Shout out to the Swepsonville FD for visiting Alexander Wilson for Fire Safety Month. Students practiced stop, drop, and roll and crawled through the smoke house to practice how to stay safe in a fire emergency. Bonus: Mrs. Russell tried on the fire gear. 🔥 #ABSSCommunity
Do you🫀science? Did you know blood contains small amounts of gold? ⭐️ Author Stacy McAnulty visited South Mebane Elementary first and second graders to share her new book BLOOD: Not Just a Vampire Drink! She introduced herself, talked about how research is an important part of her writing process, and read her book aloud. Thanks MacKids Books and Flyleaf Books for this opportunity! #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Deputy Superintendent Lowell Rogers visited E.M.Holt this morning and got a sneak peak at the PBIS Monster Mash photo booth that will be used on Friday for their celebration. The photo booth was created by Mrs. Julie Rachlin and E.M.Holt students. #studentcenteredfuturefocused
First graders at Highland visited McLaurin Farms in Greensboro. Students learned about pumpkins, fed barnyard animals, and took a ride in the grain train around the farm. They had hands on experiences while learning and having fun! #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Today starts Red Ribbon Week❗The theme this year is "Celebrate Life, Live Drug Free!" Mrs. Wilkerson's class at Sylvan Elementary decided to "team up" against drugs by dressing in their favorite sports team attire! #RedRibbonWeek #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Hands-on Fall fun at Hillcrest Elementary! Mrs. Jones’ class has been writing the steps to carve a pumpkin then following those steps together. Here they are standing beside their finished work. Even the pumpkin looks proud! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
🎶 Let's give 'em pumpkin 🎃 to talk about! 🎶 Mrs. Davis' class at Hillcrest has been investigating pumpkins in different ways. Students have identified its parts, its life cycle, and how the inside looks and feels! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Which is the real Principal Davern? 🎃 As part of the Pumpkin Penny Wars at Elon Elementary, office staff surprised Mr. Davern with his like, or should we say dopplepumpkin! He loves telling students' jokes from the Joke Box, so that made the perfect prop.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, CTEC's Health Science and Nursing Fundamental students and staff participated in CTEC Pink Out Day. They wore pink in remembrance/honor of those who have fought breast cancer, currently fighting breast cancer, and those who have lost their battle with breast cancer. Pictured are students with Mrs. Mahaffey, one of CTEC's Health Science and Nursing teachers, who is a 1-year Breast Cancer Survivor.
Check out this SMASHing 🎾 Sports news! The William's Women’s Tennis Team, lead by Coach Yoshi Shibata, advances to the 2nd Round NCHSAA Dual Team Tournament with a 14-1 record. Great Job Ladies! They also begin Individual Regionals today at the Burlington Tennis Center.
Students in Ms. Franklin’s math class at Andrews Elementary are tackling perimeter and area this week. Working together in groups to master math! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Volunteering for Special Olympics can be a life-changing experience, not just for the athletes, but for volunteers as well. Check out today's ABSS Difference Makers. It will surely make you smile! 😊 #ABSSDifferenceMakers
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Graham High School had a fun-filled pep rally today! There was cheering, chanting, lots of red, and an emptied gatorade cooler. 🌊 Come out to the football game tonight at 7:30pm vs North Moore! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
What a way to start the morning! The Walter Williams Dream Team greeted students with high fives and hugs this morning at Smith Elementary. The Dream Team is comprised of student athletes who are leaders in their school community. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Dr. Butler speaking tonight to Alamance Co. leaders about his vision for ABSS that includes building trusting relationships with students and their families, safety, staff recruitment & retention, and a long term facilities plan to handle the County’s growth. #ABSSCommunity
The Eastlawn Elementary Garden Club enjoyed the fruits of their labor! Students learned how to harvest pumpkins and muscadines. They made muscadine juice, fried pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin pie. They are encouraged to eat fresh, healthy food daily! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Grab an apple and Crunch! 🍎 NC Crunch is a statewide event throughout October to celebrate NC agriculture, National Farm to school month, apples grown by local farmers and healthy eating. CTE classes across ABSS are learning about NC apple tree production and tasting a few varieties of apples for our crunch event. 🍏 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #NCCrunch #ABSSCTE
Today is National Unity Day! We wore ORANGE to show support for bullying prevention and to let others know we stand for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. #UnityEveryDay
Are you interested in Driver's Education for your child? Fill out the interest form here: https://forms.gle/UCdJcerrZJxw1aa48. More information about the Driver's Education program can be found on our district webpage: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/driver-education
The Battle of Alamance Daughters chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution recognized Principal Teresa Faucette and SRO WD Lowe at Southern Alamance High School. Thank you for working hard to keep our students safe! #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
