Congrats to our very own Lindsey Criss, CTE Curriculum and Instructional Mgt. Coordinator on being named the 2023 National Teacher Educator of the Year. We’re proud to have another ABSS employee recognized nationally for the great work they do. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Lindsey Criss, who won the National ACTE Teacher Educator of the Year 2023 at the ACTE Awards Gala
This week, the Pottery Class at Eastern Alamance HS visited two of the remaining original potter families in Seagrove, NC! Students toured the artist studios, viewed wheel demos and wood-fired kilns, and learned about the intricacies of pottery glazing. #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Students from a pottery class at Eastern Alamance High School look on as a potter sculpts clay on a wheel
Group photograph of a pottery class at Eastern Alamance High School standing in front of a bar with a sign "Luck's Ware Traditional North Carolina Pottery"
A potter in a blue shirt and apron uses his hands to sculpt clay on a spinning wheel as students from Eastern Alamance High School look on
Students look on as a older, male potter in a red button down shirt and blue jean overalls demonstrates how to use your hands on a sculpting wheel to move clay
Order up! ☕️ These books are delicious! 😋 Colleen Macklin, one of ACC’s librarians put on a “Star-books” cafe for our Early College students today. Each student left with a hot cocoa and a new book to read over the holidays. #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Four Early College students sit around a table in a library at Alamance County College discussing some books with coffee. In the background are three more students talking to librarian Colleen Macklin.
Four students from the Early College hold up photo props on sticks such as novelty glasses and holiday themed beards around a table with books and coffee
Four students from Early College look and smile at the camera as they sit at one of the tables in an ACC library with books and coffee
Congratulations to ⚽️ Coach Camden Brooks from Western Alamance High School on being named the 2022-2023 Central 3A Conference and Regional Coach of the Year, as well as the 2021-2022 NC High School Athletics and The National Federation of State High School Associations STATE Coach of the Year!
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic showing Coach Camden Brooks from Western Alamance High School walking with a paper in hand with athletic clothes alongside the grey/white text "2022-2023 Conference & Regional Coach of the Year" with a blue background
All great buildings start with a strong foundation. Students from the Carpentry 1 class at Eastern Alamance High School are learning about floor joists and foundations this week as they prepare to build a room. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #ABSSCTE
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Carpentry students at Eastern Alamance High School working together to create a floor joist for a building foundation using wooden beams.
Carpentry students at Eastern Alamance High School working together to create a floor joist for a building foundation using wooden beams. One student is drilling with a power drill while others hold the beams in place.
Carpentry students at Eastern Alamance High School working together to create a floor joist for a building foundation using wooden beams. An instructor is pointing at one of the wooden beams.
Carpentry students at Eastern Alamance High School working together to create a floor joist for a building foundation using wooden beams.
Join us in thanking Front Street United Methodist Church for feeding 75 of our Eastlawn families this year for Thanksgiving. #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
members of Front United Methodist delivering bags of food to Eastlawn Elementary
A small token of kindness can go a long way and that is exactly what happened today at Roses in Burlington! Students with disabilities from elementary, middle, and high schools were able to select an item from the store to take home as a gift with help from student and adult volunteers. Thank you Alamance County Mayors' Committee for Persons with Disabilities for providing this opportunity for our students and all the volunteers for making this event so special. #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
A young girl in a purple jacket smiles at the camera while holding her gift wrapped toy and another student in a grey hoodie stands beside her smiling
A young girl holds a toy at a gift wrapping table at Rose's in Burlington as volunteers finish wrapping another item in blue Frozen paper
A young boy sits in a red shopping cart with his red fire truck toy while a student helper stands behind the cart and smiles at the camera
Sandy and Gail from the Alamance County Mayors' Committee for Persons with Disabilities posing for a photograph in Rose's in Burlington
The Responsible Respectful Boys Group of Pleasant Grove Elementary hosted a paper goods drive this month and delivered the items to a local Homeless Shelter. These young men are doing great things for our community! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
The Responsible Respectful Boys Group of Pleasant Grove standing in front of a homeless shelter holding various paper goods they are donating.
A leader of the Responsible Respectful Boys Group of Pleasant Grove talks to the students sitting at tables inside a homeless shelter
A leader of the Responsible Respectful Boys Group of Pleasant Grove talks to the students as they stand beside beds in a homeless shelter
Today, our camera captured students engaged, enjoying their time in the classroom, and teachers working hard to deliver quality lessons. ⭐️ Moments like these happen every day in every school. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Young girl in a heather teal shirt working on an assignment at her desk with a pencil, paper, and open computer.
A teacher works with a young girl to assemble letter tiles on a whiteboard at a desk
A young girl in a teal long sleeve shirt stops working in a workbook long enough to smile at the camera
A young boy in a red shirt reads a chapter book titled 10 True Tales Battle Heroes at his desk
Our Job Fair is this Saturday at Highland Elementary. There are many career opportunities available! Visit our Work in ABSS page to learn more about our school system and Alamance County. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/work-in-abss #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Job Fair poster with the heading Job Fair and the ABSS logo, with text "Hiring for All Positions" and underneath "Certified & Classified positions available. Licensure information available. On site interviews and hiring!" At the top is a photograph of five elementary students and at the bottom is the text "December 3, 2022, 9 to Noon, Highland Elementary, Burlington, NC"
We are thankful for our students, staff, and our wonderful ABSS Community. ❤️ Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃 (Turkey art courtesy of Newlin Elementary Pre-K) #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Pre-K students at Newlin Elementary standing outside near a playground holding turkey art they created and smiling at the camera.
Thankful for every student! Thanks, Ms. Boyles at Highland Elementary for sharing. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #Thanksgiving
about 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
teacher makes a list of every student in her class and why she is thankful for them. beside each name is an attribute
Today's Difference Maker features Cummings Band President, Cesar Juan Pedro. As the band prepares to play in the Sugar Bowl next month, Cesar's leadership is helping his classmates overcome their fears and build confidence. #ABSSDifferenceMakers https://youtu.be/TOBxnmWBFJ4
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Grove Park Elementary’s “Bulldog Store” was open for business today. Students have been earning points for good behavior, showing kindness to their classmates, and doing all their school work. Those points turned in to “cash” for fun stuff. Thanks to everyone who donated to the store! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
student shopping at the school store at Grove Park elementary
student shopping at the school store at Grove Park elementary
three students sitting on the carpet showing what they purchased at the school store
student shopping at the school store at Grove Park elementary
These Southern Alamance carpentry students are sitting back and relaxing in Adirondack chairs they created in class. Impressive work! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Carpentry students from Southern Alamance High School sit outside on the grass in Adirondack chairs they created
Coach and SRO DeAnthony Brooks is building relationships at Williams High School. He is one of five officers in the Burlington Police Department working full-time in middle and high schools. WFMY covered his impact on and off the field. https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/community/bridging-the-gap-sro-effectiveness-in-the-school/83-3798d1e7-f52a-4831-8c2a-fe59babe9928
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Alexander Wilson Elementary is marching into Thanksgiving with the "Balloons Over AWE" event! Second graders put their balloon floats on display alongside the SAHS Marching Band, first responders, and fifth graders holding posters showing different decades of the Macy's parade.
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Second grade students marching in the Balloons over AWE parade at Alexander Wilson Elementary holding balloons they made in class
Two staff members from Alexander Wilson Elementary holding a red sign that says "Balloons Over AWE" with balloons on taped on the corners.
Three second grade students from Alexander Wilson Elementary holding balloons they created for the Balloons Over AWE parade and smiling at the camera
A second grade class from Alexander Wilson Elementary holds up the balloons they created in front of the Southern Alamance Marching Band trailer.
High School students interested in law enforcement attended a job shadow event with the Burlington Police Department today! They learned from officers and other professionals at different stations, including the driving course and mock crime scene investigation. #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
HIgh school students looking on as a Burlington PD investigator shows them a box of latex gloves.
An officer drives a police SUV through a training course marked with orange traffic cones as a high student student rides in the passenger seat.
Group photograph of high school participants in the Burlington PD job shadow event with two officers on each side and a police SUV in the background.
A mock crime scene is on display in a training classroom with the Burlington PD as high school students listen to how an investigator would approach that scene and begin gathering evidence.
Please Share: We have an immediate opening for a Lead School Nurse. Learn more here. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/work-in-abss
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Lead School Nurse Opening Graphic. ABSS Logo with the text Apply Today and photo of woman holding a stethoscope in the shape of a heart.
Congratulations to Coach Stokes on being named the 2022 Central Carolina 3A Football Coach of the Year!
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
A highlight graphic of Patrick Stokes with three photographs blended together. Patrick Stokes text is in the foreground with #onewardbulldogs, Walter M. Williams High School, the Williams mascot and logo, and the Under Armor logo at the bottom. In the top right is the Central 3A Conference logo and text Central 3A Coach of the Year.