burlington with Cummings band
Community pep rally off Church Street in Burlington with Cummings band
Community pep rally off Church Street in Burlington with Cummings band
Community pep rally off Church Street in Burlington with Cummings band
The Cummings High Marching Band has been invited to perform at this year's Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. They're getting ready! Tonight they will be at the Dollar Tree Parking Lot, 2166 North Church Street in Burlington at 6:30 for a Community Pep Rally. Come listen!
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins
Photo of Trumpet with Cummings High School Logo promoting community pep rally
Our School Nutrition website has updated information regarding school meals and procedures. You can apply for free and reduced meals, pay online, browse the menus, and more! https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/school-nutrition
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic of apples on wooden background with school nutrition and ABSS logo
Once again the Alamance Chamber's Classroom Collection was a huge success. Thanks for thinking of our students. @alamancechamber #ABSSCommunity
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
A clear tub full of boxes of crayons
Three metal shelves stacked full of student folders of different colors
Three large boxes stuffed with new student backpacks
Clear bins containing school supplies such as pencils, erasers, and pens