This is Principal Suzanne Simpson with your weekly updates. Today, at 3:00 in the EA auditorium is the Spring Dance Concert. On Tuesday, our band will be holding their final concert of the year. We hope to see you at both events!
Good luck to our women’s soccer team as they travel to Oak Grove High School on Tuesday to play in the 3rd round of the NCHSAA state tournament.
Opengate Weapons Detection Systems:
As we continue to utilize the Opengate Weapons Detection System on campus we wanted to send a few reminders and updates. The locations at the bus lot, trophy case hallway, and upper lot will close at 8:40 to allow students time to get to class as the tardy bell rings at 8:45. Students who arrive after 8:40 am should walk around to the front office entrance to be screened. This will give them the opportunity to get a tardy pass as well. During the school day, the location at the gym/trophy case hallways will open 10 minutes prior to each class change for students who are coming to campus for the first time. If you arrive at any other time, you must walk around to the front office. Please help us keep our campus secure by not opening exterior doors for anyone.
Transportation for 26-27 School Year:
If your student requires bus transportation next year, you must complete the request form before June 5, 2026. All current and new bus riders have to complete the form. If you do not complete this form before June 5, 2026, you will not be guaranteed transportation when school begins in August.
Transportation Request Form: https://forms.gle/nTgEvSgQDao5LqPr8
Attendance Matters:
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, being present in class is more important than ever. Please make every effort to be on time and in class each day. This year as a school we have set an attendance goal of 91%.
Last week’s attendance stats:
9th grade: 89.50%
10th grade: 90.57%
11th grade: 90.95%
12th grade: 94.11%
Overall: 91.30%
Free Physicals provided by Kernodle Clinic:
ABSS students may attend any day for any zone. They must bring the completed duke medical waiver with them as well as a blank physical form. Physicals will be given from 4:00-6:00
Duke Medical Waiver : Must be completed by every student
May 19 - Southeast Alamance
Summer School Registration:
Did you fail a core course with a score between 45%-59%? Are you a senior that needs to recover a course? You're invited to summer school! This year, summer school will be held for three weeks, Monday through Thursday, June 8th-25th, from 9 AM to 12 PM. Once you complete the course(s) you need to recover, you will be finished and do not need to attend for the remainder of days. By attending summer school, you have an opportunity to earn credits that will put you back on-track for graduation. Unfortunately there is no transportation or lunch provided. Please complete this form so that we know you are coming!
AP Exam Schedule:
Please ensure that you review this schedule in order to know when your exam(s) will be administered. If you miss a scheduled AP exam there is a fee to take the make-up exam. Please make every effort to be there and on time. If you have any questions, reach out to your AP teacher or Ms. Carriker at leslie_carriker@abss.k12.nc.us.
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Spring Exam Schedule:
Take a moment to review the Spring Exam Schedule so that you know the days and times you need to be on campus. If you have any questions, please ask your teacher or Mr. Hemminger at william_hemminger@abss.k12.nc.us.
Green & Gold’n Globes:
We will have a year-end athletics banquet for ALL student-athletes, coaches, and parents. on May 28th! The event will start with refreshments in the gymnasium at 6:00 pm followed by an awards ceremony in the auditorium. This is a time for us to celebrate all that our EA sports teams have accomplished. Individual awards will be given for each team in addition to several school wide awards and we will recognize all conference athletes, sportsmanship winners, and 3 sport athletes. Show up in your dress attire, walk the red carpet and let’s celebrate! Make plans now to attend!
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.
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:
If you haven’t picked up your cap & gown yet, they are available in student support. If you still need to order one use this link. Make sure that you are checking your email and our Senior Website for the most up to date information.
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.
Upcoming Events:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Band Concert
Soccer @ Oak Grove
Wednesday:
Senior Breakfast @ 9:30 at Eastside Baptist Church
Senior Decision Day
Senior Walk the Halls @ 12:30 at the bus lot
Thursday:
Soccer 4th round
Friday:
A Look Ahead:
May 17 - Spring Dance Recital
May 18 - AP World History Exam; AP English Lit Exam
May 19 - AP GoPo Exam
May 20 - AP Seminar Exam
May 20 - Senior Breakfast, Decision Day, and Walk the Halls Event
May 21 - AP English Lang Exam
May 22 - APES Exam
May 22 - AP Psychology Exam
May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday
May 28 - Green & Gold’n Awards
May 29 - Senior Awards Day
May 29 - Teacher Made Exam Day
May 29 - Band Banquet
June 1-5 - EOC and CTE testing
June 5 - Class of 2026 Graduation
As always, thank you for your continued support and please reach out if you have any questions.