This is Principal Suzanne Simpson with your weekly updates. We had a great week celebrating homecoming! Thank you to everyone who participated or helped coordinate each of the events!
Congratulations to our Marching Band. They traveled to Montgomery Central High on Saturday to participate in the Timberwolf Throwdown. They brought home the following awards.
1st place percussion
1st place color guard
1st place overall music
2nd place general effect
2nd place marching
2nd overall in class 2A
Teacher Workday:
Thursday, October 9th is a teacher workday. There is no school for students.
End of 1st Quarter:
The end of the first quarter is 3 weeks away on October 27th. As a reminder, this quarter counts as 40% of a student’s grade in the course. Please take time to review your student’s grades in Infinite Campus. If you have any questions reach out directly to their teachers.
Governor’s School:
NC Governor’s School is the oldest statewide summer for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. The program is open to rising seniors or juniors for performing/visual arts. Informational Sessions will be held Monday October 13th at 5:30 in the Professional Library at the ABSS Central Office. For more information, reach out to Dr. Lyons at genevieve_lyons@abss.k12.nc.us..
Seniors:
Wednesday, October 8th, during EAgle time, you will meet with Herff Jones in the auditorium to learn about ordering your cap & gown as well as other graduation items.
PreACT:
All 10th graders will have the opportunity to take the PReACt exam on Wednesday October 22nd. This is a great chance to practice for the ACT. More information will be shared with students as we get closer to the date of testing.
ASVAB:
Are you interested in taking the ASVAB? The ASVAB is a career planning tool for all students, not just those who are interested in the Military. It will be held on October 22nd. Any 11th or 12th grader who is interested in going into the military or if you are unsure what you would like to do as a career can take the test. Please use this form to sign up by October 10th.
College Application Week:
During College Application Week (Oct. 20-26), students can apply to over 40 colleges and universities in North Carolina for FREE! With application fees ranging from $25 to $75 per institution, they could save hundreds of dollars by applying during College Application Week, opening the door to a world of opportunities. For more information, reach out to Dr. Lyons or Ms. Cushman.
Fields of Faith:
Is a community wide event sponsored by the FCA club/organization. It is on Wednesday October 8th and will begin at 6:30.
Yearbook:
Yearbooks are on sale now for the lowest price of the season. Click here to purchase one!
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.
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 1st and 2nd period tomorrow.. 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:
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.