Bus driver positions are available and classes are currently being offered. Consider joining our ABSS team! Please visit our website for more information: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/bus-classes
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Yellow background with photograph of two elementary children smiling over the back of a school bus seat with text "2023 Bus Classes Drivers needed! Alamance-Burlington Schools"
These are our future ABSS Teachers! Our ABSS FTA and high school Teacher Cadet students attended the state conference on the campus of NC State this weekend. The cadets were challenged to be soul crafters. Making us proud! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
teacher cadet students posed in front of the bus on the way to a trip at NC State
Group of teacher, Cadet students posing for a photo at the state conference for future teachers of America
High school students posing for a photo at the state conference for future teachers of America
ABSS will host an Evening of Excellence in April to honor our Teachers of the Year, Classified Employees of the Year, and Superintendent Award of Excellence Seniors. If your local business would like to be part of this event, please email: les_atkins@abss.k12.nc.us
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Evening of Excellence Graphic with ABSS Evening of Excellence Logo and text overlay A night to honor Teachers of the Year, Classified Employees, and Students.
Oh the places you'll go! Our Animal Science students at Southern High are getting experience working directly with animals in class. Look at our students in action earning CCTP Canine Care and Training Certification Hours. #ABSSCTE #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Two high school students holding a dog and giving the dog medicine
to high school students in an animal science class, holding a puppy and administering medicine
students working with a puppy and animal science class at Southern high school
male student holding a puppy posing for the camera in animal science
Beginning Teacher Spotlight: Devon Davis is a First Year Teacher at Sylvan Elementary. 🌟 "I chose to teach with ABSS because Alamance County is home. I attended school in ABSS and had some awesome teachers. They made a tremendous impact on me as a student and as a person. Now want to do the same thing. " #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Photograph of beginning teacher Devon Davis wearing an inflatable tube, long sleeve sun shirt, sun hat, glasses, and playing a small ukelele
Our Board of Education is the BEST! Thanks, Donna Westbrooks for visiting classrooms and reading to students this week. 🍎 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Board of Education member Donna Westbrooks posing with students in class
Board of Education member Donna Westbrooks posing with students in class
Board of Education member Donna Westbrooks posing with students in class
Teacher and student bonds are strong at Smith Elementary, which was honored as an ABSS Signature School by the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium today! https://youtu.be/xMMHByogV4w
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Respect all, expect excellence, determination to succeed! Graham High School was honored as an ABSS Signature School by Piedmont Triad Education Consortium today. https://youtu.be/rEKnBa9POXo
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Beginning Teacher Spotlight: Elana Medford is a First Year Teacher at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary and is already doing great things. 🌟 "I chose to work with ABSS because that’s where I grew up going to school and I loved the community. It’s a great community to work, especially AO Elementary. The support here is amazing and welcoming!" #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Photograph of Beginning Teacher Elana Medford walking towards the camera and looking up in front of Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School.
Families of Rising 6th Graders! Spark Your Imagination Camp is an #ABSSCTE camp designed to ignite interest in computer science and engineering. Camps will be held at Graham Middle or Hawfields Middle on June 19th-21st and July 24th-26th from 8:30AM to 3:30PM. For more information and to sign up, visit this link: https://www.tinyurl.com/ABSSCTEcamp23
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Flyer for a summer camp with text, "
School Board Vice Chair Ryan Bowden visited Haw River Elementary and read to a class. All smiles here! Thanks for visiting, Mr. Bowden! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
ABSS School Board Vice Chair Ryan Bowden behind a group of students on a carpet at Haw River Elementary
Our College & Transition Fair is coming up! 🗓 Save the Date! March 20th at Holly Hill Mall in Burlington. ✅ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Flyer with yellow and blue theme, photograph of students laying in a circle and smiling and text Over 40 representatives will be in attendance including: UNC Chapel Hill UNC Charlotte UNC Greensboro Western Carolina Liberty University University of Alabama Job Development Services Vocational Rehabilitation ACC Disability Services For ALL students! Monday Holly Hill Mall • Burlington 5pm to 7:30pm MARCH 20 Open to all ABSS Families & Students Meet representatives from NC public universities, private colleges, HBCU’s, out-of-state colleges, and the military. college & Transition Fair Everything you need to know about options beyond high school.
A fun day of reading at Pleasant Grove Elementary today with Board Chair Sandy Ellington-Graves, Board member Dan Engle, PIO Les Atkins, and Pleasant Grove Firefighters. 📚 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
fire fighter from Pleasant Grove reading to students today. fire fighter, holding book while students look on.
Group photo of board chair with students wearing Dr. Seuss hats
Group photo of students with public information officer, Les Atkins
Photo of board member, Dan Ingle, reading to students. Holding book and showing class the book.
The Kindergarten Team at Smith Elementary invited a panel of successful women for International Women’s Day. This panel included Sgt. Kim Starr, Dr. Julie Hancock, Nurse Cindy Burgess, Business Woman and Author Maghon Taylor, and School Board member Donna Westbrooks. They discussed their passions, challenges, achievements, and the courage it took to get them where they are today. Students and staff left inspired and encouraged! #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
sergeant Kim Starr, Dr. Julie Hancock, nurse Cindy Burgess, business woman and author Maghon Taylor, and School Board member Donna Westbrooks seated in front of a large group of Kindergarten students
Five Kindergarten girls hold bouquets of flowers in the hallway at Smith Elementary in front of heart artwork
sergeant Kim Starr, Dr. Julie Hancock, nurse Cindy Burgess, business woman and author Maghon Taylor, and School Board member Donna Westbrooks seated in front of Kindergarten students and talk about
sergeant Kim Starr, Dr. Julie Hancock, nurse Cindy Burgess, business woman and author Maghon Taylor, and School Board member Donna Westbrooks receive hugs and flowers from Kindergarten students at Smith Elementary
ABSS Update: The suspicious person who was on the campus at Highland Elementary today has been apprehended in Caswell County. We applaud the work of our SROs and staff for being vigilant and attentive to the safety of our students and staff.
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Ninth Grade students from ABEC participated in the first annual TED Symposium last night on the Early College campus. Speeches ranged from how to shoot a basketball or yield a katana, to issues like dancer discrimination or the adverse effects of stereotyping. These Cobras conquered the daunting task of public speaking with preparation, enthusiasm, and confidence! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Large group of ninth grade students from the Alamance-Burlington Early College @ ACC posing for a photo at the irst annual TED Symposium on the Early College campus
There was a lot of excitement in the cafeteria at North Graham Elementary this morning for National School Breakfast Week! 🌅 Thanks to our school nutrition staff for working hard to provide our students with a smile and meal to begin their day. #NSBW23
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Two boys from North Graham Elementary smile at the camera while holding their trays of breakfast food in the cafeteria
A school nutrition worker at North Graham Elementary serves breakfast to students in the serving line
Four school nutrition staff at North Graham Elementary stand in line and hold signs that say "Yum" and "I <3 Breakfast!" and "Like" and "Breakfast Crew"
Four elementary students walk through the breakfast line in the cafeteria at North Graham Elementary
ABSS Alert: We had an incident this morning where a person not associated with our students or staff attempted to gain entry to Highland Elementary at the rear of the building. As you know all our doors remain locked. The person was approached by our SRO and questioned. We appreciate the swift response by our staff in keeping our campus safe. We are currently working with Burlington Police and wanted to make our families aware of the situation as the safety of our students and staff remains top priority.
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Today's #ABSSDifferenceMakers features a group of students who are enrolled in our Teacher Cadet program. These high school juniors and seniors are learning what it takes to become an effective teacher to one day make a difference in our classrooms. https://youtu.be/MeNnsdhRtZI
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Group photograph of six Teacher Cadets standing in front of a table with green tablecloth
Eastlawn Elementary staff members wore red and black, Emma Rowland's favorite colors, in memory and in celebration of her positive impact on students and staff.
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Group photograph of Eastlawn Elementary staff members wearing red and black to honor instructional assistant Emma Rowland in front of the school building