The Western High School Jazz Band is hosting the Charles Mingus Centennial Concert TONIGHT at 7pm in the WAHS Auditorium. The Artist in Residence for this event is Brad Linde - professional saxophonist (Washington, DC) and 1997 alumnus of Western High School. Brad has worked with our students for year and they're excited to finally share the stage with such a dynamic musician! Performances will also include bassist, Chase Fogleman (WAHS '21) and Pianist, Gregory Milton (Cummings HS/Broadview MS) playing with the ensemble for the first time. This is a free community event! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
The rep from Herff Jones will present information about ordering Cap & Gown and other senior items on Nov 1 during warrior time. If you are not on campus during warrior time please see Mrs. Stuart in E4 after Nov 1 to get information. Orders should be placed before Dec 1.
Volunteering for Special Olympics can be a life-changing experience, not just for the athletes, but for volunteers as well. Check out today's ABSS Difference Makers. It will surely make you smile! 😊 #ABSSDifferenceMakers
https://youtu.be/4MPSNi0eNUQ
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
Proud moment! Our Western Alamance FFA students did a amazing job today sharing their horticulture knowledge with the community at the Burlington Arbor Day Celebration. #ABSSCommunity
SAT Makeup will be testing at Western MIDDLE School Tomorrow - Saturday Oct 15th.
Testing starts at 8:00 am
Address: 2100 Eldon Drive, Elon, NC 27244
Western Alamance High School will once again host the 48th Annual Central NC Band Festival this Saturday Oct 15th. Nearly 20 bands will be performing throughout the afternoon. The event begins at 11:50 a.m. #ABSSCommunity
On Saturday, October 15th, Western Alamance High School is hosting the 48th Annual Central NC Band Festival. This event will start at 11:50 a.m. and will consist of 16 bands. Spectators will enjoy great music, concessions, a bake sale, cheesecake, Pelican's, face painting, retail items, airgrams, Pumpkin Wars, and a performance from our very own Western Alamance Warriors. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to Barbara Williams for being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program as a Commended Student. Barbara is one of approximately 34,000 National Merit Scholar Commended Students in the country that are being recognized for demonstrating exceptional academic promise. These students will not compete for National Merit Scholarship Awards but will remain in the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition.
Way to represent Western Alamance High School!
Due to Hurricane Ian and ABSS School Closure, this Saturday's SAT (Oct 1st) has been Cancelled. The makeup date is Saturday, October 15th. College board will be sending emails to all those who were scheduled.
Congratulations to our Western High Food & Nutrition I students who completed the ServSafe Food Handler Certificate program. The CTE class prepares students for careers in food service. Students can also earn ServSafe Food Manager credentials. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Don't forget that "Tea with Thompson" starts tomorrow at 5:30, with our Seniors, and will end with anyone that wants to play sports in college. We hope to see you there!
WA Women's Golf won the Conference Match at Mill Creek on Monday!
"Tea with Thompson" will also include a Senior Parent Info Night led by Counselors Angel Murray Cotton and Mary Oney, from 5:30-6:30. They will focus on 3 MAIN TOPICS: organization/goal setting, timelines, and financial aid. By the end, parents and students will walk away feeling more prepared to tackle the college application process!
Breydan Gorham, 2015 Graduate of Western Alamance HS, confirms attendance at "Tea with Thompson". Gorham played baseball at App State and UNCW. He is now the Assistant Coach at NC A&T.
NCHSAA Hall of Famer, Donald Davis, Sr., confirms attendance at Wednesday's "Tea with Thompson"!
Want to play college sports, but don't know where to start? Then join us on September 28th, at 6:30 pm at Western Alamance High School, in the Media Center, where George Robinson, Jr. and several guests will "spill the tea" on the eligibility process. I hope to see you there!!!
Monday is picture day for freshman, sophomores, and juniors. This picture will be used in the yearbook!
See this link for ordering information and the picture schedule. https://5il.co/1ifl7
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Our Western High School Volleyball Team granted the wish of a special young girl in our community by hosting a princess dance before their game this week. Truly and amazing night! The team also donated money to brain cancer research on her behalf. #ABSSCommunity
Please see the following information for any student who would like to audition for our Western High A Capella group.
