🌞 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
Today we honor our amazing cafeteria team for National School Lunch Hero Day! 👏 From perfect pizza to kind smiles, you make our schools a better place. We stopped by South Mebane Elementary and Hillcrest today for these photos. Governor Stein was also at Hillcrest and took time to say thanks!
South Mebane Elementary School students took part in an exceptional Career Day featuring over 40 ABSS community members, thanks to the SME PTO! The school was bustling with an impressive array of professionals—from city council members and police officers to healthcare providers, beekeepers, engineers, armed forces personnel, photographers, personal trainers, martial artists, Delta representatives, City of Mebane officials, and many more!
Special thanks to NC Jelly Donuts and Ashlee Blackard of Mary Kay for providing the wonderful meet-and-greet breakfast for presenters. Our students thoroughly enjoyed exploring the hands-on exhibits and discovering potential career paths.
The PTO wishes to recognize the dedicated parent volunteers who made this event possible, the SME students for their exemplary behavior and insightful questions, and most importantly, all the community members who made such a meaningful impact by inspiring our future leaders!
Parents of students who ride bus 350.
Bus 350 is at least 30 minutes delayed this morning for AM pick up. Please plan accordingly.
🏆 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.
🌟 #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
Reminder...bus 350 will leave campus at dismissal. They are not going to be a second load today. Please expect their drop off times to be 20 to 30 minutes earlier than usual. This is for today, March 7th, only.
✨ Start strong, start here! Kindergarten registration is live! Instructions can be found on our website: https://bit.ly/absskindergarten. Also, don't forget about our Kindergarten Fair next Saturday, March 8th, 9 AM to 12 PM at Holly Hill Mall! #ABSSEvents #ThisisABSS
Incredible news for our students! Tanger Outlets, Mebane presented four grants to our schools this week. Take a look at these transformative school projects:
🌟 Denise Bungardy (Elon Elementary) - A $1,285 sensory room featuring specialized equipment like bubble tubes, weighted blankets, and sound machines to help students with autism and sensory needs better regulate themselves and engage in learning. The room will provide vestibular, tactile, visual, and auditory input in a safe space.
🌟 Loretta Atkins (North Graham/South Mebane Elementary) - A $2,373 project replacing worn playground equipment with 25 new commercial-grade swings, ensuring all K-5 students at both schools can safely enjoy active play. These schools serve a combined total of 25 swings between them.
🌟 Chanel Jones (Broadview Middle) - A $2,500 classroom laundry initiative providing students with access to washers, dryers, and supplies while teaching essential life skills. The program includes a confidential service system and life skills curriculum about laundry care and time management.
🌟 Amy Chinnici (Sellars Gunn Education Center) - A $500 'TOUCH of Literacy' project creating multi-sensory storybook kits with tactile objects to help visually impaired students better understand and engage with literature. The project will develop 10 specialized learning kits this school year.
Thank you Tanger Outlets for investing in innovative solutions that support student success across our district!
🎨 Ms. Presley's 5th grade artists at South Mebane Elementary explored the art of color blending through creative pumpkin designs for the Cone Health Art Show. Each student added their own unique touches and there were many entries on display!
A huge congratulations to these top 3 and thanks to Cone Health MedCenter in Mebane for the exhibition, judging, and awards!
🥇 Emma K.
🥈 Kai M.
🥉 Lily N.
We're so proud of your artistic achievements! ✨
New "What I Learned This Week" video alert! 🎥 Join us as we visit South Mebane Elementary and chat with the brilliant Daniela! She's bursting with knowledge about the French & Indian War, the Boston Tea Party, types of clouds, and the water cycle. We were so inspired by Daniela's detailed explanations that we've added some graphics to bring her lessons to life! Thanks for sharing your insights, Daniela! Your enthusiasm for learning is contagious. 🌟https://youtu.be/GtyFIjZFibc
After dedicating a combined total of over 50 years to South Mebane Elementary, Ms. Amy Royal and Ms. Linda Clinkscales are embarking on a well-deserved retirement! Your wisdom, guidance, and love have shaped the lives of so many, and your legacy will forever be a part of the school. Please join us in congratulating and thanking Ms. Amy Royal and Ms. Linda Clinkscales! 👏 👑
38 Days, 38 Schools: With approximately 650 students across 30 classrooms, South Mebane Elementary is a thriving community of learners and leaders. As a proud Leader In Me school, South Mebane empowers its students to take charge of their own growth and development by integrating the principles of Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" into the curriculum. This equips students with essential life skills such as goal-setting, time management, and interpersonal communication.
The school's mission statement, "Teaching all children to OUR fullest potential," reflects the dedication of its faculty and staff to nurturing every child's unique talents and abilities. South Mebane is shaping the leaders of tomorrow through its commitment to excellence, empowerment, and empathy.
Keep leading the way, Dragons! 🐉
📣 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!
📚✨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
🌟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
✨ Kindergarten Enrollment links in English and Spanish are now on our website! We have instructions, videos, a checklist, and other resources. If your child will turn 5 before August 31, 2024, they are eligible to enroll in ABSS Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 academic year.
https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/kindergarten-program
✅ Want to register in person? Come out to our Registration Fair on March 9th at Holly Hill Mall, 9 AM to Noon. Staff will be available to answer all your questions!
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!
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! 👏
