This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students and staff, and there will be no after school activities. Forecasts show a rain and snow mix beginning mid-morning, transitioning to all snow early afternoon.
We tracked the weather overnight, hoping to avoid a closure and preserve instructional time with our students. We understand that late calls are difficult for everyone, and we appreciate your understanding.
Please stay safe!
Due to the forecast of below-freezing temperatures accompanied by precipitation, ABSS will be closed for all students and staff tomorrow, Friday, December 5th. This includes all after-school activities. We have made this decision out of caution to ensure the safety of our school community.
Remote medical care is now available at R. Homer Andrews Elementary School through a partnership with Cone Health! Today, members of the community including Cone Health representatives, School Board, County Commissioner Kelly Allen, Burlington Pediatrics, and Impact Alamance, joined Principal Benson and Dr. Fleming for the official unveiling of the telehealth program at Andrews! 🏥 🧑⚕️
Cone Health’s school-based telehealth program partners with ABSS to reduce chronic absenteeism and increase student wellness by providing convenient, on-site healthcare. The program places a trained staff member in the school who facilitates a virtual medical appointment between the student, their parent/guardian (joining remotely), and a healthcare provider (physician or nurse practitioner). Using specialized equipment like electronic stethoscopes and high-definition cameras, the provider can diagnose and treat minor illnesses such as strep throat, flu, and earaches, administer immediate care, and send prescriptions to a local pharmacy. Crucially, the visits are covered by most insurance, and are provided at no cost to uninsured families, allowing students to receive care quickly and return to class the same day, preventing missed instructional time.
We're thankful for our partnership with Cone and the benefits this program will provide for our students and families! ❤️
🎤 Hunter Wilson - Soprano 1, NC Honors Choir (under the direction of Chorus Director Sean Lucier)
🎺 Christian Boudreault - Trumpet, All State Orchestra (pictured with Band Director Michael Jefferson)
There are All State events throughout the year, so we look forward to sharing more good news!
As we continue into the school year, we're excited to look back at the amazing progress during the first nine weeks! Our Progress Report Video highlights three key areas:
📵 Cell phone-free classrooms leading to greater student connection and engagement.
🤝 Strong relationships that are building confident learners.
💡 Data-driven, standards-aligned instruction challenging and supporting every student.
We're proud of this progress and encourage you to keep the conversation going at home! Ask your student about what they're learning class and connections at school. Thank you for being a vital part of the #ABSSCommunity!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AjYlPQ99Hk
𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: We are proud to share that ABSS was recognized today at the State Board of Education work session in Raleigh as one of only four districts selected statewide to present our Advanced Placement program successes. Representing ABSS were Angee Reed, Advanced Learners Coordinator; Bear Bryant, Principal of Western Alamance High School; April Williams, Western Alamance teacher; and Superintendent Dr. Fleming.
Our district has demonstrated exceptional growth in both AP enrollment and student performance. Student participation in AP courses has steadily increased over the past two years to an all-time high of 1,295 students in 2025, representing a 23.1% increase from the prior year. Even more remarkable is our students' achievement on AP exams. Since 2023, the number of qualifying scores of 3 or higher has more than doubled, reaching 1,426 qualifying scores in 2025—a 46.7% increase from the previous year.
These outstanding results reflect our commitment to expanding access to rigorous, college-level coursework while providing the support our students need to excel. This growth spans all demographics and schools across our district, demonstrating that we are creating equitable opportunities for all students to succeed at the highest academic levels.
Following the work session, Dr. Fleming joined State Superintendent Green and other education leaders for a press conference highlighting these achievements. We celebrate our dedicated students, teachers, and administrators whose hard work has made this success possible.
During the visit, students experienced the entire manufacturing journey, from raw materials through final assembly. Honda team members shared insights about the facility's operations, production techniques, quality assurance processes, and the diverse career paths available in today's manufacturing industry. A highlight for many was testing their skills on a realistic ATV driving simulator!
We're grateful to Honda for welcoming our students and providing this hands-on learning opportunity, and to our CTE teachers who made this experience possible.
At B. Everett Jordan, Art Teacher Ms. Cooley and ESL Teacher Jennifer Pearl worked with second graders to create beautiful ofrendas with assistance from the third-grade ESL students! Several parents also attended the event! #ThisisABSS
It's a wrap on a super fun day, but we had to share these highlights! 🎃 While there was plenty of festive fun across the district, and plenty of cookies for our principals, that didn't stop a productive day of learning in our classrooms! Now, for the big reveal... Who's that hiding in the giant Minion costume? Hint: She's the Board chair! 👻 Whether you're celebrating the spooky season or just relaxing, enjoy your fantastic weekend! 🦇 #ThisisABSS
