August 4th, 2026
Western Alamance Middle School Families,
We are just a few short weeks away from the start of the 2026-2027 school year! We hope your summer has been restful and refreshing. Below are several important announcements to help your family prepare for a successful start to the school year.
Open House - This year, we will hold two separate Open House opportunities to ensure families have time and space to connect with teachers and staff. Please attend during your designated time:
6th Grade:Tuesday, August 18th, Open House 4:30–6:00 PM
7th & 8th Grade:Thursday, August 20th, Open House 4:30–6:00 PM
This is a floating event, allowing you to meet teachers, learn about class expectations, speak with representatives from our Academic Boosters (PTO) and Athletic Boosters, and pick up bus route information. SCHEDULE CHANGES WILL NOT BE MADE AT OPEN HOUSE. Look for more information regarding Open House next week.
26-27 Documents: Please take time to review the following documents before the first day:
First Day of School - Monday, August 24: Students may not arrive on campus before 7:55 AM. Between 7:55–8:10, students will be supervised in the gym. Homerooms will open at 8:10 AM, and all students should arrive by 8:25 am.
Student Schedules: Schedules will be available in Infinite Campus on August 17th. Copies of student schedules will also be available at our Open House and on the first day of school.
Fall Athletic Schedules: We’re excited to kick off the 2026–2027 athletic season! Below are the tryout dates and times for our fall sports:
Football (7th & 8th Grade): Begins Monday, August 10th | 5:00–7:00 PM
Football is having preseason workouts this August 3rd - August 6th.
Cross Country (Girls & Boys): Begins Tuesday, August 25th | 3:30–5:00 PM
Boys Soccer: Begins Tuesday, August 25th | 3:30–5:30 PM
Cheerleading: Monday, August 24th & Tuesday, August 25th | 4:00–6:00 PM
Volleyball: Begins Wednesday, August 26th | 3:30–5:30 PM
Fall eligibility, students must meet the following requirements:
Passed all core classes and at least one encore class during the second semester of last school year.
Had no more than 13 total absences during the second semester.
Have a current physical and all required forms uploaded and approved in DragonFly Max.
Weapon Detection Systems
This year, all schools will have Weapon Detection Systems (WDS) in place. This is an added layer of security that will quickly scan students and visitors as they enter the building. We’ve put together some helpful information and a video of what the process looks like for our students. Take a look at our webpage for more information.
WDS will also be used at athletic events; anyone planning to attend an ABSS athletic event must enter through the main entrance and walk through the WDS.
Here Comes the Bus
Is your student a bus rider? ABSS will be implementing the “Here Comes the Bus” app to help track students as they travel to and from school and get updates on delays and expected arrival times. We anticipate there will be some delays as we account for bus driver shortages. Please be patient as we roll out this new platform. Families can download the free app in the Google or Apple app stores. For directions on how to connect to ABSS, please visit our Back to School webpage.
Infinite Campus 2026-2027 School Year Forms
Infinite Campus is where you access grades, attendance, assignments, and other important school information. The Back to School forms must be filled out in their entirety and accurately, as they provide important information to the State and also ABSS regarding your child, including medical needs and who can pick them up from school. Our call system, which includes emails, calls, and text messages, is synced with Infinite Campus every day. If your contact information is not updated, you may miss important updates. More information about Infinite Campus is available on our website.
Rezoning
As a reminder, ABSS went through a rezoning process, and the new boundary lines will go into effect for the 2026-2027 school year. You can check your address on our “Find My Zone” tool.
Immunizations
All preschool, kindergarten, 7th, and 12th grade students must have up-to-date immunizations. Schedule an appointment with your child’s doctor or the Alamance County Health Department to make sure your student is up-to-date on all required immunizations.
Free and Reduced Lunch Forms
It’s time to apply for free and reduced cost breakfast and lunches. Families must reapply each year to receive continued benefits. Complete the electronic free and reduced lunch form for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Upcoming Calendar Events:
6th Grade Tuesday, August 18th, Open House 4:30-6:00pm
7th Grade Thursday, August 20th, Open House 4:30- 6:00pm
August 24: First Day of School
We look forward to a fantastic 26-27 school year!