Petty Officer Kennedy came to do a special read-aloud for Second Graders at Elon Elementary. They learned what a Veteran is and why we honor them on Veteran's Day. The kids were excited to listen to the stories, learn about deployments, and ask him questions! #VeteransDay
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Petty Officer Kennedy pointing to photo of his family on the smartboard in a classroom at Elon Elementary while multiple classes of second graders listen in front of him on the floor
Petty Officer Kennedy pointing to a photo of himself on a boat as part of his Navy deployment on the smartboard in a classroom at Elon Elementary while multiple classes of second graders listen in front of him on the floor
Petty Officer Kennedy pointing to a map on the smartboard in a classroom at Elon Elementary while multiple classes of second graders listen in front of him on the floor
Petty Officer Kennedy sitting in a chair reading a picture book in a classroom at Elon Elementary while multiple classes of second graders listen in front of him on the floor
We would like to thank the men and women who have served, and currently serve, in our country’s armed forces. Many ABSS staff veterans are featured in this video. Thank you, Veterans, for your service! 🇺🇸 https://youtu.be/iz2fY1YuQcc #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2022
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Great job by our students tonight at Elon University. Students from Elon’s Music in the Village Program performed alongside members of Elon Chorale. They brought joy to all in attendance with their performance of “It’s Alright” by Curtis Mayfield. #ABSSCommunity
almost 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
ABSS students performing on the stage at Elon University with Elon choral Department.
🏈 Congratulations to the Southern Alamance Patriots, Cummings Cavaliers, and the Eastern Alamance Eagles on their hard-fought victories tonight. All three teams advancing to the 3rd round of the State Football Playoffs. #ABSSCommunity
almost 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Today's ABSS Difference Maker is US Air Force Technical Sergeant Courtnee Hummel who has been a reservist for 12 years. 🇺🇸 TSgt. Hummel continues to serve our country and our students at AW Elementary. #ABSSDifferenceMakers #veteransday2022 https://youtu.be/qC4a1_FQ-i8
almost 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Tomorrow, November 11th, is Veteran's Day and a national holiday so there is no school for students or staff. We'd like to shout out twelve more ABSS veterans! Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸 A video will be posted tomorrow morning. #ABSSCommunity #VeteransDay
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
A graphic with a red, white, and blue stars and stripes border with the text Thank You Veterans and the ABSS logo at the bottom. In the middle are five mentions of ABSS veterans. Michael Kane Air Force, Senior Master Sergeant Served 1984-2002 Counselor at Woodlawn Middle School,Christina Tate Marine Corps Sergeant Served 2004-2012 School Resource Officer at Woodlawn Middle School, Tracy Schooley Air Force Instructor Electronic Warfare Officer B-52 G Combat Veteran Operation Desert Storm Served 1983-1992 Teacher at Broadview Middle School, Amisisse Bilahuk Navy, Yeoman Served 2001-2006 EC Assistant at South Graham Elementary, Steven W. Robb Army National Guard, Mechanized Infantry Served 1993-2003 History & Social Studies Teacher at Southern Alamance High School
A graphic with a red, white, and blue stars and stripes border with the text Thank You Veterans and the ABSS logo at the bottom. In the middle are three mentions of ABSS veterans. April Marsall Air Force, Active Duty & Reserve Served 1995-2009 School Counselor at Career and Technical Education Center, Paul Dresher Marine Corps, Combat Engineer Served 1989-2001 Social Studies Teacher at Western Alamance Middle School, Rob McConnell Trumpeter, Air Force Band Served 1993-2017 Band Director at Woodlawn Middle School
A graphic with a red, white, and blue stars and stripes border with the text Thank You Veterans and the ABSS logo at the bottom. In the middle are four mentions of ABSS veterans. Jim McGill Marine Corps Served 1995-2001 CTE Teacher at Williams High School, Dr. Charles Monroe, Sr. Army, Ranger in Vietnam War Served 1970-1971 Interim Administrator, Jeffrey Warren Baker Navy, Lieutenant Served 1976-1981 Bus Driver at Hawfields Middle School, Jay Fuller Maintenance
Alexander Wilson's 3rd Grade dual-language class celebrated their Eagle staff veterans this morning, including Art Teacher Courtnee Hummell, featured in our new Difference Makers video! Check it out: https://youtu.be/qC4a1_FQ-i8 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #ThankYouVeterans
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Two students and teacher of a third grade dual language class at Alexander Wilson Elementary holding a poster that says Gracias Mrs. Jorgenson and a bag with "Thank you Veterans" letters from the students.
Veteran Courtnee Hummell from Alexander Wilson holding a Thank You poster and standing with students from the third-grade dual language immersion class at Alexander Wilson Elementary.
Look for a story soon from WFMY2 featuring Williams HS 🏈 coach and SRO, DeAnthony Brooks. He has built great relationships with students here. We'll share when the story is live! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
DeAnthony Brooks, football coach and SRO, being interviewed by WFMY2 on the football field.
Kudos to the Carpentry students at CTEC who used their skills to make a difference in our community. A community partner from Home Care Providers (CAP C Cone Health) recently asked our students to help rebuild a ramp for a local homeowner. #ABSSCTE @CTEforNC
almost 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
carpentry students working on a ramp for a local homeowner
carpentry students posing on a ramp that they built for a local homeowner
carpentry students building a ramp
carpentry students posing in front of a ramp they built for a local homeowner
Schools around the nation are reporting increased concerns around a variety of mental health issues since COVID-19. Elisabeth Morrell, CTEC Nurse, engaged Health Science students in a presentation about depression and anxiety. Students will be able to use the information to help themselves, loved ones, or future patients. #ABSSCTEC #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
CTECs nurse, Elisabeth Morrell, sharing an interactive presentation about depression and anxiety with Mrs. Smith's Health Science students in a classroom. They are seated in a semi-circle facing a whiteboard.
CTEC Health Science students working on a project related to a depression/anxiety lesson from CTECs nurse, Elisabeth Morrell
Tonight, we highlight ten more veterans who work in ABSS! Please join us in thanking them for their service! 🇺🇸 ❤️️ Look for another post of recognition tomorrow at 7PM. #ABSSCommunity #ThankYouVeterans #VeteransDay
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
A graphic with a red, white, and blue stars/stripes border and the text Thank You Veterans with three featured Veterans: Tom Nazarro Army, Food Service Specialist Served 1996-1999 PE/Health Teacher at Turrentine Middle School, Sarah Zaleski Army Reserves Served 1999-2001 Teacher Assistant at Elon Elementary, Rachel Wilson Marine Corps, Aviation Electrician Served 2018-2021 Business Teacher at Graham High School
A graphic with a red, white, and blue stars/stripes border and the text Thank You Veterans with five featured Veterans: Larry Wright Army, Naval Intelligence Office Served Four Years Teacher at Woodlawn Middle School, Kelliann Thomas Army, Combat Medic & Athletic Trainer for Men's All Army B-Ball Team Served 2000-2004 EC Teacher at Western Alamance Middle School, Vincent Wilson Army Reserve, Drilling Reservist Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist Served 2017-Present 6th/7th Science Teacher at Graham Middle School, Gina Burke Army, Information Systems Operator Served 1999-2005 Food Service Worker at South Graham Elementary, Barbara Willetts Air Force, Airman First Class Served 1988-1991 4th Grade Teacher at Haw River Elementary
A graphic with a red, white, and blue stars/stripes border and the text Thank You Veterans with two featured Veterans: Joseph Miciotto Marine Corps, Gunnary Sergeant Served 1996-2014 Agriculture Teacher at Western Alamance High School, Richard Arnold Army, Airborne Infantry & Aviation Repair English Teacher at Southern Alamance High School
Please join us in congratulating Karsyn Johnson, senior and varsity football kicker at Eastern Alamance High School. 🦅 The Heisman Trophy Trust Foundation has chosen Karsyn as the EAHS winner in their Heisman High School Scholarship process, putting her a step closer to winning state and national honors. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Photograph of Karsyn Johnson, varsity kicker of Eastern Alamance High School's football team, in uniform and showing the number 9 on her fingers.
Check out this musical highlight! 🎶 Carol Alvarado, senior at Williams High School, performed with the 2022 All National Symphony Orchestra. She joined selected high school students from all over the country and participated in rehearsals, a college fair, and a Sunday morning public concert. ABSS is proud of all of her hard work and for representing our orchestra program on the national stage! 👏
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Carol Alvarado, senior at Williams High School, standing with her double bass instrument.
Carol Alvarado, senior at Williams High School, standing with her double bass instrument and Williams High School Orchestra instructor Veronica Biscocho
A group photo eight double bass players in 2022 All National Symphony Orchestra including Carol Alvarado, senior at Williams High School,
A photograph taken from the seats at 2022 All National Symphony Orchestra as the orchestra practices for their performances
It's Election Day! 🗳 Which would you vote for: Oreo or Chips Ahoy? 🍪 Second Graders at AO Elementary participated in an Official Grade 2 Cookie election. After learning about the election process, students created campaign posters, engaged in persuasive discussions, and completed an official ballot. The results are in! Oreo won in 5 classes, Chips Ahoy in 1.
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Multiple classes of second grade students at AO Elementary sitting on the floor of a classroom as they learn about the results of their cookie election
Two bags of cookies, one Oreo and one Chips Ahoy, in front of a Ballot Box. In front of the cookies is a ballot paper with the words Cookie Ballot, Oreo, and Chocolate Chip.
A second grade student casting their vote for favorite cookie in the Ballot Box at AO Elementary
A second grade student smiling with a sticker that says"I Voted Today!" and a bowtie.
This evening, we would like to recognize eight more ABSS staff members who are also veterans. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸 ❤️️ Look for another post of recognition tomorrow at 7PM. #ABSSCommunity #ThankYouVeterans #VeteransDay
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Veteran's Day graphic showing a red, white, and blue stars and stripes border, the words Thank You Veterans, and three portraits with descriptions of veterans in the district - Michelle Royster Army Sergeant, Supply Management Served 1983-1990 Pre-K Teacher at Haw River Elementary, Greg Holland Marine Corps, Military Police Served 1983-1987 Exec. Director of School Administration, Ken Wioskowski Army, 1st Sergeant Served 1969-1979, 1993-2012 Bus Driver at South Mebane Elementary
Veteran's Day graphic showing a red, white, and blue stars and stripes border, the words Thank You Veterans, and descriptions of five staff members who are veterans: Lorrie Mitchell Army, Administrative Specialist Math Teacher at Graham High School, Greg Holland Marine Corps, Military Police Served 1983-1987 Executive Director of School Administration Central Services, Tom Nazzaro Army, Active Duty Served 1996-1999 PE/Health Teacher at Turrentine Middle School, Warren Lee Daye Air Force, Security Policeman Served 1981-2000 Maintenance Foreman, Lowell Rogers Air Force, Aircraft Armament Journeyman Deputy Superintendent Central Services
Adventure awaits in the @eah_eagles Dungeons & Dragons Club! 🐉 Players form an adventuring party who explore fantasy worlds together as they develop their in-game characters. At its heart, the game focuses on storytelling, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.✨ Here's a peek into what a session looks like!
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Students from Eastern High School's D&D club sitting around a table. Focus is on the dungeon master describing the scenario of the session.
Close up of four twelve-sided dice on a table used in the D&D club at Eastern High School
Members of the D&D club at Eastern Alamance High School sitting around a table, looking at their character cards, and role playing
A member of the D&D club at Eastern High School rolls a dice onto to a table while other members look on
Career progress update! Mrs. Grissett's Nursing Fundamental Students from CTEC returned to the Nursing Facility to obtain their clinical hours for their CNA Certification. This is their first in-person attendance since 2019. #ABSSCTEC #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Six Nursing Fundamental Students from CTEC wearing red scrubs and a facemask in the Nursing Facility to obtain their clinical hours for their CNA Certification.
ABSS has an amazing group of Psychologists who go the extra mile to support schools, staff, students and families. Let's get a Clap Parade going! Drop a 👏 below if you appreciate the thought, love and care School Psychologists put into their work. 👏 #SchoolPsychWeek
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
School Psychologists Week graphic - Thank You for Helping Our Students - #SchoolPsychWeek
This week, ABSS will recognize staff members who have served in the military. 🎖🇺🇸 Look for a post each day around 7pm and a video compilation going out on Veteran's Day. Join us by showing your appreciation in the comments! ❤️️ #ABSSCommunity #ThankYouVeterans #VeteransDay
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic showing appreciation of Veterans with the text Thank You Veterans: Heather Rourke, Army Specialist, Military Police Served 1998-2006 ESL Teacher at Southern Alamance High School, Michelle Williams Marine Corps, Active Duty Served 1989-1991 Instructional Assistant at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary, Franklin Scott, Jr. Army, Military Intelligence Served 1992-1996 Math Teacher at Graham Middle School
Graphic showing appreciation of Veterans with the text Thank You Veterans: Levi Blackwell Navy Lieutenant Currently Serving NJROTC Instructor at Western Alamance High School, Courtnee Hummel Air Force Reserve & Technical Sergeant Served 2011-Present Art Teacher at Alexander Wilson Elementary, Charles Carter Army, Active & Reserve Served 1992-2002 Substitute Teacher at Western Middle School
Hawfields Middle School celebrated students who were chosen for their "self-direct" skills. Self-directed learners identify the resources needed to learn and be successful, while developing their own strategies for doing so. Congratulations! 🥳️ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
almost 3 years ago, James Shuler
Students at Hawfields Middle School standing in the hallway, facing the camera, while one in the middle holds a sign with the words "Think, Choose, Act"