Thrilled to see so many joining the ABSS team! Major thanks to our HR department for onboarding support and valuable resources for new employees. Thinking about your next career move? Browse available positions and apply: https://abss.schoolspring.com/ #ThisisABSS
We continue to celebrate our amazing Class of 2025! 1,685 incredible graduates are ready to take on the world!
💰 $28.5+ MILLION in scholarships earned
📚 65% continuing their education
🇺🇸 4% serving our country through military enlistment
💼 19% jumping straight into their careers
From the classroom to college campuses, military bases, and workplaces across the nation - our graduates are making their mark!
Congratulations Class of 2025! ✨
*Percentages based on survey respondents - not all seniors participated.
We appreciate your patience in the car lines at Sylvan, Western, and Eastern as our School Nutrition department boxes up your weekly meals! 👋 Oh, about that: they've prepped and distributed over 2,500 total meals in just two days and it's just getting started. 🔥 It's not too late to sign up for future weekly meal pickups and there also daily site locations to visit. Remember, these are for ALL children ages 4-18, not just ABSS students. Our website has all the details: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/summer-food
🌞 Summer Meals are available starting today! There are weekly pick-ups at three school sites (sign-up required) and daily pick-ups available at multiple community locations. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/summer-food
🎉 Celebrating Our ABSS Retirees! 🎉
You've officially graduated from grading papers to grading your golf game, from lesson plans to vacation plans! 😄. A huge thank you to our Human Resources department for organizing a wonderful retirement party to celebrate them and hear their stories! With nearly 1,860 years of combined service, we honor these incredible educators and staff members retiring from Alamance-Burlington School System:
Marsha Absher, Delinda Baldwin, Theresa Barry, Catherine Binkley, Carla Bopp, Martina Boudreault, Krista Boyd, Sarah Bradley, Katherine Brugh, Joyce Bulot, Mark Byers, Gayle Canaday, Shelia Capps, Santhia Carver, Lorri Chestnutt, Tameka Cloud, Barbara Cobbins, Michele Cochran, Jennifer Coleman, Rachel Couturier, Janice Davern, Shirley Degraffenried, Mary Beth Dowler, Phyllis Farlow, Lillian Farrish, Madeline Faucette, Stacy Fitch, Todd Fitch, Carla Foust, Teresa Glass, Annette Grant, Deana Green, Kimberly Hall, Marsha Hanford, Donna Harper, Cynthia Hopkins, Yolanda Johnson, Revonda Johnson, Donna Kelly, Cynthia Kint, Beverly Kirkham, Erin Kroenung, Rory Kuhns, Elizabeth Lee, Betsy Long, Rebecca Lynch, Rebecca Marsh, Susan Mattes, Jennifer May, Amy McLaughlin, Lois McPherson, Tara Miles, Nancy Moorman, Norman E. Morris, Angela Moser, Christine Naessens, Theresa O'Briant, Susan Oldham, Margaret Paschal, Pamela Payne, Mary Gwen Phillips, Christine Quigley, Karla Robbins, Marie Roberts, Faye Roberts, Sabre Robinson, Iesha Robinson, LaWanna Rogers, Andrea Rumley, Sheryl Schmidt, Tracy Schooley, Kathryn Shambley, Joseph Sisco, Randy Sodano, James Stone, Sherry Stout-Stewart, Ginger Strickland, Terry Terrell, Antonia Valentine, Caryl Van Fleet, Patrick Vernon, David Ward, Marsha Ward, Annette Wrenn, Larry Wright
Thank you for your dedication to our students and community! 👏
Sockville was packed last night! Thanks for showing up to the Burlington Sock Puppets School's Night Out game, ABSS community! The evening kicked off perfectly when Dr. Turner threw the first pitch with excellent form, followed by a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem performed by the Smith Elementary Buzz Club led by music teacher Noah Melton. Didn't they sound great? Whiff returned in style with fireworks blazing, while Josh and the Team kept everyone entertained throughout the game with their energy. What a fantastic night topped off with a well-deserved win for the team!
#ABSSClassof2025 | Every ending is a new beginning! 🐉 Alamance Virtual School Dragons, you did it! You have earned their moment to shine. Now it's time to write your own success story. 🎓 Congratulations! #ThisisABSS
📷 Thanks to Mr. Vernon for these photos!
🎨 Congrats to our 5th graders! Trey Stanley (Pleasant Grove) and Abel Lassiter (Sylvan) earned Honorable Mentions in the NC Farm to School Calendar contest. Shoutout to their art teacher Kate Gunther! Learn more about this contest and see all entries here: https://www.ncfarmtoschool.com/programs/nc-farm-to-school-art-contest/
#ABSSClassof2025 | 🌟 Senior Spotlight: Kaleb Long
From Highland Elementary to Western Alamance Middle School and now graduating from Western Alamance High School, Kaleb Long has made his mark as a true student-athlete throughout his ABSS journey.
Kaleb's love for sports, especially basketball, has been a constant throughout his high school years. When his path took an unexpected turn junior year, Kaleb showed incredible resilience by discovering new opportunities - including making the golf team his senior year.
This fall, Kaleb will be heading to UNCW on an academic scholarship with an ambitious goal: becoming an marine veterinarian. We know Kaleb has exactly what it takes to succeed.
From Warrior to Seahawk, Kaleb's journey is just getting started!
#ThisisABSS #ABSSAchieves
Celebrating our outstanding Project Search graduates! We couldn't be more proud of Zachary, Christian, Nicholas, Lamont, Noe, Zackary, and Darrowlynn as they complete this transformative journey! We can't wait to see where your talents and determination take you next.
These dedicated students have gained hands-on experience and professional skills through their internships at Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center, working side-by-side with exceptional healthcare professionals and supported every step of the way. Project Search continues to demonstrate the power of collaboration in opening doors and creating pathways to employment for our students.
Our heartfelt thanks to all our partners who make this program possible: Cone Health, Vaya Health, OE Enterprises, and the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
Congratulations to Dr. Eric Hall on being sworn in to the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education last night by the Honorable Craig Turner! Dr. Hall brings 25 years of experience at Elon University as faculty and administrator, along with the valuable perspective of being an ABSS parent with two children. His experience in collaborative leadership and community engagement will serve our #ABSSCommunity students, staff, and families.
Celebrating our BT3 teachers who've completed 3 years in ABSS! Your dedication, growth, and commitment to our students shine bright. Here's to your continued success!
Summer meals are available starting June 16th! ☀️ ABSS School Nutrition is offering daily and weekly meals at multiple sites. You can learn more about site locations and sign up for the weekly pick-ups on our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/summer-food
The Williams High School art show is open to all tonight, 5:30pm to 7:30pm! Work from visual arts, pottery, photography, and videography classes will be on display. You can hear the talented Williams orchestra and have your smiling faces drawn by a caricature artist! #ABSSArts
Back at it again! Stearns Ford brought some new wipers for AO Elementary staff as part of their Teacher Appreciation giveaway. Thanks for your generosity! #ABSSCommunity
Thanks to the Jack O'Kelley Sertoma Club for sponsoring another wonderful Deaf/Hard of Hearing Family Night at Buffaloe Lanes! Forty-eight students and families enjoyed bowling together. Your continued generosity and participation make these events possible! #ABSSCommunity
🎉 We've got some amazing news to share! Smith Elementary has just been named a Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School for the 4th year in a row. For those who aren't familiar, this recognition is given to schools that go above and beyond in creating environments where students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.
What makes this achievement so special is the consistent dedication from our incredible teachers and staff. They show up every day focused on building meaningful relationships with each student. We couldn't be prouder of our Smith Elementary family for continuing to show what's possible when we put relationships first!
#ThisisABSS #ABSSExcellence #CKHNationalShowcaseSchool
🌟 Senior Spotlight: Ronald J. Scott III (Trey)
From his time at Turrentine Middle School and Alamance Virtual School, Trey has gravitated to music. He first picked up an instrument in the 4th grade when he made a BIG decision and chose the cello in Orchestra. Since then, he's consistently participated in All County Orchestra and recently expanded his talents to include percussion for All County Chorus.
Looking ahead, Trey will attend UNC Greensboro, where he'll major in Popular Music and Technology, focusing on drums and bass guitar. Trey dreams of becoming a professional musician who travels the world sharing his love of music with audiences everywhere. We're excited to celebrate his achievements and wish him the best as he begins this next chapter!
🌟 Senior Spotlight: Milia Mendoza
From her elementary days at Haw River Elementary School to her final year at Western Alamance High School, Milia Mendoza has grown into an exceptional student and leader. She has balanced her commitment to ROTC with creative pursuits in Theater and contributions to the yearbook team, all while maintaining the academic excellence that earned her a place in the National Honor Society.
Milia plans to continue her educational journey at UNC Greensboro, where she'll pursue her passion for biology! 🧬🔬
If you haven't seen the news from Participate Learning recently, our very own Stacey Johnson from Elon Elementary was named a FINALIST for the 2025 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year Awards! 🌍 ✨
As one of seventeen outstanding educators recognized across the Participate Learning Network, Stacey has demonstrated exceptional commitment to global education. Her portfolio highlighted impressive work creating meaningful cultural connections, providing enriching global experiences for students, showing leadership within the school community, and implementing innovative learning approaches that prepare students to be globally competitive.
Participate Learning has been featuring these inspiring finalists in their communities of practice, showcasing educators like Stacey who truly embody the mission of uniting our world through global and language learning. We couldn't be prouder to have Stacey representing our district and continuing to make such a powerful impact on our students and community! 🙌
