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Some of the students who completed the ABSS/Burlington Sock Puppets Summer Reading Challenge were honored this week at the ballpark! They also got to meet the team and enjoy the game. Congratulations and keep reading! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Our technology student interns have been hard at work this summer preparing laptops for back to school! The annual internship is part of the ABSS Career Technical Education program. Students gain knowledge while helping our tech department repair screens and keyboards. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Your students are probably just as excited to come to school as you are, Mrs. Chick! #ABSSAskStaff
The final touches are being put on the all new Southeast Alamance High School. Teachers move in next week to prepare classrooms. We can't wait to see students filling the halls and pursuing academic excellence when classes begin August 28. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Heads up - We are making changes to our website to make navigation easier. 🔧 The top menu has been condensed and the large drop-down Menu is gone. It is more mobile-friendly too. Check it out! 📱https//www.abss.k12.nc.us
Our partnership with @elonuniversity in exposing ABSS students to future careers in medicine has once again been a huge success. The Start Early in Medicine initiative just wrapped up for the summer. With hands-on learning and working with professionals, these students are gaining knowledge and inspiration to become future medical professionals. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
The Sock Puppets, Whiff, and Socksquatch all know how fun summer reading can be! Our special All-Star Reading Program recognition night at the ballpark is this Wednesday, July 26th! Have a completed reading card? There is still time to turn it in and collect your prize pack! https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/summer-reading-program #GoSockPuppets
Pass the popcorn! 🍿 Pitcher on the mound with a runner on first. Thanks to Lindsay Russell for sharing this moment in time at Williams High School taken around 1970! 📷 ⚾ #ABSSTBT #TBT
In 2009, Burlington Police Department-NC Officer Mike Medley was a cadet in the Junior Police Academy. This week, he returned to share his powerful story of how the experience shaped his life's journey to become an officer. His journey shows students how programs like this academy can open doors and positively impact lives. The cadets now see how they too could follow a similar path of service and leadership. #ABSSDifferenceMakers https://youtu.be/mlxeylbc_7M
A huge thanks to our #ABSSCommunity who donated to the Alamance Chamber Classroom Collection! 🙏 Our ABSS Team, along with Labcorp and the Chamber, started shopping for school supplies today with donated funds, which are still being accepted through August 11. All donated supplies will be distributed by school social workers to students with the greatest need. 🎒 https://www.alamancechamber.com/ac-program/classroom-collection-campaign/
#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!
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/
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/
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
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/
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
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
The Mebane City Council recognized the Eastern Alamance High School women's soccer team 🦅️⚽️ 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
In our Biomedical Boot Camp for Boys, students simulate germ spread, build robotic hands, and experience different careers through VR. 🤖🦠️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!
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