Alamance-Burlington School System

Live at noon! Dr. Fleming is talking with Joshua Davis from WXII 12 about some Back to School updates! We'll share the link once it's posted. #ThisisABSS #BacktoSchool #ABSSCommunity

Drive a bus with us! 🚌 It's all smiles on the brand new propane-fueled Bus 197 from Routing Coordinator Shirley Currie! Bus Classes for the 2026-2027 school year will begin in September. Are you interested in becoming a bus driver? This could be your new office! Visit our website for details: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/bus-classes

Our elementary students spent the month of June diving into the world of books during the ABSS Summer Reading Camp! 📚✨ The program brought energy and literacy support to young readers across the district. This year’s camp embraced the theme "Show Your Colors" and rolled out the brand-new Dragonfly reading curriculum. Thanks to the prep work of our Curriculum Team and Anna Dickens, educators were equipped with the tools to make reading both engaging and impactful.

A major highlight of the camp was the collaboration with the Alamance County Public Libraries. Thanks to their mobile library, 610 registered campers had the opportunity to check out new books on a weekly basis. 🚍 The camp operated across four sites, managed by our Site Coordinators: Heath Ellingworth at Holt Elementary, McKenzie Strickland at Elon Elementary, Jalanda Allen at Andrews Elementary, and Kelly Holloway at Garrett Elementary. Peter Martinek-Jenne served as the Director.

A HUGE thank you to the 40 dedicated staff members who colored our students' summers with the joy of reading! 🎒🎈👏

Summer Reading Camps are wrapping up this week! Here are some moments from Elon Elementary, where all students heard the story "Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig and responded to questions about the main characters, themes, and vocabulary, including breaking down "in-visible" to focus on the prefix! Hard work pays off and they celebrated with popsicles outside! Teachers got one too, of course!

Summer leadership isn't just for our staff! Alamance Youth Leadership Academy (AYLA) brings together seventh and eighth grader students from Alamance County middle schools for leadership skills development throughout the year. This is a fantastic partnership between Alamance Chamber and Elon University, Center for Leadership. On this day, students were just wrapping up a group project about how they could bring about meaningful change in their schools! Staff from our ABSS Career & Technical Education department also spent the afternoon showcasing various CTE activities available to ABSS students, including agriculture and soil PH, carpentry and trades, food science, public safety, engineering, and more! These activities included the actual materials students may see in these CTE classes, like hammering nails in Carpentry, mending an artificial wound in Public Safety, and rolling ingredients in a ball until it turns to ice cream!

This week, teacher leaders and administrators from every school gathered for our annual Summer Symposium. As you can see in these photos, they engaged in deep, meaningful discussions that drive real school improvement. 📊💡

Walk into any of the rooms and you'd see teams establishing focused, measurable goals aligned with student needs, selecting proven, research-based strategies, and designing a systematic progress monitoring plan to track data in real-time. All of this hard work culminates in an actionable School Improvement Plan built to ensure accountability and progress across every classroom.

Real improvement starts with conversations like these. Thank you to our school leaders for paving the way for an incredible year ahead! 🎒👏

"Take me out to the ballgame" 🎶 and you have spotted these Seabees on the field! 🐝 The Smith Elementary Buzz Club led the National Anthem at the opening night for the Burlington Sock Puppets. Great job students and to Mr. Melton for your leadership! #ThisisABSS #ABSSArts #ABSSCommunity

Our Central Services departments were treated to some good food from Taco Bros thanks to Horace Mann Insurance! We appreciate your support! #ABSSCommunity

Let’s hear it for our amazing Beginning Teacher Graduates! 🍎✨ These phenomenal educators have officially completed three years of teaching in ABSS, guided by our Beginning Teacher Program. Stepping into the classroom is no small feat, but these teachers have shown up every day with passion, resilience, and a dedication to shaping the future of our students.

We are so incredibly proud of your growth, your hard work, and the impact you are already making in our schools. Welcome to the next chapter of your teaching journey!
Let's celebrate the ABSS Beginning Teacher Class of 2026!

Elena Andrews, Terri Andrews, Evelyn Arizmendi, Ryan Ayscue, Samantha Bare, Mercadez Beasley, Joshua Bothwell, Jerrica Bowman, Camren Bozeman, Camden Brooks, Christopher Brown, Ja-Vontae Bryant, Mineshia Bryant, Makalla Burnette, Candis Byers, Deja Cousin, Tamara Curtis, Dr. Aaron Dell, Calvin Dickenson, Nadine Ealey, Emily Eastwood, Elizabeth Foushee, Teagan Fringer, Armani Graves, Dylan Hatley, TammyJo Hays, Jalen Hester, Hunter Holland, Karrie Holland, Kendall Jackson-Stiggers, Brandie Johnson, Benita King, Ryan Kluk, Nicholas La Pierre, Bryce McCulley, Aniyah McKethan, John McMahan, Hailey Mince, Harrison Mitchell, Antonique Monroe, Katie Murray, Essence Neal, Yanitza Negron Blanco, George Oakley, Jennifer Pearl, MaKenzie Pickard, Sarah Powell, Miriam Ramos, Payton Ray, Zoe Rein, Brittany Richardson, Heather Roark, Kayla Ryals, Nya Smith, Seth Smith, Stacy Stevens, Lauryn Terry, Lynn Todd, De'Ana Tyson, Christopher Walker, Kolby Walker, Gary Walters, Makayla Ward, Jennifer Warren, Chandra White, Curtis White, Andrew Winter, Katlyne Woods, Christopher Wright, Taylor Zeban, Miski Zuniga-Carrera

We are proud to announce the following ABSS Teacher Scholars that received the prestigious North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship. The scholarship pays up to $10,000 per year of college. All of these students have committed to returning home to teach in ABSS after college!

🎉 Katelyn Hamilton from Southern Alamance High will be attending UNCC majoring in Elementary Education.

🎉 Shawn Means from ABSS Early College at ACC will be attending UNCC majoring in Middle Grades Math.

🎉 Linda Mostafa from Southeast Alamance High will be attending Elon University through our Alamance Scholars Partnership and majoring in Middle Grades Education.

🎉 Brooklyn Newman from ABSS Early College at ACC will be attending UNC and majoring in Elementary Education.

🎉 Samantha Norwood from Southeast Alamance High will be attending App State and majoring in Elementary Education.

🎉 Gwen Stadnicar from Southeast Alamance will be attending UNCC and majoring in Elementary Education.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 North Carolina Teaching Fellows! 👏

Congratulations to the ABSS Multilingual Learners SIOP Cohort X (our 10th group!) After two years of dedication, hard work, and deep diving into best practices, this amazing group of educators has officially completed their training! You can see a few of them here proudly showing our their completion certificates. They have spent the last two years mastering strategies to better support, uplift, and empower the Multilingual Learners in our classrooms. We are so incredibly proud of their commitment to our students! 📚✨

Please join us in celebrating Tyffany Alexander, Kelsi Allred, Tisha Byrd, Vanessa Clark, Maria Cortes Ramos, Tomika Davis, Suzanne Hunt, Ronald Jowsey, Shelby MacMillan, Deafton Mitchell, Elizabeth Moize, McKinley Navarette, Paola Rivas Tiznado, Amy Soyars, Mindy Vanover, and Hollis Wroblewski!

SIOP stands for Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol. It is a widely recognized, research-based instructional model designed to help teachers effectively teach academic content (like math, science, or history) to Multilingual Learners (MLs) and English language learners, while simultaneously building their language skills. Rather than teaching language entirely separate from school subjects, the SIOP framework guides teachers on how to adjust their delivery so that the lesson remains high-quality and rigorous, but completely accessible to students who are still mastering English.

🎓 ABSS Graduate Gallery: Addison Reich is turning her passion for movement and athletics into a lifelong career! The Southeast Alamance senior is officially heading to Elon University this fall to major in Exercise Science, laying the groundwork to become a future physical therapist who supports athlete performance, health, and growth. Her incredible ABSS journey started back at Alexander Wilson Elementary and Hawfields Middle, and she is thrilled to keep her talents local at Elon, where she will also blend her love for sports with media as a Sports Vision Scholar.

Addison leaves Southeast Alamance with some legendary athletic memories, including a basketball State Championship her junior year and capping off an undefeated regular season in softball as a senior. More than the wins, she is deeply grateful for the educators, friends, teammates, and coaches who challenged her and helped her grow every step of the way.

"I am so excited to attend Elon University this fall and begin a new chapter of my life," Addison shared. "I look forward to meeting new people, building lasting relationships, and creating unforgettable memories while furthering my education. I’m especially excited to continue working with athletics and athletes from a new perspective—not just as a member of a team, but in a role where I can support performance, health, and growth. I can’t wait to see all that the future holds!”

Congratulations, Addison! We are so proud of you and know you're going to do amazing things at Elon! 👟🎙️

There's a Participate Learning Teacher of the Year Finalist in ABSS! 🌍✨ Congratulations to Samantha Brown from R. Homer Andrews Elementary School for being named a finalist for this prestigious award! This honor recognizes Ms. Brown as a top international educator who excels in cultural exchange, global education, and language learning while preparing future and career-ready students. 🎉 #ThisisABSS #ABSSCommunity #ParticipateLearning #GlobalEducation

🎓 ABSS Graduate Gallery: Years from now, you might just see Kinston Shoffner delivering a winning closing argument in a courtroom, but his journey to law school starts right now as a proud Walter M. Williams High School graduate. Kinston is following the Enrollment path straight to Campbell University, where he will major in Criminal Justice Pre-Law with plans to attend law school and become a criminal defense attorney!

His absolute favorite memory is the thrill of being crowned football conference champions two years in a row! As he prepares to trade his cleats for legal briefs, he is focused on his deeper purpose. "I am excited to continue life and to further pursue my education along with growing in Christ," Kinston shared.

Congratulations, Kinston! We know you’ll bring that same championship drive to the courtroom. 🐪🏈⚖️

We're excited to announce that LaSonya Moffett from Williams High School has been named the ABSS School Social Worker of the Year! Ms. Moffett has had a profound impact on the Bulldog community over the past three years thanks to her unwavering commitment to students, families, and staff alike.

Whether she is building meaningful relationships to help students overcome personal barriers, serving on the School Improvement Team, or advocating for resources at the district level, Ms. Moffett is a tireless champion for everyone around her. One of the most impactful examples of her dedication is the food pantry she operates right out of her office. By directly addressing food insecurity, she ensures that students and families have access to basic necessities, which has made a profound difference in many lives.

Principal Curry elaborated on her impact: "What truly sets Ms. Moffett apart is her willingness to do whatever is needed to support others. There is no task too small or too large—she approaches every responsibility with professionalism, care, and a genuine desire to help."

Ms. Moffett truly exemplifies the very best of Student & Family Services, meeting every challenge with a smile and a solution-oriented mindset.

Thank you, Ms. Moffett, for your deep compassion, leadership, and heart for our #ABSSCommunity!

#ABSSClassof2026 | Behind every graduate are the ones who laid the foundation for their success. Today, seniors walked the halls of their former elementary and middle schools to a chorus of chants, cheers, and inventive signs! These photos are from Haw River Elementary School and as you can see, the graduates were welcomed very warmly. With the cheers came some tears, as students reconnected with their former teachers and other familiar school staff. They really do grow up in the blink of an eye. Next stop: graduation ceremonies! 🎓✨ #ThisisABSS

#ABSSClassof2026 | Behind every graduate are the ones who laid the foundation for their success. Today, seniors walked the halls of their former elementary and middle schools to a chorus of chants, cheers, and inventive signs! These photos are from Haw River Elementary School and as you can see, the graduates were welcomed very warmly. With the cheers came some tears, as students reconnected with their former teachers and other familiar school staff. They really do grow up in the blink of an eye. Next stop: graduation ceremonies! 🎓✨ #ThisisABSS

We are thrilled to celebrate Joy Toms from Southeast Alamance High as the ABSS School Counselor of the Year! 🌟

If you’ve ever walked into her office or seen her out and about around the school, you already know why Ms. Toms is being recognized. Whether she’s helping a student navigate a tough day, working alongside families, or supporting staff, Joy’s dedication and genuine warmth make Southeast a brighter, more welcoming place for everyone.

Assistant Principal Darylanne Towery put it perfectly: "Joy has consistently gone above and beyond to support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students... they know they have an advocate in Joy, and that trust has made a significant impact on our school culture."

Thank you, Ms. Toms, and congratulations! 💙🧡

#ThisisABSS #ABSSExcellence #SchoolCounselor #StudentSupport #ABSSCommunnity

🎓 ABSS Graduate Gallery: A lifelong dream is officially becoming a reality for Chloe Torain! A senior at Alamance Burlington Early College at ACC, Chloe is heading down the Enrollment path to Catawba College, where she’ll major in Nursing with her sights set on becoming a Pediatric Nurse!

Chloe’s high school years were highlighted by major triumphs. Her absolute favorite memory is winning a State Championship alongside her favorite group of teammates and coaches. Now, she is preparing to bring that same dedication, teamwork, and passion to her future patients.

"I am excited to become a prominent member of the community and healthcare system," Chloe shared. "I can’t wait to become what I have always dreamed of and be someone others can look up to."

Congratulations, Chloe! We are so proud of you, Chloe, and we know you are going to be a phenomenal champion for children's health! 🩺❤️

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