Alamance-Burlington School System

A sweet treat! 🥭 Students at North Graham Elementary sampled mango today thanks to the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. This federally assisted initiative provides free fresh produce to expand children's palates and increase fruit and veggie consumption. For many, this was their first mango experience! Yum!

We're spreading the word about our upcoming High School Options Fair! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn more about how to shape their future, including earning college credit, apprenticeships, and so much more! Completely free! https://bit.ly/absshso

Working together as a team to accomplish a goal is an important part of any industry, so it was awesome seeing this CTEC Automotive Service class activity where the end result could only be accomplished with high-level thinking and teamwork! The skills students learn in #ABSSCTE are definitely helping them become the well-rounded grads described in our Portrait of a Graduate! 🎓👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/portrait-of-a-graduate

We had a guest photographer on the Southeast Alamance High School campus today: Superintendent Dr. Butler! 📷 The hallways were busy with activity as students moved to and from class. Counselors Ms. Toms and Ms. Rosario began one-on-one meetings with seniors to discuss their post-graduation plans. Additionally, a Herff Jones representative met with the senior class about graduation supplies. Thank you Dr. Butler for visiting and capturing shots of our students and staff in action! We're proud of the hard work happening on campus. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

Thank you for sharing your perspective, Jenna! The joy of seeing your students succeed over time and cross the graduation stage is unmatched. 🎓 If you want to make a difference in students' lives, nurture their growth, and be part of a community that cares, apply to teach with ABSS today! https://bit.ly/abssjobs #ABSSAskStaff #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

ABSS celebrates special education teacher Cindy Kreider of Highland Elementary as the 2023 Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence! 🌟 Superintendent Dr. Butler and district leaders surprised Kreider with a visit this morning. For over 30 years, Kreider has empowered students with diverse abilities with compassion and creativity. Her dedication to bringing out the best in every child, regardless of differences, has made an immense impact. Join us in congratulating and honoring Cindy for her exceptional work. 👏 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

Over 70 colleges came together at Alamance Community College today for the CACRAO College Fair, giving high school juniors and seniors the chance to explore their options and get info straight from the source! 🎓 #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

Students in Ms. Fowler's fourth grade class at Highland Elementary celebrated International Peace Day by learning to say "peace" in multiple languages and making peace-pinwheels.✌️☮️ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

Check out our "Model" Students of the Day showing off their #ABSSCTE skills! They are now LIVE on the billboard outside Cox Toyota on I-40. Drive safely when you pass by to look and consider coming to our High School Options Fair! More information about that soon! 👀

What choices must a leader make? The third grade students in Ms. Martinez's class at Andrews Elementary could tell you and demonstrate through their actions. Alamance Chamber came in to capture the class brainstorming and creating their class mission statement. Each student signed their name on the mission statement poster, an important milestone in the Leader in Me program. The story will be featured in Access Alamance magazine! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

We peeked into second-grade classrooms at South Graham Elementary while students were strengthening their fundamental literacy skills! This is an important time to learn phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and spelling using a structured yet interactive approach from our talented teachers. We love seeing students tackle words using their strategies! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

Each day, in all our schools and classrooms, there are those "small moments" that are worth capturing. 💡The "lightbulb" moment when a student suddenly gets it, proud smiles from the teachers, and laughter in the halls. These photos capture glimpses of Southern Alamance Middle School students shining bright! ☀️ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

Last night, the 2023 Junior Police Academy graduates were recognized at the Alamance County Commissioners meeting. This valuable program, organized by the Alamance County Sheriff's Office, Burlington Police, Mebane Police, and Graham Police Departments, provides students with skills in social development, stress management, decision-making, and conflict resolution, helping them become more engaged citizens of our #ABSSCommunity! Congratulations to all the graduates! 👏

Reminder: Due to the recent calendar revisions, tomorrow is now a full instructional day. ABEC @ ACC will have an early release day. Our updated student calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/1q3gd. The ABEC calendar is linked here: https://5il.co/1no49.

FINAL Bomb Threat Update: Law enforcement assessed today's bomb threat email sent to ABSS and determined there to be NO credible danger. As a precaution, all schools were checked. Similar threats were sent from an out-of-state email to other NC districts. The SBI and the Alamance Co. Sheriff are investigating.

11:17 Bomb Threat Update: ABSS is following the direction of our law enforcement partners as they continue to investigate an email threat that was sent to the ABSS office. Students have been moved outside at some campuses while officers sweep the buildings as a precaution. We will continue to provide updates.

10:54 a.m. Bomb Threat Update: The SBI and local authorities are investigating a bomb threat email sent to a general ABSS account today. No specific school was mentioned. While they don’t believe it to be credible, all campuses are being searched as a precaution. We'll update as we learn more.

When studying the events of September 11, 2001, teacher Ms. Betty at Broadview Middle School offered her students a personal, human view of that tragic day in addition to the historical perspective. As a resident of New York City in 2001, she shared her own experiences, bringing history vividly to life for her students. This created a deeper understanding and connection for her students. #NeverForget

The detailed post-remediation reports are now available to view on our Mold Dashboard webpage. The evidence they present strongly demonstrates that our schools provide clean and healthy learning environments. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/mold-remediation-dashboard

Our Board Chair Sandy Ellington-Graves was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. While this is difficult news, Sandy is approaching her treatment with incredible strength, grace, and optimism. To show our support, ABSS staff members wore pink today. Some football teams are wearing pink jerseys and Southeast Alamance painted the "50" on their field. Sandy, we are all behind you during this challenging time. Your courage inspires us. Together, we can uplift her spirits as she starts this fight. Sandy, you are not alone. Leave Sandy a message of encouragement below! 💗 #ABSSSupportsSandy