Our AWE Virtual Art Show is live!
Here is the virtual link: https://artomestore.com/collections/alexanderwilsonelementary27258
- If you would like to purchase the Framed Original artwork, you can do so on the website and pick up the artwork on February 25th, from 6-7:30pm in the Gym. Only parents/guardians can purchase framed originals. We cannot take cash or check that night, but will have a couple of computers set up that night if you want to purchase at the event.
- If you do not purchase the artwork, your child will still get the artwork back (in about two weeks).
- The website also allows for other family members to purchase Framed Reproductions of the artwork and have it shipped to them.
- Please join us on February 25th for the in-person art show! It's an awesome chance to see your child's artwork on display.

about 1 month ago, Principal Westmoreland

We are excited to launch our All Hands on Deck campaign! We know that when students are in class, they are building the habits, relationships, and confidence they need to thrive. As we sail towards the end of the school year, we’ve set our sights on improved attendance district-wide! Every school has created incentives and celebrations for hitting this target! 🎯

Facts on Attendance:
📉 Missing just 2 days per month can cause a student to fall behind academically.
🎓 Strong attendance is the #1 predictor of reading at grade level and graduating on time.
🤝 Being in school every day builds the routines and social connections that help students succeed.

How Families Can Help:
✅ Set consistent bedtime and morning routines.
✅ Prepare backpacks and clothes the night before for a smooth start.
✅ Schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.

We are "All Hands on Deck" to support our students, and we thank you for being partners in education! We know it takes a community to help a child thrive. This includes educators providing engaging lessons, parents ensuring a structured routine, and students putting in the effort. We need everyone working together to finish the year strong. If the waters are rough and you're facing barriers to getting your child to school on time, please reach out! We are to help. Our crew is stronger when we are all together! 🌊✨

about 1 month ago, James Shuler
Attendance campaign with nautical theme, "All hands on deck!  We are setting sail for improved attendance at all schools!"
Exciting news--Our AWEsome PTO got every AWE student a new house t-shirt for FREE! These are coming home this week. We encourage our students to show their house pride and wear them Friday!
about 1 month ago, Principal Westmoreland
Eagle Families,

I apologize for the early phone call and disjointed message this morning! Instead of recording the message for tomorrow, it sent the message through an automated voice!

Have a great Valentine's Day and wonderful weekend!

-Principal Westmoreland
about 2 months ago, Principal Westmoreland
PTO BINGO Night is tonight from 6-7 in the cafeteria! Join us!
about 2 months ago, Principal Westmoreland
PTO Family Bingo Night is tomorrow from 6-7 in the AWE cafeteria--JOIN US!
about 2 months ago, Principal Westmoreland

Our big spring PTO fundraiser for 2026 is a Read-A-Thon. It's coming up soon!! A flyer is coming home this week. Digital flyers and the website are lincluded in the accompanying email. The first step is to register your child(ren): http://awepto.org/awereads

about 2 months ago, Principal Westmoreland
Read-Laugh-Soar  Read-A-Thon graphic reminding parents of Step 1: Register your student (with cute eagle sitting on books)
Due to the dance, buses may be running ahead today. Thank you for your patience.
about 2 months ago, Assistant Principal Taylor Corcoran
A​BSS will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 6. Temperatures are expected to be below 30-degrees and there are many wet roads that can freeze. The delay will allow for more daylight as everyone begins traveling in the morning. Staff and families are urged to use caution and give themselves extra time to get to school and work in the morning. As a reminder, these decisions are made with the safety of our staff and students in mind. We hope to be on a normal schedule next week!
about 2 months ago, ABSS Webmaster
Alert graphic announcing a two hour delay for Friday, February 6
AWE Delay Reminders: Tomorrow, 2/6/26, is a 2-hour delay. Breakfast WILL be served tomorrow. Buses will run about 2 hours later than usual. The car line will open at about 9:25. Morning Eagles Nest (for regular attenders only) will open at 8:30.

Snowflake Dance Update: All students who are registered for the dance will remain at school after dismissal. Staff will supervise students during dismissal and escort them to the dance at 3:00. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Westmoreland. Thank you for your continued support of our PTO!
about 2 months ago, Principal Westmoreland
Our PTO Snowflake Dance is tomorrow, 2/6/26: If your child is registered, please be reminded of the following:

1) The dance is from 3-5pm.
2) Students will be dismissed via the normal car rider procedures beginning at about 5pm.
3) If a dance bundle wasn't pre-purchased, there will be some snacks and drinks available for purchase (priced between $1-2 each).
4) All Eagles Nest students will participate in the dance from 3-5. However, Eagles Nest students will be dismissed via normal procedures (front entrance) whenever parents arrive (any time between 3 and 5:45).
5) The registration for the dance closed on 1/23 (per all communication); no additional students will be permitted.
about 2 months ago, Principal Westmoreland
AWE Delay Reminders: Tomorrow, 2/5/26, is a 2-hour delay. Breakfast WILL be served tomorrow. Buses will run about 2 hours later than usual. The car line will open at about 9:25. Morning Eagles Nest (for regular attenders only) will open at 8:30. **Please send Remote Learning packets back if complete. They are due by 2/10/26.
about 2 months ago, Principal Westmoreland
With the possibility of winter weather overnight, A​BSS will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 5.​ The delay will allow for more daylight as everyone begins traveling in the morning. Staff and families are urged to use caution and give themselves extra time to get to school and work in the morning.

Ante la posibilidad de condiciones climáticas invernales durante la noche, el distrito escolar de ABSS operará con un retraso de dos horas mañana, jueves 5 de febrero. Este retraso permitirá que haya más luz natural cuando todos comiencen sus desplazamientos por la mañana. Se recomienda al personal y a las familias que extremen las precauciones y se tomen tiempo adicional para llegar a la escuela y al trabajo por la mañana.
about 2 months ago, ABSS Webmaster
Alert message indicating two hour delay for February 5, 2026
AWE Delay Reminders: Tomorrow, 2/4/26, is a 3-hour delay. Please remember that breakfast WILL NOT be served. Buses will run about 3 hours later than usual. The car line will open at about 10:25. Morning Eagles Nest (for regular attenders only) will open at 9:30. We can't wait to see our Eagles tomorrow. **Please send Remote Learning packets back if complete. They are due by 2/10/26.
about 2 months ago, Principal Westmoreland
💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK! 💙

This week, we celebrate the incredible school counselors who guide, support, and inspire our students every single day. Our counselors are champions for student success, helping with everything from academic planning to social-emotional support, college and career readiness, and so much more. To our amazing counseling team, THANK YOU for your compassion and unwavering commitment to our students! Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

Please join us in celebrating our school counselors and interns:

Erin Stoker, Glennis Lesane, Kim Davis, Kion'Shay Whitley Brown, Shantia Shackelford, Kate Cushman, Genevieve Lyons, Beth Taylor, Megan Palmer, Kristin Rosario, Joy Toms, Dana Crowder, Jodi Carson, Liza Palazzi, Cheryl Williams, Joanne Simao, Mary Oney, Lindsey Vega, Kimberly Yancey, Mindy Bacchus, Joy Hayes, Annie Goldberg, Amanda Hylton, Sam Westbrook, Rikki Dashaies, Amory Sparger, Leslie Murray, Jennifer Lombard, Nicole Watlington, Crystal Taylor, Vache Davis Johnson, Graham Smith, Dayna Bryden, Carrie Strickland, Tracy Jefferies, Cameron White, Holly Herring, Angela Parsons, Melissa Day, Isabel Allen, Jennifer Barnhardt, Elizabeth Tricomi, Sarah Anderson, Ashley Cole, Mandy Moore, Amber Chatman, Ashley Price, Randy Milton, Marie Lunde, Meredith Willis, Hannah Stokes, Tanika Walker, Clay Oliver, Isabella Guidino de Grote, and Maureen Tumey

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
about 2 months ago, James Shuler
Official National School Counseling Week graphic from the American School Counselor Association
Names of all the district school counselors and interns: Erin Stoker, Glennis Lesane, Kim Davis, Kion'Shay Whitley Brown, Shantia Shackelford, Kate Cushman, Genevieve Lyons, Beth Taylor, Megan Palmer, Kristin Rosario, Joy Toms, Dana Crowder, Jodi Carson, Liza Palazzi, Cheryl Williams, Joanne Simao, Mary Oney, Lindsey Vega, Kimberly Yancey, Mindy Bacchus, Joy Hayes, Annie Goldberg, Amanda Hylton, Sam Westbrook, Rikki Dashaies, Amory Sparger, Leslie Murray, Jennifer Lombard, Nicole Watlington, Crystal Taylor, Vache Davis Johnson, Graham Smith, Dayna Bryden, Carrie Strickland, Tracy Jefferies, Cameron White, Holly Herring, Angela Parsons, Melissa Day, Isabel Allen, Jennifer Barnhardt, Elizabeth Tricomi, Sarah Anderson, Ashley Cole, Mandy Moore, Amber Chatman, Ashley Price, Randy Milton, Marie Lunde, Meredith Willis, Hannah Stokes, Tanika Walker, Clay Oliver, Isabella Guidino de Grote, and Maureen Tumey
Despite the sun and slightly warmer temperatures today, many roads are still covered in ice and snow. Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, will be an Optional Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students. There will also be no athletics or after-school activities. The Rezoning Community Session at Southeast Alamance High School has been rescheduled to Monday, February 9th, at 6:00 pm. Thanks again to our Facilities & Maintenance crew for assessing road conditions, sharing these photos from around our county, and clearing our school lots and walkways.

A pesar del sol y las temperaturas ligeramente más cálidas de hoy, muchas carreteras aún están cubiertas de hielo y nieve. Mañana, martes 3 de febrero, será un día de trabajo opcional para los maestros. No habrá clases para los estudiantes. Tampoco habrá actividades deportivas ni extracurriculares. La sesión comunitaria sobre la rezonificación en la Escuela Preparatoria Southeast Alamance se ha reprogramado para el lunes 9 de febrero a las 6:00 p. m. Agradecemos nuevamente a nuestro equipo de Instalaciones y Mantenimiento por evaluar las condiciones de las carreteras, compartir estas fotos de todo el condado y despejar los estacionamientos y las aceras de nuestras escuelas.
about 2 months ago, ABSS Webmaster
Graphic with a groundhog on the bottom corner and text Optional teacher workday, February 3, 2026 and ABSS logo.  Background is a road approaching school that is covered in snow and ice.
A snow and ice covered road with trees on either side.
A snow and ice covered road with trees on either side.
A snow and ice covered road with trees on either side.