#ABSSAskStaff | Our teachers play an invaluable role in shaping the minds and futures of students, from ABCs to college and career options! Thank you, Hannah!
8 months ago, James Shuler
Teacher feature graphic with a portrait of Hannah Morris on a gray background with text, "#ABSSAskStaff Why do you love working in ABSS? "I love that I am treated as a professional and trusted to make sound educational choices for our students." Hannah Morris Eastlawn Elementary"
We have partnered with Alamance Chamber for their annual Classroom Collection Campaign to gather school supplies for students in need. ✏️ Their website has supply lists, public drop site locations, and more information! Please share! https://www.alamancechamber.com/ac-program/classroom-collection-campaign/
8 months ago, James Shuler
Chalkboard with school supplies and backpack off to the side with text Classroom Collection Campaign and ABSS logo
The Fox 8 story on our #ABSSCTE Biomedical Boot Camp is live! The camp offers hands-on experiences for rising 8th and 9th graders, exposing participants to various medical fields, providing valuable insights and potential career pathways in the biomedical industry. https://myfox8.com/spotlight/whats-right-with-our-schools/triad-students-participate-in-biomedical-boot-camp/
8 months ago, James Shuler
Congrats to Matthew Gardner from Williams and Hayden Todd-Gesty from Eastern! They have been performing in France, Switzerland, Germany & Austria over a two-week period as part of the NC Ambassador of Music Band comprised of 140 musicians. The talented pair earned this honor while at Hawfields Middle and made All-District Band. So proud of these two representing ABSS around the globe! 🌍 ✈️ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #ABSSArts
9 months ago, James Shuler
Matthew Gardner wearing black t-shirt and Hayden Todd-Gesty wearing red hoodie outside on a cobblestone brickyard during a European trip as part of NC Ambassador of Music Band
ICYMI: Macy from Elon Elementary was Van's Weather Kid last week. She presented the forecast with confidence and a bright smile! 🌞 Well done, Macy! https://myfox8.com/spotlight/vans-weather-kids/vans-weather-kid-macy-dollar/
9 months ago, James Shuler
The Junior Police Academy has inspired ABSS students for 26 years through partnerships with local law enforcement; emphasizing discipline, motivation, behavior, and civic duty. We're grateful to our SROs and D.A.R.E. officers for their commitment to our students! 🀝#ABSSCommunity
9 months ago, James Shuler
Junior Police Academy students in gray shirts marching together in a parking lot
Junior Police Academy students in gray shirts marching together in a parking lot
Junior Police Academy students in gray shirts standing together in a parking lot
Junior Police Academy students in gray shirts standing together in a parking lot
Exciting news! ABSS has earned the @EVERFI Empowered Seal for our commitment to whole-child education. This recognizes #ABSSCTE efforts to teach critical life skills and ensure students are ready for college, career, and life!✨#EmpoweredSeal #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
9 months ago, James Shuler
Photograph of CTE students at Southern assembling a shed with a 2023 EVERFI Empowered District seal layered on top
The Mebane City Council recognized the Eastern Alamance High School women's soccer team πŸ¦…οΈβš½οΈ for their outstanding victory in the state 3A championship! Mayor Ed Hooks himself signed a special recognition and personally presented it to the team. #ABSSAthletics
9 months ago, James Shuler
The Eastern Alamance girls soccer team and coaching staff standing with Mayor Ed Hooks
City of Mebane recognition certificate that was presented to the Eastern Alamance High School girls soccer team for being NCHSAA 3A Women's Soccer State Champions
In our Biomedical Boot Camp for Boys, students simulate germ spread, build robotic hands, and experience different careers through VR. πŸ€–πŸ¦ οΈIt will be the focus of Fox 8's 'What's Right With Our Schools' next Monday! Thanks, Cindy Farmer for covering our #ABSSCTE camps!
9 months ago, James Shuler
Fox 8 Cindy Farmer, CTE staff, and students pose with biomedical VR headsets and activities
News camera focuses on students as they watch a movie about a robotic hand activity
CTE staff assist students as they trace their hands on cardboard as part of a robotic hand activity
Fox 8 anchor Cindy Farmer and cameraman interview a student at the Biomedical Boot Camp for Boys
Threads 🧡 just launched and we set up camp! If you're looking to stay connected on the newest social media platform, find us and say hello! #Threads
9 months ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a smartphone and a screenshot of the ABSS threads profile with text ABSS is on Threads Find us on the new Threads app in the App Store or Play Store threads.net @absspublic
The first step in emergency response often begins with a phone call. 🚨 Beginning this school year, ABSS will be offering a 911 Telecommunicators program, preparing high school students to answer the call and become 911 operators after graduation. https://youtu.be/FRer7ofLV3c
9 months ago, James Shuler
Tree-mendous savings! 🌳 ABSS will continue to use Peachjar πŸ‘ to deliver school and community flyers straight to your email inbox. Look for those every Tuesday and Friday, with the occasional flyer in between. If you have an active email set up in PowerSchool for your child, you're good to go for the new school year, including any new schools you may be enrolled in. All flyers can also be found on district and school websites. Look for the πŸ‘ button. If you're a community organization looking to advertise an event or service on Peachjar, read our approval guidelines on our webpage: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/peachjar-for-families
9 months ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a tree on the right side and text Did You Know? ABSS saved 3,981,926 sheets of paper, or about 478 trees, by distributing digital flyers through Peachjar this year!
Our graduates worked hard, blazing paths to colleges, athletics, and careers. Our staff opened new doors and taught them what is possible. Our families supported them every step of the way. For all who have been involved in their journey, thank you! πŸŽ“ #ABSSgraduates
9 months ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a faded image of graduates in the background and cartoon caps and confetti on top with text "32 Million Dollars in scholarships awarded" and ABSS logo
9 months ago, James Shuler
The Class of 2023 graduations have officially wrapped up for the year! πŸŽ“ Our Public Information Office has posted select photos from each ceremony with the hashtag #ABSSgraduations and you can find them all together on our new Graduation Photos webpage. Find your school's gallery and easily download or share! πŸ“Έ https://bit.ly/abssgradphotos
9 months ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a photograph of a senior in blue cap and gown  being adjusted by a parent and text on burgundy background Congratulations Class of 2023 with ABSS logo
Our final group of graduates from the Class of 2023 walked the stage at Graham High School last night. πŸŽ‰ We are proud of your accomplishments and extend our heartfelt wishes as you embark on a path filled with new opportunities! #ABSSgraduates #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
9 months ago, James Shuler
A student from Graham High School wearing cap and gown
A student from Western Alamance High School wearing cap and gown
A student from Williams High School wearing cap and gown
Students participating in a graduation ceremony seated in the front row wearing cap and gown
Students flip their tassels after graduating
A student holds her graduation certificate in cap and gown after the ceremony
A mother takes a selfie with her daughter after she graduated while she holds a small child
Administrators, assistant principals, and central office staff stand on stage at a graduation ceremony at Graham High School
We are #StudentCenteredFutureFocused and hiring for the 2023-2024 school year! There's a lot to love about working in ABSS. Listen to some of our teachers share what makes their job special. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFSGoTTT_1I
9 months ago, James Shuler
Two students work on a craft using neon paper, scissors, and glue.  Text "Join our Team: abss.k12.nc.us" is displayed at the bottom.
Pass the ketchup! 🌭 Our Central Services summer staff were treated to a delicious hot dog lunch today thanks to Maverick Radio and HOPE Radio! #ABSSCommunity
9 months ago, James Shuler
HOPE Radio employees standing in the hallway at Central Office
Chuck Marsh prepares many burgers and hot dogs on a large outdoor grill
Two ABSS employees hold plates of food at Central Office
An ABSS staff member holds a plate with a hotdog and chili
🦷✨ Flossing can be fun! 🦷✨ Students at our Brace Yourself Dental #ABSSCTE camp took their dental skills to the next level with a hands-on activity led by Joanna Roberts from Alamance Community College. Using a dental dam as a guide, our talented campers practiced flossing on "patient" dummies, perfecting their technique with precision and care. πŸ” This engaging activity left everyone smiling brighter! 😁 #StudentCenteredFuturefocused
9 months ago, James Shuler
Two students smile beside a dental dummy clamped on a table for a flossing activity
Alamance Community College staff Joanna Roberts demonstrates proper flossing technique to students
A student and ABSS CTE staff work together to create holes in a dental dam
Two students and an ABSS CTE staff member work together to floss dummy teeth using a dental dam as a guide
Hands-on exploration, investigation, and career deep dives πŸ” at the Future First Responders #ABSSCTE Summer Camp! πŸš’ Our participants took fingerprints, studied a mock crime scene, and observed a live crisis response from local first responders and the @UNCAirCare crew!
9 months ago, James Shuler
Students give a thumbs up while holding fingerprint forensic activity papers
Local first responders and UNC Carolina Air Care crew pose in front of an emergency response helicopter
Local first responders demonstrate a live crisis response in front of students
UNC Carolina Air Care crew answer questions from students