Important News

Superintendent's Updated Budget Presentation
For legislative updates and elected officials' contact information, visit the ABSS Public Information - Resources page.
Governor's Recommended Budget.
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End of Year Testing Dates
May 20 - 21:   MSL testing
May 20 - 22:   Science EOG
May 29:   Reading EOG
May 30:   Math EOG
June 4:   Algebra 1 EOC

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Spring Pictures
Spring picture packets have been sent home with students. Students need to return the picture pack or pay for the pictures. Collection dates are May 15 and May 22. All money and/or pictures must be returned by May 22.

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Preventing Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse Presentation
The Family Resource Initiative invites all parents/guardians of middle and high school students to attend a panel discussion about prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse. The presentation will be on Monday, June 3 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm at May Memorial Library. Click here for more information.

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GEAR UP Summer Enrichment
GEAR UP is sponsoring a free summer enrichment camp for rising 7th and 8th graders at Turrentine Middle School from July 22 – 26. Applications are available in the school guidance office. There is only space for 50 rising 7th graders and 50 rising 8th graders. There will be academics, leadership and a college-bound focus including a university campus tour. Please contact your GEAR UP representative Ms. Martin (Jaya_Martin@abss.k12.nc.us) for more information.

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EOG Proctors Needed
Proctors are needed for EOG testing. Training will be provided. Contact your child's homeroom teacher if you are able to help. Any amount of time is appreciated. Proctors are needed on the following dates: May 20, 21, 22, 29, 30 and June 4.

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8th Grade Picnic
The 8th grade picnic will be held on June 5th! Many exciting plans are underway for this special, all-day event including lunch, a game room, a DJ, and much more. Parent volunteers are needed. Contact Amy Jepko (336-214-9932; apjepko@triad.rr.com) or Mark Cheek (336-264-0946; tmark.cheek@yahoo.com) if you are interested in helping or need more information. Click here for a copy of the picnic letter.

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Measles Information
Click here for more information about a measles outbreak in North Carolina.

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Congratulations!
Way to go, TMS Battle of the Books Team! They won second place in the district competition!!

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Heart Monitors in PE Class
Check out the new heart monitors donated by ARMC! Watch the News 2 story here. Read the Times-News article here. Coach Wellman said, “The addition of heart rate monitors and pedometers in class will be very beneficial in motivating students to really put effort behind their exercise.”

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