In the spirt of Halloween, Cummings High School art students are working on their own "spooky" interpretations of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Student working on spooky version of Mona Lisa in art class at Cummings High School
📣 Reminder: ABSS High School Options Fair is this Saturday at Holly Hill Mall from 9 to noon. Plan your future and set yourself up for success in high school and beyond. Check out the video to learn more. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused https://youtu.be/RPqZ9n8mOao
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
High School Options Fair graphic with graduation caps. Options Fair is Saturday Oct 8 from nine to noon at Holly Hill Mall, 309 Huffman Mill Road in Burlington, NC. All students and their families are welcome.
Calling all nurses. Work in an excellent environment where you can make a difference. Apply today! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/work-in-abss
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Graphic announcing school nurse openings. Apply Today. Photo of nurse holding stethescope
October is Fire Prevention Month. Thanks to the area fire departments for taking the time to visit our schools and talk with students about fire prevention and safety. Students at Grove Park Elementary enjoyed the lessons today from Burlington FD. #ABSSCommunity
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Students around Burlington Fire Truck while fire fighter talks about the gear they use.
Check out today's #ABSSDifferenceMakers featuring a class at Walter Williams High School. Students are using physics, biology, oceanography, math, and good ole' paper & pencil to track the latest hurricanes. The result is precision accuracy. https://youtu.be/2IY12KhdqBs
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
First graders at Hillcrest Elementary participated in “Flags for First Graders”, where they learned some of the history of our flag. They each received an American flag to take home. 🇺🇸#StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
flags for first graders program at Hillcrest Elementary.
To show empathy is to understand and feel the heart of another. The guidance team at Hawfields Middle School recognized these students for embodying this character trait. They were recognized at a special lunch event! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 3 years ago, James Shuler
Group photograph of all students selected for the Empathy award at Hawfields Middle School
Three ABSS bands joined in the inaugural Elon University Band Day. Musicians from Southern Alamance, Western, and Williams High Schools spent the day being part of the Elon University Fire of the Carolinas. Special thanks to their directors for preparing the musicians and Dr. Jonathan Poquette, Mrs. Kim Barclift, and Dr. Joseph Spearman from Elon University for leading the event. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
ABSS students on Elon field performing
ABSS band leaders pose for photo at Elon
band students practicing at Elon
band students practicing at Elon
This week students at Andrews Elementary combined math and science with an Apple Lab! They’re testing how the mass of apples left whole, in half, and sliced in eighths changes throughout the week, and graphing the changes in mass each day. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
students using apples to learn about mass
students using sliced apples to learn about mass
students using apples and graphing changes in mass on a worksheet
students in class working on a project to learn about mass
Due to Hurricane Ian, the tropical storm warnings, and its associated risks of flooding and high winds for Alamance County, ABSS will be CLOSED for all students and staff Friday, September 30, 2022. Evening and weekend school activities are cancelled as of 8 a.m. Friday.
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
ABSS School Closed Graphic for Friday, September 30, 2022
What a great morning at Broadview Middle! Numerous community men have stepped up to mentor our young men at Broadview this school year. Thanks, G.A.P. Community Organization for your commitment to our students. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
community men mentoring students at Broadview Middle
Congratulations to our Western High Food & Nutrition I students who completed the ServSafe Food Handler Certificate program. The CTE class prepares students for careers in food service. Students can also earn ServSafe Food Manager credentials. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Students at Western earned ServSafe Credentials. Photo of students holding certificates.
Leaders are readers! Is this the best vending machine or what? Free books are way better than candy. Students at Hillcrest Elementary are working to earn "coins" to use in the new free book vending machine. Way to go Hillcrest! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #LeaderInMe
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
student holding book from the new Hillcrest Elementary Book Vending Machine
ABSS Proud: Ms. Sides 2nd grade at Hillcrest Elementary spent part of the day learning to work together in teams and building positive relationships. By working as a team, children develop important life skills like problem solving, listening, leadership, and creative thinking. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
students doing a team building activity by stacking red cups
students doing a team building activity using yard across the classroom
students doing a team building activity by stacking red cups
Save the Date: High School Options Fair is coming up Saturday, October 8th at Holly Hill Mall. Learn about the various pathway options to earn both high school & college credits, plus free industry certifications and credentials. https://tinyurl.com/29js9bdu
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Graphic for high school options fair with graduation cap. Date is Oct 8, 2022 from 9 to noon at Holly Hill Mall, 309 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC
Elon Elementary is one of 20 NC schools to receive a GreenPower Solar+ grant for solar panels, teacher training, and more! To begin, they must raise a portion of the funds by the end of October. Here is their donation page with more information! https://bit.ly/3dKHBXW
over 3 years ago, James Shuler
Elon Elementary students working in the community garden.
Elon Elementary students working in the community garden.
First graders at Alexander Wilson used marshmallows and pretzel sticks to count ones and tens. They realized that using one pretzel stick is more efficient than counting ten marshmallows. Snacks make math more fun for everyone! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 3 years ago, James Shuler
First grade student smiling at camera at his desk with a marshmallow counting activity
First grade student smiling at camera at his desk with a marshmallow counting activity
First grade students working at their desks on a marshmallow counting activity
First grade students working at their desks on a marshmallow counting activity
Today we continue our ABSS Difference Makers series highlighting a group of ladies who gather weekly to help some of our students in need. Check it out! #ABSSDifferenceMakers https://youtu.be/lFMMhoPwqR4
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Congratulations to Lisa Rambeaut from Smith Elementary for being Fox 8's Educator of the Week! She went to Smith when she was little and Julie Hancock, current principal, was her Kindergarten teacher in her first class ever. How cool is that? https://bit.ly/3xNKVZj
over 3 years ago, James Shuler
Lisa Rambeaut standing in front of a display board in her classroom
Lisa Rambeaut sitting in front of students showing pages of a book
Students at Western Middle participated in a “Book Tasting” today. They were challenged to read the book’s summary and then write their own review to determine if the book would be an interesting read. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
over 3 years ago, ABSS Public Information Office
students reading books as part of a book tasting exercise at Western Middle