This is Principal Suzanne Simpson with your weekly updates.
Fall Underclassmen Picture Day:
Fall underclassmen picture day is tomorrow. These are the photos that are put into the yearbook. Pictures will be taken in the auditorium. Here is the schedule. Please note, there will be no announcements during the day to remind students when to go. These photos are for 9th-11th graders only. Senior makeup photos will occur at a later date. Strawbridge will provide information on how to purchase via email and a flier.
Seniors:
Thank you to the families who attended Senior Information Night. For those families that could not make it, here is the presentation for you to review. If you have questions or would like to schedule an individual appointment with your counselor please reach out to them directly. Dr. Lyons (last name A-L) at genevieve_lyons@abss.k12.nc.us or Ms. Cushman (last names M-Z) at katherine_cushman@abss.k12.nc.us.
9th graders:
Healthful Living Parental Consent/Health Screening Consent 2025-26: Thank you for recently submitting the online Back to School Forms for your student. Some forms were not available to you at the time of your submission. Please complete these grade-specific form(s) below for your 9th-grade student. *If you have previously submitted the consent form, you need not resubmit.
Staff of the Month:
Is there a EAHS staff member you would like to recognize for their work with your student? Do you know someone who goes above and beyond and who deserves to be celebrated? If so, please fill out this form to nominate them for our Staff Member of the Month. We recognize one individual each month. We will also share all nominations with the staff members who were nominated.
Apprentice Alamance Interest Night Session:
Interested in getting paid to go to class? The Apprentice Alamance application process is open for all junior and senior seeking ways to get paid hands-on experience, on the job training, and classroom instruction. Join us for an interest session on September 25th from 5:30-6:30 in the Media Center. For questions reach out to our CDC at amie_kirby@abss.k12.nc.us.
Homecoming:
Eastern’s homecoming celebrations will occur the week of September 29th-October 3rd. Check out this year’s spirit week themes here. Wednesday, October 1st, join us in downtown Mebane for the annual homecoming parade. We will celebrate the homecoming court and crown the King & Queen at the homecoming game Friday, October 3rd as we take on Cummings. There will also be a homecoming dance sponsored by the EA dance team on Saturday, October 4th from 7-10 in the small gym.
Workkeys:
Are you a senior who will be taking the workkeys test? If the answer is yes, you can compete in a weekly challenge for a chance to win a Chick-fil-A reward card! Answer the 6 questions found here to earn points by this Thursday at 5pm. The students with the highest scores will be entered into the drawing to be this week’s winner.
Parking Pass:
Any student parking on campus should have a valid parking pass displayed. Please use this link to purchase a pass. Students who park on campus without a pass are subject to having their car towed at the owner’s expense. All other school fees/fines must be paid in order for you to be able to purchase a parking pass.
Cell Phones:
The majority of our student body is doing a great job with the ABSS Wireless Communication Device Procedures. As a quick reminder, wireless devices should be placed away from students (in the cell phone holders) during instructional time. We should not be able to see them on students (in pockets, in ears, etc.) Thank you for your continued support with these new procedures.
Back To School Forms:
Parents, have you created your Infinite Campus Account? If not, check your email. More information about Infinite Campus as well as a link to download the app can be found here.
Chromebooks:
Students who do not have chromebooks yet, will be able to check them out during the school day each day. This year, we are offering families the opportunity to purchase optional insurance for their student(s) chromebook. The cost of the optional insurance is $25. This premium is good for one instance of unintentional breakage (lost or intentional damage is not covered) and will help protect you from higher cost. You may elect when to apply your premium. Once used, the family would have the option to replace the optional insurance premium for an additional $25. For more details, including a list of part replacement costs, click here for the Mobile Learning Handbook. You may use this link to purchase the optional insurance.
Upcoming Events:
A Look Ahead:
September 22 - Underclassmen Picture Day
September 25 - Apprentice Alamance Information Session
September 29-October 3 - Homecoming Week
October 9 - Teacher Workday
October 14 - PSAT Administration
October 22 - PreACT for all 10th graders
October 23 - Makeup Picture Day (Seniors & Underclassmen)
October 27 - End of Quarter 1
October 28 - Teacher Workday
November 11 - Veterans Day Holiday (No school for students/staff)
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break
As always, thank you for your continued support and please reach out if you have any questions.