Today, North Graham Elementary honored our local heroes with a heartwarming First Responders Parade. Students and staff lined the car rider route, cheering and waving flags as members of the Graham Police Department and Fire Department marched by. Fifth graders led a special program, including the Pledge of Allegiance, and raised the American flag. On this September 11th, we celebrated our local heroes and remembered the fallen, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of first responders. Thank you to all who serve and protect our community!
10 months ago, James Shuler
A group of elementary students stand with their teacher behind an American flag held by the front four students
Color Guard officers from the Graham Police Department stand on a sidewalk with emergency response vehicles in the background lined up in the road for a parade
A fireman from the Graham Police Department waves from the window of a large fire truck with white paint
Students hold a large white banner that says Thank You First Responders while students along the sides watch and wave
A young dark-skinned boy holds up an American flag in the foreground as a K-9 Police cruiser drives by
A police officer with the name Lance gives high-fives to students as he drives by during a parade
Fifth grade girls work together to hoist an American flag on a large flagpole while other students watch in the background
Four elementary students stand with members of Graham Police and Fire Departments stand in front of North Graham Elementary
Elementary students who led the First Responders program stand with members of the Graham Police and Fire Departments in front of North Graham Elementary
Four students look toward a fire truck with white and red paint and cheer
Arts in Education Week Spotlight: At Pleasant Grove Elementary, 2nd graders explored the magic of color with art teacher Kate Gunther. Students created vibrant color wheels, demonstrating how primary colors (🔴🔵🟡) mix to form secondary colors (🟣🟢🟠). This hands-on lesson taught color relationships and laid the foundation for future art projects! 🖌️✨ #ArtsinEducation #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
10 months ago, James Shuler
Two elementary school children, a girl with long blonde hair and a boy with short dark hair, smiling and holding up colorful color wheel paintings they created. The classroom setting is visible behind them.
A young Black boy in a pink shirt that says "LEVIS" concentrates on painting an orange section of a color wheel. Paint containers and brushes are visible on the table in front of him.
Two elementary school students, a boy and a girl, smile at the camera while holding up their completed color wheel paintings. The girl has long braids with reddish tips, and the boy is wearing a pink "LEVIS" shirt. A classroom setting is visible in the background.
A young boy with short brown hair wearing a blue t-shirt with camouflage sleeves focuses intently on painting a yellow section of a color wheel. Paint containers and a pencil are visible on the table.
A smiling young boy with short dark hair washes his hands at a classroom sink. He's wearing a white t-shirt with "ZP" printed on it and has paint stains on his hands.
🎨🏺 Arts in Education Week Spotlight: Woodlawn Middle students are molding their talents as part of the North Carolina Museum of Art Artist Innovation Mentorship (AIM) program! Under art teacher John Dodson's guidance, they've explored pottery and batik with guest artist Laura Daughtry, pottery instructor from Eastern Alamance High School. Their creative works even graced a summer exhibition at the Mebane Arts Center! Mr. Dodson shares, "This program is a fantastic way to expose students to the wider world of art. Students get to meet local artists that have continued to make art past their school years, some as a hobby and some as a career." As we celebrate Arts in Education Week, programs like NCMA AIM showcase the power of creativity in schools. In its first year, AIM reached over 100 students and 5,000 community members across seven NC counties. Woodlawn Middle eagerly continues this journey, planning more artistic explorations with more guest artists and a potential school beautification project.
10 months ago, James Shuler
A bearded man in a white shirt holds up a colorful fabric artwork featuring a blue spotted frog design against a green background with yellow stars. The ABSS logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
Two students work on clay projects at a table covered with a fern-patterned cloth. Clay tools, molds, and green paint are visible. The ABSS logo is in the bottom right corner.
A classroom scene with students working on clay projects at a table. A teacher in a plaid shirt stands nearby, gesturing as she speaks. Educational posters are visible on the walls. The ABSS logo is in the bottom right corner.
A student in a black t-shirt works on a small clay sculpture at a desk. Clay tools and materials are spread out in front of her. Classroom furniture and a bulletin board are visible in the background. The ABSS logo is in the bottom right corner.
🎨🎭🎶 It's Arts in Education Week! We're celebrating the vibrant ARTS in our schools! Our dedicated educators and passionate students continue to inspire through visual arts, music, dance, and theater. Their creativity shines in classrooms, after-school practices, and performances. This week, we'll showcase arts education and the amazing talents across our district. Join us in celebrating and supporting the arts! These photos were captured at the Evening of Excellence event, North Graham Elementary art show, and Williams High School art show.
10 months ago, James Shuler
A group of dancers on stage performing a synchronized routine. They wear flowing light-colored costumes and have their arms raised. The stage is lit with colorful purple and pink lighting.
Five students pose in front of a large painted canvas. The painting depicts a smiling woman in red with the text "Every Child Deserves A Champion". The students are making positive gestures like thumbs up and peace signs.
A school jazz band plays in a school hallway. Students of various ages play instruments including saxophones, trumpets, and trombones. Music stands are visible, and adult instructors stand at the back.
A young blonde girl in a light purple shirt smiles at the camera, holding a small paper with "Zoey" written on it and a small orange object. She's standing in a classroom with colorful decorations and displays visible in the background.
That feeling when the letter "a" looks exactly how it should on your whiteboard! Or is it that Friday feeling? Either way, we're grinning over here in Mrs. Dalton's class at B. Everett Jordan! 👍
10 months ago, James Shuler
A first grade student pauses while writing on his whiteboard to give an enthusiastic thumbs up
Great lessons start long before the bell rings, in those vital meetings where our educators dissect data and craft winning strategies for student growth. As seen here at B. Everett Jordan and Grove Park, our curriculum team is right there alongside our administrators and teachers, supporting them as they analyze results and figure out the best ways to propel our students toward success!
10 months ago, ABSS Webmaster
Educators sit around a large oval table in a classroom or resource room. The room has shelves stocked with educational materials and supplies. The participants, mostly women, work on laptops and engage in discussion. Colorful decorations and bulletin boards adorn the walls. The ABSS logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.
A woman with short dark hair sits at a table with a laptop, looking intently at someone off-camera gesturing with their hands. The setting is an educational environment with bookshelves and cabinets. The ABSS (Alamance-Burlington School System) logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.
What's your childhood favorite storybook? Devlin Popham, Media Specialist at Grove Park Elementary, reminds us of the magic of reading to kids: it boosts language skills, sparks creativity, builds bonds, and sharpens focus. 📖✨ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
10 months ago, James Shuler
A teacher sits in a wooden rocking chair, holding an open book and gesturing while reading to a small group of children. The students, including a girl with light hair and a boy in a tan shirt, sit attentively on a blue carpet with alphabet designs. Behind the teacher are bookshelves filled with colorful books and potted plants near large windows. An "ABSS" logo is visible in the bottom right corner of the image.
A teacher sits in a chair, reading a picture book to a group of young students. The book is projected on a screen behind her, showing colorful cartoon characters and the text "Got it!" The students, of diverse backgrounds, sit on the floor facing the teacher. The classroom is decorated with colorful posters and bookshelves. A logo for "ABSS" (Alamance-Burlington School System) is visible in the bottom right corner.
As our E.M. Yoder safety patrol raises the American flag, we're reminded of the spirit of service and hard work. 🇺🇸 Please remember that schools and district offices are closed for Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we'll see you back on Tuesday!
11 months ago, James Shuler
Two elementary students in yellow vests work together to unfurl and raise an American flag on a flagpole
Little hands, big dreams! 💫 Our youngest scholars are already putting their minds to work, creating masterpieces and building skills one activity at a time. They're showing us what determination looks like - crayon, glue stick, or scissors in hand! #ABSSFirstDay #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
11 months ago, James Shuler
Two young students work at a red table in a classroom. In the foreground, a girl with blonde hair in braids and bows concentrates on coloring a paper with crayons. Behind her, a boy in a dark shirt holds up a pink paper, appearing to be reading. Classroom supplies like scissors are visible on the table. The image has an 'ABSS' watermark in the bottom right corner.
🥬 Romaine calm, everyone! Our souper-hero 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ School Nutrition staff just wrapped up an energizing Back to School event at Hawfields Middle. They've been cooking up a storm of knowledge, learning the latest in food prep and storage, cash and inventory management, and precise weighing and measuring techniques. 📚 Our culinary crew also beefed up on general best practices to ensure a strong start to the new school year. They're totally geared up and ready to serve our students with nutritious, delicious meals. We just wanted to say you're all so a-peach-iated! 🍑 Get ready for a great year of healthy eating!
11 months ago, ABSS Webmaster
An older man in a suit speaking to a large audience of diverse adults seated in rows. He stands on a small stage with a microphone, facing the crowd in the Hawfields Middle School cafeteria . The ABSS logo is visible in the corner.
Two middle-aged women wearing matching dark green shirts with "ABSS School Nutrition" logos stand behind a counter with colorful cups and straws. They are holding clear cups and smiling at the camera. The image is set in a school cafeteria kitchen area.
A smiling Black woman holding a woven basket filled with various packaged items and snacks in a conference room setting with people seated in the background.
Five diverse women standing together and holding colorful circular signs with different messages. They are in an indoor event space with other people visible in the background.
Three middle-aged women wearing matching blue t-shirts with a tiger logo and "B. EVERETT JORDAN" text, sitting at a table with papers and colorful cards in front of them.
A group of people seated at tables, focused on writing or completing paperwork.
A classroom at Hawfields Middle School with a teacher standing at the front addressing a full room of seated school nutrition staff. The room is decorated with colorful posters and educational materials on the walls.
Welcome to ABSS, our new Participate Learning Ambassador Teachers! 🌎 We're thrilled to have educators from around the world joining our school community. Each of you brings unique global perspectives that will enrich our classrooms and create valuable cultural connections for our students. Participate Learning ensures our Ambassador Teachers are well-supported throughout their journey. From pre-arrival training and travel assistance to ongoing professional development and a supportive network of experienced educators, they'll have the resources needed to thrive in their new roles. Thank you for choosing to be part of the Alamance-Burlington School System family. Here's to an exciting year of learning, growth, and global citizenship! 🌟🌍📚
11 months ago, James Shuler
A diverse group of 20 adults stands together in a classroom, smiling and holding flags from various countries including Honduras, Kenya, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and the United States. They are international teachers participating in an Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) program, as shown by the ABSS logo in the corner of the image.
Welcome to our new Beginning Teachers! Today marks the start of an exciting journey with the Alamance-Burlington School System. Our first-year teachers participated in a orientation day at CTEC focused on being "Student Centered, Future Focused!" 🌟 The day's highlights included: 👋 A warm welcome from district leadership 💡 Insights from former beginning teachers (BT1 Panel) 📅 Preparation tips for the first days before students arrive 💻 An introduction to educational technology 🤝 Information on community resources available to support teachers 📊 An overview of NC's educator evaluation system 📜 Important details on licensing and state education policies We extend our heartfelt thanks to Interim Superintendent Dr. Harrison, Board Chair Sandy Ellington-Graves, BT Coordinators Bambie Evans and Leslie Carriker, K-12 Blended Learning Specialist Brittany Jackson, our former BT1 teachers for their invaluable advice, and the Alamance Chamber for providing lunch. Your contributions made this day truly special and informative for our new educators. 🙏 We're thrilled to have these new teachers join our ABSS family as we work together to shape bright futures for our students. We wish our Beginning Teachers all the best as they embark on this rewarding career! ✨
11 months ago, James Shuler
Five smiling young adults sitting at a table with orientation materials and folders labeled "ABSS". They are new teachers attending a training session.
Three teachers sitting on a stage in front of an audience. A projector screen behind them displays instructions for a break. Their name tags show Seth, Zoë, and Luke.
Four educators sitting at a table with "Middle School" signs in front of them. They have orientation materials and are participating in a training session.
Three smiling women wearing ABSS lanyards sitting at a table with orientation materials.
A man in a suit speaking to an audience in a conference room. A projector screen behind him displays "Student Centered, Future Focused!" with the names Sandy Ellington-Graves and Dr. Bill Harrison listed below.
Alamance County is expected to get heavy rainfall and high winds with the incoming storm. Projections for heaviest rainfall and winds in the triad begin in the early morning Thursday and Friday. Thursday, August 8th and Friday, August 9th will be remote learning days for our Early College students and closed for students in our Read to Achieve Summer School. The Read to Achieve Summer Camp will have a makeup day on Monday, August 12th. Non-congregate meal pick-up in the Eastern Zone scheduled on Thursday, August 8th will be canceled. Middle and High School athletic practices, scrimmages, and workouts scheduled on Thursday, August 8th, and Friday, August 9th will be canceled.
11 months ago, ABSS Webmaster
n important weather message from the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) displayed on a maroon and white banner against a stormy sky background. The message announces remote learning days for Early College students and closure for elementary Read to Achieve Summer Camps on August 8th and 9th due to inclement weather. The ABSS logo, featuring a star, is visible in the corner of the banner.
Guess who’s back? The Cobras are back! 🐍 Principal Fliehman and staff were in the halls greeting and guiding students to class on their first day. Things are off to a great start here at ABEC! #ABSSBacktoSchool
11 months ago, James Shuler
Principal Fliehman takes a selfie with a student in a black shirt
Teacher Mrs. Russell stands in front of her desk wearing a bright orange, green, white, and pink shirt
A class of Early College students sitting at brown tables with orange chairs
Two teachers standing in the hallway at Early College with an open door to a classroom behind them
We're so thankful for our community partners like Glen Raven, Inc. ❤️ Their Marketing team spent a day at Hillcrest Elementary School installing Sunbrella shades for their outdoor learning spaces, painting the walls, and sorting donated items in the classroom closet. Thanks for all you do!
11 months ago, James Shuler
Large group of volunteers posing in front of colorful mural depicting children's silhouettes at school
Woman enthusiastically organizing food and supplies on shelves in a pantry or storage room
Smiling woman holding up gray t-shirt in school gymnasium
Small group setting up outdoor learning space, woman holding large yellow umbrella
Volunteers painting walls white
Here's a look at the revitalized Turrentine Middle School campus! Look closely and you can see the brand new windows installed as part of the ongoing facility improvement project. News crews walked through the building yesterday with Greg Hook, Chief Operations Officer, to discuss the work being done. You can watch their stories, linked below. We will have a video going live soon with most of the footage from this tour. All in all, the improvements to HVAC systems, windows, and doors are substantial and will make a big difference in air quality. Coming soon: ✅ Video footage from the Turrentine Middle School tour ✅ Webpage summarizing ESSER and county-funded projects in the district 📰 myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/alamance-burlington-school-system-works-to-prevent-mold-return-this-summer/ 📺 wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/abss-unveiling-new-hvac-upgrades-for-airflow/83-7a2c06c7-73b5-4140-955d-8451cd67c44f 📡 wxii12.com/article/alamance-burlington-school-system-works-to-prevent-mold-from-returning/61744452 🔤 abc45.com/news/local/alamance-burlington-schools-gives-mold-issue-updates#
11 months ago, James Shuler
An exterior view of Turrentine Middle School. The image shows a two-story white and brick school building with numerous windows. In the foreground, there is a well-maintained green lawn and a curved outdoor amphitheater or seating area with brick steps. The sky is blue with scattered clouds, and trees can be seen surrounding the school grounds.
A man in a gray suit is being interviewed by news media inside a school building. He is gesturing with his hand while speaking, and a cameraman is visible filming the interview. Green-framed doors and windows can be seen in the background, showing the exterior of the school campus.
Dr. Aaron Fleming Named Superintendent of Alamance-Burlington Schools: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/article/1690553
12 months ago, James Shuler
Portrait of Superintendent Dr. Aaron Fleming wearing a black suit, white dress shirt, and gray and blue striped tie
The Alamance-Burlington Board of Education has a special-called meeting today at 2:00 pm. An announcement of the next superintendent for Alamance-Burlington Schools is expected to be made. The meeting will be live-streamed and available for viewing afterward. Livestream link, agenda, minutes, and video archive can be found here: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Index.aspx?S=10
12 months ago, ABSS Webmaster
An image of a meeting room for the ABSS Board of Education. The room has a curved wooden desk with microphones, chairs behind it, and an American flag to the left. On the wall are three posters: one showing diverse students labeled "Portrait of a Graduate", the ABSS logo in the center, and another with graduating students. A projector hangs from the ceiling. Text overlays announce a live-streamed special meeting on Monday, July 29th, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM.
Huge thanks to the Alamance Chamber for their incredible Classroom Collection campaign! 🎒 We joined their team at Walmart on Graham Hopedale Rd with shopping carts overflowing with school supplies for students in need. Shoutout to the dedicated committee members and helpful Walmart staff making this possible. You're making a real difference for our students this school year! 👏
12 months ago, James Shuler
Two women standing behind shopping carts full of school supplies including backpacks, notebooks, and water bottles in a Walmart store. The carts are overflowing with items. A sign for "Restrooms" is visible in the background.
Several people at a Walmart Money Services counter. Shopping carts in the foreground are filled with school supplies like backpacks and notebooks. Walmart employees in blue vests are helping customers at the counter.
Four Walmart employees in blue vests smiling together behind the Money Services counter. One is holding a box of "3-Subject Notebook College Ruled". The Money Services hours sign is visible above them.
A Walmart employee in a blue vest standing with two shopping carts full of school supplies including notebooks, backpacks, and other items. A "Happy to Help" sign is visible on the wall behind her.
📣 Attention Kindergarten Families in Alamance-Burlington School System! 🏫 📬 Important information about Kindergarten staggered entry is coming your way. Keep an eye on your mailbox for a letter with details about your child's start date. Key points: ✅ Staggered entry dates: August 26, 27, or 28 (varies by school) ✅ First full day for all Kindergarteners: August 29 🔍 Watch for your letter to learn your child's specific start date. We're excited to welcome our newest students! 🎉
12 months ago, James Shuler
A young girl with a ponytail coloring at a red table with crayons. The image includes the Alamance-Burlington School System logo and text promoting kindergarten enrollment with the slogan "Start Strong, Start Here!" A colorful handprint logo with a smiley face is featured prominently.