📣 Spread the word: the ABSS Job Fair is this Saturday, April 13th, at Highland Elementary! it will open at 9 AM and go until 12PM. We are excited to welcome anyone looking to start a new career in ABSS. Many positions are available. Schools will have tables set up and our talented staff is available to greet you and answer your questions. See you there!
24 days ago, James Shuler
ABSS Job Fair graphic with relevant details
📚✨Our Media Specialists totally deserve a shoutout on National Library Workers Day! Sure, they'll help you find the perfect book, but they also collaborate with teachers, model tech skills, and think outside the box to engage inquiring minds. From cozy story nooks to cutting-edge resources, they maintain an incredible space just brimming with opportunities to learn and grow. Thanks for all you do! 🙌 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
25 days ago, James Shuler
National Library Workers Day graphic with date April 9th, 2024 and a blurred image of a stack of books
🌟Job seekers, mark your calendars - our 2024 Job Fair is one month away! We are hiring for many positions, both certified and classified. Come find your next opportunity with us! Please share with anyone you know who may be interested. 📍 Highland Elementary ⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 🗓️ April 13th, 2024 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 2 months ago, James Shuler
ABSS Job Fair 2024 graphic with information about its location at Highland Elementary, April 13th, 9 AM to 12:00 PM showing four photographs of staff and students
We are thrilled to congratulate our 2024 Classified Employees of the Year! 🌟These dedicated staff members take on diverse and critical roles that provide vital support for the education of our students. We deeply appreciate their hard work. Congratulations!
2 months ago, James Shuler
Classified Employees of Year with names and schools
We are proud to announce the 2024 ABSS Teachers of the Year! 🌟 These exceptional teachers are making a real difference in their students' lives. They care deeply about their students’ growth and success every day. Whether helping a struggling learner find their confidence, making lessons fun through imaginative activities, or supporting students through life's challenges, their student-first commitment is worthy of praise. Please join us in celebrating them! 👏
2 months ago, James Shuler
List of ABSS 2024 Teachers of the Year with names and schools
Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us for a fun and informative evening at the last Family University of the year, January 29th at Cummings High School! 🌟 A light dinner will be provided at no cost to families before you choose from many useful sessions on topics like registering for high school courses, career and technical education opportunities, and elementary reading and math strategies. Several sessions will also be available in Spanish (Algunas sesiones también estarán disponibles en español.) Childcare will be available for children from Pre-K to 5th grade, so the whole family can participate. The Family University is a great chance to get helpful information while connecting with other families and teachers. We hope to see you there - don't miss this valuable opportunity to support your student's growth and education!
4 months ago, James Shuler
Graphic advertising the Family University event with text Light dinner provided Choose your sessions Help your child excel in their educational journey! ABSS Family University Monday, January 29th 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Cummings High School and a photograph of a teacher working with an elementary student at a desk
The staff at Ray Street Academy showed up in style and brought the energy for their Spirit Week, featuring PJ, Senior, Meme, and Decade Days! Can you identify the time periods for Decade Day (#1)? For our social-media pros, do you recognize the memes for Meme Day (#2)? Take a look! 👀
5 months ago, James Shuler
Staff members at Ray Street Academy dressed up in different outfits for Decade Day during Spirit Week
Staff members at Ray Street Academy dressed up in different outfits for Meme Day during Spirit Week
Staff members at Ray Street Academy dressed up in different outfits for Senior Citizen Day during Spirit Week
Staff members at Ray Street Academy dressed up in different outfits for PJ Day during Spirit Week
An application must be completed to receive free or reduced school meals for the new school year. 🥪 If your school is already eligible for free meals or you bring lunch from home, the application is still worthwhile as it provides waivers for testing and college applications! 🖥️ lunchapplication.com
9 months ago, James Shuler
Graphic advertising lunchapplication.com as a way to receive free or reduced school meals or waivers for testing and college applications
Let the festivities begin! 🎉 Today marks the beginning of our ABSS graduation celebrations, starting with Ray Street’s Commencement Ceremony. We were honored to have Pamela Thompson, Alamance County Commissioner, as the guest speaker. Her empowering speech urged graduates to make good life choices, protect their future, and build a strong foundation for success. #ABSSgraduates #Classof2023
11 months ago, James Shuler
A graduate of Ray Street Academy in red robes has his tassle adjusted by a staff member
Pamela Thompson, Alamance County Commissioner, speaks to participants at Ray Street Academy's graduation ceremony
Principal Bayless shakes the hand of a graduate in blue robes of Ray Street Academy
Superintendent Dr. Dain Butler shakes the hand of a graduate in red robes at Ray Street Academy
Are you interested in Driver's Education for your child? Fill out the interest form here: https://forms.gle/UCdJcerrZJxw1aa48. More information about the Driver's Education program can be found on our district webpage: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/driver-education
over 1 year ago, James Shuler
Driver's Education infographic with a car, yellow sign, and ABSS logo
Today we continue our ABSS Difference Makers series highlighting a group of ladies who gather weekly to help some of our students in need. Check it out! #ABSSDifferenceMakers https://youtu.be/lFMMhoPwqR4
over 1 year ago, Les Atkins
We're thrilled to announce the new app for ABSS! It's everything ABSS, in your pocket. 

 Download for Android https://bit.ly/3JqX1Mq
 Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3PTrWmU
over 1 year ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a smartphone showing the ABSS mobile app feed, events, and buttons at the bottom and the text "It's everything ABSS, in your pocket.".
ABSS has a new website & mobile app. You may need to update your bookmarks if you're getting an error message. Check out the new site using the link below and be sure to download our mobile app on Google Play or the Apple App Store. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/
over 1 year ago, Les Atkins
Graphic announcing new website and mobile app.
Interested in your student taking Drivers Ed? Click here to complete our interest form: https://tinyurl.com/2fwxne87
over 1 year ago, Les Atkins
Graphic announcing driver education classes.  Shows sticker on car please be patient student driver.
We’re encouraging all families to complete an online lunch application for this school year. School breakfast this year will cost $1.50. Lunch is $2.60. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households must complete the application. https://www.lunchapplication.com/
almost 2 years ago, Les Atkins
school lunch graphic spelling out the words school lunch in magnetic letters