This is Principal Suzanne Simpson with your weekly updates.
End of 1st Quarter:
The end of the first quarter is 11 days 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 this 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.
Elon Academy - Freshman Parent Interest Meeting
The Elon Academy is an intensive, multi-phase college access and success program for academically promising high school students in Alamance County with a financial need and/or no family history of college. This program includes summer residential experiences and year round support. Join us at Southeast High School October 21st at 6:00 to learn more about the program.
Seniors:
It is never too early to purchase your cap and gown. Use this link to go ahead and secure your cap and gown for the lowest price of the year. Wednesday, October 15th Herff Jones will be in the auditorium lobby during EAgle time. If you need help placing your cap & gown order or senior swag order please make arrangements to visit them during this time.
Makeup Picture Day:
Senior and Underclassmen makeup picture day is October 23rd. This will be the last opportunity for students to get their photo taken to be included in the yearbook. A schedule will be sent out next week.
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.
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.
National School Lunch Week:
Is October 13th-17th. As a reminder Eastern is a CEP school. This means that all students get free breakfast and lunch daily.
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 was reschedule for this Wednesday October 15th 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.
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 13 - Governor’s School Interest Meeting
October 14 - PSAT Administration
October 20 -24 - CFNC Week
October 21 - Elon Academy Parent Meeting
October 22 - PreACT for all 10th graders
October 23 - Makeup Picture Day (Seniors & Underclassmen)
October 27 - End of Quarter 1
October 28 - Teacher Workday
October 29 - Winter Sports Begin
October 30 - Trunk or Treat before JV Football Game
November 5 - Report Cards
November 11 - Veterans Day Holiday (No school for students/staff)
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break
December 5 - Mebane Christmas Parade
December 6 - Graham Christmas Parade
December 14 - Winter Dance Performance
December 16 - Winter Band Concert
December 22-Jan 4 - Winter Break
January 9 - Teacher Made Exam Day
January 11-16 - EOC & CTE Exam Week
As always, thank you for your continued support and please reach out if you have any questions.