This is Principal Suzanne Simpson with your weekly updates. As a reminder tomorrow is a teacher workday so there will be no school for students.
Congratulations to our Marching Band! They competed this weekend in the Pirate Nation Invitational and in addition to being the smallest band earning a spot in the finals they brought home the following awards:
2nd place Colorguard - class 2A
2nd place General Affect (marching) - class 2A
1st place Visual performance - class 2A
1st place Music performance - class 2A
1st place Overall - class 2A
6th overall band on the day (out of 23)
FTA Supply Drive
Do you want to help out your teachers and fellow students? The Future Teachers of America Club is holding a school supply drive. Starting Monday, you can donate school supplies in the box in the lobby or in Mrs. Waters' room, A5. Every donation helps!
Trick or Treat
Join us on Friday from 5:30-6:15 on the baseball field for some trick or treating. Any club interested can have a table. This event is for students 12 and under.
Costumes/Facepaint
Do not wear costumes, masks or paint your face while at school on Friday. However, we encourage you to wear pink for the game Friday night - no masks or facepaint. Come pack the stands to support our team in the last regular season football game of the year!
Winter Sports
Prior to tryouts for winter sports, make sure that you have a current physical and all forms completed in Dragon Fly. For sport specific tryout information please contact Coach Costa or check out the EAHS athletic sports website/app.
Elon Academy
Attention all 9th graders, Elon Academy is kicking off their 26-26 scholar recruitment cycle. Applications for the next cohort open on November 1st. Elon Academy will be on campus during EAgle time soon. Listen for updates on the announcements and get ready to take the next step toward your future.
Support Eastern Alamance
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
Senior Updates
Celebrate your senior year with a senior yard sign! These signs are in and can be purchased and picked up on the same day. You can order one using this link for only $20.
Seniors, you can now earn a North Carolina Social Studies Citizenship Proficiency Graduation Endorsement. This special diploma seal recognizes your knowledge of U.S. government and civic engagement. Click the link to learn how you can showcase your knowledge and earn this endorsement to elevate your resume. Applications are due via email by October 30th.
Yearbook
Yearbooks are on sale now for the lowest price of the season. Click here to purchase one!
Morning Arrival & Afternoon Dismissal
Thank you for helping to keep all EA students, families, and drivers safe during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. As a reminder, all car riders should be dropped off and picked up in the back of the school near the football field/gym. Do not use the front circle or pull over on the side of the road as it causes unsafe conditions for both students and drivers. In addition all traffic must turn left onto Mebane Rogers Road between 3:45-4:00. This is to keep traffic flowing.
Wireless Communication Device Policy & Procedures
Please take time to review the entire wireless communication procedures that will be in place at all ABSS High Schools this year. It is important that students and parents are aware of the procedures and consequences.
A few things to note regarding our procedures.
All students will be asked to turn their cell phone off and put it into a collection area in the classroom until the end of class.
Students are not allowed to use wireless headphones in class. All headphones need to be wired.
Students will be allowed to have their wireless devices at lunch and during transitions between classes.
Infinite Campus - Back to School Forms
Infinite Campus is where students and parents can access grades, attendance, and other important school information. The Back to School forms must be filled out in their entirety and accurately as they provide important information to the state and ABSS regarding your student, including medical needs and who can pick them up from school. The call system, which includes emails, calls, and text messages is synched daily with Infinite Campus. If your contact information is not updated, you may miss out on important information. For more information or to set up your account, check out this website.
Chromebooks
Families have 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.
Student Early Sign-out
No checkout will be done over the phone. Parents/guardians may email the school eahcheckout@abss.k12.nc.us to request a student sign-out. This email will go to all staff in our main office. Please include the time and date that your student needs to be dismissed. The email must come from an email address that we have on file.
Student/Parent Handbook
Please take time to review the student/parent handbook. It can be found here.
Food Deliveries/Leaving Campus to get food = NOT ALLOWED
Please be aware that third-party food deliveries are strictly prohibited on campus at all times. This policy protects our students and staff by maintaining a secure environment, while also minimizing daytime disruptions to maximize valuable instructional time. We encourage all students to utilize cafeteria services or bring a packed lunch from home. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school safe and focused on learning.
Parking Pass
Any student parking on campus should have a valid 26-27 parking pass. The passes can be purchased using this form. The following information will be needed to complete the form:
Student contact info (name, cell and email)
Parent/Guardian contact info (name, cell and email)
Car info (make, model, color)
Vehicle License Plate Number
Picture of your driver’s license (will need to upload)
Picture of your current registration (will need to upload)
Athletic Passes
Yearly Athletic Passes are on sale now! This pass gets you into all home athletic contests for the upcoming school year. Fill out this form to get started.
Prices:
Student: $50
Individual Adult: $150
Family (2-4): $350
Family (5+): $450
Family passes are limited to individuals living in the same household.
Upcoming Events
A Look Ahead
October 26 - Teacher Workday
October 30 - Trunk or Treat before Varsity Football Game
November 3 - Teacher Workday
November 4 - Report Cards
November 5 - Band Concert
November 11 - Veterans Day - No School for Students or Staff
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break
December 4 - Mebane Christmas Parade
December 5 - Graham Christmas Parade
December 7 - NHS Induction Ceremony
December 8 - Band Concert
December 9 - NTHS Induction Ceremony
December 21 - January 1 - Winter Break
As always, thank you for your continued support and please reach out if you have any questions.