✨ 38 Days, 38 Schools - Alamance Virtual School provides an engaging, supportive virtual learning environment where students can master the curriculum from home. The staff is dedicated to giving students a well-rounded academic experience. Monthly in-person "Dragon Adventure" meetups organized by their active Parent Teacher Organization allow students to participate in social activities and build community. 💜 In addition to prioritizing students' academic and social growth, Alamance Virtual School is deeply involved with AYLA (Alamance Youth Leadership Academy). Through this partnership, they serve their school families while giving back to the local community. Their daily mission is to uphold their motto: "Igniting Minds, Soaring Dragons." 🐉
2 days ago, James Shuler
Collage of Alamance Virtual School staff and students with dragon mascot logo in the center
We're thrilled to recognize our exceptional Beginning Teachers of the Year finalists and winner. Although new to ABSS, these educators have already left an indelible mark on their students and schools: Finalists: ✨ Yanitza Negron, 1st Grade (Dual Language) at Alexander Wilson Elementary ✨ Zoe Rein, English 3, English 1, and English 1 Honors at Eastern Alamance High ✨ Mineshia White, Second Grade at Haw River Elementary ✨ Lexi Humphreys, History at Southern Alamance High ✨ Payton Ray, 8th Grade Science at Southern Alamance Middle ✨ Terri Andrews, Nursing Fundamentals, HSI, and Bio Tech at CTEC And our 2023 Beginning Teacher of the Year: 🏆 De'Ana Tyson, 7th Grade English at Western Alamance Middle 🏆 Congratulations to all our finalists and winner! Their passion, dedication, and innovation inspire us! These exceptional teachers were honored at last week's Evening of Excellence event. Join us in celebrating these rising stars who are shaping young minds and making a lasting impact on our community.
10 days ago, James Shuler
De'Ana Tyson, Beginning Teacher of the Year winner with photograph of De'Ana holding flowers, a certificate, and a gift certificate of $100
Yanitza Negron, Beginning Teacher of the Year finalist graphic with photograph of Yanitza sitting at a table in front of student Chromebooks
Zoe Rein, Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist graphic with photograph of Zoe standing in front of a projector screen
Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist,
Lexi Humphreys, Beginning Teacher of the Year graphic with photograph of Lexi standing in front of a classroom display board
Payton Ray, Beginning Teacher of the Year finalist graphic with photograph of Payton standing in front of her classroom door
Terri Andrews, Beginning Teacher of the Year finalist graphic with photograph of Terri standing in front of floral art
Many things are happening in May at the Alamance Virtual School! Stay in the know with our student-produced news. There are birthday shout-outs, and don't miss the puns of the month. #inspiringmindssoaringdragons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOtnBy9LRXE
16 days ago, Dragon Webmaster
Dragon Thunder News - May 2024 with AVS Dragon Logo
The AVS Arts Dept & PTO are pleased to announce May's Dragon Adventure: an Open Mic Night showcasing visual & performing arts of our students. May 8, 2024 ⌚️ 6-8 pm join us at Alamance Fine Arts Academy 🧑‍🎨 335 S. Main Street in Burlington #inspiringmindssoaringdragons
20 days ago, Dragon Webmaster
Dragon Adventure - Open Mic Night 5/8/24 6-8 pm
For Administrative Professionals Day, we send our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Johnson, our Data and Office Manager, who is always professional and sharing that smile like the sunshine ☀. You do so much for us, and it is appreciated! #inspiringmindssoaringdragons
23 days ago, Dragon Webmaster
Photo of Ms. Johnson with a sunflower background and the words Administrative Professionals Day - Thank You
Attention families of Rising 6th-9th Graders: ABSS has CTE Summer Camps available for your students. Check them out and register today! https://bit.ly/4437g3D
about 1 month ago, Dragon Webmaster
A banner reading "Summer Camp for Rising 6th-9th graders" with the AVS Dragon holding the banner
Your last chance to purchase an AVS Yearbook is here. Make your purchase by Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Visit ybpay.com to order your 2023-2024 Yearbook. Use the school code 14856924.
about 1 month ago, Dragon Webmaster
"Buy Your Yearbook Today" with the AVS Dragon beside a clock exclaiming "Last Chance"
Join us in Mebane, yes Mebane, for April's Dining with Dragons, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 🕔 5 to 9 pm 🕘 The Mebane location of Moe's is the place to be! Exit 153 off of Interstate 85/40 🚗 See you there! 🌮
about 1 month ago, Dragon Webmaster
Moe's in Mebane - Dining With Dragons 4/17/24 5-9 pm
Our Testing Schedules for Spring 2024 are posted. These include our teacher-made high school exams and all our IN PERSON tests: End of Grade (Grades 4-8) and End of Course tests. 🚨 https://bit.ly/TestingScheduleAVS
about 1 month ago, Dragon Webmaster
Spring Test Schedule with a Mark Your Calendars in multicolors
📣 Spread the word: the ABSS Job Fair is this Saturday, April 13th, at Highland Elementary! it will open at 9 AM and go until 12PM. We are excited to welcome anyone looking to start a new career in ABSS. Many positions are available. Schools will have tables set up and our talented staff is available to greet you and answer your questions. See you there!
about 1 month ago, James Shuler
ABSS Job Fair graphic with relevant details
📚✨Our Media Specialists totally deserve a shoutout on National Library Workers Day! Sure, they'll help you find the perfect book, but they also collaborate with teachers, model tech skills, and think outside the box to engage inquiring minds. From cozy story nooks to cutting-edge resources, they maintain an incredible space just brimming with opportunities to learn and grow. Thanks for all you do! 🙌 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 1 month ago, James Shuler
National Library Workers Day graphic with date April 9th, 2024 and a blurred image of a stack of books
No fooling, our Dragon Thunder News from the Alamance Virtual School for April 2024 is dropping today. Thanks for tuning in! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1gRKXBZO3o
about 2 months ago, Dragon Webmaster
Dragon Thunder News Logo with April 2024 underneath
The second annual Middle School Career Day brought a diverse field of careers to our students. Speakers shared the journeys to get where they are today and saved time to answer students' questions. 👷‍♂️👩‍🔧👩‍⚕️👨‍✈️👩‍💼👩‍🔬
about 2 months ago, Dragon Webmaster
Photos of professionals in the fields of construction, scientific research, and broadcast journalism
Photos of Military, Engineering, & Medical Professionals with images from their professions
Wishing everyone a restful & rejuvenating Spring Break, we will see students back in class on Monday, April 8, 2024.
about 2 months ago, Dragon Webmaster
Enjoy Spring Break- Classes resume 4/8/24 - image of AVS dragon
Spring is upon us! With a cascade of color ushering in the season, we at AVS see the Power of the Purple.
about 2 months ago, Dragon Webmaster
Hello Spring with purple flowers and the AVS Dragon
Our Book Fair is Friday, March 15, 2024, from 4-8 pm at Burlington's Barnes & Noble. We hope to see you there. By the way, when you finish reading your books, do you share the book with friends, place them in a little free library, or do they head to a bookshelf in the house?
2 months ago, Dragon Webmaster
Book Fair is 3/15/24 at Barnes & Noble - photos of a bookshelf, hands sharing a book & a little free library with the question "After finishing books, what do you do next?
All AVS High School students are invited to the AVS Prom. It is Friday, April 26, 2024, from 8 to 11 pm at the Alamance Country Club. Purchase your tickets online by 4/8/24. More details were sent to students via email.
2 months ago, Dragon Webmaster
Prom for AVS is 4/26/24 - All High School Welcome - Location Alamance Country Club 8-11 - get your tickets
🌟Job seekers, mark your calendars - our 2024 Job Fair is one month away! We are hiring for many positions, both certified and classified. Come find your next opportunity with us! Please share with anyone you know who may be interested. 📍 Highland Elementary ⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 🗓️ April 13th, 2024 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
2 months ago, James Shuler
ABSS Job Fair 2024 graphic with information about its location at Highland Elementary, April 13th, 9 AM to 12:00 PM showing four photographs of staff and students
For those in our community of the Islamic faith. we wish you a time of contemplation for Ramadan.
2 months ago, Dragon Webmaster
Happy Fasting for Ramadan from AVS
The AVS PTO Book Fair is 4-8 PM this Friday, March 15, 2024. Join us at Barnes and Noble in Alamance Crossing. The PTO will get proceeds from your purchases in the store and the café. Grab those books for your spring break reading list!
2 months ago, Dragon Webmaster
Book Fair at Barnes & Noble 3/15/24 4-8 pm - A background of bookshelves