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! 🙌
It has been a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the families, businesses, volunteers, and overall outpouring of support for our education heroes throughout our schools! 🙏 #ABSSCommunity #TeacherAppreciationWeek
We noticed quite a few red shirts at South Graham Elementary School beside large piles of mulch and power tools today! It's the awesome Burlington crew from Keller Williams Realty adding some great landscape touches with a smile and sense of humor! Thanks so much for enhancing South Graham's exterior spaces! Beautiful work!
Today is National School Nurse Day! 🩺 ❤️ These healthcare heroes do far more than bandages—they're trusted caregivers, health educators, and advocates ensuring every student can thrive. Thank you for keeping our students healthy and ready to learn! #SND2025 #ThisisABSS
Just announced at the Alamance Chamber Excellence in Education event: Windy Lampson from Southeast Alamance High School is the 2025 ABSS Teacher of the Year! 👏🎉
It's kicking off! The Excellence in Education event hosted by Alamance Chamber is about to begin. All of our TOYs will be celebrated and one will be named the ABSS Teacher of the Year! #ABSSCommunity #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ABSSExcellence
Today we honor our amazing cafeteria team for National School Lunch Hero Day! 👏 From perfect pizza to kind smiles, you make our schools a better place. We stopped by South Mebane Elementary and Hillcrest today for these photos. Governor Stein was also at Hillcrest and took time to say thanks!
South Mebane Elementary School students took part in an exceptional Career Day featuring over 40 ABSS community members, thanks to the SME PTO! The school was bustling with an impressive array of professionals—from city council members and police officers to healthcare providers, beekeepers, engineers, armed forces personnel, photographers, personal trainers, martial artists, Delta representatives, City of Mebane officials, and many more!
Special thanks to NC Jelly Donuts and Ashlee Blackard of Mary Kay for providing the wonderful meet-and-greet breakfast for presenters. Our students thoroughly enjoyed exploring the hands-on exhibits and discovering potential career paths.
The PTO wishes to recognize the dedicated parent volunteers who made this event possible, the SME students for their exemplary behavior and insightful questions, and most importantly, all the community members who made such a meaningful impact by inspiring our future leaders!
🏆 CELEBRATING #ABSSExcellence: Turrentine Middle School named a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School! Proud of our Trojans creating a safe, connected environment where students are eager to learn. An honor earned through rigorous evaluation! 👏 #ThisisABSS
🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible 2025 Classified Employees of the Year! From assisting families all day to supporting students in all subjects, your contributions make a profound difference in our schools. Thank you for all you do!
We're proud to highlight Officer Lopez, Mebane Police Department School Resource Officer at E.M. Yoder Elementary, for being named the L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) North Carolina Instructor of the Year! She goes above and beyond at Yoder and we're proud of her dedication to law enforcement education, building relationships, and serving the community!
#ABSSAlert | Based on National Weather Service reports for this afternoon, which forecast severe conditions including high winds and potential hail, all after-school events including athletics are canceled for today, Monday, March 31st, 2025. Schools will dismiss on their normal schedules and daycare services will continue to operate as normal.
It's never too early for students to consider their next steps after graduation. We invite you to our to the Enroll, Enlist, Employ Fair!
📅 When: April 3, 2025, 5 PM to 8 PM
📍 Where: ACC Main Building, Alamance Community College, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Haw River, NC 27258
Website with map: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/enroll-enlist-employ-fair
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/673132028729178
Connect with representatives from:
🎓 Local and state universities
🏫 Community colleges
🪖 Military branches
💼 Employment agencies
🤝 Community organizations
Students: This is your chance to explore ALL your options in ONE place! Whether you're considering college, military service, or entering the workforce, this event has something for everyone. Check out our impressive lineup of participants, including Duke University, UNC schools, military branches, and local employers ready to talk about your future!
Spanish language support will be available to ensure everyone can access this valuable opportunity.
