R. Homer Andrews Elementary School

ABSS will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 6. Temperatures are expected to be below 30-degrees and there are many wet roads that can freeze. The delay will allow for more daylight as everyone begins traveling in the morning. Staff and families are urged to use caution and give themselves extra time to get to school and work in the morning. As a reminder, these decisions are made with the safety of our staff and students in mind. We hope to be on a normal schedule next week!

4 days ago, ABSS Webmaster

Alert graphic announcing a two hour delay for Friday, February 6

With the possibility of winter weather overnight, ABSS will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 5. The delay will allow for more daylight as everyone begins traveling in the morning. Staff and families are urged to use caution and give themselves extra time to get to school and work in the morning.

Ante la posibilidad de condiciones climáticas invernales durante la noche, el distrito escolar de ABSS operará con un retraso de dos horas mañana, jueves 5 de febrero. Este retraso permitirá que haya más luz natural cuando todos comiencen sus desplazamientos por la mañana. Se recomienda al personal y a las familias que extremen las precauciones y se tomen tiempo adicional para llegar a la escuela y al trabajo por la mañana.

5 days ago, ABSS Webmaster

Alert message indicating two hour delay for February 5, 2026

💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK! 💙

This week, we celebrate the incredible school counselors who guide, support, and inspire our students every single day. Our counselors are champions for student success, helping with everything from academic planning to social-emotional support, college and career readiness, and so much more. To our amazing counseling team, THANK YOU for your compassion and unwavering commitment to our students! Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

Please join us in celebrating our school counselors and interns:

Erin Stoker, Glennis Lesane, Kim Davis, Kion'Shay Whitley Brown, Shantia Shackelford, Kate Cushman, Genevieve Lyons, Beth Taylor, Megan Palmer, Kristin Rosario, Joy Toms, Dana Crowder, Jodi Carson, Liza Palazzi, Cheryl Williams, Joanne Simao, Mary Oney, Lindsey Vega, Kimberly Yancey, Mindy Bacchus, Joy Hayes, Annie Goldberg, Amanda Hylton, Sam Westbrook, Rikki Dashaies, Amory Sparger, Leslie Murray, Jennifer Lombard, Nicole Watlington, Crystal Taylor, Vache Davis Johnson, Graham Smith, Dayna Bryden, Carrie Strickland, Tracy Jefferies, Cameron White, Holly Herring, Angela Parsons, Melissa Day, Isabel Allen, Jennifer Barnhardt, Elizabeth Tricomi, Sarah Anderson, Ashley Cole, Mandy Moore, Amber Chatman, Ashley Price, Randy Milton, Marie Lunde, Meredith Willis, Hannah Stokes, Tanika Walker, Clay Oliver, Isabella Guidino de Grote, and Maureen Tumey

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!

6 days ago, James Shuler

Official National School Counseling Week graphic from the American School Counselor Association

Names of all the district school counselors and interns: Erin Stoker, Glennis Lesane, Kim Davis, Kion'Shay Whitley Brown, Shantia Shackelford, Kate Cushman, Genevieve Lyons, Beth Taylor, Megan Palmer, Kristin Rosario, Joy Toms, Dana Crowder, Jodi Carson, Liza Palazzi, Cheryl Williams, Joanne Simao, Mary Oney, Lindsey Vega, Kimberly Yancey, Mindy Bacchus, Joy Hayes, Annie Goldberg, Amanda Hylton, Sam Westbrook, Rikki Dashaies, Amory Sparger, Leslie Murray, Jennifer Lombard, Nicole Watlington, Crystal Taylor, Vache Davis Johnson, Graham Smith, Dayna Bryden, Carrie Strickland, Tracy Jefferies, Cameron White, Holly Herring, Angela Parsons, Melissa Day, Isabel Allen, Jennifer Barnhardt, Elizabeth Tricomi, Sarah Anderson, Ashley Cole, Mandy Moore, Amber Chatman, Ashley Price, Randy Milton, Marie Lunde, Meredith Willis, Hannah Stokes, Tanika Walker, Clay Oliver, Isabella Guidino de Grote, and Maureen Tumey

Despite the sun and slightly warmer temperatures today, many roads are still covered in ice and snow. Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, will be an Optional Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students. There will also be no athletics or after-school activities. The Rezoning Community Session at Southeast Alamance High School has been rescheduled to Monday, February 9th, at 6:00 pm. Thanks again to our Facilities & Maintenance crew for assessing road conditions, sharing these photos from around our county, and clearing our school lots and walkways.

A pesar del sol y las temperaturas ligeramente más cálidas de hoy, muchas carreteras aún están cubiertas de hielo y nieve. Mañana, martes 3 de febrero, será un día de trabajo opcional para los maestros. No habrá clases para los estudiantes. Tampoco habrá actividades deportivas ni extracurriculares. La sesión comunitaria sobre la rezonificación en la Escuela Preparatoria Southeast Alamance se ha reprogramado para el lunes 9 de febrero a las 6:00 p. m. Agradecemos nuevamente a nuestro equipo de Instalaciones y Mantenimiento por evaluar las condiciones de las carreteras, compartir estas fotos de todo el condado y despejar los estacionamientos y las aceras de nuestras escuelas.

7 days ago, ABSS Webmaster

A snow and ice covered road with trees on either side.

Who's ready to build a snowman? Superintendent Fleming is eager to see everyone again, but we're calling a Remote Learning Day for tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd. Facilities will be closed for staff and students, and there will be no athletic or after-school activities. Safety is always our top priority! Students should continue to work on remote learning assignments as directed by their school. The Rezoning Community Session at Southeast Alamance High School has been rescheduled to Monday, February 9th, at 6:00 pm. Stay safe and warm!

8 days ago, James Shuler

Remote Learning Day with an image of Superintendent Dr. Fleming in a fictional snow setting

Thank you to all our students, teachers, and parents for working together this week during remote learning. Tomorrow, Friday, January 30, will be an Optional Workday. That means there will be no remote learning for students tomorrow. We’re doing this so we can save our very last remote learning day for any future weather events. There will be no athletic or after-school activities tomorrow. Friday, February 13th will now be a regular school day for students instead of a teacher workday. We appreciate you being so flexible and for making this week a success. Enjoy the long weekend, and we hope to see everyone back soon! Thank you, and stay safe.

Gracias a todos nuestros estudiantes, maestros y padres por trabajar juntos esta semana durante el aprendizaje a distancia. Mañana, viernes 30 de enero, será un día de trabajo opcional. Esto significa que no habrá clases a distancia para los estudiantes mañana. Hacemos esto para reservar nuestro último día de aprendizaje a distancia para cualquier eventualidad climática futura. No habrá actividades deportivas ni extracurriculares mañana. El viernes 13 de febrero será ahora un día escolar normal para los estudiantes, en lugar de un día de trabajo para los maestros. Agradecemos su flexibilidad y por hacer de esta semana un éxito. Disfruten del fin de semana largo y esperamos verlos a todos pronto. Gracias y cuídense.

11 days ago, ABSS Webmaster

Alert graphic with the relevant optional teacher workday information

We know this has been an unusual week, and we appreciate your flexibility and support as the district prioritizes safety. ABSS will continue with Remote Learning on Thursday, January 29. Students should continue to work on their assignments. There will be no athletic or after-school activities. Please continue to check your email and our website for updates. Thanks to our Operations and Transportation crews for traveling around the county to assess road conditions. Stay safe, everyone!

Sabemos que esta ha sido una semana inusual y agradecemos su flexibilidad y apoyo mientras el distrito prioriza la seguridad. ABSS continuará con el aprendizaje a distancia el jueves 29 de enero. Los estudiantes deben seguir trabajando en sus tareas. No habrá actividades deportivas ni extracurriculares. Por favor, consulten su correo electrónico y nuestro sitio web para obtener actualizaciones. Agradecemos a nuestros equipos de Operaciones y Transporte por recorrer el condado para evaluar el estado de las carreteras. ¡Cuídense todos!

12 days ago, ABSS Webmaster

Remote Learning Day text over a photograph of icy road conditions

An icy road from the perspective of inside the car looking out the windshield

Due to continued hazardous road conditions, we will transition to a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday, January 27. This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students and staff. Students should work on their remote learning assignments. No athletics or afterschool activities. Remote Learning Days are flexible school days where students work at their own pace on posted assignments, also known as asynchronous work. While there are no required live classes, teachers are available during optional office hours if students have questions. Students are expected to complete all activities and reach out to their teachers if they need assistance. Work is due within five days of returning to school. View/Download our Remote Learning Guide here: https://5il.co/3tij1

Los días de aprendizaje a distancia son días escolares flexibles en los que los estudiantes trabajan a su propio ritmo en las tareas asignadas, lo que se conoce como trabajo asincrónico. Si bien no hay clases presenciales obligatorias, los profesores están disponibles durante el horario de consulta opcional para responder las preguntas de los estudiantes. Se espera que los estudiantes completen todas las actividades y se comuniquen con sus profesores si necesitan ayuda. Las tareas deben entregarse dentro de los cinco días posteriores al regreso a clases presenciales. Consulte o descargue nuestra Guía de aprendizaje a distancia aquí: https://5il.co/3tij1

14 days ago, ABSS Webmaster

Remote Learning Day informational graphic with details about January 27

We are closely monitoring the incoming winter weather. Students are bringing learning packets home today for potential remote instruction. If power outages occur, we may move to a full closure instead. Safety is our priority! Watch for updates via call, text, email, social media, and posted on our website.

Estamos monitoreando de cerca las condiciones meteorológicas invernales. Hoy los estudiantes llevarán a casa material de estudio para una posible instrucción a distancia. Si se producen cortes de energía, podríamos optar por cerrar las escuelas por completo. ¡La seguridad es nuestra prioridad! Manténganse atentos a las actualizaciones a través de llamadas, mensajes de texto, correo electrónico, redes sociales y en nuestro sitio web.

17 days ago, ABSS Webmaster

Rezoning Process: Thank you to our community members (over 3000!) who responded to the Community Survey. We invite you now to our upcoming Community Voice Sessions at Williams this Thursday or Southeast next week. Everyone is welcome! Please share your feedback with SchoolCAMP and ABSS leadership. Ongoing rezoning updates can be found on our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/student-assignments

18 days ago, ABSS Webmaster

Information about Rezoning Community Voice Sessions: January 22 at Williams High School January 28 at Southeast Alamance High School Community Voice Sessions You are invited to attend any of these rezoning process Community Voice Sessions to hear opinions and provide your own feedback in person. Both Community Voice Sessions will begin at 6:00 pm in the auditorium and are open to the public. Please come ready to share your feedback with SchoolCAMP and ABSS Leadership.

22 de enero en Williams High School 28 de enero en Southeast Alamance High School Sesiones de voz comunitaria Le invitamos a asistir a cualquiera de estas Sesiones de Voz Comunitaria sobre el proceso de rezonificación para escuchar opiniones y brindar su opinión en persona. Ambas Sesiones de Voz Comunitaria comenzarán a las 6:00 p. m. en el auditorio y estarán abiertas al público. Por favor, venga preparado para compartir sus comentarios con SchoolCAMP y el equipo directivo de ABSS.

They're rocking the look! After spending time identifying the main idea and details in a passage about sea animals, Ms. Mills' kindergarten class at R. Homer Andrews Elementary School starred in a short video that we'll share soon! We finished just in time for lunch and pizza was on the menu. Now that's one cool combo!

18 days ago, James Shuler

A kindergarten class, most wearing black sunglasses, posed for a class photo

ABSS Families: Don’t miss your chance to weigh in! Our Attendance Zone Planning survey is open until Jan 15. We want your input before any draft maps are created. In-person Community Voice sessions will follow! https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/student-assignments

about 1 month ago, ABSS Webmaster

Our school district is beginning a rezoning process to plan for enrollment, school capacity, and future growth. Community voice comes first. Provide your feedback! Nuestro distrito escolar está comenzando un proceso de redistribución de zonas escolares para planificar la inscripción, la capacidad de las escuelas y el crecimiento futuro. ¡La voz de la comunidad es lo primero! bit.ly/abssrezoning

Due to the forecast of below-freezing temperatures accompanied by precipitation, ABSS will be closed for all students and staff tomorrow, Friday, December 5th. This includes all after-school activities. We have made this decision out of caution to ensure the safety of our school community.

2 months ago, ABSS Webmaster

Important weather message cancelling school on Friday, December 5th

During Monday's Board of Education meeting, the 2026-2027 academic calendar's latest draft was unanimously approved. The updated version moves required workdays to Monday or Friday. We sincerely appreciate the valuable and extensive feedback provided by our community. You can download the calendars here: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/documents/district-information/calendars/350847

2 months ago, ABSS Webmaster

Remote medical care is now available at R. Homer Andrews Elementary School through a partnership with Cone Health! Today, members of the community including Cone Health representatives, School Board, County Commissioner Kelly Allen, Burlington Pediatrics, and Impact Alamance, joined Principal Benson and Dr. Fleming for the official unveiling of the telehealth program at Andrews! 🏥 🧑‍⚕️

Cone Health’s school-based telehealth program partners with ABSS to reduce chronic absenteeism and increase student wellness by providing convenient, on-site healthcare. The program places a trained staff member in the school who facilitates a virtual medical appointment between the student, their parent/guardian (joining remotely), and a healthcare provider (physician or nurse practitioner). Using specialized equipment like electronic stethoscopes and high-definition cameras, the provider can diagnose and treat minor illnesses such as strep throat, flu, and earaches, administer immediate care, and send prescriptions to a local pharmacy. Crucially, the visits are covered by most insurance, and are provided at no cost to uninsured families, allowing students to receive care quickly and return to class the same day, preventing missed instructional time.

We're thankful for our partnership with Cone and the benefits this program will provide for our students and families! ❤️

3 months ago, James Shuler

A group of nine individuals, including school officials, Cone Health representatives, and community partners (including Dr. Fleming and Principal Ray), posing for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the school hallway to officially launch the telehealth program.

A candid, joyful group shot of several adults—including school and health officials—smiling and laughing while standing in a line in the school hallway.

A woman, likely the school's trained telepresenter, smiles while standing next to a wall display and a hanging banner that reads "School Based Telehealth, A Service of Cone Health."

Three adults—a man in a plaid jacket, a smiling woman in a tan blazer, and a man in a suit—standing and talking in a small group near a door in the school hallway.

Close-up of two colorful, handmade cards tied with a ribbon. One card reads "YOU Help Heal From Anywhere!" and the other shows a drawing of a hospital and reads "Thank you to telehealth."

Group photo in a school hallway showing four smiling adults: two women in the front (one with short gray hair, one in a floral top and light jacket) and two men slightly behind them, all likely Cone Health and school partners at the event.

Three men in suits and ties standing together in a school hallway. The man on the right holds a small, colorful, handmade "Thank you to telehealth team" booklet. These are likely officials and partners celebrating the program launch.

A woman in a light jacket and brown pants smiles while standing next to a large blue handmade sign on the wall that reads "Andrews Telehealth" with a red heart.

A group of officials, including a man in a distinguished plaid jacket, standing and engaging in a conversation in the school hallway during the telehealth program launch event.

As we continue into the school year, we're excited to look back at the amazing progress during the first nine weeks! Our Progress Report Video highlights three key areas:

📵 Cell phone-free classrooms leading to greater student connection and engagement.

🤝 Strong relationships that are building confident learners.

💡 Data-driven, standards-aligned instruction challenging and supporting every student.

We're proud of this progress and encourage you to keep the conversation going at home! Ask your student about what they're learning class and connections at school. Thank you for being a vital part of the #ABSSCommunity!

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AjYlPQ99Hk

3 months ago, James Shuler

We're proud to share that Anna Sophia Steinki from R. Homer Andrews Elementary School is the 2025 ABSS Beginning Teacher of the Year! 🌟 You'd think she had many more years of experience with how she handles herself in her classroom. 📷 Today's snapshot: In the span of just a few minutes, she teaches her class how to solve a division equation, switching between English and Spanish, engaging the whole class in numerous ways, and circling around to all students to boost their confidence and check their progress. Then she stopped to do two interviews! 🤩 You can see the students respect her greatly and were eager to celebrate her today! As she'll tell you, her own confidence has grown over time thanks to the support of her BT leaders and mentors. We can't wait to show more in an upcoming video and article. For now, join us in saying CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Steinki!

4 months ago, James Shuler

Ms. Steinki poses with two smiling students who have their arms around her. All three are looking at the camera with warm smiles in the classroom setting with other students visible working in the background.

Ms. Steinki kneels beside a young student who is making a peace sign with her hand. Both are smiling at the camera. The student wears a red and black plaid jacket, and the classroom activity continues behind them.

Ms. Steinki leans over a student's desk, providing one-on-one instruction as the student works on a math worksheet. The teacher is pointing to the student's work while other classmates work independently at their desks in the background. A smartboard displaying a math lesson is visible on the wall.

Image 1: Teacher Anna Sophia Steinki stands at the front of her classroom surrounded by enthusiastic elementary students striking celebratory poses. The students are arranged in two rows on a colorful circular carpet, with some kneeling and others standing, all making excited gestures with their hands raised. A whiteboard behind them shows a division equation (2,800 ÷ 4 = 700) and the date October 1, 2025.

Parents,
Due to the weather forecast, we are going to postpone our School Clean Up to Saturday, October 4th. Hope to see you there!

Padres,
Debido al pronóstico del tiempo, vamos a posponer la Limpieza Escolar para el sábado 4 de octubre. Esperamos verlos!

5 months ago, Wendy Uribe

Flyer with children and adults working on a garden.

🌞 Summer Meals are available starting today! There are weekly pick-ups at three school sites (sign-up required) and daily pick-ups available at multiple community locations. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/summer-food

8 months ago, James Shuler

Summer Food Services Program starting June 16th and ending August 14th

Bus 142 and Bus 144 will both pick up 10-15 minutes later than normal for the rest of the year.

9 months ago, JaTara McIntyre

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