Big congratulations to these exceptional ABSS musicians who showcased their skills at the 2025 Western Region Orchestra in Boone last weekend! Senior viola player Aslynn West from Walter M. Williams High School and junior trumpet player Christian Boudrealt from Western Alamance High School participated in the Honors Orchestra under Dr. Alexandra Dee's direction from Appalachian State University. Freshman bass player Michael-Andres Cruz from Williams not only performed in the Repertory Orchestra but earned 1st chair in his section! 🎵
The Repertory Orchestra was conducted by Williams' own Orchestra Director, Veronica Biscocho! North Carolina's orchestra program divides the state into eastern and western regions, each hosting special events featuring guest clinicians from across the country. So proud of our musical stars! 🌟
Photo Release- If you have not completed the photo release form for your student, please follow the link below to complete the form as soon as possible. If this has not been completed by January 27, 2025, your student will not be able to be pictured in the yearbook and in other school media (ex. Website, social media, etc.). Please contact the office if you have questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGluGh8zwSb2imxDaFMwg_CJh_EaxKk21Hzgt3lbLJgnwO6g/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
To close out Athletic Director Appreciation Week, WAHS would like to show our appreciation for ABSS Director of Athletics, Todd Davis. Todd works incredibly hard to support all of the athletic programs in our district, and he truly exemplifies what it means to be a servant leader. He is always willing to jump in and help whenever and wherever he is needed, and no job is beneath him. We are blessed to have him as a leader and an advocate for our coaches and athletes!
Winter Break is starting soon! We will see all of our students and staff back on campus on January 6, 2025!
Yesterday, we recognized our amazing Athletic Director, Coach Sean Quinn. As much as he does, Coach Quinn would be the first to tell you he could not do everything it takes to run our athletic program without the support of our fantastic assistant athletic directors. Gwyneth Smith and Bo Jordan play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of WAHS Athletics, and we want to take the opportunity today to celebrate and thank them for all they do for Warrior Nation!
Western Alamance High School is incredibly fortunate to have Athletic Director Sean Quinn leading our Athletic Department. Coach Quinn brings a wealth of coaching and AD experience to the position, and he possesses a deep understanding of what an AD can and should do on a daily basis. Coach Quinn knows the value a strong athletic program adds to a school, and he consistently advocates for his athletes and coaches, working countless hours to ensure they have what they need to be successful. Under Coach Quinn’s leadership, WA Athletics has won multiple state championships and seen significant improvement in our athletic facilities. Coach Quinn truly cares about WAHS, evidenced by his unwavering commitment to putting students first. We are so grateful for Coach Quinn and everything he does behind the scenes to make Warrior Athletics great!
🌍 Hallo! Our Elon Elementary Lil' Phoenix received a special visit from Leni Henne, a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) student from Mering, Germany. Currently a junior at Western Alamance High School, Leni shared fascinating insights about German culture, teaching our students common phrases like "Hallo" (Hello) and "Danke" (Thank you). Before saying "Auf Wiedersehen" (Goodbye), she treated students to delicious homemade cookies that gave them a sweet taste of home! 🇩🇪🇺🇸
📚 For ABSS Students & Families: College Application Week is next week! Many NC colleges waive application fees during this week. You can save hundreds by applying through CFNC.org's Application Hub from Oct. 21 (7:30 a.m. ET) to Oct. 27 (11:59 p.m. ET).
1️⃣ Explore colleges waiving fees. See full list here: https://5il.co/2z44e
2️⃣ Create/update account on College Foundation of North Carolina website: CFNC.org/C2C
3️⃣ Search by college and save top choices to your account
4️⃣ Apply through CFNC.org starting Oct. 21, 7:30 a.m. ET. To take advantage of waived fees during College Application Week, you must apply through CFNC.
💡 Students: You can speak to your school counselors at any time for more information and guidance throughout the college application process!
📚 Para estudiantes de último año de ABSS y sus familias: ¡La Semana de Solicitud Universitaria es la próxima semana! Muchas universidades de NC exoneran las tarifas de solicitud durante esta semana. Los estudiantes pueden ahorrar cientos de dólares solicitando a través del Centro de Solicitudes de CFNC.org del 21 de octubre (7:30 a.m. ET) al 27 de octubre (11:59 p.m. ET).
1️⃣ Explora las universidades que exoneran tarifas. Ve la lista completa aquí: https://5il.co/2z44e
2️⃣ Crea/actualiza tu cuenta en el sitio web de College Foundation of North Carolina: CFNC.org/C2C
3️⃣ Usa la búsqueda de universidades de CFNC y guarda tus opciones preferidas en tu cuenta
4️⃣ Solicita a través de CFNC.org a partir del 21 de octubre, 7:30 a.m. ET. Para aprovechar las tarifas exoneradas durante la Semana de Solicitud Universitaria, debes solicitar a través de CFNC.
💡 Recuerda: Los estudiantes de último año de ABSS pueden hablar con sus consejeros escolares en cualquier momento para obtener más información y orientación durante todo el proceso de solicitud universitaria.
Join the WAHS Key Club and help save lives! Reserve your spot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Western%20Alamance&cid=siebel&med=email&source=bdc_email&utm_source=siebel&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bdc_email
The WA FFA is collecting donations for the pets and livestock affected by Hurricane Helene. Please drop off any donations at the FFA trainer behind the greenhouse by this Friday, Oct 11, 2024. We appreciate all of your help Warriors!
The WAHS Band Boosters are collecting items that would help those in western NC that so desperately need our help. We are asking that you bring/send in a donation tomorrow night and help us fill our band trailer. The trailer will be located at the band room, and you can place donations inside. The list of needed items include:
Non-perishable food
Water/Drinks
Cleaning products
Pet food
Clothing
Baby Items
Toiletries
Sanitizer
Monday, September 30, 2024 is school picture day for students in grades 9-11. Make up pictures for grades 9-12 will be on November 18, 2024.
This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/western-alamance-high-school/fall-pictures-9-30-2024-11/optIn
Parents of Warrior Athletes,
In order for your student's picture to be used on the athletics website or social media accounts, you must opt-in to the photo release on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. In addition, parents must opt-in for their athlete to receive treatment from the athletic trainer/first responder. Please utilize the PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete this step as soon as possible so we have up-to-date, accurate information on your preferences for your student-athlete. Thank you!
Class and Senior t-shirts are now on sale until October 18th. Class shirts are $16 and senior shirts are $22. Check your email from Mr. Calannio if you want to pay online. You will fill out a form and then go to a link for payment. If you want to pay in cash bring your money and your printed order form you received in homeroom to room b2 anytime during the day. Thanks for supporting student council!
Warrior families- Please click the link below for the WAHS Back-to-School Info document. This document has important information about routines, procedures, and answers to FAQs for the 2024-25 school year. We look forward to welcoming your students back on Monday!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oa03uIgI5g44MGjr1kBU0C7zVNMTKvimchpnnvBRyOo/edit?usp=sharing
Students: Please use the google form link to request a schedule change. Please understand we only have one counselor at this time, but Ms. Oney is working her hardest to ensure everyone is taken care of!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUyMpCrQ_JrdMagvYYqbzbk4rhucuxf5dPABLgKAq7qf_87Q/viewform
The schedule change request form will close on Thursday, August 22nd at 5:00pm. The following reasons are the only reasons that a schedule correction will be made at this time. Please do not fill this form out if your request does not meet one of the criteria listed on the Google Form. (If you are unsure, you may fill out the form, but if it does not meet the requirements, you may not receive a detailed explanation other than it does not meet the requirement).
Parking Permit applications for the 24-25 school year are now available. Please follow the link under Student Life on the school's website to complete the application.
Class of 2025! If you were unable to take your senior portraits in July, Strawbridge will be at Western for senior portraits again on August 8th and August 12.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4BAEAE2FA3FE3-50371769-elon
If you have any questions about Senior pictures, please contact the Customer Service department via the Live Chat at www.strawbridge.net (available 8am to 5pm ET) or by emailing customerservice@strawbridge.net.
We look forward to seeing your Seniors on picture day!
Strawbridge Studios
Hello Warrior Families, This is Avery Artis Assistant Principal sharing the a couple of things that went on at Western this week. First we had our Food Science Explorers camp hosted by ABSS CTE department. Students across the district learned about Food Science and even showed off some of their culinary skills. The students really enjoyed this camp. The second camp was the Future Warrior Basketball Camp hosted by Coach Loy and Coach Bailey along with a few members of the girls basketball team. Students learned basic skills for basketball and how to play various positions. In addition, I caught them playing a game of dodgeball. The younger students had a blast!! Please click the link below for a few pictures. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0a85Duqmkc10CZfPJCQ4x2Unw
This is for those students who are interested in attending Summer School to recover lost credits from failed courses. We will be offering credit recovery options for students from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Western High School in the Media Center.
Bus Transportation will not be provided, students will need to have their own transportation. Students can be picked up and dropped off in the front circle.
https://forms.gle/2PZL2u4Vq3y3hfrL9
For questions, contact Coach Jordan charles_jordan@abss.k12.nc.us or Mr. Artis avery_artis@abss.k12.nc.us
