🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible 2025 Classified Employees of the Year! From assisting families all day to supporting students in all subjects, your contributions make a profound difference in our schools. Thank you for all you do!
It's never too early for students to consider their next steps after graduation. We invite you to our to the Enroll, Enlist, Employ Fair!
📅 When: April 3, 2025, 5 PM to 8 PM
📍 Where: ACC Main Building, Alamance Community College, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Haw River, NC 27258
Website with map: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/enroll-enlist-employ-fair
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/673132028729178
Connect with representatives from:
🎓 Local and state universities
🏫 Community colleges
🪖 Military branches
💼 Employment agencies
🤝 Community organizations
Students: This is your chance to explore ALL your options in ONE place! Whether you're considering college, military service, or entering the workforce, this event has something for everyone. Check out our impressive lineup of participants, including Duke University, UNC schools, military branches, and local employers ready to talk about your future!
Spanish language support will be available to ensure everyone can access this valuable opportunity.
Free Physicals!
🌟 #ABSSExcellence | Talent. Dedication. Passion. Innovation. We're honored to present the remarkable 2025 Teachers of the Year. These educators represent the very best of our district. Their exceptional work shapes tomorrow's leaders. Join us in celebrating them! 👏 #ThisisABSS
We hope to be able to administer the ACT to all juniors tomorrow morning. Please report back to your testing location from last Tuesday when you arrive on campus tomorrow. Let's have great attendance and great luck with the test working!
A special shoutout goes to Ms. Linda Watkins, community member, as she donated to our students for their senior trip recently!! If you would like to donate, please click the "Online Payments" icon on our website. We would appreciate the support! Second to None!!
Hey, Juniors! Be here bright and early and ready to take the ACT tomorrow! Remember this could help you be admitted to a college or earn a scholarship, so take it seriously!
Please welcome our new Band Director for both Broadview Middle and Hugh Cummings High Schools, Mr. Jamari Williams! He has left the following message:
"Greetings! I’m Mr. Jamari Williams, and I am absolutely honored to be joining the amazing music community at Broadview Middle School and Hugh M. Cummings High School as your new Director of Bands! I can’t wait to get started and work with all of the talented students here to create something special together.
Originally from Goldsboro, NC, I’m a proud graduate of Thee Elizabeth City State University, where I earned my B.A. in Music Education. Trumpet is my primary instrument, and I’ve had the privilege of performing in a variety of ensembles throughout my time at ECSU, including The Sound of Class Marching Band, the ECSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra Ensemble, and Brass Ensemble. I’m also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc.
Being a part of the ABSS family is truly an honor, and I’m excited for the hard work, growth, and musical achievements ahead. Let’s make this year unforgettable!"
Let's make sure Mr. Williams is feeling welcomed in his new role!
The CHS Senior Advisory Committee will be hosting a Senior College Expo on Wednesday, January 29th at 9am. We encourage all juniors and seniors to sign up to take advantage of this opportunity. There will be colleges, universities, and various recruiters there to share information with our students regarding life after graduation. Make sure to sign up by Tuesday, January 28th at 5pm.
Good Evening CHS Families,
All students enrolled in English II and CTE courses will take their exams tomorrow, January 14th. Only those students testing should be on campus tomorrow. The testing schedule has been updated at the following link and QR code:
https://tinyurl.com/chsfall2024exams
We are saddened to inform you that our school has experienced the death of beloved staff member, Mrs. Harriet Jolly Sowinski. Mrs. Sowinski, affectionately known as Mrs. Ski, served as Guidance Secretary for over two decades and before that as the Media Center Assistant. Before working at CHS, Mrs. Ski was a student Cavalier herself and graduated in the Class of 1974.
We will always remember her friendly smile and sweet voice greeting us as we entered the Counseling Center. Many National Honor Society members will treasure how she always made sure there was plenty of food for induction receptions. Graduates will remember the envelope of pictures placed with their transcripts that she so lovingly put together.
Mrs. Ski was a dedicated Cavalier and definitely modeled that “Second to None” tradition that we are known for in our community. Her impact on staff, alumni, and current students is beyond measure. We are all feeling her loss today and are thinking of her family and friends.
We want to inform you of the steps our school takes following a tragedy:
• The School Crisis Team has met and has implemented a plan of support for students and staff.
• Extra support personnel have been called in to assist our students and staff.
• Support services will be available for any of our Faculty, Staff, or Students who are in need in the Media Center tomorrow.
Our school is making every effort to provide care and support for our faculty, staff, and students.
If you have any questions concerning this incident or any concerns about how your child may react to this, please call the school at 336-570-6100. As always, thank you for your support in helping us remain "Second to None!"
Herff Jones will be on campus Wednesday, December 11th from 11:45am until 2:15pm to take orders for your Senior Supplies and Swag. Please review the packet that you were given on Wednesday, December 4th and add your name (official name) and Cummings HS to the order form. Please have your $100 deposit ready. Herff Jones will accept Cash, Debit or Credit Cards ONLY!
A parent/guardian is welcome to come along to assist you with the ordering process on December 11th. We will start ordering during Success Academy for students who have Early Release after the second period and CTEC students. All other students should
order during his/her designated lunch period.
We are holding Mock Interviews for Ms. Currie's Career Management classes next Thursday, December 12th so we are looking for volunteers to act as interviewers for the students.
If you volunteer, you will have between 4 and 8 students to interview. Each interview should last a maximum of 10 minutes. You will have a list of questions to choose from, or you may use the information they share in the interview to ask related questions. You will be "grading them" on dress, professionalism, communication, body language during an interview, their responses to your questions, and their resume.
If you can't make it on the 12th we will have a few students who need to complete make-ups on the 19th, but our greatest need is on the 12th.
Please complete the Google Form found here to volunteer - https://forms.gle/TvWFF6Z66jjuWKCU8
If you have any questions, please email Rhonda_Farmer@abss.k12.nc.us
📚 For ABSS Students & Families: College Application Week is next week! Many NC colleges waive application fees during this week. You can save hundreds by applying through CFNC.org's Application Hub from Oct. 21 (7:30 a.m. ET) to Oct. 27 (11:59 p.m. ET).
1️⃣ Explore colleges waiving fees. See full list here: https://5il.co/2z44e
2️⃣ Create/update account on College Foundation of North Carolina website: CFNC.org/C2C
3️⃣ Search by college and save top choices to your account
4️⃣ Apply through CFNC.org starting Oct. 21, 7:30 a.m. ET. To take advantage of waived fees during College Application Week, you must apply through CFNC.
💡 Students: You can speak to your school counselors at any time for more information and guidance throughout the college application process!
📚 Para estudiantes de último año de ABSS y sus familias: ¡La Semana de Solicitud Universitaria es la próxima semana! Muchas universidades de NC exoneran las tarifas de solicitud durante esta semana. Los estudiantes pueden ahorrar cientos de dólares solicitando a través del Centro de Solicitudes de CFNC.org del 21 de octubre (7:30 a.m. ET) al 27 de octubre (11:59 p.m. ET).
1️⃣ Explora las universidades que exoneran tarifas. Ve la lista completa aquí: https://5il.co/2z44e
2️⃣ Crea/actualiza tu cuenta en el sitio web de College Foundation of North Carolina: CFNC.org/C2C
3️⃣ Usa la búsqueda de universidades de CFNC y guarda tus opciones preferidas en tu cuenta
4️⃣ Solicita a través de CFNC.org a partir del 21 de octubre, 7:30 a.m. ET. Para aprovechar las tarifas exoneradas durante la Semana de Solicitud Universitaria, debes solicitar a través de CFNC.
💡 Recuerda: Los estudiantes de último año de ABSS pueden hablar con sus consejeros escolares en cualquier momento para obtener más información y orientación durante todo el proceso de solicitud universitaria.
The Hugh M. Cummings High School Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration was a huge success!
Last Friday, their Media Center was filled with vibrant colors, culture, and information! Students showcased projects on famous Hispanic figures, while the Chika Cavs 💃 wowed participants with traditional dance performances. Visitors enjoyed fun games and many proudly displayed their Hispanic heritage through colorful face-painting of flags 🎨. Classes rotated in throughout the day, ensuring everyone had a chance to participate and learn!
A big thank you to the Cummings World Languages/ESL department for organizing this amazing event, and to everyone who participated.
Thanks to the students and staff, the National Honor Society collected $725 in our Change Drive for Western North Carolina!
We donated the funds to BeLoved Asheville. We hope this will provide some help.
Special Shout Out to the BMS Orchestra members who donated!
Don't forget to raid your piggy bank and change jars tonight to support our neighbors in Western North Carolina. We'll visit each first block in the morning to collect your donations!
Attention Seniors!! Please join us for the Senior Meeting meeting on Wednesday, October 9th at 6pm!!
Like many of the other schools in Alamance-Burlington School System, Cummings High School is saddened by the catastrophic damage Hurricane Helene brought to Western North Carolina.
Our National Honor Society has decided to hold a Change Drive on Wednesday, October 9th where we will go from class to class accepting donations. Once all funds have been collected we will donate to BeLoved Asheville.
We had a great first day of school! Our students showed responsibility, flexibility and patience as we made our way through the first day of school! We are truly SECOND TO NONE!! Let's go, Cavs!!
