Just about a week until our Winter Breaks begins, so please be aware of these important dates! Students will be out of school from December 21st to January 1st, with Early College @ ACC (ABEC) starting their break on December 19th.
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Winter theme graphic with a snowy landscape and text: Calendar Reminders December 19th: ABEC Teacher Workday Winter Break begins for ABEC Students December 21st: Teacher Workday No School for Students December 21st-January 1st: Winter Break January 2nd: ABEC Teacher Workday
The Alexander Wilson Elementary Dual Language and Music Clubs brought holiday cheer and many smiles to a large audience of family and staff, performing Spanish songs like "Mi Burrito Sabanero" and "Campana sobre Campana" at their festive Winter Concert! #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Elementary students from Alexander Wilson standing on risers, wearing festive holiday winter attire
Elementary students from Alexander Wilson standing on risers, wearing festive holiday winter attire
Elementary students from Alexander Wilson standing on risers, wearing festive holiday winter attire
The halls were alive with holiday spirit last night as Highland Elementary students presented Holiday Lights Around the World. 🎄🌏 Families explored classrooms transformed into festive global celebrations while enjoying student performances, crafts, snacks, and stories. Students researched traditions from different countries and proudly displayed their new knowledge about language, culture, and customs on classroom doors and in the hallways. We loved seeing our students share their learning and spread cheer! #ABSSCommunity #HighlandHighlight
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Elementary students in festive holiday attire sing on stage while families seated in front of them
An adult with a red sweater and festive headband hold a picture book beside a student
Young elementary students sit on a carpet in various beanbag chairs or other seat selections
Staff members read a festive holiday picture book to students seated on the carpet in the library
Southern Alamance students who are part of Future Teachers of America brought joy and magic to Miss Oballe's kindergarten class at EM Yoder today, as they crafted shrinking paper ornaments with the students! Both big kids and young ones were smiling, laughing, and having fun together! #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
EM Yoder Pre-K students sitting on the carpet with Southern Alamance High School Future Teachers of America sitting behind them
A handmade wreath ornament made with shrinking paper
A handmade ornament made with shrinking paper that says Carter 2023
The FCCLA chapters of Southern Alamance and Southeast Alamance met for a joint leadership conference today! After an energetic opening session, there were breakout sessions for community service planning, trivia, competition practice, and discussion about how to improve their chapters. It was wonderful to see both groups work and laugh together. The photo booth was a big hit! Shout out to students Sawyer and Olivia for planning this great conference. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Southern High students Paige and Olivia posing for a photo in matching black t-shirts that say Lead Your Journey
Southern Alamance and Southeast Alamance High School FCCLA students gathered on church pews watching student presenters on stage
A student holds up a craft paper folded heart
Two students hold hand-made cards for an upcoming Valentine's Day event
Students pose in festive props in a photobooth setting
Students pose in festive props in a photobooth setting
Students pose in festive props in a photobooth setting
Students pose in festive props in a photobooth setting
Students pose in festive props in a photobooth setting
Four students hold hand-made cards for an upcoming Valentine's Day event
Today, Bonnie Hauser, whose mother was the sole survivor of her immediate family deported to Auschwitz, spoke to Mrs. Crouse's honors English classes about her mother's story and experiences during the Holocaust as part of her advocacy work. ❤️ #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Group of Eastern Alamance High School students standing with Bonnie Hauser who spoke about her mother's story of survival during the Holocaust
Bonnie Hauser speaking to Eastern High students about her mother's story of survival during the holocaust
Bonnie Hauser speaking to Eastern High students about her mother's story of survival during the holocaust
Bonnie Hauser speaking to Eastern High students about her mother's story of survival during the holocaust
Judging has begun here at Holly Hill Mall for our District Science Fair! Many impressive projects are on display and the talented students were standing by to talk to the judges, including Board Member Dr. Parker. Award recognition is tonight at 5:30, with doors opening at 5:00 to see the projects. Winners will move on to Regionals! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Webmaster
Two students standing beside a science fair project board titled All in the Familu
three students standing beside their science fair project board
A student standing beside a science fair project board, holding a pineapple
three high school students stand beside their science, fair project board while a judge asks them questions
Dr. Charles Parker stands next to a student beside their science fair project board
two middle school students standing beside their science fair project board
three high school students standing beside their science fair project board
three elementary students standing beside their science fair project board
three high school students standing beside their science fair project board
three high school students standing beside their science fair project
Good under the hood? We are seeking a qualified driver with maintenance experience for a Fuel Truck Driver/Mechanic II position to deliver fuel and perform routine service on buses and fleet vehicles at the Alamance-Burlington School System. 🚌 💻 Apply online: https://abss.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2290
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Webmaster
Fuel truck driver/Mechanic II Position vacancy graphic with job description and link to application
We are so grateful to Allen Tate Burlington for their generous donation of $4,000 to our Beginning Teacher program. Investing in teachers benefits our students for years to come! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Allen Tate realtors with Digital Media Coordinator James Shuler holding a check for $4,000
Take a peek inside the Be Pro Be Proud (BPBP) NC truck at Southern Middle! Inside, students explore careers through custom-built virtual-reality experiences, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, and utility industries. They rotated through in small groups all day and student ambassadors (in the red shirts) helped keep things running smoothly! The truck visits Hawfields tomorrow and Graham Middle on Thursday, with the other middle school visits planned for later this year. #ABSSCTE #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Webmaster
A student in a red t-shirt helps another student use a driving simulation machine
A middle school student in a black sweatshirt uses virtual reality joysticks while wearing a headset to simulate a career
Seven middle school students in red matching Be Pro Be Proud matching t-shirts
A student driving a transfer truck simulator laughs after suffering a virtual collision
A student in a red t-shirt helps another student use a virtual reality device
A student holds virtual reality joysticks and wears a headset while another student looks on
A middle school student drives a virtual truck driving simulator video game
The outside of a Be Pro Be Proud career exploration trailer with black and red color scheme
ABSS Board Chair Ellington-Graves, joined by Board members and Dr. Butler, delivered an impassioned speech from an unfinished classroom calling attention to the unprecedented financial crisis facing schools. Originally streamed live on November 30th, 2023. https://youtu.be/QA6u2wHyYeY
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Webmaster
Students at South Graham Elementary stepped up to the plate this November for an exciting "Grocery Store Bingo" challenge focused on healthy eating! 🥬 Throughout the month, students took home bingo cards listing healthy foods to mark off while grocery shopping with their families. Students who got "bingo" returned signed cards to Nurse Kiser for fun fruit and veggie prizes. At the end of the month, Nurse Kiser drew grade-level winners for even bigger prizes like water bottles and fruit fidgets. As a final treat, the ABSS Food Truck came to hand out a citrus-themed healthy snack courtesy of child nutrition services. The kids loved the surprise field trip to the food truck and the yummy snack! 🍊 Huge thanks to Nurse Kiser for organizing and to Child Nutrition for sponsoring this fun way to promote healthy eating habits. The students at SGE love learning about nutritious foods! Keep up the great work! 👏
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
A class from South Graham Elementary outside smiling with an orange slice in their mouths
A young girl from South Graham Elementary bites into an orange
Two Food Nutrition staff members behind the serving window of the ABSS Food Truck
A class from South Graham Elementary walks up to the ABSS Food truck to receive bags of healthy snacks
A class from South Graham Elementary walks up to the ABSS Food truck to receive bags of healthy snacks
A class from South Graham Elementary walks up to the ABSS Food truck to receive bags of healthy snacks
Wrapping up Career Development Month with some inventive 8th graders!⚡️Mr. Schooley's Computer Science Discoveries III class at Broadview Middle School has been problem-solving in engaging ways through circuit building and computer programming! They are learning useful technology skills for many career pathways. #ABSSCTE
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
An eight grade student in a red hoodie looks at a computer monitor while typing on a keyboard
Two eight grade girls work together construct a circuit with wires
An eight grade boy in a gray hoodie holds up a completed circuit with a black PGB board, LED lights, and a USB cable
Teacher Mr. Schooley holds up part of a circuit during a lesson
The Alamance-Burlington School System will be live-streaming an important news conference on Facebook this afternoon at 1 PM. The Board of Education will comment on our district's budget crisis. Shortly after, the recorded video will be posted to all platforms.
almost 2 years ago, ABSS Webmaster
Announcement with a LIVE graphic, ABSS logo, text NEWS CONFERENCE, and description The Alamance-Burlington School System will be live-streaming an important news conference on Facebook this afternoon at 1 PM. The Board of Education will comment on our district's budget crisis. Shortly after, the recorded video will be posted to all platforms.
After 29 dedicated years with ABSS, Dawn Madren is retiring as the Director of Human and New Talent. Dawn was a trailblazer as part of the first graduating class of Elon University's Teaching Fellows program. She taught for 8 years at AO Elementary before interning with Dr. Jean Maness at Andrews Elementary, then becoming an assistant principal at Southern Alamance in 2002. After 4 years as assistant principal and 5.5 more as principal at Southern, Dawn moved to ABSS Central Office in 2012, where she has served in Human Resources, most recently as Director of Human and New Talent. We congratulate Dawn on an impactful career with ABSS and wish her happy travels seeing the country in her RV, starting in late January! Her leadership and commitment to our students and staff will be missed. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, Dawn!
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
ABSS staff member Dawn Madren standing beside a orange fall floral bouquet of flowers
Dawn Madren and Dr. Jean Maness standing beside each other at a retirement celebration for Dawn
The staff at Ray Street Academy showed up in style and brought the energy for their Spirit Week, featuring PJ, Senior, Meme, and Decade Days! Can you identify the time periods for Decade Day (#1)? For our social-media pros, do you recognize the memes for Meme Day (#2)? Take a look! 👀
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Staff members at Ray Street Academy dressed up in different outfits for Decade Day during Spirit Week
Staff members at Ray Street Academy dressed up in different outfits for Meme Day during Spirit Week
Staff members at Ray Street Academy dressed up in different outfits for Senior Citizen Day during Spirit Week
Staff members at Ray Street Academy dressed up in different outfits for PJ Day during Spirit Week
Students from Williams High School gained valuable insights on responsible pet ownership and staying safe around wildlife during an informative session today with our paw-some friends from Burlington Animal Services! 🐾 #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
A student at Walter M. Williams High School touches a snake carefully while another looks on and guided by a worker from Burlington Animal Services
A student from Walter M. Williams High School holds a small black and white dog
A student from Walter M. Williams High School holds a small black and white dog
A student from Walter M. Williams High School holds a small black and white dog
Alexander Wilson Elementary closed out Native American Heritage Month with a wonderful celebration of indigenous culture. 🧡 Josiah "Three Feathers," 🪶a student at Williams High School and part of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, and his close friend Ms. Julia "Eagle," 🦅 of the Cheroenhaka Nottoway Tribe, demonstrated traditional dances and displayed beautiful handmade items. Our youngest Pre-K eagles were thrilled to learn about the history and traditions of North Carolina's first people. We are so grateful to them for taking the time to visit and share their knowledge during this special month. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #StudentCenteredFuturefocused #ABSSCommunity
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
A member of the Occaneechi tribe shows how an arrowhead is made using stone tools
Two members of the Occaneechi tribe wearing traditional outfits stand with Alexander Wilson pre-k teachers
A member of the Occaneechi tribe shows a fabric with an embroidered eagle
Alexander Wilson Pre-K class standing with members of the Occaneechi tribe in the gymnasium
We sincerely thank our dedicated cafeteria staff for nourishing our students with tasty, nutritious meals daily. Whether prepping behind the scenes or serving each child with a smile, your efforts fuel student success & power learning! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #SchoolMeals
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
A school cafeteria worker wearing a blue uniform smiles seated at a desktop computer
Cafeteria staff from Hawfields Middle School wearing staff shirts and service uniforms pose for a photo in the school cafeteria
A school cafeteria worker in a pink uniform smiles behind a serving glass and heat lamps
A school cafeteria smiles while placing a red apple in a small plastic bag
A school cafeteria workers looks off the side behind a serving glass with trays of chicken fingers
Three cafeteria workers from Garrett Elementary wearing blue uniforms stands and smiles in the cafeteria
Two school cafeteria staff sit side by side at computers
A school cafeteria worker scoops apple cobbler into white cups
A school cafeteria wearing yellow Blue Jays tshirt stands behind cafeteria serving pans and in front of a green fall-themed backdrop
Wow! 🤩 We're proud of our student-athletes! The tremendous effort, commitment, and resilience you demonstrated all season long deserves recognition. 🏆 #ABSSAthletics #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic highlighting ABSS high school fall sports all-conference winners with a fall leaf background and text 50 Football 26 Men's Soccer 20 Cross Country 12 Women's Tennis 11 Women's Golf 9 Volleyball