Today is International Read a Book Day! We saw students enjoying their selections at Eastlawn Elementary. What was your favorite picture book? #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Boy reading a picture book at his desk
Girl reading a chapter book at her desk
Three young students selecting a book at a blue bookshelf
Students reading their books at their desks
Thanks E. M. Yoder Elementary PTA for providing all of our kindergarteners with a free book and a Pete the Cat to remind them to read each night. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Kindergarten student holding a book in her right hand and Pete the Cat in her left hand
A great first week of school! We're excited to see students focused and learning. Enjoy your weekend! We'll see you back on Tuesday. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Photograph of students sitting at their desks facing the teacher
Photograph of boy using a student laptop at his desk
Photograph of a group of four students working on an assignment at their desks
Check this out! ABSS recently hired School Resource Officers at all of its schools. Two of them happen to be working in schools where they once attended and are already making a difference. #ABSSDifferenceMakers https://youtu.be/gpwoFt11Ro8
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
We're off to a GREAT start! Today our cameras stopped by Hillcrest & Eastlawn Elementary Schools. Students are excited about learning and enjoying being back with their classmates. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Student Coloring at Hillcrest Elementary
Students in a group smiling for the camera
Student on playground at Eastlawn Elementary
Students sitting on a rug learning about art in a classroom. Teacher is in front of students teaching.
Cummings High School Band has been invited to perform at the Sugar Bowl on Dec. 31st, 2022! They have a page with more information and a donation link to help cover the cost of the trip and uniforms. Let's help them get to New Orleans! https://bit.ly/3czbFFj
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Photo of Cummings High School Band in front of a fountain
Photo of Cummings High School Band in front of a fountain
Photo of Cummings High School Band in front of a fountain
After presenting to investors in May, NC State University Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership have decided to publish a problem-based learning unit developed by WMS teachers Angela Dalton, Brandy Lambert, Tomika Davis and Kelsey Isley! Melaine Rickard was their facilitator. Congratulations! Here is a link to their unit: https://kenanfellows.org/lesson_plan/impact-alamance-county-iac/ #ABSSCommunity #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
estern Middle School teachers Angela Dalton, Brandy Lambert, Tomika Davis and Kelsey Isley standing in front of their presentation
#ABSSFirstDay was a success! Lots of positive energy in our classrooms as students were engaged and excited to learn. Superintendent Dr. Dain Butler & several Board Members visited many of our schools today to greet students and staff. #studentcenteredfuturefocused
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Superintendent Dr. Dain Butler greets students on first day of school.
Board Member Donna Westbrooks greets students on first day of school.
Board Chair Sandy Ellington-Graves greets students on first day of school.
Board member Ryan Bowden greets students on first day of school.
Welcome Class of 2035! We hope you have a great kindergarten year. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
teacher with student on first day of kindergarten
We're excited to see your smiling faces. "You're off to great places; today is your day, your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!" - Dr. Seuss. #ABSSFirstDay
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Welcome Back to School Graphic with #ABSSFirstDay hastag
Tomorrow is the BIG day! Let's have some fun. Download & print our official ABSS Back to School Poster, snap a photo of your student holding it, and post it on social media using the hashtag #ABSSFirstDay. If you can't print, don't worry. Post a quick photo anyway! Let's flood social media with #ABSSFirstDay photos. Here's the link: https://5il.co/1gn4k
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
graphic of student holding back to school poster with text Back to School 2022-23 #ABSSFirstDay
It's Back to School time! Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off the bus. Please be patient and do your part to protect our students. #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Graphic Explaining North Carolina's School Bus Stop Law and encouraging motorists to obey the laws and watch for yellow or red flashing lights.
Thanks @alamancechamber for inviting our former Teachers of the Year, Christopher Doi and Kelly Poquette to today’s Education Council to share about their recent trip to Zimbabwe. #AccessEducation #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
former teachers of the year Christopher Doi and Kelly Poquette pose for a photo with ABSS board members and ABSS administrators at the education council meeting
Let's have some fun as we head back to school on Monday. Download & print our official ABSS Back to School Poster, snap a photo of your student holding it, and post it on social media using the hashtag #ABSSFirstDay. Let's flood social media with #ABSSFirstDay photos. (Teachers you can do it too! ) Here's the link: https://5il.co/1gn4k
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
graphic of student holding back to school poster with text Back to School 2022-23 #ABSSFirstDay
We're thrilled to announce the new app for ABSS! It's everything ABSS, in your pocket. 

 Download for Android https://bit.ly/3JqX1Mq
 Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3PTrWmU
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a smartphone showing the ABSS mobile app feed, events, and buttons at the bottom and the text "It's everything ABSS, in your pocket.".
We have the BEST #ABSSCommunity! Thanks, Graham Firefighters for painting the flag pole at North Graham Elementary. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
firefighters use ladder truck to paint flagpole at North Graham Elementary
We are #StudentCenteredFutureFocused!Thanks to our own Jermaine Porter for leading one of our staff professional development sessions this week, “It’s More Than Handshakes and High Fives: Building Relationship with students.”
about 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
Jermaine Porter leading a staff development session. Porter in front of class with staff seated at desks
We want your ideas and feedback! We’re in the process of naming our new high school. Have a great name? Complete the form below. Please reference the ABSS Board of Education Policy 9300 which explains the criteria for school naming. https://forms.gle/QjHw65WppRs3rHFQA
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Aerial photo of new high school under construction
Thank you to Amber, Caroline, and Mary from Keller Williams Realty for the generous donation of school supplies today! #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Team from Keller Williams Realty with donated school supplies
Our Career and Technical Education Teachers "had a ball" at the Sock Puppets stadium along with a day of training. Thanks to GM Anderson Rathbun for speaking to our teachers and exploring ways to partner with the team for our students. @GoSockPuppets #ABSSCTE #ABSSCommunity
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Photo of CTE staff holding a new staff shirt with the words ABSS CTE
CTE staff hearing from General Manager Anderson Rathbun about the history of the Sock Puppets team name
Photo of CTE Staff cheering in front of Sock Puppet Station
Group photo of CTE staff sitting in the stands at the Sock Puppets stadium