Amber Walsh from Southern Alamance High has been working with bees since she was seven and brought home a lot of awards in the 🐝 Bees & Honey 🍯 category at the State Fair, which included entries in color photography, crafts, baked goods, and of course, honey. She placed 1st in Muffins, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pure Beeswax Candles, and Quick Bread. She also won the Junior Sweepstakes Award! Way to go, Amber! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Learning from the pros! The 8th Grade Career Cafe was a success at Western Alamance Middle School! Students learned about the career field of a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from CPNC/NICU Nurse Brandi Easley. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #ABSSCTE #CareerDevelopmentMonth
En honor al Día de los Muertos, @SAHS_Patriots students created an art presentation to share with classes researching holidays and their cultural significance. They have been collaborating with other students to create some of the art on display! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
🦉 E.M. Holt Elementary School third graders partnered with the kindergarten classes for an exciting owl pellet dissection. The kindergarteners identified key details in books about owls, while the third graders taught them about the bones they found, connecting their lessons through science! This cross-curricular activity allowed both groups to apply their knowledge in an engaging, hands-on lab! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
📚 Elon Elementary welcomed many special guest readers today! Students were delighted to have Elon University athletes, ABSS Deputy Superintendent Lowell Rogers, Board Member Donna Westbrooks, and other community members visit their classes, read a picture book, and talk about their professions. Reading opens doors to new worlds and brings people together. We're grateful to everyone who took the time to visit and read with our Elon students today!
Our 2nd-grade students at E.M. Holt Elementary wrapped up their weather unit with a special visit from WFMY News 2 meteorologist Christian Morgan! The students have been studying all about the science behind weather patterns and were able to ask Christian questions to go deeper. He shared how meteorologists use technology to create forecasts and taught the kids common weather terminology. A big thank you to Christian and WFMY2 for helping make science come alive for our students!
🎃 Students at Broadview Middle School had a blast getting creative and decorating pumpkins in their classes today. It was great to see so many unique pumpkin designs take shape. Brr- it's getting cold out there. Bundle up and have a fang-tastic night! 🦇
Central Services hosted its annual Eastlawn Elementary Candy Parade today! 🍬 Kindergarten students strolled through the halls of Central Services in their creative costumes as staff handed out treats to fill their bags. While ghosts and goblins may be on the minds of many this time of year, our parade was all about community and creating magical memories for our littlest learners. 🧙♀️🧚♂️🍭 Thanks to all who participated and helped make the event a success.
It was a beautiful morning on the campus of Southeast Alamance High for its Dedication Day, complete with student performances and a ribbon cutting. Check out our highlights! https://youtu.be/coxD5-LPZw0
The Buzz Club at Hillcrest Elementary honored our ABSS Public Information Office today as part of National Publicist Day.
Making Global Connections! 🌍 Mrs. Haripershad's first-grade class at Elon Elementary had the exciting opportunity to connect with students from a school in South Africa! 🇿🇦 They loved making new friends abroad and finding similarities and differences between their education experiences on opposite sides of the world.
Did you make it to the State Fair? 🎡 You may have seen ABSS alumna Lexi Hester showing her cows! 🐄 She won first in showmanship, second in Guernsey spring calf, and third in brown Swiss spring yearling. Congratulations!
#ABSSAlert | Statement Regarding Confiscated Weapon on Southeast Alamance Campus
In honor of #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we want to thank our dedicated principals like Williams High School's Curry Bryan, pictured here giving an inspirational pep talk to students before their college tour. His guidance helps prepare students for their futures. Our principals work hard to create positive school environments, shape their school's culture, and impact young lives. Thank you for your leadership and for making a difference! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Around 40 literacy tutors gathered at Central Services today! Each tutor received a resource kit and training using a model lesson. They will soon be partnering with elementary schools across the district to work one-on-one with students. With two tutors assigned to each school, this new district initiative aims to make great strides in helping our students become strong, confident readers! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Today, Superintendent Dr. Butler, Board Chair Sandy Ellington-Graves, Vice Chair Ryan Bowden, and Board Member Donna Westbrooks spent the day touring our schools and engaging with students and teachers! They participated in reading strategy lessons in elementary classrooms, checked out the new Reveal Math curriculum in action, watched students weld in the new welding program, listened to the talented orchestral performers, and even played ball in P.E. classes. It was a great opportunity for our district leaders to see firsthand the wonderful teaching and learning happening across our schools. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
It was a chilly morning, but AO Elementary car riders received a warm welcome from the NJROTC from Western Alamance High! They opened doors and greeted the students as they walked to class. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
The sun was beaming down on these talented runners! ☀️ After months of hard work and training, congratulations to these Top 10 Middle School Cross-Country Boys and Girls student-athletes, with a special shout-out to Western Alamance for bringing home the gold. 💯 👏 #ABSSAthletics
🌟 Announcing our first STAR Student & Staff of the Month, both recognized at tonight's Board of Education meeting! Principals and school leadership teams nominated students based on qualities like adaptability, balance, self-reliance, and being solution-oriented. The staff members were selected based on their character and commitment to the District’s mission and vision. Join us in celebrating Hector and Mr. Watt!
🤩 Hector is a leader who excels academically while making positive contributions to his community. Specifically, he recently volunteered at a food bank and school fair, where he helped serve meals to the homeless and assisted families looking for educational programs, all while maintaining excellent grades!
⭐ Mr. Watt is an energetic and dedicated teacher who builds strong relationships with students inside and outside the classroom through personal connections, classroom games and conversations, and coaching cross country. His constant positivity and engagement make him a beloved figure at school.
The first graders at Alexander Wilson Elementary had a down-to-earth experience on Dirt Day! 🌱 They learned about composting, collected soil samples, tested absorption, searched for pipe cleaner worms, and even whipped up dirt desserts! A fun-filled day of hands-on science and exploration. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
