This is Principal Suzanne Simpson with your weekly updates.
It is National School Social Worker Appreciation Week and we are blessed with the best, Mr. Austin. He works nonstop behind the scenes to ensure that all EA students feel safe and supported.
All County Band:
Congratulations to the following students for earning a spot in this year’s All County Band! Ryan McAdoo, Damia Harris, Olivia Hampton, Olivia Vuolo, Claire Royal, Allie Carter, Jahkia Thorne, Antione Crisp, Joseph Wetter, Rigel Al-Bjaly, Amireah Watlington, Anthony Hunt, and Hayden Todd-Gesty.
Big Man On Campus:
The annual BMOC competition will take place this Thursday night (March 5th) at 6:00. Make plans to join us for this event.
Attendance Matters:
Showing up to school matters. Everyday you are at school you are building good habits for the future, supporting each other and strengthening our school community. This year as a school we have set an attendance goal of 91%. Help us to reach this goal by showing up everyday and being ready to learn!
Last week’s attendance stats (Keep crushing it!):
9th grade: 90.43%
10th grade: 91.36%
11th grade: 91.32%
12th grade: 93.76%
Overall: 91.73%
ABSS Rezoning Information and Timeline:
ABSS is launching a district-wide attendance zone planning process focused on balanced enrollment, efficient transportation, and the long-term stability of our schools. The district has evolved over time as some schools are over capacity and others have available space. New housing continues to shift the population. This process will help the district plan responsibly for the future. You can participate by attending the Solution Sessions on March 3rd at Williams High School or March 4th at Southeast High School. The sessions will begin at 6:00. You can find more detailed information on the student assignment webpage.
End of the 3rd quarter:
There are just 13 days remaining in the 3rd quarter. Your 3rd quarter grade counts as 40% of your final course grade.
Course Registration for the 26-27 School Year:
Our counselors have been meeting and will continue to meet with our students to help them select their classes for next school year. It is important that students make selections that will help prepare them for their future and ones that will interest them. Once student schedules are finalized, there will be very little opportunity for schedules to be adjusted. So please take time to make informed decisions. Check out the ABSS Course Registration Manual to see all that ABSS and EA has to offer.
Senate Page Program:
The Senate Page Program offers high school students a firsthand look at state government and the legislative process. Applications for the 2026 session will open at 9:00 am on Tuesday, February 3. The program is open to students who are in tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade during the 2025-2026 school year. Each North Carolina Senator may appoint up to 2 pages for the session, and service weeks are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is currently scheduled to run from April 27 through June 25, 2026 (dates subject to change). Parents or guardians are responsible for securing lodging. Interested students should contact Senator Galey's office to request sponsorship and begin the application process. Additional details, including eligibility requirements, weekly schedules, and FAQs, are available on the Senate Page Program website.
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.
Support EA:
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to support Eastern Alamance, look no further.
Join the following classroom reward programs so that every time you shop on things you need a percentage goes back to the school.
Harris Teeter Together in Education
Parking Lot:
Students should not be in the parking lots for any reason unless they are leaving to go to ACC, CTEC or are leaving to go home (either with Early Release or they have been signed out in the front office).
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. Graduation Date is set: June 5th at 7:00 pm at the Novant Fieldhouse at the Greensboro Coliseum.
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.
Yearbook:
Yearbooks are on sale now for the lowest price of the season. Click here to purchase one!
Upcoming Events:
A Look Ahead:
March 2-6 - National School Social Worker Week
March 5 - Big Man on Campus
March 7 - All Sports Foundation Reverse Raffle
March 10 - Cap & Gown Pick Up
March 13-14 - All County Band
March 18 - End of 3rd quarter
March 19 - Teacher Workday
March 21 - State Science Fair Competition
April 4 - School Librarian Appreciation Day
April 6-10 - National Assistant Principals Week
April 3-12 - Spring Break
April 11 - Regional Battle of the Books Competition
As always, thank you for your continued support and please reach out if you have any questions.