New "What I Learned This Week" video alert! 🎥 Join us as we visit South Mebane Elementary and chat with the brilliant Daniela! She's bursting with knowledge about the French & Indian War, the Boston Tea Party, types of clouds, and the water cycle. We were so inspired by Daniela's detailed explanations that we've added some graphics to bring her lessons to life! Thanks for sharing your insights, Daniela! Your enthusiasm for learning is contagious. 🌟
https://youtu.be/GtyFIjZFibc 2 days ago, James Shuler
Congratulations to Audrey Garrett Elementary's amazing school nurse, Tanya Morris! 👏 Tanya was honored by Breakthrough T1D at Alamance Country Club for her exceptional care of a student with Type 1 Diabetes. We're proud of Tanya's dedication to our students' health and well-being!
3 days ago, James Shuler
Newlin Elementary celebrated #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 in style! The school community came together for a vibrant event featuring spectacular performances by the Dream Center and Huepa dancers. Students enjoyed a variety of engaging activity stations, including papel picado crafts, Bingo en español, a special "How to Make Paletas" storytime - complete with their own paletas to enjoy outside, a popcorn station, and a Macarena dance party in the gym. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to experience the rich traditions, tasty treats, and joyful music of Hispanic culture. A special thank you to the Williams High School students who assisted our students throughout the day, enhancing the experience for all. We're grateful to everyone who participated and made this celebration of our diverse #ABSSCommunuty so memorable!
4 days ago, James Shuler
Celebrating National Coaches' Day! To all our coaches, thank you for your dedication, guidance, and countless hours of support.
5 days ago, James Shuler
Our popular 'What I Learned This Week' series is back! 🎉 We chatted with 8th grader Robert Davis from Turrentine Middle. This week, he's tackling character analysis and exploring bias in his English Language Arts class. 🧠📖 Stay tuned for more student insights and classroom discoveries!
https://youtu.be/f0sWVJbAb0M 5 days ago, James Shuler
🌱 Watch our young minds grow! Here's our highlight reel from the Farm-to-Table experience at Cedarock Park! Two days of hands-on learning with local experts on dairy, poultry, beekeeping, forestry, cattle, crops, conservation, and more. Thanks to Alamance Parks & Cedarock Park, Alamance County Cooperative Extension, and community partners for this agricultural adventure!
https://youtu.be/hlIa9jXJ-lI 5 days ago, James Shuler
We are proud to recognize Deborah Brown, Speech Language Pathologist, as our 2024 Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence! 🌟
Ms. Brown is a valuable staff member serving in our schools at all levels including elementary, middle, and high. She was nominated by a colleague that shared, "her passion for her students shines bright whenever you step foot into her classrooms."
Ms. Brown serves as an advocate for her students and believes that all students can achieve high expectations. She is instrumental at ensuring services are provided at each level throughout our district. Her colleague also shared, "many of the students she has served through the years have made tremendous breakthroughs in the area of speech and language. She goes above and beyond for the students, staff, and community."
Congratulations, Ms. Brown! 👏
10 days ago, James Shuler
Happy National Custodian Day to all our incredible school custodial staff across ABSS! 🧹🧼 From mops to spray bottles, they ensure our learning spaces are safe and healthy for everyone. Thank you to all our custodians, including the Eastlawn Elementary crew featured here, for your hard work and commitment to our students and staff!
11 days ago, James Shuler
#ABSSAlert | Due to predicted high wind gusts and the potential for flash flooding and tornadoes from Hurricane Helene, all ABSS schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, September 27. This closure applies to all ABSS facilities and activities.
Debido a las fuertes ráfagas de viento pronosticadas y la posibilidad de inundaciones repentinas y tornados por el huracán Helene, todas las escuelas y oficinas del distrito de ABSS estarán cerradas el viernes 27 de septiembre. Este cierre se aplica a todas las instalaciones y actividades de ABSS.
17 days ago, James Shuler
From Dr. Aaron Fleming, Superintendent
We are heartbroken alongside our community at the recent tragic loss of two young lives. We have a team of counselors and support staff available to help our students during this difficult time. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support from our community. Please continue to keep family, friends, staff, and students in your thoughts and prayers.
19 days ago, ABSS Webmaster
🌟 Congratulations to our STAR Staff of the Month! 🌟
We're thrilled to recognize Paula Alcorn, Teacher Assistant at E.M. Holt Elementary School, for her outstanding dedication to our students!
Principal Leslie Hersinger praises Mrs. Alcorn's exceptional qualities:
"Mrs. Alcorn exhibits great character in the classroom and she is committed to serving students. She is always positive in addressing student needs and in her interactions with everyone. Mrs. Alcorn demonstrates kindness, respect and dedication to all students."
Mrs. Alcorn's motto: "Let your light shine everyday!" 💫 On why she loves what she does: "I love working here. It's all about connecting with students and making sure each one feels valued." ❤️
Thank you, Mrs. Alcorn, for your unwavering commitment to our young learners. Your positive influence helps shape bright futures!
19 days ago, James Shuler
🌟 STAR Student of the Month: Quest Garner! 🌟
Congratulations to Quest Garner, a 4th grader in Mrs. Landess' class at B. Everett Jordan Elementary, for being named our STAR Student of the Month!
Quest truly embodies the ABSS qualities:
🔄 Adaptable: Great communication skills and resilience
⚖️ Balanced: Shows empathy and a collaborative spirit
🚀 Self-Reliant: Embraces a learner's mindset and personal responsibility
💡 Solution-Oriented: Demonstrates critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Principal Dail and Mrs. Landess shared: "Quest is a well-rounded student in our 4th and 5th grade combination class. He is always willing to help a friend, either academically or by offering a witty way to cheer someone up. Quest is creative and tries his best on his assignments, even if the work is difficult. Quest is an asset to our class family!"
Keep shining bright, Quest! Your hard work and positive attitude inspire us all. 🎉👏
19 days ago, James Shuler
🌟 Our STAR district recognitions return! This month, we recognize Quest Garner from B. Everett Jordan and Paula Alcorn from E.M. Holt Elementary! We will be sharing more about them in separate posts. They were recognized at tonight's Board of Education meeting. Please join us in congratulating them! 🏆
🤔 What are STAR Awards? They're monthly recognitions for outstanding students and staff in the Alamance-Burlington School System who go above and beyond!
🎓 STAR Students embody the ABSS qualities: They're adaptable with great communication skills and resilience; balanced, showing empathy and a collaborative spirit; self-reliant, embracing a learner's mindset and personal responsibility; and solution-oriented, demonstrating critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
👩🏫 STAR Staff members shine through their responsibility, exhibiting good character, maintaining excellent attendance, and showing unwavering commitment to serving students on an ongoing basis.
🏆 Here's how it works: Schools nominate their Stars, with all student nominees featured on the ABSS website. Each month, one exceptional student and one outstanding staff member are chosen for special recognition, receiving a trophy at the Board of Education meeting. A special shoutout to our generous sponsor, B & H Trophies in Burlington, for making these recognitions possible!
20 days ago, James Shuler
We are excited to share that Annie Goldberg, school counselor of Broadview Middle School, recently earned the ASCA Certified School Counselor (ACSC) recognition, one of only 57 school counselors nationwide. The ACSC designation recognizes school counselors who are committed to the highest levels of professionalism, ethical practice and continuing professional development in their school counseling practice. Annie Goldberg will be honored during a special ceremony at the American School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Long Beach, California.
23 days ago, James Shuler
As we bid farewell to Dr. Harrison on his final day as Interim Superintendent, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for his dedication and exemplary service to our #ABSSCommunity. Throughout his brief tenure, Dr. Harrison has demonstrated remarkable leadership, guiding our staff, inspiring our students, and fostering strong connections with families and community members. We appreciate the wisdom, experience, and compassion he brought to this role. Dr. Harrison's commitment to excellence in education and his genuine care for the well-being of all staff and students have set a high standard for leadership. As he moves on to new endeavors, we wish him the very best and thank him sincerely for his invaluable contributions to our schools and community.
26 days ago, James Shuler
As a student told us today, our brains get busy! 🧘♀️ Highland Elementary third grade teacher Sasha Denham is bringing mindfulness to her classroom with daily yoga sessions. Ms. Denham leads students through calming poses like "tree tops," "bird breaths," and "doing the laundry" to help them start their day focused and ready to learn.
This innovative approach will be featured on FOX8 "What's Right With Our Schools" segment with Cindy Farmer, airing next Monday morning and again on Thursday. You can look forward to interviews with Ms. Denham and student Candace, as well as footage of the class applying their yoga-induced focus to finding details in a passage about Mercury.
27 days ago, James Shuler
Statement Regarding Recent Threats on Social Media
about 1 month ago, ABSS Webmaster
Today, North Graham Elementary honored our local heroes with a heartwarming First Responders Parade. Students and staff lined the car rider route, cheering and waving flags as members of the Graham Police Department and Fire Department marched by. Fifth graders led a special program, including the Pledge of Allegiance, and raised the American flag. On this September 11th, we celebrated our local heroes and remembered the fallen, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of first responders. Thank you to all who serve and protect our community!
about 1 month ago, James Shuler
Arts in Education Week Spotlight: At Pleasant Grove Elementary, 2nd graders explored the magic of color with art teacher Kate Gunther. Students created vibrant color wheels, demonstrating how primary colors (🔴🔵🟡) mix to form secondary colors (🟣🟢🟠). This hands-on lesson taught color relationships and laid the foundation for future art projects! 🖌️✨ #ArtsinEducation #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 1 month ago, James Shuler
🎨🏺 Arts in Education Week Spotlight: Woodlawn Middle students are molding their talents as part of the North Carolina Museum of Art Artist Innovation Mentorship (AIM) program! Under art teacher John Dodson's guidance, they've explored pottery and batik with guest artist Laura Daughtry, pottery instructor from Eastern Alamance High School. Their creative works even graced a summer exhibition at the Mebane Arts Center! Mr. Dodson shares, "This program is a fantastic way to expose students to the wider world of art. Students get to meet local artists that have continued to make art past their school years, some as a hobby and some as a career."
As we celebrate Arts in Education Week, programs like NCMA AIM showcase the power of creativity in schools. In its first year, AIM reached over 100 students and 5,000 community members across seven NC counties. Woodlawn Middle eagerly continues this journey, planning more artistic explorations with more guest artists and a potential school beautification project.
about 1 month ago, James Shuler