Many thanks to the Southern Alamance High School Band and Chorus who performed for E.M. Holt on Friday. They gave a wonderful performance! Fifth graders enjoyed the music and are eager to join these opportunities next year. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Southern Alamance High School chorus students singing in front of E.M. Holt Elementary fifth graders on a stage
Southern Alamance High School band students playing their instruments in front of E.M. Holt Elementary fifth graders on a stage
Southern Alamance High School band students playing their instruments in front of E.M. Holt Elementary fifth graders on a stage
Southern Alamance High School band students playing their instruments in front of E.M. Holt Elementary fifth graders on a stage with band director in front facing them
Just two weeks until our Kindergarten Registration Fair! Share with those who may be interested and bookmark our website (bit.ly/absskindergarten) so you're ready when registration goes live March 1st. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Crayon background with ABSS logo and a cartoon handprint, a photograph of four kindergarten students, and a photograph of a teacher sitting with students on the carpet reading a picture book with text, "Kindergarten REGISTRATION Fair SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023 • 9 to noon HOLLY HILL MALL • BURLINGTON, NC STUDENT CENTERED, FUTURE FOCUSED!"
Congratulations to the Turrentine Middle School boys basketball team for winning their 6th D.A.R.E.championship in a row. And yes, you read that correctly, SIX! 🏀 In the girls championship match, Woodlawn defeated Western by a score of 42-20. #ABSSCommunity
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
group photo of Turrentine team on court.
The Western High School Jazz Band looked sharp and sounded great at the Elon University Jazz Festival held in McCrary Theatre today! 🎷🎺🎶🎸🥁They performed on stage and received feedback from award-winning musicians Al Strong and Jon Metzger. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Western High School Jazz Band musician playing clarinet in front of other jazz band members on stage at the Elon University Jazz Festival
Western High School Jazz Band musician playing saxaphone in front of other jazz band members on stage at the Elon University Jazz Festival
Wide photograph of the Western High School jazz band playing on stage at Elon University
Two musicians from the Western Alamance High School jazz band play trumpet and saxaphone in front of other band members during a performance on stage at Elon Unversity
Our celebration of Black History Month continues. Take a moment to check out the details in these powerful door displays at Williams and Broadview. #BlackHistoryMonth
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Door display at Williams High School showing a tree with photographs and information of important Black Americans. The text "Rooted in the past, Growing in the future" is displayed beside the tree.
Door display at Williams High School showing different representations of important Black Americans in art and typography with text "Celebrate Black History Month" on a central brown heart-shaped art.
Door display at Broadview showing a paper art representation of Ruby Bridges and hearts with students names on them and text "Each and every one of us is born with a clean heart.:
It may be a rainy day, but Alexander Wilson Elementary let the sunshine in 🌞 with their "groovy" outfits! ✌️☮️ 🌺 🌈 Staff and students dressed up in the spirit of the 1960s or 1970s as part of their 100th Anniversary Celebration! #awturns100 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Teacher at Alexander Wilson Elementary dressed in groovy attire from the 1970s standing in the hallway with four of her students
Nurse Kelly Corum holds peace signs wearing groovy 1970s mocassin outfit and flower headband
Two brothers in groovy, colorful 1970s themed outfits and afro wigs smile in the hallway
Principal Ashley Westmoreland sits beside a student in the hallway. Both are matching with tie-dye t-shirts, headbnads, and glasses.
Three teachers wearing 1970s themed outfits smile in the hallway
Group photograph of a second grade class at Alexander Wilson Elementary. The teacher is wearing a tie-dye dress and colorful glasses.
Two teachers wearing groovy outfits themed for the 1970s give peace signs in the hallway
Principal Ashley Westmoreland and PE teacher Paulette Thompson standing in the hallway wearing tie-dye groovy outfits themed for the 1970s
Todd & Brandi McKinney have been working in ABSS since 1997! Todd is the PE Teacher at Newlin Elementary and Brandi is the ESL Teacher at AO Elementary and Western Alamance Middle School. Brandi shared, "Todd and I started dating in July 1992. I was 19 and he was 21. We got married in July 1997 and moved from PA to NC in August 1997 to begin working for ABSS. He started at Broadview Middle as a PE teacher and I started at Haw River as a 3rd-grade teacher. Todd moved to Newlin Elementary in 1999 and has been there ever since. I taught at Haw River for 10 years before moving to Hillcrest and then AO. We have loved working in the same field. It has allowed us to have a lot of time together with our children as they grew up and enjoy some epic vacations." #ABSSAskStaff
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a heart background, two photographs of staff members Brandi and Todd, an ABSS logo, and text, "Brandi & Todd We have loved working in the same field. It has allowed us to have a lot of time together with our children as they grew up and enjoy some epic vacations. Spotlight on Couples #ABSSAskStaff"
We have two Throwback Thursday photos today in recognition of School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! These focus on an important moment for many students: starting their day with a greeting from the bus driver and a safe ride to school. 💗🚌 #LoveTheBus #ABSSTBT #TBT
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Old photograph showing a surprised student looking at the camera as she is about to get on a school bus holding her purse
An old photograph of a young boy looking towards the camera, carrying some books while stepping on to a school bus
Jayla Massenburg, a fifth grader from E.M. Holt Elementary, made her television debut as the Weather Kid for Fox 8! 🌞 She did an amazing job with the weekly forecast. Check it out: https://myfox8.com/weather/vans-weather-kids/vans-weather-kid-jayla-mcgrail/
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Today's Spotlight on Staff is Tonya Dobson from Alamance Virtual School. Find out what she loves about ABSS! #ABSSAskStaff
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a photograph of Tonya Dodson, ABSS logo, and Alamance Virtual School logo with text "What I love about working at AVS is all the amazing students, their families and the fabulous team that I work with each day ... our learning time is super focused which gives us extra time to share our outside of the classroom science experiences! Tonya Dodson, 6th/7th Science Alamance Virtual School Why I Love Working in ABSS #ABSSAskStaff"
Can you "spot" ⚫️ the excitement at E.M. Holt Elementary? They are celebrating the hard work of students after 101 days of school. We're paws-itive 🐾 they're doing great things! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Large group photograph of students and teachers wearing white shirts with black dots and dog ears or craft headbands for the 101st day of school
Six students smile and pose in white dotted shirts and 101st Day headbands in front of a 101 Days of School bulletin board
Staff members in white dotted shirts pose in front of a 101 Days of School bulletin board. One staff member is dressed in a white/black wig and fur jacket with red gloves.
ABSS celebrates School Resource Officer Day. Thank you for all you do in our schools and community. Alamance County Sheriff's Office, Mebane PD, Graham PD, Haw River PD, Burlington PD, and Elon PD
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic with six police badges of Burlington Police, Mebane Police, Alamance County Sheriff, Haw River Police, Graham Police, and Elon Police and text "February 15, 2023 thank you for your dedication to school safety in building relationships in our community. School resource officer day."
We love our Bus Drivers. Thanks for getting students to and from school safely and building positive relationships with them. We appreciate you! #LoveTheBus
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Elementary student standing with a bus driver and holding a gift basket
Elementary student standing with a bus driver and holding a gift basket and a thank you sign in the shape of a heart
Elementary student standing with a bus driver and holding a gift basket
The cafeteria at Hillcrest Elementary was bustling today as guests filled the room for the "100 Days, 100 Dads" event. 💗 Parents, grandparents, uncles, family friends, and community members came out to eat lunch and chat with students to celebrate this special day. Your involvement is so important - thank you! Staff worked hard to ensure that every student had someone to talk to. There were student helpers to greet guests and Hugo the Hornet 🐝 even made an appearance. A huge thank you to Hillcrest community partners including Glen Raven, Inc. and the Alamance County Sheriff's Office for your support! #ABSSCommunity
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Four fifth grade students pose with the Hillcrest hornet mascot in front of a red table
A father poses with his two daughters holding a square picture frame decorated with hearts
A grandfather poses with his grandchild at lunch table at Hillcrest Elementary
A father poses with his daughter at lunch at Hillcrest Elementary
Sheriff Terry Johnson stands with six elementary students and Hugo the Hornet in the hall at Hillcrest Elementary
A father eats an apple with his child in the cafeteria at Hillcrest Elementary
Two male visitors eat lunch with two students in the cafeteria at Hillcrest Elementary
A man in a black hoodie sits with his child in his lap at Hillcrest Elementary
A man in a button up sweater sits beside two young students in the cafeteria at Hillcrest Elementary
Time for another #ABSSAskStaff Spotlight on Couples, this time from Hawfields Middle School. ❤️️ Aria is the Choral Director and Samuel is a Counselor. Sam shared, "Aria and I were both NC Teaching Fellows at Elon University from 2002-2006. We started dating in Jan. 2003 after we had a two-week long NCTF trip together. We got engaged while studying abroad in England during our Junior year, and have been together ever since! We were married a few a months after we graduated in 2006 in her hometown. We currently have four daughters together, two cats, and a dog. This year is our twentieth year together as a couple! Aria has been working at HMS for 17yrs, and I recently joined the same school at the start of last school year after teaching/counseling at two area high schools. It has been a blessing for our family for us to both work for ABSS, and we cannot thank our HMS and ABSS communities for the support, opportunities, and love that have been shared with our family!"
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Heart background with two photos of staff members Samuel & Aria and text "Samuel & Aria We got engaged while studying abroad in England during our Junior year, and have been together ever since! Spotlight on Couples #ABSSAskStaff"
Seems like the perfect day to post another #ABSSAskStaff Spotlight on Couples! ❤️️🌹 Lina Hoyos is a Second Grade Teacher at Eastlawn Elementary and Jairo Roldán is a Spanish Teacher at Cummings High School. Lina said, "We met in university in Colombia, since we started off the same year. We have been together as long as we have been in education, and our journey brought us to ABSS a couple of years ago. We are truly grateful that our schools are so close to each other and we enjoy the fact that, despite not teaching the same grade levels, we are able to share ideas, experiences, and even a few laughs about our daily lives inside the classroom."
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Heart background with ABSS Logo and two portraits of ABSS staff members with text, "Lina & Jairo We met in university in Colombia, since we started off the same year. Spotlight on Couples #ABSSAskStaff"
We're 100 days smarter today at Newlin Elementary. ❤️ Happy 100th Day of School! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
students dressed up like 100 year olds with grey hair and glasses posing for 100th day of school
students dressed up like 100 year olds with grey hair and glasses posing for 100th day of school
students dressed up like 100 year olds with grey hair and glasses posing for 100th day of school
students dressed up like 100 year olds with grey hair and glasses posing for 100th day of school
Do you have a local business that offers discounts to ABSS employees? We are looking to expand our SEED (Supporting Educators Every Day) Program and would like to include you! Please fill out the application on our webpage: bit.ly/abss-seed
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Logo for the Alamance Burlington School System SEED program with text Supporting Educators Every Day and logo showing a pair of open hands, a person, and leaves
A young member of the Lumbee tribe visited Elon Elementary today. Vedah spoke to fourth graders about her traditional regalia and why she is proud of her Native American heritage. The roses represent her great great grandmother, great grandmother, mother and herself. 🌹 Check out that pinecone patchwork! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 2 years ago, James Shuler
Vedah from Laurinburg standing in the cafeteria of Elon Elementary wearing traditional regalia of the Lumbee tribe
A fifth grade girl wearing traditional Lumbee regalia walks between rows of fourth graders at Elon Elementary
A close up photograph of the pine cone decoration of traditional regalia from the Lumbee tribe
Vedah wearing her traditional Lumbee regalia standing with fourth grade teacher Amber Honeycutt
Community Update: The DARE Basketball Tournament scheduled this afternoon (Monday, Feb. 13) will now be held at Graham High School instead of Graham Middle.
over 2 years ago, Les Atkins