We're thrilled to announce that Shae Sykes, Career Development Coordinator at Graham High School, has been named the ABSS Career and Technical Education Career Development Coordinator of the Year! Mrs. Sykes' passion for helping students discover career pathways and supporting teachers in opening doors to new opportunities has made a tremendous impact. Her ability to build strong relationships within her school and throughout the ABSS community has allowed her to shine a spotlight on diverse professions for our students. She's always finding ways to motivate and inspire!
about 2 months ago, James Shuler
Shae Sykes holding a certificate
Shae Sykes wearing a gray polo shirt shows peace signs and smiling enthusiastically
🌟 #ABSSExcellence | Talent. Dedication. Passion. Innovation. We're honored to present the remarkable 2025 Teachers of the Year. These educators represent the very best of our district. Their exceptional work shapes tomorrow's leaders. Join us in celebrating them! 👏 #ThisisABSS
2 months ago, James Shuler
A list of all ABSS 2025 Teachers of the Year
🌱 Join Our Spring Recruitment Fair! 🌱 Only ONE WEEK AWAY! Meet us at Highland Elementary next Saturday from 9AM-12PM and kickstart your career in ABSS. ✨ Potential on-the-spot job offers! Tag someone who's looking for a rewarding new career! Browse open positions before you arrive or apply online: https://abss.schoolspring.com/ #ThisisABSS #ABSSEvents
2 months ago, James Shuler
Spring Recruitment Fair graphic advertising date, time, and location, as mentioned in the post
Wait, is Read Across America Week over? 🤔 Guess we got caught up in a good book! Couldn't pass up sharing this quick stop at Eastern Alamance High School with Media Coordinator Fred Melchor and some of the Eagles who were studying, working on assignments, and browsing the shelves! 🦅 #ThisisABSS
2 months ago, James Shuler
A media coordinator hands a student in a black hoodie a book at a Media Center checkout table
A high school student in a black hoodie sitting beside a girl in a white sweater, both looking at a book on top of an open binder.
A high school student smiles as she pulls a book from a book shelf
🌟 We're our youngest learners for the upcoming school year! Apply online for ABSS Pre-K today! Registration link: https://alamancencc.scriborder.com Information about ABSS Pre-K Program: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/pre-kindergarten
2 months ago, James Shuler
A young girl looks attentively at an assignment directed by a staff member with text APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE PRE-KINDERGARTEN Apply now @ bit.ly/ABSSPREK
One more day! 🤩 Our Kindergarten Fair is tomorrow at Holly Hill Mall! We can answer your questions and help you with enrollment. We have also prepared a handy checklist to print out so you know what to bring: https://bit.ly/absskindergarten. #ThisisABSS #ABSSEvents
3 months ago, ABSS Webmaster
A student smiling with overlaid text TOMORROW! Kindergarten Fair Saturday, March 8th, 9 AM to 12 PM Holly Hill Mall
We're proud to recognize three exceptional pottery students from Eastern Alamance High School who were recently honored in the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! 🏆 Abby Weiss (Senior) - Silver Key for "Seasons Changing" 🐄 Aubrey Dial (Junior) - Honorable Mention for "Cream for your Tea?" 🎭 Emery Hill (Senior) - Honorable Mention for "Self Realization" These students follow in impressive footsteps - Eastern's pottery program, led by Laura Daughtry, has produced several National Gold and Silver Medal winners over the past decade! In 2023, EAHS student Ainsley Dial (Aubrey's older sister) won a Gold Medal and was honored at Carnegie Hall in New York City alongside Ms. Daughtry. Congratulations to these talented artists!
3 months ago, James Shuler
Decorative ceramic plate and matching cup in deep burgundy with intricate paisley designs in orange, gold and cream. The detailed swirling patterns show fine craftsmanship in this Silver Key-winning work 'Seasons Changing' by senior Abby Weiss.
Ceramic cow-shaped teapot in white with brown spots, featuring a yellow knob lid and handle, accompanied by two small matching cups with pink interiors. Created by junior Aubrey Dial for Eastern Alamance High School's pottery program.
White ceramic bust sculpture with closed eyes and serene expression, featuring a dragonfly detail on the cheek, textured base with illustrated elements, and a small insect sculpture atop the head. Senior art project 'Self Realization' by Emery Hill from Eastern Alamance High School.
📚 Superintendent Dr. Fleming surprised Mrs. Carter's and Mrs. Singleton's first grade classes at Andrews for Read Across America Week! Our young readers were all smiles as they learned how small acts of kindness make a big difference! #ReadAcrossAmerica #ThisisABSS
3 months ago, James Shuler
Superintendent Dr. Fleming with a first grade class, all gathered on a multi-color carpet
Superintendent Aaron Fleming looks at page of a book titled Try a Little Kindness as he reads aloud to attentive first graders
ABSS is proud to acknowledge the incredible efforts of school social workers in all our schools! School Social Workers are the vital link between school and community in providing services to students, families, and school personnel to assist and augment students' academic and social success. Their valuable work includes mental health evaluations, helping children develop social-emotional skills, attendance monitoring, and crisis intervention. Our school social workers assist teachers with classroom management and provide parents with resources to assist their child throughout their academic career. They work behind the scenes to eliminate barriers to academic success by assisting with attendance, homelessness, and mental health. Thank you to all of our school social workers who assist in ensuring all students have the support they need to succeed academically and socially!
3 months ago, James Shuler
Image from the School Social Work Association of America featuring their 2025 School Social Work Week theme "Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact" from March 2-8, 2025. The design includes the association's logo in the top left corner and colorful stylized figures in blue, red, and yellow that resemble people with outstretched arms. The text "Unite to Ignite" appears in large navy blue script, with "CELEBRATING OUR IMPACT" in bright blue caps below it, and "SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK WEEK MARCH 2-8, 2025" in red at the bottom.
BREAKFAST ALERT! Our nutrition team has served an impressive 642,000 breakfast meals so far this school year! We think that's something to celebrate during National School Breakfast Week! The Mystery of Why Breakfast Matters - Solved! Brain Power: Studies show that students who eat breakfast perform better academically, with improved concentration, memory, and problem-solving abilities. Energy for the Day: A nutritious breakfast provides essential energy that helps students stay focused and engaged throughout the morning, preventing the mid-morning slump. Nutritional Foundation: Breakfast provides a significant portion of daily nutritional needs, including fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals that support overall health and development. Thank you to our amazing nutrition staff for their commitment to nourishing our students every single day. Clue in to school breakfast - it's no mystery why it matters!
3 months ago, James Shuler
A colorful group photo of school nutrition staff celebrating National School Breakfast Week. Staff members wear matching "BREAKFAST CLUB" t-shirts with pancake designs and festive accessories, holding breakfast-themed props and signs. Some wear Hawaiian leis and decorative hats. A young student stands with them holding breakfast items. The bottom of the image features a magnifying glass with "Clue In" text (the NSBW theme) and highlights "642,000 Total breakfast meals served in ABSS this year" against a white background with footprint graphics. The image has an orange backdrop and includes the text "March 3-7, 2025."
Big congratulations to these exceptional ABSS musicians who showcased their skills at the 2025 Western Region Orchestra in Boone last weekend! Senior viola player Aslynn West from Walter M. Williams High School and junior trumpet player Christian Boudrealt from Western Alamance High School participated in the Honors Orchestra under Dr. Alexandra Dee's direction from Appalachian State University. Freshman bass player Michael-Andres Cruz from Williams not only performed in the Repertory Orchestra but earned 1st chair in his section! 🎵 The Repertory Orchestra was conducted by Williams' own Orchestra Director, Veronica Biscocho! North Carolina's orchestra program divides the state into eastern and western regions, each hosting special events featuring guest clinicians from across the country. So proud of our musical stars! 🌟
3 months ago, James Shuler
Three formally dressed students standing together against a wooden panel wall. On the left is a student in a black vest and white dress shirt with a bow tie. In the middle is a student wearing a black dress with a tied front. On the right is Veronica Biscocho, the Orchestra Director at Williams, wearing a patterned blouse. The ABSS (Alamance-Burlington School System) logo appears in the bottom right corner.
A young musician in a formal gray suit and tie smiling at the camera while holding a trumpet. He's standing against a wooden paneled wall, and the ABSS (Alamance-Burlington School System) logo appears in the bottom right corner.
✨ Start strong, start here! Kindergarten registration is live! Instructions can be found on our website: https://bit.ly/absskindergarten. Also, don't forget about our Kindergarten Fair next Saturday, March 8th, 9 AM to 12 PM at Holly Hill Mall! #ABSSEvents #ThisisABSS
3 months ago, James Shuler
Four children giving a thumbs-up with text Kindergarten Registration is Live!
Be on the lookout for FOX8's news story, airing next Monday, spotlighting an innovative new Food Security Community Partnership! This collaborative initiative unites Second Hand Food Bank, SAFE Food Pantry, and CTEC students to address local food insecurity. 🤝 More to share soon! #ABSSCTE #ABSSCommunity #ThisisABSS
3 months ago, James Shuler
A group of five diverse students in a culinary kitchen wearing aprons and hairnets. They're standing in front of commercial kitchen equipment and smiling at the camera, with some giving thumbs up gestures.
Students in kitchen attire preparing food ingredients. They're chopping vegetables on cutting boards while potatoes and other ingredients are visible in the foreground on a prep table.
A storage area with CTEC banner visible, showing shelves stocked with food items including canned goods, packaged meals, and crockpots. A student in a blue shirt is preparing food packages at a table.
Behind-the-scenes of a news interview in a kitchen. A student wearing an apron is being interviewed by a reporter in a blue outfit, with a professional camera setup recording the conversation.
Celebrating Excellence in ABSS! Congratulations to our amazing students and staff recognized at last night's Board of Education meeting: Southeast Alamance's Ava Garner and Jesus Cruz received Silver Keys in the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! Ava's piece "Connected Creation" explores humanity's place in the universe, while Jesus's "Epsum" portrays people as shadowy figures, comparing them to bugs under an upturned rock. Southern Alamance freshman Madisyn Upton made an incredible state championship debut, winning both the 200 IM (with a lifetime best of 2:08.38) and the 100 butterfly at the NCHSAA 3-A State Championship! She's now a two-time State Swimming Champion! DeAnna Tyson, 7th Grade Math Teacher at Western Middle School, was honored as a North Carolina Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist! She received a plaque from the NC Center for Advancement in Teaching and a $250 check from Empower. Good luck in the state competition, Ms. Tyson!
3 months ago, James Shuler
Image 1: Two people standing at Board of Education meeting holding certificates of recognition with ABSS logos. Woman with long gray hair and black cardigan holds Jesus Cruz's certificate, while student in black top holds Ava Garner's art award certificate.
Three people standing at Board meeting - young student Ava Garner in center holding certificate of recognition, with parents standing on either side. ABSS logo visible in corner.
Southern Alamance swimmer Madisyn Upton in red SA Swimming shirt holding certificate of recognition, standing with coach in blue SA Swimming jacket at Board of Education meeting.
Madisyn Upton in red SA Swimming shirt with her father and younger brother at Board of Education meeting. She holds her swimming championship certificate with Board members visible in background.
DeAnna Tyson in black dress and yellow pants holding oversized $250 check from Empower for NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist award with NCCAT representative in blue jacket.
DeAnna Tyson displaying her NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist plaque and $250 check from Empower, with two award presenters at ABSS Board meeting.
#ABSSAlert | After consulting with the NC Department of Transportation and assessing road conditions across the county, we will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow for students and staff. We look forward to seeing everyone back tomorrow!
3 months ago, James Shuler
Graphic signaling that the district will be on a two hour delay on February 21st, 2025
#ABSSAlert | ❄️ Schools and district offices will remain closed tomorrow, February 20th. As a reminder, today's closure for students will be made up on February 28th. Additional make-up days will be announced once finalized.
3 months ago, James Shuler
ABSS alert graphic announcing school closure on February 20th, 2025
❤️ Something sweet to start the week! Hillcrest Elementary School hosted its annual 100 Days, 100 Dads event, inviting fathers, grandfathers, community members, and influential role models far and wide to join our students for lunch. As you can see from the photos, there was a huge turnout! The smiles on the students' faces say it all. It means so much to have someone to look up to! Thanks to all our #ABSSCommunity guests who stopped by, including Superintendent Dr. Fleming, Board member Avery Wagoner, and District Attorney Sean Boone! Also shout-out to all the staff who facilitated the big day and our cafeteria staff for serving WAY more than usual. 🤗 📸 Photo credit: Ashley West
3 months ago, James Shuler
A heartwarming moment between two people in a school setting - one wearing a red shirt and head covering sharing a warm embrace with a young student in a gray sweater. Both are smiling genuinely. An ABSS (Alamance-Burlington School System) logo is visible in the corner.
In a crowded school cafeteria, a person wearing a contractor's baseball cap and gray work shirt sits with a young student. Both are smiling at the camera. The ABSS logo appears in the corner.
Three people pose together in a school cafeteria - an adult wearing glasses and a beanie with a gray zip-up jacket, and two young students. One student wears a checkered button-up shirt and the other wears a patterned vest. The ABSS logo is visible.
A crowded school cafeteria scene with people enjoying lunch. In focus is a person in a burgundy blazer engaged in conversation with students at a lunch table. Fast food and drinks are visible on the table. The ABSS logo appears in the corner.
A person in a red pullover poses next to a large mascot costume of what appears to be a bee or hornet with prominent yellow and black features. They're standing near a cafeteria entrance. The ABSS logo is visible.
Three people sit together in what appears to be a school setting - two adults and a young student in the middle wearing a gray hoodie with pink and red patterns and a sparkly red skirt. All are smiling warmly. The ABSS logo appears in the corner.
A young student in a red top sits close to an adult wearing a baseball cap and dark clothing at a cafeteria table. Both are smiling warmly at the camera. Pizza boxes and food items are visible on the table. The ABSS logo appears in the corner.
A person wearing a suit and tie sits at a school cafeteria table with lunch items in front of them, smiling at the camera. A student can be seen eating in the background. The ABSS logo is visible.
A person wearing a RVCA hat and dark clothing sits with a young student in a red shirt at a lunch table. The student is smiling brightly at the camera. The ABSS logo appears in the corner.
A group of school cafeteria staff members pose together wearing matching gray t-shirts that read 'I SURVIVED 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL IN THE CAFE.' One person wears a celebratory birthday crown. The ABSS logo is visible.
❤️ Happy Valentine's Day, #ABSSCommunity! From our inspiring educators to our incredible students - thank you for being the heart of ABSS! You make every day remarkable! ✨
3 months ago, James Shuler
A Valentine's Day graphic with a mix of hearts and school supplies and ABSS logo
Incredible news for our students! Tanger Outlets, Mebane presented four grants to our schools this week. Take a look at these transformative school projects: 🌟 Denise Bungardy (Elon Elementary) - A $1,285 sensory room featuring specialized equipment like bubble tubes, weighted blankets, and sound machines to help students with autism and sensory needs better regulate themselves and engage in learning. The room will provide vestibular, tactile, visual, and auditory input in a safe space. 🌟 Loretta Atkins (North Graham/South Mebane Elementary) - A $2,373 project replacing worn playground equipment with 25 new commercial-grade swings, ensuring all K-5 students at both schools can safely enjoy active play. These schools serve a combined total of 25 swings between them. 🌟 Chanel Jones (Broadview Middle) - A $2,500 classroom laundry initiative providing students with access to washers, dryers, and supplies while teaching essential life skills. The program includes a confidential service system and life skills curriculum about laundry care and time management. 🌟 Amy Chinnici (Sellars Gunn Education Center) - A $500 'TOUCH of Literacy' project creating multi-sensory storybook kits with tactile objects to help visually impaired students better understand and engage with literature. The project will develop 10 specialized learning kits this school year. Thank you Tanger Outlets for investing in innovative solutions that support student success across our district!
4 months ago, James Shuler
A group of Elon Elementary School staff and students pose with a large Tanger Kids check for $1,285.00. The group stands in front of a display case decorated with Spanish-themed dolls and a globe. A blue balloon and Tanger pencil logo are visible.
Students and staff from Alamance-Burlington Schools gather in front of playground swings, holding a Tanger Kids check for $2,373.75. Blue balloons and a large decorative Tanger pencil logo are displayed. The playground equipment is visible in the background with trees beyond.
Broadview Middle School students and staff pose in a classroom with a Tanger Kids check for $2,500.00. The room features a dramatic space-themed backdrop and superhero posters. Students are arranged in two rows, some standing and some seated on the floor. A Tanger pencil logo is displayed.
Students and staff from Sellars Gunn Education Center gather around a Tanger Kids check for $500.00 for 'A TOUCH of Literacy' project. The group is photographed in what appears to be a library, with bookshelves visible in the background. Some students are seated on a turquoise bench while others stand behind.
Eighth graders from all middle schools are taking turns touring our Career & Technical Education Center and Graham High School this week! They're getting a sneak peek at exciting CTE classes where high school students learn welding, fire safety, construction, and more through hands-on training with industry equipment and expert teachers. These programs lead to industry certifications and careers in high-demand fields!
4 months ago, James Shuler
A high school instructor wearing safety gear including a welding helmet and blue gloves demonstrates welding equipment to a group of middle school students in a workshop area with yellow walls. The visiting students watch attentively as they learn about the welding program.
In a woodworking shop, an instructor in a gray t-shirt and baseball cap discusses equipment while standing next to a table saw with dust collection system. Tools line the wall in the background as visiting students observe the demonstration.
Six students pose in a fire safety classroom, five wearing black uniform shirts and one in full firefighter turnout gear with reflective stripes. Emergency equipment including traffic cones and red gear bags are visible in the background, demonstrating the program's professional training environment.